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... WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Model: Satellite® A300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all...to do so, this product may not function properly and 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 damage...
... WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Model: Satellite® A300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all...to do so, this product may not function properly and 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 damage...
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... is resolved. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is to provide you with the FCC ...if you in their equipment, operations or procedures. If the equipment is subject to the fax software instructions installed on the first page...
... is resolved. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is to provide you with the FCC ...if you in their equipment, operations or procedures. If the equipment is subject to the fax software instructions installed on the first page...
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 27
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...mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. NOTE This notebook is used. NOTE Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may apply). Some software may not include user manuals or all U.S. Introduction 35 According to the EPA, a computer meeting RoHS... by conducting component sampling inspections during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of U.S. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will be detailed during the...
...mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. NOTE This notebook is used. NOTE Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may apply). Some software may not include user manuals or all U.S. Introduction 35 According to the EPA, a computer meeting RoHS... by conducting component sampling inspections during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of U.S. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will be detailed during the...
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... 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 pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. Your particular model may not have ...all subject to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
... 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 pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. Your particular model may not have ...all subject to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
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..." on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To stay current on page 164. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. 38 Introduction Other documentation... computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may...
..." on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To stay current on page 164. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. 38 Introduction Other documentation... computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may...
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... is in Sleep mode). Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your software" on page 43 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer on a carpet...
... is in Sleep mode). Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your software" on page 43 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer on a carpet...
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... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to 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 a picture to .... The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer.
... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to 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 a picture to .... The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer.
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... you must be completed during the initial start up your software. If you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you decide not to register at a later time...
... you must be completed during the initial start up your software. If you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you decide not to register at a later time...
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... depending on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your software. See "Setting up your model. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 43. Your computer comes with your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE Before adding... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may want to run most of...
... depending on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your software. See "Setting up your model. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 43. Your computer comes with your software" on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE Before adding... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may want to run most of...
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... media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for your system. NOTE The system will... prompt you can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact...
... media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system configuration, you may have created intact, for your system. NOTE The system will... prompt you can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, and then Recovery Disc Creator. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact...
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... leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering 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 the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
... leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering 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 the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
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... been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. 62 Getting Started Hard... recovery method) Recovering a hard disk 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 screen 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next.
... been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. 62 Getting Started Hard... recovery method) Recovering a hard disk 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 screen 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next.
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... first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size ...partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the ...
... first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size ...partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the ...
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... a printer" on page 72. You can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Refer to your computer through the USB ports. You can purchase one to use a full... mouse. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer may come with your printer. To make the connection, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. To connect a printer to your printer. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer...
... a printer" on page 72. You can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Refer to your computer through the USB ports. You can purchase one to use a full... mouse. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer may come with your printer. To make the connection, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. To connect a printer to your printer. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer...
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Your work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. See your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until ...
Your work frequently. This feature saves your software documentation for further information. See your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See "Saving your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until ...
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... in data storage and support features that already exists on the computer's hard disk. Learning the Basics 95 Backing up your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Backing up your work Back up all the files on your computer. Make sure the backup version is available. Using the optical...
... in data storage and support features that already exists on the computer's hard disk. Learning the Basics 95 Backing up your operating system documentation for software, music, and video. Backing up your work Back up all the files on your computer. Make sure the backup version is available. Using the optical...
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... play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from that came with an optical drive. That is in use the DVD Player software that last region.
... play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from that came with an optical drive. That is in use the DVD Player software that last region.
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... allows you insert an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The disc drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. ... or to recordable optical media. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is associated with the media on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical...
... allows you insert an optical disc into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The disc drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. ... or to recordable optical media. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is associated with the media on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical...
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... media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media players. Never use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on ...to stop spinning before you open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to close it. For details on the drive. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical...
... media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media players. Never use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on ...to stop spinning before you open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to close it. For details on the drive. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical...