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.... TouchPad is under license. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and/or other countries. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and other brand ...disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 28 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft ...
.... TouchPad is under license. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and/or other countries. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and other brand ...disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 28 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. Bluetooth word mark and logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft ...
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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 Opening the display panel 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 Opening the display panel 48 29
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30 Contents Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 ...TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a ...
30 Contents Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 ...TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a ...
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Contents 31 Using and configuring Sleep mode 90 Closing the display panel 93 Customizing your computer's settings 93 Caring for your computer 93 Cleaning the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: ...
Contents 31 Using and configuring Sleep mode 90 Closing the display panel 93 Customizing your computer's settings 93 Caring for your computer 93 Cleaning the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: ...
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... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 184 Hot Key Cards 184 Using the Hot Key Cards 185 Application Cards 186 Using the Application Cards 186 Card Case 187 Hot key functions 188 Volume Mute 188 Lock (Instant security 189 Power plan 190 Sleep mode 191 Hibernation mode 192 Output (Display switch 193 Display brightness 194...
... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 184 Hot Key Cards 184 Using the Hot Key Cards 185 Application Cards 186 Using the Application Cards 186 Card Case 187 Hot key functions 188 Volume Mute 188 Lock (Instant security 189 Power plan 190 Sleep mode 191 Hibernation mode 192 Output (Display switch 193 Display brightness 194...
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Contents 35 Zoom (Display resolution 197 Keyboard hot key functions 198 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 199 Glossary 200 Index 215
Contents 35 Zoom (Display resolution 197 Keyboard hot key functions 198 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 199 Glossary 200 Index 215
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... this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power...computer and the following information applies. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may...power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
... this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power...computer and the following information applies. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that you go. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may...power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes.
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..., place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before 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 display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen...
..., place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before 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 display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen...
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... the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not...
... the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not...
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... ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers ...applicable to your product. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to run most of data. Product registration can be connected to increase ...
... ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers ...applicable to your product. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Failure to run most of data. Product registration can be connected to increase ...
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.... Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. This is displayed below the System heading. The following program to make changes to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 51), and then check that...your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. NOTE From time to recover your permission. If you to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the ...
.... Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. This is displayed below the System heading. The following program to make changes to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 51), and then check that...your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. NOTE From time to recover your permission. If you to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the ...
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Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software screen appears. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of -box state.
Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software screen appears. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of -box state.
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...Storage Drive 63 (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be connected to restart the ...computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work" on page 105. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 105). 8 Click Next to ...
...Storage Drive 63 (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be connected to restart the ...computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work" on page 105. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 105). 8 Click Next to ...
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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... affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on page 105). A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the utilities on... the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can ...
... affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on page 105). A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the utilities on... the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can ...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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...C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to save your work ...appears. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you ...
...C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to save your work ...appears. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you ...
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... prompt you will need for storing your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then 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 this media. Follow the procedure below to determine...
... prompt you will need for storing your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then 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 this media. Follow the procedure below to determine...
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...drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following... If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu...
...drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following... If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu...
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...your recovery files to your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of erasing the drive. This process may take ...❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your computer, and then ...
...your recovery files to your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of erasing the drive. This process may take ...❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your computer, and then ...