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... this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain mercury. As part of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association... trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. Disposal of...
... this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain mercury. As part of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 29 Trademarks Satellite, ConfigFree, and eco utility are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association... trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. Disposal of...
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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 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 59 ... Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 75 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 76 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 79...
Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 59 ... Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 75 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 76 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 79...
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32 Contents Using and configuring Sleep mode 87 Closing the display panel 90 Customizing your computer's settings 90 Caring for your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: ... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
32 Contents Using and configuring Sleep mode 87 Closing the display panel 90 Customizing your computer's settings 90 Caring for your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: ... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy ...help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 180 ExpressCard®...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy ...help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 180 ExpressCard®...
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... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 195 Hot Key Cards 195 Using the Hot Key Cards 196 Application Cards 197 Using the Application Cards 198 Card Case 198 Hot key functions 199 Volume Mute 199 Lock (Instant security 200 Power plan 201 Sleep mode 202 Hibernation mode 203 Output (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205...
... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 195 Hot Key Cards 195 Using the Hot Key Cards 196 Application Cards 197 Using the Application Cards 198 Card Case 198 Hot key functions 199 Volume Mute 199 Lock (Instant security 200 Power plan 201 Sleep mode 202 Hibernation mode 203 Output (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205...
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...power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set 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...leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum...
...power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set 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...leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum...
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...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 . Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to ...to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. 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 hold the computer in place and use the other ...
...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 . Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to ...to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. 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 hold the computer in place and use the other ...
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...is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows green...50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.
...is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows green...50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.
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...guides you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. After starting your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may... want to your computer for the first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you...
...guides you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. After starting your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may... want to your computer for the first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you...
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Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete ...
Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete ...
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...-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 63. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you want to allow you to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. If...
...-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 63. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you want to allow you to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. If...
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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 62 Getting Started 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 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to a custom size partition...
... to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to a custom size partition...
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Getting Started 65 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 drive C: field to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to set the partition size.
Getting Started 65 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 drive C: field to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to set the partition size.
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When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage ... the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on them will be affected. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. If not, skip to...
When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage ... the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on them will be affected. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. If not, skip to...
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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 67 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 67 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your internal storage drive or if you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support ...Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to save your system. If your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system configuration, you may...
... confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your internal storage drive or if you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support ...Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to save your system. If your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system configuration, you may...
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...then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 60. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. Note: This option ...internal storage drive partitions For more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your internal storage drive using the utilities burned to step 6. 6 A warning screen appears, stating that when the ...
...then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 60. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. Note: This option ...internal storage drive partitions For more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your internal storage drive using the utilities burned to step 6. 6 A warning screen appears, stating that when the ...
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...Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on the drive, including the partitions. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of erasing the drive. For more information, see "Recovering the ...delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes 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 ...
...Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on the drive, including the partitions. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of erasing the drive. For more information, see "Recovering the ...delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes 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 ...