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Model: Satellite® M300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER ...THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. If you fail to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED...
Model: Satellite® M300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER ...THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. If you fail to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED...
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... commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time... it can. In order to do this, it may not be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at...
... commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time... it can. In order to do this, it may not be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 28
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...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. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to lighting 120 million square feet of the computer, and may use between...electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Some software may apply). household and businesses replaced old computers with the help of those from its suppliers' commitment to those models. ...
...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. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to lighting 120 million square feet of the computer, and may use between...electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Some software may apply). household and businesses replaced old computers with the help of those from its suppliers' commitment to those models. ...
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...guide 37 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For the most upto-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to ...stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to change without ...
...guide 37 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For the most upto-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to ...stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to change without ...
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... 39 Other documentation Your computer comes with your computer, and for your system. Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It...Goes Wrong" on page 165. If you have a problem or need to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for other programs that may come with the following documentation: ❖ An ...
... 39 Other documentation Your computer comes with your computer, and for your system. Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It...Goes Wrong" on page 165. If you have a problem or need to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for other programs that may come with the following documentation: ❖ An ...
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..., printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of...
..., printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to and including "Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of...
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.... 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may...operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer carefully to set up your computer NOTE Please handle your software setup choices. Setting up your software When you through steps to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.
.... 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may...operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer carefully to set up your computer NOTE Please handle your software setup choices. Setting up your software When you through steps to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.
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... an ExpressCard®" on page 132) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your software. See "Setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. After starting your product. Getting Started Registering your computer...
... an ExpressCard®" on page 132) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your software. See "Setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. After starting your product. Getting Started Registering your computer...
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The on your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your model. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 44. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory ...depending on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 3 Press and release the power button. You may want to run most of...
The on your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your model. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 44. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory ...depending on /off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 3 Press and release the power button. You may want to run most of...
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... certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 52), and then check that the module is a security...
... certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 52), and then check that the module is a security...
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... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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...Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery...drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has ...
...Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery...drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has ...
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... Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to restart the computer. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. A confirmation message appears, reminding you created...
... Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to restart the computer. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. A confirmation message appears, reminding you created...
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... models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in display, but you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with the monitor to see if you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto... change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which allows devices to work together ...
... models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in display, but you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with the monitor to see if you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto... change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which allows devices to work together ...
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... mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may need a suitable USB cable which may require you to install the printer... software before physically connecting the printer to your television (or other video display device), you need to your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting ...
... mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may need a suitable USB cable which may require you to install the printer... software before physically connecting the printer to your television (or other video display device), you need to your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting ...
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... of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save...
... of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save...
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... of the other video platform. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 97 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is in the format of the computer. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use . For these ...disc tray. Optical drive components The optical drive is , the drive will automatically change , the region will allow you play in use the DVD Player software that are not available on any other region. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in ."
... of the other video platform. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 97 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is in the format of the computer. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use . For these ...disc tray. Optical drive components The optical drive is , the drive will automatically change , the region will allow you play in use the DVD Player software that are not available on any other region. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in ."
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.... ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to any defect in your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Do not press the eject button while the in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may come with an optical drive that allows you remove it to use it . Recording optical media... of specific format compatibilities. For example, if it is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for listing of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the software, please refer to your Toshiba computer or optical drive.
.... ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to any defect in your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Do not press the eject button while the in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may come with an optical drive that allows you remove it to use it . Recording optical media... of specific format compatibilities. For example, if it is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for listing of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the software, please refer to your Toshiba computer or optical drive.
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... to a network You can connect many different kinds of its communication ports. Your system may be lit. Connecting your computer to a network to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. 124 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for cables.
... to a network You can connect many different kinds of its communication ports. Your system may be lit. Connecting your computer to a network to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. 124 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for cables.