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27 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered ...mark and logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Wi-Fi is under license...Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. All other countries. and any use of Microsoft Corporation ...
27 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered ...mark and logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Wi-Fi is under license...Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. All other countries. and any use of Microsoft Corporation ...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 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 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 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 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
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Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory ...; settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality...
Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory ...; settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality...
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... turning off the computer 83 Using the Shut down command 85 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........87 Using and configuring Sleep mode 90 Closing the display panel 93 Customizing your computer's settings 93 Caring for your computer 93 Cleaning the computer 93 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter... using the Search programs and files field 101 Saving your work 101 Printing your work 103 Backing up your work 104 Restoring your work 104 Toshiba's online resources 105
... turning off the computer 83 Using the Shut down command 85 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........87 Using and configuring Sleep mode 90 Closing the display panel 93 Customizing your computer's settings 93 Caring for your computer 93 Cleaning the computer 93 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter... using the Search programs and files field 101 Saving your work 101 Printing your work 103 Backing up your work 104 Restoring your work 104 Toshiba's online resources 105
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...can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive (optional) problems 171 Sound system problems 172 Printer problems 172 ...computing habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
...can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive (optional) problems 171 Sound system problems 172 Printer problems 172 ...computing habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
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34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 185 Hot Key Cards 185 Using the Hot Key Cards 186 Application Cards 187 Using the Application Cards 188 Card Case 188 Hot key functions 189 Volume Mute 189 Lock (Instant security 190 Power plan 191 Sleep mode 192 Hibernation mode 193 Output (Display switch 194 Display brightness 195 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............196 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 197 Zoom (Display resolution 198 Keyboard hot key functions 199 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 200 Glossary 201 Index 215
34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 185 Hot Key Cards 185 Using the Hot Key Cards 186 Application Cards 187 Using the Application Cards 188 Card Case 188 Hot key functions 189 Volume Mute 189 Lock (Instant security 190 Power plan 191 Sleep mode 192 Hibernation mode 193 Output (Display switch 194 Display brightness 195 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............196 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 197 Zoom (Display resolution 198 Keyboard hot key functions 199 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 200 Glossary 201 Index 215
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...that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome 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 this and other ... your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 35 If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ...
...that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome 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 this and other ... your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 35 If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ...
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..., do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you to turn on your computer. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and ...depending on the palm rest to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic...
..., do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you to turn on your computer. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and ...depending on the palm rest to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic...
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... your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power...
... your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power...
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... page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 81) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional ..." on page 48. Your computer comes with enough memory to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to increase the computer's NOTE To register online, you must be completed by...
... page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 81) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional ..." on page 48. Your computer comes with enough memory to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to increase the computer's NOTE To register online, you must be completed by...
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58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. To do this computer?" NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. If you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise...
58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. To do this computer?" NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. If you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise...
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 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 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 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
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... Click Next. Select Recover to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered.... 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on page 104. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions ...
... Click Next. Select Recover to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered.... 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on page 104. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions ...
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Select Recover to set the partition size. 64 Getting Started 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 partition. (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. 64 Getting Started 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 partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up ... example, a D: drive), those partitions will not be lost during the recovery process. If not, skip to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using recovery...
A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up ... example, a D: drive), those partitions will not be lost during the recovery process. If not, skip to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using recovery...
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66 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
66 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
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... Next. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for... creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on page 104). 8 Click Next to a new internal...
... Next. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for... creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on page 104). 8 Click Next to a new internal...
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... files. Any files that you created are backed up the files you created; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. for storing your computer. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only... the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information to discs. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box
... files. Any files that you created are backed up the files you created; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. for storing your computer. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only... the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information to discs. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box
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...executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on -screen instructions to out-of -box state ...and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Recover to ...
...executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on -screen instructions to out-of -box state ...and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Recover to ...
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When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then...Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete 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... data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of erasing the drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on which type of the data...
When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then...Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete 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... data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of erasing the drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on which type of the data...