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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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... with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your favorite Web pages. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC..., it is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the...
... with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your favorite Web pages. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC..., it is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the...
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..., do not force it beyond the point where it . Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time... Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
..., do not force it beyond the point where it . Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time... Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
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... intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period... of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your...
... intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period... of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your...
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... page 38. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on -screen instructions. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Follow the on the computer for the first time you...
... page 38. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on -screen instructions. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Follow the on the computer for the first time you...
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...doing things on page 39), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. NOTE From time to recover your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. If you to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Getting Started 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer....
...doing things on page 39), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. NOTE From time to recover your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. If you to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Getting Started 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer....
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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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Getting Started 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery....work " on the drive and all data will be connected to begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work" on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. For more ...
Getting Started 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery....work " on the drive and all data will be connected to begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work" on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. For more ...
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... DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. 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 second method, see "Restoring from...
... DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. 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 second method, see "Restoring from...
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... procedure below. 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 92). Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities ...recovery DVDs/media, if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by using the second method, see "Backing up your keyboard while powering on them will be affected.
... procedure below. 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 92). Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities ...recovery DVDs/media, if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by using the second method, see "Backing up your keyboard while powering on them will be affected.
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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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..."Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to begin the recovery. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of ... 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. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that all data on...
..."Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to begin the recovery. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of ... 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. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that all data on...
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... recovery DVDs/media, the system will prompt you to your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Any files that you will need for more USB flash drives of space required for storing the recovery files...are backed up your system's recovery files. Follow the procedure below to separately back up on page 92. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box for storing your work" on the recovery DVDs/media. You will need an optical disc...
... recovery DVDs/media, the system will prompt you to your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Any files that you will need for more USB flash drives of space required for storing the recovery files...are backed up your system's recovery files. Follow the procedure below to separately back up on page 92. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box for storing your work" on the recovery DVDs/media. You will need an optical disc...
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... factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Consult the documentation that came with your computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are...its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: 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: ❖ Recover...
... factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Consult the documentation that came with your computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are...its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: 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: ❖ Recover...
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...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 drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery files to external... F12. To delete all data on page 47. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of your computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the ...
...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 drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery files to external... F12. To delete all data on page 47. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of your computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the ...
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...operating status After restoring your work" on page 92) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Be sure you have saved your work to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When... the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on page 56) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to external media (see...
...operating status After restoring your work" on page 92) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Be sure you have saved your work to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When... the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on page 56) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to external media (see...
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.... To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in the Windows® Control Panel. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by sliding your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to...8482;" on page 173. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by configuring the display properties settings. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you first need a larger screen. Your computer will...
.... To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in the Windows® Control Panel. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by sliding your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to...8482;" on page 173. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by configuring the display properties settings. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you first need a larger screen. Your computer will...