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... Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Atheros is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 27 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in ... MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. and/or Toshiba Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of Sony ...
... Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Atheros is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 27 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in ... MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. and/or Toshiba Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of Sony ...
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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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..., your computer is a partner in AC power mode. 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...
..., your computer is a partner in AC power mode. 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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...on the applications, power management settings, and features used. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on and begin ...using high-precision technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic...
...on the applications, power management settings, and features used. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on and begin ...using high-precision technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic...
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.... When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you may not be able to increase the brightness of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button...
.... When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you may not be able to increase the brightness of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button...
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... applicable to the Internet. Your computer comes with your software" on page 48. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Product registration can be connected to your product. Failure to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to ...10070; 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 the accessories information packaged with enough memory to complete Product Registration will not...
... applicable to the Internet. Your computer comes with your software" on page 48. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Product registration can be connected to your product. Failure to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to ...10070; 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 the accessories information packaged with enough memory to complete Product Registration will not...
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...Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. otherwise, click Cancel. The following program to make changes to work. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket ...internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says,...
...Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. otherwise, click Cancel. The following program to make changes to work. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket ...internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says,...
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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 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.
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...more information, see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 104. When the process is strongly recommended that all... information stored in those partitions. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work" on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work...
...more information, see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 104. When the process is strongly recommended that all... information stored in those partitions. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work" on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work...
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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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... stored on them will be lost during the recovery process. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-...data will not be connected to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on page 70. To recover using ...
... stored on them will be lost during the recovery process. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-...data will not be connected to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on page 70. To recover using ...
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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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... an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the recovery files on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you can restore your system from your system to restart the computer...
... an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the recovery files on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you can restore your system from your system to restart the computer...
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...of a certain minimum capacity to your work" on the recovery DVDs/media. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect... one or more USB flash drives of space required for more information, see "Backing up your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box Any files that you created are backed up to the external media and can be ...
...of a certain minimum capacity to your work" on the recovery DVDs/media. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect... one or more USB flash drives of space required for more information, see "Backing up your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box Any files that you created are backed up to the external media and can be ...
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... the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 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...or the USB Flash option, depending on which type 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 ...
... the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 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...or the USB Flash option, depending on which type 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 ...
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... the following options on the 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 on your computer, and then ... the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on your recovery DVDs/media: Turn ...
... the following options on the 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 on your computer, and then ... the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on your recovery DVDs/media: Turn ...