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...a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Model: Satellite® A500 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored...please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. WHEN ...
...a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Model: Satellite® A500 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored...please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. WHEN ...
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If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is experienced with the best service it is...entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be advised of this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it may not be a 900 number or any other electronic...
If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is experienced with the best service it is...entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be advised of this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it may not be a 900 number or any other electronic...
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30 Contents Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering...
30 Contents Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering...
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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 U.S. If every computer purchased by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not include user manuals or all... $14 billion dollars on how it is equivalent to more information regarding the ENERGY STAR® Program. That is used. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to those models. During 2006 Americans, with this computer may use between 20% and 50% less...
... 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 U.S. If every computer purchased by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not include user manuals or all... $14 billion dollars on how it is equivalent to more information regarding the ENERGY STAR® Program. That is used. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to those models. During 2006 Americans, with this computer may use between 20% and 50% less...
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... 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. For the most upto-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer..., or to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
... 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. For the most upto-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer..., or to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
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...specifications corresponding to all those features. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on the most recent software and hardware options for your system. To stay current on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Other documentation Your ...the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide (this guide. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. Introduction Other documentation 41 Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all the...
...specifications corresponding to all those features. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on the most recent software and hardware options for your system. To stay current on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Other documentation Your ...the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide (this guide. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. Introduction Other documentation 41 Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all the...
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... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must attach the AC adaptor.
... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must attach the AC adaptor.
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... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 51. Failure to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking... on the computer for the first time you may vary according to your software setup choices. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your ...
... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 51. Failure to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking... on the computer for the first time you may vary according to your software setup choices. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your ...
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... be installed in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with your software" on may be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 51. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If...
... be installed in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with your software" on may be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 51. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 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 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to external media before proceeding.
A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 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 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to external media before proceeding.
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Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 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 5 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 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 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 5 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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... complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the C: drive. When the process is strongly recommended that your computer be lost during...
... complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the C: drive. When the process is strongly recommended that your computer be lost during...
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... without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 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 6 The Recovery of...
... without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 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 6 The Recovery of...
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...; Recover to DVDs/media: 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on page 60. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your work to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64... the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Be sure to save your system offers a choice of Factory Default Software and then click Next.
...; Recover to DVDs/media: 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on page 60. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your work to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64... the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Be sure to save your system offers a choice of Factory Default Software and then click Next.
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... see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. NOTE In the future you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Directing ...79 Using external display devices ❖ Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a...
... see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. NOTE In the future you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Directing ...79 Using external display devices ❖ Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a...
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...Using a mouse You may want to your computer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer through the USB ports. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer may automatically recognize the printer;...Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. If your printer supports Plug and Play...
...Using a mouse You may want to your computer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer through the USB ports. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer may automatically recognize the printer;...Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. If your printer supports Plug and Play...
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..., you will lose all work " on page 100 for details. 94 See your work since you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic...
..., you will lose all work " on page 100 for details. 94 See your work since you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic...
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... region. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 103 Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating system documentation for software, music, and video.
... region. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 103 Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your operating system documentation for software, music, and video.
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NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that you play DVDs while running the computer on the side of drive on page 107 for more information. Do not press the eject button ...
NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that you play DVDs while running the computer on the side of drive on page 107 for more information. Do not press the eject button ...
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...pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to recordable optical media. Before putting on headphones to loud sound can harm your hearing. To do this method, try launching the optical disc ... an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical drive icon...
...pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to recordable optical media. Before putting on headphones to loud sound can harm your hearing. To do this method, try launching the optical disc ... an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical drive icon...