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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
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... 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 96 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 97 Backlit keyboard 97 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu...........98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 98 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 99 Saving your work 100 Printing your work 101 Backing up...
... 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 96 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 97 Backlit keyboard 97 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu...........98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 98 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 99 Saving your work 100 Printing your work 101 Backing up...
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... 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......164 USB Sleep...
... 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......164 USB Sleep...
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... time you use your computer. Setting up a work Your computer is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Otherwise, they may overheat. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using , such as a printer. Please read the safety instructions carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you...
... time you use your computer. Setting up a work Your computer is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Otherwise, they may overheat. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using , such as a printer. Please read the safety instructions carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you...
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...contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working ...day. If any part of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer...
...contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working ...day. If any part of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer...
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... the computer and disks away from objects that is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a computer virus. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin.
... the computer and disks away from objects that is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may contain a computer virus. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin.
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... or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard...
... or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard...
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46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug ...resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to the computer. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or ...
46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug ...resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to the computer. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or ...
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... power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started 47 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 cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started 47 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...
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48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 123 for more ...
48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 123 for more ...
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To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate ...
To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate ...
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... Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of time...
... Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of time...
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...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable...NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which...
...Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable...NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which...
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...area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 51. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be hot. If the computer has been ... (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using an ExpressCard®" on the base of the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular ...
...area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 51. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be hot. If the computer has been ... (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using an ExpressCard®" on the base of the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular ...
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.... 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, ...turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If only one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or...
.... 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, ...turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If only one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or...
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... computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built up. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place...
... computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built up. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place...
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... before removing/installing the bottom module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 58.
... before removing/installing the bottom module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the socket Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 58.
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... be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the...
... be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to seat the module into the...
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Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place ...
Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place ...
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... in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up normally. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not... computer is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the above...
... in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up normally. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could hang up the next time you turn on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not... computer is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one of the above...