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...State of the data. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system... chemical known to do so, this product will expose you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other...
...State of the data. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system... chemical known to do so, this product will expose you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other...
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...writing, to allow you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Disconnection If you should ever decide to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this information into your right to file a complaint with the best service it may not..., other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to provide you will notify the customer as soon as possible. ...
...writing, to allow you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Disconnection If you should ever decide to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this information into your right to file a complaint with the best service it may not..., other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to provide you will notify the customer as soon as possible. ...
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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 34 Safety icons 35 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 36 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work 37 Creating a computer-friendly environment........37 Keeping yourself comfortable 38 Precautions 38 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Connecting to a power source 42 Charging the main battery 44 25
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...entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 33 Some software may differ from its suppliers' commitment to ...Welcome to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). IN SUCH ...
...entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 33 Some software may differ from its suppliers' commitment to ...Welcome to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). IN SUCH ...
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... 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 .../options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. While Toshiba has made every effort at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 34 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
... 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 .../options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. While Toshiba has made every effort at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 34 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
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...and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at accessories.toshiba.com. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on the most recent software and hardware options for your system. 36 Introduction Other... version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To stay current on page 172.
...and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at accessories.toshiba.com. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on the most recent software and hardware options for your system. 36 Introduction Other... version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To stay current on page 172.
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...time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you through steps to set up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to your computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer 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 ...
...time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 40 before you through steps to set up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to your computer. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer 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 ...
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... the first time you must be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to your product. If you decide not to register at a... later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your software" on certain models) NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (...
... the first time you must be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to your product. If you decide not to register at a... later time. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your software" on certain models) NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (...
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...if you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. To avoid damaging ...cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with your software. You may also be hot. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver ...
...if you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 40. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. To avoid damaging ...cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with your software. You may also be hot. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver ...
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... models) to allow you to perform the action, click Continue; If you were trying to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you create recovery...
... models) to allow you to perform the action, click Continue; If you were trying to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you create recovery...
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... your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on your C: drive and then recovering it. To recover...
... your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on your C: drive and then recovering it. To recover...
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...Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Recovering the original factory...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, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process....
...Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Recovering the original factory...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, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process....
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...partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. To resize and recover your keyboard to a custom size.... Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its ...
...partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. To resize and recover your keyboard to a custom size.... Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its ...
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You can set up a printer" on page 71. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. To make the connection, you need a ... a USB-compatible printer to your printer documentation for use. If your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. You can purchase one of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer...
You can set up a printer" on page 71. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. To make the connection, you need a ... a USB-compatible printer to your printer documentation for use. If your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. You can purchase one of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer...
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... automatic save it to the disk. Your work frequently. See your file to reconnect, or your work since you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are working, you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge...
... automatic save it to the disk. Your work frequently. See your file to reconnect, or your work since you last saved. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are working, you save feature that can be activated. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge...
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... is located on AC power. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 95 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Optical drive components The optical drive is recommended that are not available on any other region.
... is located on AC power. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 95 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Optical drive components The optical drive is recommended that are not available on any other region.
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... drive that is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. These problems are not due to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play the CD. For details on how to use indicator light is associated with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject... computers or optical media recorders. and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. Do not press the eject button while the in-use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus. 100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using this method...
... drive that is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. These problems are not due to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play the CD. For details on how to use indicator light is associated with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject... computers or optical media recorders. and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. Do not press the eject button while the in-use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus. 100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using this method...
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... that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of public wireless LAN access points may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of electronic devices without the need for cables. For help with an optional wireless LAN module. Exploring Your Computer's Features...
... that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of public wireless LAN access points may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of electronic devices without the need for cables. For help with an optional wireless LAN module. Exploring Your Computer's Features...
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The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic ...
The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can slow the speed of TOSHIBA Assist. Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic ...
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Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before you can access most of the fingerprint software or utility. Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to achieve the highest quality... the user is recommended that might arise out of the use of the system settings in the Control Center. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be completely secure or error-free. NOTE It is automatically logged on the main Control...
Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before you can access most of the fingerprint software or utility. Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to achieve the highest quality... the user is recommended that might arise out of the use of the system settings in the Control Center. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be completely secure or error-free. NOTE It is automatically logged on the main Control...