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...Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Wi-Fi is licensed under license. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in personal and non-commercial activity or was encoded by a consumer engaged in this product may contain mercury. Blu...HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disposal of this product in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
...Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Wi-Fi is licensed under license. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in personal and non-commercial activity or was encoded by a consumer engaged in this product may contain mercury. Blu...HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disposal of this product in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. 29 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 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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To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with... "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba 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® Program and has designed...
To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with... "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba 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® Program and has designed...
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... (TFT) and is now ready for the first time The computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to increase the brightness of the screen technology. ...Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots ...
... (TFT) and is now ready for the first time The computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to increase the brightness of the screen technology. ...Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots ...
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NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides ...
NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides ...
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...your computer for the first time 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" on page 88) Failure to complete Product ...page 87) ❖ 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. See "Setting up your product. Getting Started ...
...your computer for the first time 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" on page 88) Failure to complete Product ...page 87) ❖ 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. See "Setting up your product. Getting Started ...
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... and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. If you to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with user's data" on page 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the...
... and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. If you to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with user's data" on page 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the...
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NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one ...
NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one ...
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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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...sure to save C:\Users data to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up . NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on page 112. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click... recovered. 10 Click Finish to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work to external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to restart the computer.
...sure to save C:\Users data to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up . NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on page 112. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click... recovered. 10 Click Finish to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work to external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to restart the computer.
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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. To return the data to your private account, you will be copied into your personal folders. 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 While...
... 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. To return the data to your private account, you will be copied into your personal folders. 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 While...
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...see "Backing up . Be sure to save your work to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data during the recovery process. 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 ...
...see "Backing up . Be sure to save your work to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data during the recovery process. 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 ...
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To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 ...
To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 ...
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..." on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on page 112). 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...
..." on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on page 112). 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...
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... the recovery. When the recovery process is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the first method, follow the procedure below. For more information, see "Restoring from...computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays, indicating that your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using the utilities stored ...
... the recovery. When the recovery process is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the first method, follow the procedure below. For more information, see "Restoring from...computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays, indicating that your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using the utilities stored ...
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Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery 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 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 selected in the next step.
Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery 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 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 selected in the next step.