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30 Contents Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory ... 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 81 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the...
30 Contents Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory ... 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 81 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the...
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... turning off the computer 85 Using the Shut down command 87 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........89 Using and configuring Sleep mode 92 Closing the display panel 95 Customizing your computer's settings 95 Caring for your computer 95 Cleaning the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning...
... turning off the computer 85 Using the Shut down command 87 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........89 Using and configuring Sleep mode 92 Closing the display panel 95 Customizing your computer's settings 95 Caring for your computer 95 Cleaning the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning...
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...begin using high-precision technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm ...computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ...
...begin using high-precision technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm ...computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ...
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... an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the...recovery method)" on page 62. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. If you to out-of -box state. (Recommended recovery method) See...
... an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the...recovery method)" on page 62. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. If you to out-of -box state. (Recommended recovery method) See...
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For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can disable only the tapping feature. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control ... the TouchPad, do one of the following types of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately, you type" into the Search field. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Windows® Control Panel. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. The TouchPad settings are...
For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can disable only the tapping feature. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control ... the TouchPad, do one of the following types of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately, you type" into the Search field. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Windows® Control Panel. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. The TouchPad settings are...
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...the Start menu. Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down when you can turn it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is running on the options set separately for how they ...the computer up again, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. Restarting your computer To start it off by opening the display panel. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer NOTE These options can be set . If you turn off the computer using the Hibernation command: 1...
...the Start menu. Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down when you can turn it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is running on the options set separately for how they ...the computer up again, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. Restarting your computer To start it off by opening the display panel. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer NOTE These options can be set . If you turn off the computer using the Hibernation command: 1...
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...The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings... the state of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Configuring Hibernation mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the...
...The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings... the state of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Configuring Hibernation mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the...
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... this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to display the actions that you can be set . Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer 4 Double-click Power... for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want.
... this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to display the actions that you can be set . Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer 4 Double-click Power... for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want.
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...the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by either... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you can place the computer into a low-...
...the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in the pop-up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by either... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you can place the computer into a low-...
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94 Getting Started Turning off the computer 5 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can place it into Sleep mode when you press the power button. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can be ... 6 Select Sleep for the options you want the computer to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the...
94 Getting Started Turning off the computer 5 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can place it into Sleep mode when you press the power button. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can be ... 6 Select Sleep for the options you want the computer to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the...
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...your power usage settings. Caring for details. Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For...page 128. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Getting Started 95 Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the ...
...your power usage settings. Caring for details. Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For...page 128. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Getting Started 95 Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the ...
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... the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. For more information on... indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back.
... the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. For more information on... indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back.
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... the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to be customized. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the internal... screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 121 To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options.
... the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to be customized. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the internal... screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 121 To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options.
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..., possibly resulting in contact with another conductive object. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it in Hibernation mode...
..., possibly resulting in contact with another conductive object. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it in Hibernation mode...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Security Assist 157 ❖ Log on Settings-Select this category to set up security options that protect individual user accounts. ❖ Password of current user: ... do when it resumes from Sleep or Hibernation ❖ Setting for closing the lid: Set up what you want your system to do when the display panel is closed or re-opened. ❖ Others-Select this category to check the status of other security features. ❖ Windows Security Center: Check the status...
Utilities TOSHIBA Security Assist 157 ❖ Log on Settings-Select this category to set up security options that protect individual user accounts. ❖ Password of current user: ... do when it resumes from Sleep or Hibernation ❖ Setting for closing the lid: Set up what you want your system to do when the display panel is closed or re-opened. ❖ Others-Select this category to check the status of other security features. ❖ Windows Security Center: Check the status...
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... Manager 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click Device Manager. 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 3 To view...drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to check and change the configuration of a device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that make one device to Windows® online Help. For...
... Manager 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click Device Manager. 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 3 To view...drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to check and change the configuration of a device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that make one device to Windows® online Help. For...
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... after pressing the ON/OFF button. 3 From the menu, select Safe Mode. 4 After the computer starts, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under one ExpressCard® and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. Follow this procedure ...ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which will be listed under System, click Device Manager. 5 Look for additional troubleshooting assistance. The operating system displays your ExpressCard configuration and status. Hot swapping (removing one of the following: ❖ If there is a resource conflict, right-click ...
... after pressing the ON/OFF button. 3 From the menu, select Safe Mode. 4 After the computer starts, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under one ExpressCard® and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. Follow this procedure ...ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which will be listed under System, click Device Manager. 5 Look for additional troubleshooting assistance. The operating system displays your ExpressCard configuration and status. Hot swapping (removing one of the following: ❖ If there is a resource conflict, right-click ...
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... optical disc drive should appear in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 183for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. 2 Click Choose when to view DVD movies. 4 Clean the disc and try again. A blank screen appears ...all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off the display using Device Manager to get it runs on top of the window. 3 Select None from the Screen saver drop-down...
... optical disc drive should appear in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 183for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. 2 Click Choose when to view DVD movies. 4 Clean the disc and try again. A blank screen appears ...all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off the display using Device Manager to get it runs on top of the window. 3 Select None from the Screen saver drop-down...
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... use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power-on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have...
... use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power-on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have...
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240 Index external 80 display output settings 82 display panel opening 49 display, external adjusting 83 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 129 DVD caring for discs 112 removing with computer off 111 removing with computer on ... errors 193 hot swapping fails 192 not recognized 193 slot appears dead 191 external devices keyboard 83 mouse 83 external display device HDMI™ Out port 80 RGB (monitor) port 80 external display, adjusting 83 F file extensions using 104 files backing up 98, 106 file names 104 printing 105 restore 106 saving...
240 Index external 80 display output settings 82 display panel opening 49 display, external adjusting 83 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 129 DVD caring for discs 112 removing with computer off 111 removing with computer on ... errors 193 hot swapping fails 192 not recognized 193 slot appears dead 191 external devices keyboard 83 mouse 83 external display device HDMI™ Out port 80 RGB (monitor) port 80 external display, adjusting 83 F file extensions using 104 files backing up 98, 106 file names 104 printing 105 restore 106 saving...