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.... Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and/or other countries. As part of Sony Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are ...registered trademarks of their respective companies. Other trademarks and trade names are those of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and...
.... Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and/or other countries. As part of Sony Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are ...registered trademarks of their respective companies. Other trademarks and trade names are those of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and...
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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 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 ... settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............85 Connecting an external monitor or projector 86 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 86 Adjusting the quality ...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 ... settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............85 Connecting an external monitor or projector 86 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 86 Adjusting the quality ...
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... turning off the computer 90 Using the Shut down command 92 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........94 Using and configuring Sleep mode 97 Closing the display panel 100 Customizing your computer's settings 100 Caring for your computer 100 Cleaning the computer 100 Moving the computer 101 Using a computer lock 101 Chapter...
... turning off the computer 90 Using the Shut down command 92 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........94 Using and configuring Sleep mode 97 Closing the display panel 100 Customizing your computer's settings 100 Caring for your computer 100 Cleaning the computer 100 Moving the computer 101 Using a computer lock 101 Chapter...
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...help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems 185 Wireless networking... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
...help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems 185 Wireless networking... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Hot key functions 199 Volume Mute 200 Lock (Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 227
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Hot key functions 199 Volume Mute 200 Lock (Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 227
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... and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for... If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet...
... and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for... If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet...
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... time, and depending on the palm rest 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 usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your... the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
... time, and depending on the palm rest 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 usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your... the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
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NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure ...
NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure ...
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...10070; Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before...registration can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 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 computer for...
...10070; Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before...registration can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 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 computer for...
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... factory default software, while the computer attempts to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. The System window appears. This is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available... installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; To do this computer?" The following program to make changes to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches.
... factory default software, while the computer attempts to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. The System window appears. This is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available... installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; To do this computer?" The following program to make changes to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches.
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... recover the original factory image using the utilities stored on the drive and all partitions on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its...
... recover the original factory image using the utilities stored on the drive and all partitions on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its...
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Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen
Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen
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...Backing up your work " on page 112). 9 Click Next to C:\Backup. Be sure to save C:\Users data to begin the recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that your data... to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of your computer be lost during the recovery ...
...Backing up your work " on page 112). 9 Click Next to C:\Backup. Be sure to save C:\Users data to begin the recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that your data... to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of your computer be lost during the recovery ...
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... need to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer's internal storage drive...
... need to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer's internal storage drive...
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68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen 7 A warning screen appears, stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will "attempt" to save all data. There is...
68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen 7 A warning screen appears, stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will "attempt" to save all data. There is...
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... Yes to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step. To recover using the first...
... Yes to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step. To recover using the first...
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... will be lost during the recovery process. Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 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 ...7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on page 112). Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default...
... will be lost during the recovery process. Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 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 ...7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on page 112). Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default...
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If not, skip to begin the recovery. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays, indicating that your computer be connected to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your work to an external power source via ... C: drive to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to restart the computer.
If not, skip to begin the recovery. When the recovery process is complete, a message displays, indicating that your computer be connected to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your work to an external power source via ... C: drive to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to restart the computer.
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step.