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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 29
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..., and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 94 Overlay keys 94 Backlit keyboard 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the Start menu...........96 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 96 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 97 Saving your work 98 Printing your work 99 Backing up...
..., and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 94 Overlay keys 94 Backlit keyboard 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the Start menu...........96 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 96 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 97 Saving your work 98 Printing your work 99 Backing up...
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... 133 Using an instant password 133 Using a supervisor password 134 Using a user password 135 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 137 TOSHIBA Security Assist 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 USB Sleep and Charge 144 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge...
... 133 Using an instant password 133 Using a supervisor password 134 Using a user password 135 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 137 TOSHIBA Security Assist 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 USB Sleep and Charge 144 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge...
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... limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at accessories.toshiba.com. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this document) ❖ A Quick Start Card ❖ A Resource Guide ❖ It may also contain guides for other ...product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support.toshiba.com. Below are examples of some of the many possible ...
... limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at accessories.toshiba.com. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this document) ❖ A Quick Start Card ❖ A Resource Guide ❖ It may also contain guides for other ...product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support.toshiba.com. Below are examples of some of the many possible ...
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Otherwise, they may overheat. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using , such as a printer. Setting up a work Your computer is shipped with your computer. 41 Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" ...
Otherwise, they may overheat. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using , such as a printer. Setting up a work Your computer is shipped with your computer. 41 Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment...
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... programs you could damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by its center hole and edge. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer. ❖ Computer base and palm rest can...
... programs you could damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by its center hole and edge. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer. ❖ Computer base and palm rest can...
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44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on ...
44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on ...
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...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer, or use AC adaptors specified by use of an incompatible adaptor. Connecting ...Your computer requires power to the computer. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer, or use AC adaptors specified by use of an incompatible adaptor. Connecting ...Your computer requires power to the computer. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
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Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power ...
Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power ...
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...the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." Charging the main battery NOTE The computer battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. NOTE Battery life... into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not accessible by user. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the...
...the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." Charging the main battery NOTE The computer battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. NOTE Battery life... into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not accessible by user. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the...
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... 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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on your...
... 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. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on your...
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.... The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the...
.... The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the...
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... computer. See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by clicking Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then Toshiba Registration. Product registration can be connected to the ...special offers applicable to your product. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with enough memory to run most of data. Toshiba will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to complete Product Registration...
... computer. See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by clicking Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then Toshiba Registration. Product registration can be connected to the ...special offers applicable to your product. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with enough memory to run most of data. Toshiba will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to complete Product Registration...
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...A recovery image of factory This option recovers the factory default software, while default software with user's data" on page 60. Getting Started 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB... Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Recovery of your computer is strongly recommended that you to back up all data from your internal storage drive ...
...A recovery image of factory This option recovers the factory default software, while default software with user's data" on page 60. Getting Started 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB... Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Recovery of your computer is strongly recommended that you to back up all data from your internal storage drive ...
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...system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. The Boot menu appears. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on ...your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Any files that your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive and all partitions on the drive....
...system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. The Boot menu appears. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 While powering on ...your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Any files that your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive and all partitions on the drive....
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Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If ..., stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this...
Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If ..., stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this...
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Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work " on page 100. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the ... Using "Recovery of your computer be lost during the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your work to begin the recovery. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. Please make a complete back up of Factory Default Software with user...
Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work " on page 100. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the ... Using "Recovery of your computer be lost during the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your work to begin the recovery. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. Please make a complete back up of Factory Default Software with user...
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..., skip to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The Boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next..., while the computer will attempt to back up all data will be moved to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen Click Yes to this time. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can access the folders under C:\backup%current date%.
..., skip to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The Boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next..., while the computer will attempt to back up all data will be moved to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen Click Yes to this time. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can access the folders under C:\backup%current date%.
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... to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with...
... to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with...