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... by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and/or other countries. As part of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please ... Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 27 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SD Card Association. All other brand and product names...
... by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and/or other countries. As part of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please ... Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 27 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SD Card Association. All other brand and product names...
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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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...computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 35 If the model you purchased is qualified, it is ...a configuration that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
...computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 35 If the model you purchased is qualified, it is ...a configuration that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
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...Started Using the computer for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may vary depending ... computer, locate the center of the screen Small bright dots may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on your computer. This is now ready for the first time The computer ...
...Started Using the computer for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may vary depending ... computer, locate the center of the screen Small bright dots may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on your computer. This is now ready for the first time The computer ...
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... battery power, the screen will dim and you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system...
... battery power, the screen will dim and you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system...
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.... You may want to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse...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 the accessories information packaged with your product. After starting your software.
.... You may want to the Internet. NOTE To register online, you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse...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 the accessories information packaged with your product. After starting your software.
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.... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. To do this ...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the module is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. Your computer includes recovery utilities...
.... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. To do this ...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the module is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. Your computer includes recovery utilities...
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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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... before proceeding (see "Backing up your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the drive and all partitions on page 104. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has...
... before proceeding (see "Backing up your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the drive and all partitions on page 104. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has...
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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. Select Recover to set the partition size.
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on page 104). Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions ... DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on page 70. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (...
Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on page 104). Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions ... DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on page 70. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (...
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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 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.
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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. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on your internal... drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 6 The Recovery of Factory Default ...
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. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on your internal... drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 6 The Recovery of Factory Default ...
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... information, see "Backing up your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box You will need to separately back up the files you created; Follow the procedure...
... information, see "Backing up your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box You will need to separately back up the files you created; Follow the procedure...
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...If you want to recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 ❖ If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning... that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer. 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 out...
...If you want to recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 ❖ If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning... that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer. 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 out...
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... drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite 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 internal storage drive...Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on your recovery DVDs/media: Turn off your computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or ...
... drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite 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 internal storage drive...Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on your recovery DVDs/media: Turn off your computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or ...