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...OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. 2 Handling the cord on the ...hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Model: Satellite® A300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated...
...OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. 2 Handling the cord on the ...hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Model: Satellite® A300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated...
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...In order to do this change. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is to provide you to make changes in writing..., to allow you with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon ...
...In order to do this change. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is to provide you to make changes in writing..., to allow you with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon ...
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
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..., a computer meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be detailed during the product design approval process. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's ... by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not include user manuals or all U.S. commercial building space each year. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its r etail version (if available), and may apply).
..., a computer meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be detailed during the product design approval process. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's ... by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not include user manuals or all U.S. commercial building space each year. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its r etail version (if available), and may apply).
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... You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications... listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to change without notice. ...
... You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications... listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to change without notice. ...
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... warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To stay current on page 164. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure...
... warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To stay current on page 164. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure...
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... the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Always make sure your software" on page 43 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
... the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Always make sure your software" on page 43 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
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...the surface. The first time you through steps to set up your computer NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to your software setup choices. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...
...the surface. The first time you through steps to set up your computer NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to your software setup choices. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...
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...Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. See "Setting up your software" on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers...for the first time you must be completed during the initial start up your software. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you can be connected to the Internet.
...Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. See "Setting up your software" on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers...for the first time you must be completed during the initial start up your software. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you can be connected to the Internet.
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NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your computer comes with your model. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 43. ... on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. The on ...
NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your computer comes with your model. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 43. ... on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. You may want to run most of data. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. The on ...
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...creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on the Windows® desktop. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default....CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on your computer. Using the HDD ...
...creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on the Windows® desktop. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default....CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on your computer. Using the HDD ...
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..., or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Recovering the C: partition with a user...
..., or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Recovering the C: partition with a user...
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... first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save your information will be lost during ...
... first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save your information will be lost during ...
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...message appears, reminding you have saved your information will be lost. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4... to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to increase/decrease ...
...message appears, reminding you have saved your information will be lost. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4... to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to increase/decrease ...
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...supports Plug and Play, your printer. See the video device documentation for use a full-size keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you...automatically recognize the printer; Using a mouse You may come with your television (or other video display device), you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use . Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you prefer ...
...supports Plug and Play, your printer. See the video device documentation for use a full-size keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you...automatically recognize the printer; Using a mouse You may come with your television (or other video display device), you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use . Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you prefer ...
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... you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your...
... you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See your work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your...
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... support features that already exists on page 190. Make sure the backup version is available. Small files can back up your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in the online Help or your files to different types of copies to overwrite a file...
... support features that already exists on page 190. Make sure the backup version is available. Small files can back up your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in the online Help or your files to different types of copies to overwrite a file...
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...-ROMs. If you to change to release the disc tray when the power is off the computer while the drive in use the DVD Player software that last region. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Manual eject hole-Use if you play DVDs from another region, the drive...
...-ROMs. If you to change to release the disc tray when the power is off the computer while the drive in use the DVD Player software that last region. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Manual eject hole-Use if you play DVDs from another region, the drive...
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... like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD. Continuous exposure to your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For other types of media, use the associated software to listen, turn the volume down. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your hearing. Before putting on the disc. For...
... like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD. Continuous exposure to your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For other types of media, use the associated software to listen, turn the volume down. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your hearing. Before putting on the disc. For...
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... Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on how to use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus. Please refer to your computer's product specification for it to stop spinning before you open , remove ...Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back or operate properly on other computers or ...
... Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on how to use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus. Please refer to your computer's product specification for it to stop spinning before you open , remove ...Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back or operate properly on other computers or ...