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... WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe...
... WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications 41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications 41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
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... a program from the Start menu.........103 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 103 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 104 Saving your work 105 Printing your work 106 Backing up your work 107 Restoring your work 108 Using the optical disc drive 108 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 109
... a program from the Start menu.........103 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 103 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 104 Saving your work 105 Printing your work 106 Backing up your work 107 Restoring your work 108 Using the optical disc drive 108 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 109
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..........166 USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Support 171 TOSHIBA Accessibility 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 173 Fingerprint utility limitations 173 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 173 Fingerprint ... Utility 176 TOSHIBA Service Station 177 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 177 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 179 Problems that are easy to fix 179 Problems when you turn on the computer............180 The Windows® operating system is not working 182 Using Startup ...
..........166 USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Support 171 TOSHIBA Accessibility 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 173 Fingerprint utility limitations 173 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 173 Fingerprint ... Utility 176 TOSHIBA Service Station 177 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 177 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 179 Problems that are easy to fix 179 Problems when you turn on the computer............180 The Windows® operating system is not working 182 Using Startup ...
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With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is ... so that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. To conserve energy, your computer will...
With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is ... so that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. To conserve energy, your computer will...
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...you attempt to avoid potential hazards that is portable and designed to provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat. Setting up a work Your computer is large enough for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first ...printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other items you use your computer in order to use your computer. Selecting a place to work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer. Chapter 1 Getting ...
...you attempt to avoid potential hazards that is portable and designed to provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat. Setting up a work Your computer is large enough for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first ...printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other items you use your computer in order to use your computer. Selecting a place to work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer. Chapter 1 Getting ...
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...or serious injury. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the ...to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of...
...or serious injury. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the ...to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of...
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... be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can become hot! 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer. Read the "Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual...
... be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can become hot! 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer. Read the "Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual...
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the...
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... Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 131. 16 Turn the...
... Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 131. 16 Turn the...
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..., verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 61. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If...
..., verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to work. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 61. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If...
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... it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
... it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
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... -box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. This is a security feature to work. If unsure, cancel and try again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to prevent programs or people...
... -box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. This is a security feature to work. If unsure, cancel and try again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to prevent programs or people...
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...the internal partitions you may have created are deleted, you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a... custom size partition" on page 65. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 75 for more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 107. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with ...
...the internal partitions you may have created are deleted, you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a... custom size partition" on page 65. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 75 for more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 107. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with ...
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... strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work " on page 107. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive... all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that your work to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to continue.
... strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work " on page 107. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive... all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that your work to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to continue.
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...deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Backing up your work to save your work " on page 107). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to external media before proceeding (see... "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next....
...deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Backing up your work to save your work " on page 107). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to external media before proceeding (see... "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next....
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... computer. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the computer. 3 If your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating...system, select one at this time. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to save your work " on page 107). 9 Click Next to step 4. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. Be sure to...
... computer. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the computer. 3 If your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating...system, select one at this time. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to save your work " on page 107). 9 Click Next to step 4. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. Be sure to...
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... internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your work" on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your system to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media...
... internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your work" on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your system to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media...
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.... To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Any files that you created; The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media.... Follow the procedure below to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on page 107. You will need to your work...
.... To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Any files that you created; The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media.... Follow the procedure below to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on page 107. You will need to your work...
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... original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system from such media, if necessary. Be sure to separately save your work to your work " on page 107). Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information..., applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. To recover your internal storage drive from your work " on page 70. For more information on these options, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 107. If you can ...
... original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system from such media, if necessary. Be sure to separately save your work to your work " on page 107). Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information..., applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. To recover your internal storage drive from your work " on page 70. For more information on these options, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 107. If you can ...