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Contents Introduction 35 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 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 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 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to type numeric data 90 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the Start menu...........91 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...92 Starting a program using the Start Search field 93 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring... Creating a CD/DVD 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
... 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to type numeric data 90 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the Start menu...........91 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...92 Starting a program using the Start Search field 93 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring... Creating a CD/DVD 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
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.../DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank 164 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 167 Fingerprint reader limitations 169 ConfigFree 169 Getting Started 170 ConfigFree Utilities 170...
.../DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank 164 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 167 Fingerprint reader limitations 169 ConfigFree 169 Getting Started 170 ConfigFree Utilities 170...
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... computer and other than speakers that is portable and designed to be used in temperature or humidity and sources of circumstances and locations. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for the computer and any other items you use your work Your computer is large enough for working comfortably, summarizes how...
... computer and other than speakers that is portable and designed to be used in temperature or humidity and sources of circumstances and locations. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for the computer and any other items you use your work Your computer is large enough for working comfortably, summarizes how...
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...the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system ...failure. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin. If any part of travel. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to work environment and tips...
...the rigors of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system ...failure. 40 Getting Started Selecting a place to skin. If any part of travel. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to work environment and tips...
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... in Sleep mode). You need a special program to work ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to check for viruses. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that generate strong magnetic fields, such...
... in Sleep mode). You need a special program to work ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to check for viruses. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that generate strong magnetic fields, such...
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... then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
... then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
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... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop or go to your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, ...you must be completed during the initial start up your software. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to complete Product...
... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your desktop or go to your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, ...you must be completed during the initial start up your software. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to complete Product...
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...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the ... incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power...
...cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the ... incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power...
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Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the ...
Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the ...
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... discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the...
... discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the...
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... of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Small...
... of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Small...
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... on the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications...
... on the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. This information applies to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications...
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Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on the computer for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, ... surrounding area before replacing it. The surrounding area may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time, do not turn on page 42. To...
Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software" on the computer for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, ... surrounding area before replacing it. The surrounding area may want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time, do not turn on page 42. To...
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...Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing...The Shut Down menu appears. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 115. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the...
...Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing...The Shut Down menu appears. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 115. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the...
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Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover.
Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover.
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... modules stacked on the computer. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module.
... modules stacked on the computer. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module.
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... on the top edge of the module to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of...
... on the top edge of the module to seat the module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of...
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... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you can now continue setting up the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 117. 16 Turn...
... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you can now continue setting up the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page 117. 16 Turn...
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... saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on page 49 to shut down..., at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
... saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is highlighted, then press Enter. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on page 49 to shut down..., at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
