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...possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ...ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM...
...possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ...ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM...
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...equipment. Never attempt to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is perceived or identified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. You could damage the drive. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below the FCC radio frequency ...and is only applicable if your future reference. Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This section is classified as harmful. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other antenna or transmitter. You...
...equipment. Never attempt to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is perceived or identified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. You could damage the drive. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below the FCC radio frequency ...and is only applicable if your future reference. Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This section is classified as harmful. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other antenna or transmitter. You...
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...the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external ...devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and ...
...the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external ...devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and ...
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...77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons 80 Inserting an optical disc 80 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a ...disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design...
...77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons 80 Inserting an optical disc 80 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a ...disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design...
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... password 116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer............126 ...132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Optical disc drive problems 139 Sound system problems 140 Printer problems 141
... password 116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer............126 ...132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Optical disc drive problems 139 Sound system problems 140 Printer problems 141
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... occur, immediately: 1. Turning off the computer. 2. If any part of your skin may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may result in damage or serious injury. Remove... Today's performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions, as a function of system activity. Do not turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the ...
... occur, immediately: 1. Turning off the computer. 2. If any part of your skin may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. Disconnect the AC adaptor from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may result in damage or serious injury. Remove... Today's performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions, as a function of system activity. Do not turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the ...
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...-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Pressing the power button before shutting down option. To Restart your computer 1 ...
...-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Pressing the power button before shutting down option. To Restart your computer 1 ...
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... upside down on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on page 94. 46 Getting Started Adding memory... surface to lose your work. If you turn it on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is in memory will not be lost. Do not try to the computer, including...
... upside down on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on page 94. 46 Getting Started Adding memory... surface to lose your work. If you turn it on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is in memory will not be lost. Do not try to the computer, including...
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... media you created. This option allows you to restore your system from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are available: Recovery option Creating recovery media Description This option allows you to create the recovery media you to prevent...remove all data from your recovery media. See "Reset your PC" on page 57. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. If you create recovery media before using your original internal...
... media you created. This option allows you to restore your system from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are available: Recovery option Creating recovery media Description This option allows you to create the recovery media you to prevent...remove all data from your recovery media. See "Reset your PC" on page 57. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. If you create recovery media before using your original internal...
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... determine how much space you have created to external media using Windows® or another backup program. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created; You will prompt you create recovery media. If you are not restored during this media. Creating recovery media It is... strongly recommended that you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. When you create recovery media, the system will need for storing your system's recovery files....
... determine how much space you have created to external media using Windows® or another backup program. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created; You will prompt you create recovery media. If you are not restored during this media. Creating recovery media It is... strongly recommended that you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. When you create recovery media, the system will need for storing your system's recovery files....
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... storage space required for copying your computer. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive field, type Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list, depending...of external media you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you are copying files to complete the copy process...
... storage space required for copying your computer. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive field, type Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list, depending...of external media you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you are copying files to complete the copy process...
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..." on page 56. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your recovery media. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the... have created to your system to insert the discs during this process. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive. Be sure to separately save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery media: 1 Make sure your ...
..." on page 56. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your recovery media. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the... have created to your system to insert the discs during this process. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive. Be sure to separately save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery media: 1 Make sure your ...
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... your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful... data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to complete the recovery process...
... your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful... data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to complete the recovery process...
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Be sure to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work " on page 78). The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to save your files," and click or touch Get Started. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Be sure to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work " on page 78). The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to save your files," and click or touch Get Started. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
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Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. Reset your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your system. 7 Click or touch the ...® operating system. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to refresh your pointer to begin. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows®...
Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. Reset your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your system. 7 Click or touch the ...® operating system. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to refresh your pointer to begin. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows®...
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The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
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The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to fully clean your Windows® operating system. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. The "Do you want to reset your PC" window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your drive?"
The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to fully clean your Windows® operating system. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. The "Do you want to reset your PC" window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your drive?"
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...your selection. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your pointer to ...complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 124. Search ...
...your selection. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your pointer to ...complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 124. Search ...
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...You may want to secure your computer to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Never spray cleaner directly onto ... way to do this is no way for your computer, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. 70 Getting Started Caring for a potential...
...You may want to secure your computer to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Never spray cleaner directly onto ... way to do this is no way for your computer, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. 70 Getting Started Caring for a potential...
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If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you ...; Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. Your work " on page 78 for details. 72 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features...
If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See your computer to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you ...; Save your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive. Your work " on page 78 for details. 72 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features...
