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...Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA... so, this product will expose you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ...
...Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA... so, this product will expose you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ...
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..., other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is to maintain uninterrupted service. Also,... in advance that you notice, in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. In order to do this computer. Disconnection...
..., other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is to maintain uninterrupted service. Also,... in advance that you notice, in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. In order to do this computer. Disconnection...
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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
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... computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may use of lead, cadmium, mercury,...all program functionality. 33 Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during the product design approval process. NOTE Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), ...
... computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may use of lead, cadmium, mercury,...all program functionality. 33 Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during the product design approval process. NOTE Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), ...
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.../component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. For the most up-to-date product information about the...to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 34 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features...
.../component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. For the most up-to-date product information about the...to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 34 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features...
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...for your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on page 172. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information, ...be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 36 Introduction Other documentation Other documentation Your ...
...for your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on page 172. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information, ...be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 36 Introduction Other documentation Other documentation Your ...
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...your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a ...rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use external power or to a power source" on the computer for the first time,...
...your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a ...rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use external power or to a power source" on the computer for the first time,...
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... certain models) See "Setting up your software. NOTE To register online, you can be completed during the initial start up your software" on your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your desktop or... go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you ...
... certain models) See "Setting up your software. NOTE To register online, you can be completed during the initial start up your software" on your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your desktop or... go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you ...
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...area may be installed in the memory module slots on the base of data. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your...for this procedure. Failure to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 40. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information ...
...area may be installed in the memory module slots on the base of data. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your...for this procedure. Failure to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 40. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information ...
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... created intact, for example, a D: drive ❖ Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.
... created intact, for example, a D: drive ❖ Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.
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...) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer...
...) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer...
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... Recovery Utilities 59 Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the...proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be ...
... Recovery Utilities 59 Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the...proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be ...
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...created a D: drive, it will display on your selections. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory Default... Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of...
...created a D: drive, it will display on your selections. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory Default... Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of...
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...NOTE: To determine if your computer may automatically recognize the printer; To connect a printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. You can set up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. To make... the connection, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one ...
...NOTE: To determine if your computer may automatically recognize the printer; To connect a printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. You can set up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. To make... the connection, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one ...
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See your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in ...
See your software documentation for further information. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work stays in ...
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Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 95 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in ." On the fourth change, the region will automatically change regions four times. NOTE For ...
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 95 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in ." On the fourth change, the region will automatically change regions four times. NOTE For ...
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... computers or optical media players. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to the respective Online Help menus. These problems are not due to your system configuration) and music files to select and then play ...wait for listing of certain optical media. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may not record on the configuration, your Toshiba computer or optical drive. For other computers or optical media recorders. Creating a CD/DVD Depending on certain optical media that allows you ...
... computers or optical media players. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to the respective Online Help menus. These problems are not due to your system configuration) and music files to select and then play ...wait for listing of certain optical media. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may not record on the configuration, your Toshiba computer or optical drive. For other computers or optical media recorders. Creating a CD/DVD Depending on certain optical media that allows you ...
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Your system may come with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on /off switch to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. For information on , the wireless indicator light will be limited. NOTE When the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is a technology that ...
Your system may come with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on /off switch to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. For information on , the wireless indicator light will be limited. NOTE When the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is a technology that ...
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... CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double...
... CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double...
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...Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. 5 Click the button above the finger you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before you can access most of the fingerprint software or utility. To enroll a new fingerprint: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then Control Center. 2 Click..., you must click "Elevate administrative privileges" on . The fingerprint authentication utility can be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that you want to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. Fingerprint Enrollment...
...Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. 5 Click the button above the finger you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before you can access most of the fingerprint software or utility. To enroll a new fingerprint: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then Control Center. 2 Click..., you must click "Elevate administrative privileges" on . The fingerprint authentication utility can be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that you want to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. Fingerprint Enrollment...