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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Getting comfortable with your computer 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Precautions 30 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting to a power source 33 Charging the main battery 35 Using the computer for the first time 36 Opening the display panel 36 Turning on the power 37 Setting up your software 38 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Getting comfortable with your computer 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Precautions 30 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting to a power source 33 Charging the main battery 35 Using the computer for the first time 36 Opening the display panel 36 Turning on the power 37 Setting up your software 38 18
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Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal ... Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 67 Connecting an external monitor or projector 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 69...
Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal ... Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 67 Connecting an external monitor or projector 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 69...
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... supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are ...problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking 148 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 150 Wireless networking...
... supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are ...problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking 148 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 150 Wireless networking...
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... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 161 Hot Key Cards 161 Using the Hot Key Cards 162 Application Cards 163 Using the Application Cards 163 Card Case 164 Hot key functions 165 Volume Mute 165 Lock (Instant security 166 Power plan 167 Sleep mode 168 Hibernation mode 169 Output (Display switch 170 Display brightness 171...
... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 161 Hot Key Cards 161 Using the Hot Key Cards 162 Application Cards 163 Using the Application Cards 163 Card Case 164 Hot key functions 165 Volume Mute 165 Lock (Instant security 166 Power plan 167 Sleep mode 168 Hibernation mode 169 Output (Display switch 170 Display brightness 171...
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...video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving ...to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile Computing" section...
...video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving ...to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile Computing" section...
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...may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the... display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press...
...may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the... display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press...
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...on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of... brightness of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn off the...
...on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of... brightness of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn off the...
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... external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on -screen instructions. After starting your software setup choices. Failure to your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 69) NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may...
... external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on -screen instructions. After starting your software setup choices. Failure to your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 69) NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may...
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...your permission. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows...174; will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. This is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security,...
...your permission. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows...174; will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. This is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security,...
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50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
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... recommended that your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be connected to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process....sure to save your work to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 92. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external ...
... recommended that your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be connected to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process....sure to save your work to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 92. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external ...
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... the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using the utilities stored on your keyboard...
... the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using the utilities stored on your keyboard...
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... the computer. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on page 59. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example...is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on them will be connected to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. Be sure to save your work " on page 92). To recover using the second method, see ...
... the computer. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on page 59. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example...is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on them will be connected to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. Be sure to save your work " on page 92). To recover using the second method, see ...
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Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
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...your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 92). 7 Click Next to a new internal storage drive from your work to restart the computer. ...recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next.
...your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 92). 7 Click Next to a new internal storage drive from your work to restart the computer. ...recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next.
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... The amount of space required for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. To create recovery DVDs/media...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. You will prompt you to insert ...
... The amount of space required for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. To create recovery DVDs/media...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. You will prompt you to insert ...
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...insert the first recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ ... the documentation that came with your optical disc drive to learn how to load the DVD while the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you...
...insert the first recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ ... the documentation that came with your optical disc drive to learn how to load the DVD while the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you...
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...10070; Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on which type of your internal storage drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the ...hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage...
...10070; Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on which type of your internal storage drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the ...hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage...
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... storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the...
... storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the...
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... or by sliding your computer if you can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you can disable only the tapping feature. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can also connect an... external display device via the RGB (monitor) port. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. Disabling...
... or by sliding your computer if you can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you can disable only the tapping feature. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can also connect an... external display device via the RGB (monitor) port. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. Disabling...