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ApplyAccepts all your changes without closing the HW
Setup window.
General
This window displays the BIOS/EC version and contains two buttons :
Default and About .
DefaultReturn all HW Setup values to the factory
settings.
AboutDisplay the HW Setup version.
Setup
This field displays the installed  BIOS version, date  and  EC version .
Password
This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on.
User Password
Lets you register a new password or change/remove an existing password.
Not RegisteredChanges or remove the password. (Default)
RegisteredSelects the password. A dialogue box will appear
to allow you to set the password.
To enter a user password:
1. Select Registered  to display the following prompt:
Enter Password: 
Enter a password of up to 8 characters. The character string you enter
is displayed as a string of asterisk.
2. Click  OK. The following message appears, allowing you to verify the
password.
Verify Password: 
3. If character strings match, the password is registered. Click  OK. If they
do not match, the following message appears. You must repeat from
step 1.
Entry Error!!! 
To delete a user password:
1. Select  Not Registered  to display the following prompt:
Enter Password: 
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2. Enter the currently registered password. The character string youenter is displayed as a string of asterisks.
3. Click  OK. If the character string you enter matches the registered
password, the password option is reset and the display changes to:
Not registered 
If they do not match, the following message appears. You must repeat
from step 1.
Incorrect Password. 
Owner String
This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is
displayed on startup. If a password is not registered the message will not
be shown.
Display
This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the
internal display or an external monitor.
Power On Display
This tab allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is
started. Please note that this setting is only available on standard VGA
mode and is not available as part of the Windows Desktop properties.
The Power On Display is supported with some models.
Auto-SelectedSelects an external monitor if one is connected,
otherwise, it selects the internal display. (Default)
System LCD OnlySelects the internal LCD, even if an external
monitor is connected.
Boot Setting
Boot Priority Options
This tab allows you to set the priority for booting the computer. The Boot
Priority Options setting window will be displayed. Click the up and down
arrow buttons to adjust the priority.
To change the boot drive, follow the steps below.
1. Hold down  F12 and boot the computer. when the  TOSHIBA Leading 
Innovation >>>  screen appears, release the  F12 key.
2. Use the up and down cursor keys to select the boot device you want and press  ENTER.
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If a Supervisor Password has been set, manual boot device selection
functions may be restricted.
The boot device selection methods described above will not change the
boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup. In addition, if
you press a key other than one of those listed, or if the selected device is
not installed, the system will continue to boot according to the current and
available settings in HW Setup.
Boot Speed
This feature allows you to select system boot-up speed.
FastReduces system boot-up time. System can boot
only from the built-in HDD and only internal LCD
and keyboard are supported during the boot
process.
NormalSystem boots up at normal speed. (Default)
Panel Open - Power On
This feature allows you to change the Panel Open - Power On setting.
EnabledEnables the Panel Open - Power On  function.
When you open the display panel while your
computer is turned off, the system will boot up
automatically.
DisabledDisables the  Panel Open - Power On  function.
(Default)
Keyboard
Wake-up on Keyboard
When this feature is enabled, and the computer is in Sleep Mode, you can
turn on the system by pressing any key. However, please be aware that
this option will only work with the internal keyboard and only when the
computer is in Sleep Mode.
EnabledEnables the Wake-up on Keyboard function.
DisabledDisables the Wake-up on Keyboard function.
(Default)
LANWake-up on LAN
This feature lets the computer's power be turned on from shudown when it
receives a wake-up packet (Magic packet) from the LAN.
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Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake-up on LAN is
enabled.
The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the
system is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this
feature.
Regarding Wake-up on LAN from sleep or hibernation, you must
check the "Allow the device to wake the computer" check box within
the LAN Device properties. (This feature does not effect the Wake-up
on LAN from sleep or hibernation.)
Power will be automatically turned on when a signal is received from an
administrator's computer which is connected via a network.
The following settings can be changed when the Built-in LAN is Enabled.
Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake-up on LAN function. The
battery retention time will be shorter than the times listed in this manual
when this function is enabled. Refer to the  Retaining data with power off
section in chapter 5, Power and Power-Up Modes.
EnabledEnables Wake-up on LAN from shutdown.
DisabledDisables Wake-up on LAN from shutdown.
(Default)
Built-in LAN
This feature enables or disables the Built-in LAN.
EnabledEnables Built-in LAN functions. (Default)
DisabledDisables Built-in LAN functions.
USB
Legacy USB Support
Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. If your
operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse
and keyboard by setting the Legacy USB Support item to enabled.
EnabledEnables the USB Legacy Emulation. (Default)
DisabledDisabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation.
SATA SATA Interface setting
This feature allows you to set SATA interface setting.
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PerformanceLet HDD work with maximum performance.
(Default)
Battery lifeLet HDD work with battery life mode. If this
setting is selected, this caused performance
down.
System RecoveryThere is a hidden partition allocated on the hard disk drive for the System
Recovery Options in the event of a problem.
You can also create recovery media and restore the system.
The following items will be described in this section:
System Recovery Options
Create Recovery Media
Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery
Media
Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive
System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when
shipped from the factory. The System Recovery Options menu includes
tools to repair startup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system.
See the  Windows Help and Support  content for more information about
Startup Repair .
The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair
problems.
The procedure is as follows. Follow the instructions shown on the on-
screen menu.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. While holding the  F8 key, turn on the computer.
3. The  Advanced Boot Options  menu will be displayed. Use the arrow
keys to select  Repair Your Computer  and press ENTER.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Check your Windows ®
 manual for more information on backing up your
system (including the system image backup feature).
Creating Recovery Media
This section describes how to create Recovery Media.
Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media.
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Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery
Media Creator.
Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy
load on the CPU.
Operate the computer at full power.
Do not use power-saving features.
Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running.
Wait for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any
software that checks files automatically in the background.
Do not use utilities, including those intended to enhance hard disk
drive access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage
data.
Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewriting
the media.
Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to
vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.
Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand.
You can use DVD media when you connected the external ODD.
A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard
disk drive, and can be copied to either DVD or USB Flash Memory by using
the following steps:
1. Select either blank DVD or USB Flash Memory.The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different
media onto which the recovery image can be copied including DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW and USB Flash
Memory.
Please note that some of the above media may not be compatible with
the external optical disc drive connected to your computer. You should
therefore verify the external optical disc drive supports the blank
media you have chosen before proceeding.
USB Flash Memory will be formatted and all the data in the USB Flash
Memory will be lost when proceeding.
2. Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows 7 operatingsystem from the hard disk drive as normal.
3. Insert the first blank disc into the external optical disc drive tray, or Insert the USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.
4. Double click the  Recovery Media Creator  icon on the Windows 7
desktop, or select the application from  Start Menu.
5. After Recovery Media Creator starts, select the type of media and the title you wish to copy, and then click the  Create button.
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Restoring the pre-installed software from your created
Recovery MediaIf the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to either use the
Recovery Media you have created or the hard disk drive recovery process
to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it.
To perform this restoration, follow the steps below:
When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the  FN +
ESC  key, be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting
the restore process. Please refer to  The Keyboard in Chapter 3, Operating
Basics, for further details.
You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre-installed
software without System Recovery Options.
When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be
reformatted and all data will be lost.
1. Load the Recovery Media into the external ODD or insert the recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.
2. Turn off the computer's power.
3. While holding down  F12 key on the keyboard, turn on your computer -
when the  TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>>  logo screen appears,
release the  F12 key.
4. Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option from the menu according to your actual recovery media. Please refer to the
Boot Priority  section for further information.
5. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions.
When drivers/utilities are installed, you can setup the respective drivers/
utilities from the following place. To open the setup files, Click  Start -> All 
Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> Applications and 
Drivers .
If you have previously chosen to remove the recovery partition and are
trying to create "Recovery Media", you will see the following message:
"The Recovery Media Creator can not be launched because there is 
no recovery partition." 
When there is no recovery partition, the Recovery Media Creator cannot
make Recovery Media.
However, if you have already created a "Recovery Media", you can use it
to restore the recovery partition.
If you have not created "Recovery Media", please contact TOSHIBA
support for assistance.
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Restoring the pre-installed software from the
Recovery hard disk driveA portion of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden
recovery partition. This partition stores files which can be used to restore
pre-installed software in the event of a problem.
If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again, do not change,
delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual,
otherwise you may find that space for the required software is not
available.
In addition, if you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure the
partitions on your hard disk drive, you may find that it becomes impossible
to setup your computer.
When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the  FN +
ESC  key, be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting
the restore process. Please refer to  The Keyboard in Chapter 3, Operating
Basics, for further details.
You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre-installed
software without System Recovery Options.
When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be
reformatted and all data will be lost.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. While holding down  0 (zero) key on the keyboard, turn on your
computer.
3. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions.
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Chapter 5
Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's power resources include the AC adaptor, battery pack and
any internal batteries. This chapter provides details on making the most
effective use of these resources, and includes information on charging and
changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and information on the
different power-up modes.
Power conditions The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected
by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is
connected, whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is
for that battery.
The LED in the table below refers to the  DC IN/Battery indicator.
  Power onPower off
(no operation)
AC adaptor
connectedBattery fully
charged• Operates
• No charge
• LED: green• No charge
• LED: green
Battery partially
charged or no
charge• Operates
• Charge
• LED: amber• Quick charge
• LED: amber
No battery
installed• Operates
• No charge
• LED: green• No charge
• LED: green
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  Power onPower off
(no operation)
AC adaptor not
connectedRemaining
battery capacity
is above low
battery trigger
point• Operates
• LED: off
Remaining
battery capacity
is below low
battery trigger
point• Operates
• LED: flashes
amber
Remaining
battery capacity
is exhaustedComputer shuts
down
No battery
installed• No operation
• LED: off
Monitoring of power conditionAs shown in the below table, the  DC IN/Battery and Power  indicators on
the system indicator alert you to the computer’s operating capability and
battery charge status.
DC IN/Battery indicator Check the  DC IN/Battery  indicator to determine the status of the battery
pack and the power status with the AC adaptor connected. The following
indicator conditions should be noted:
Flashing amberThe battery charge is low, the AC adaptor must
be connected in order to recharge the battery.
Or, Indicates a problem with the power supply.
You should initially try plugging the AC adaptor
into another power outlet - if it still does not
operate properly, you should contact your
reseller or dealer.
AmberIndicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is charging.
GreenIndicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is fully charged. Or, Indicates the AC
adaptor is connected and there is no battery pack
installed.
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