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...TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated...to do so, this product may not function properly and you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS...
...TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated...to do so, this product may not function properly and you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS...
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..., public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United ... to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Disconnection If you to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of each transmitted page or on this equipment, for information. If Problems Arise If this...
..., public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United ... to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Disconnection If you to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of each transmitted page or on this equipment, for information. If Problems Arise If this...
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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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...activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Introduction Welcome to the world of ...electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use technological measures for copy protection. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (...
...activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Introduction Welcome to the world of ...electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use technological measures for copy protection. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (...
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... all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at pcsupport.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a...time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. For the most up-to-date product information ...
... all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at pcsupport.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a...time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. For the most up-to-date product information ...
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... on page 172. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other product information, be sure to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer..., and for other programs that may come with your system. Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms...
... on page 172. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other product information, be sure to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer..., and for other programs that may come with your system. Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms...
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...your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer,... remaining screen prompts to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose ...
...your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer,... remaining screen prompts to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose ...
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..., announcements, and special offers applicable to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on certain models) NOTE To register online, you must be completed during the initial start up process of your desktop...After starting your computer for the first time you can be connected to your software. If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. See "Setting up your product. Product registration...
..., announcements, and special offers applicable to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on certain models) NOTE To register online, you must be completed during the initial start up process of your desktop...After starting your computer for the first time you can be connected to your software. If you decide not to register at that time, you may want to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. See "Setting up your product. Product registration...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. See "Setting up your software. The surrounding area may want to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 40. To avoid damaging the ... computer's memory if you turn on the computer for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 47 When you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. See "Setting up your software. The surrounding area may want to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 40. To avoid damaging the ... computer's memory if you turn on the computer for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the...
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... It is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition (available on page 56. Getting...
... It is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition (available on page 56. Getting...
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... the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer. To recover your... to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
... the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer. To recover your... to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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...Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the ... out-of-box-state, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost...
...Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the ... out-of-box-state, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost...
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...you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process) and 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 begin the restoration...the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. To recover only your information will be lost ...
...you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process) and 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 begin the restoration...the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. To recover only your information will be lost ...
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... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer through the USB ports. To make the connection, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. You can set up a printer" on page 71. If a USB cable was not included with your printer...mouse. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. ...
... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer through the USB ports. To make the connection, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. You can set up a printer" on page 71. If a USB cable was not included with your printer...mouse. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. ...
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... 91 for details. 84 See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important...
... 91 for details. 84 See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. This feature saves your file to the disk. Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important...
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... come with an optical drive. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 95 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is , the drive will only play DVDs while running the computer on the side of the other...
... come with an optical drive. Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 95 Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is , the drive will only play DVDs while running the computer on the side of the other...
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...certain optical media. Please refer to any defect in -use indicator light is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the software, please refer to select and then play the CD. 100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using ...viewing of specific format compatibilities. NOTE Due to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; For details on the configuration, your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Copy protection technology may come with a multi-function drive that bear the applicable logo, or play back or operate properly ...
...certain optical media. Please refer to any defect in -use indicator light is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the software, please refer to select and then play the CD. 100 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If your disc does not run using ...viewing of specific format compatibilities. NOTE Due to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; For details on the configuration, your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Copy protection technology may come with a multi-function drive that bear the applicable logo, or play back or operate properly ...
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For information on /off switch to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. For help with an optional wireless LAN module. An overview of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN connectivity 127 NOTE Wireless ...
For information on /off switch to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. For help with an optional wireless LAN module. An overview of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN connectivity 127 NOTE Wireless ...
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... make listening to music CDs more quietly. If you change the optical drive to Normal speed. The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double-click the icon... shut down, restart, log off, or resume from Hibernation, the setting will revert back to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for transferring data. Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of...
... make listening to music CDs more quietly. If you change the optical drive to Normal speed. The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double-click the icon... shut down, restart, log off, or resume from Hibernation, the setting will revert back to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for transferring data. Toshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of...
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...will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to update existing fingerprint samples. Toshiba does not guarantee that might arise out of the use of the system settings in the Control Center. NOTE ... credentials. 4 Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. 5 Click the button above the finger you can access most of the fingerprint software or utility. Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models...
...will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to update existing fingerprint samples. Toshiba does not guarantee that might arise out of the use of the system settings in the Control Center. NOTE ... credentials. 4 Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. 5 Click the button above the finger you can access most of the fingerprint software or utility. Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models...