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...Toshiba... owners. and/or Toshiba Corporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of SD... environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain mercury. 28 Trademarks Satellite is ...a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. As part of their respective companies. Adobe and Photoshop are those of Toshiba...and any use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TouchPad is a...
...Toshiba... owners. and/or Toshiba Corporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of SD... environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain mercury. 28 Trademarks Satellite is ...a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. As part of their respective companies. Adobe and Photoshop are those of Toshiba...and any use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TouchPad is a...
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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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... STAR® qualified. If the model you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode ...by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that ...
... STAR® qualified. If the model you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode ...by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that ...
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..., the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors... (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the...
..., the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors... (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the...
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Setting up your software. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your ...
Setting up your software. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your ...
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Failure to the Internet. See "Setting up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 81) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Connecting a ..." on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software...
Failure to the Internet. See "Setting up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 81) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Connecting a ..." on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software...
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...a memory module, you were trying to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. This is displayed below the System heading. If you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says,...❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 59 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE...
...a memory module, you were trying to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. This is displayed below the System heading. If you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says,...❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 59 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE...
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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. Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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... information, see "Backing up your work " on page 105). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external...restart the computer. Be sure to save your work " on page 105. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be connected to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. When the process is strongly...
... information, see "Backing up your work " on page 105). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external...restart the computer. Be sure to save your work " on page 105. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be connected to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. When the process is strongly...
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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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...to save your work to restart the computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on page 105). Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions ... changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to external media before proceeding...
...to save your work to restart the computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on page 105). Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions ... changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to external media before proceeding...
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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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... recovery files on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery... you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next...
... recovery files on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery... you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next...
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... you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 105. 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 how much space... "Application Discs," depending on the type of a certain minimum capacity to your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator.
... you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 105. 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 how much space... "Application Discs," depending on the type of a certain minimum capacity to your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator.
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... the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your computer. 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 -box state (recommended recovery method...the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on -screen instructions to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want ...
... the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your computer. 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 -box state (recommended recovery method...the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on -screen instructions to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want ...
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... storage drive. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on which type of erasing the drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Turn off your data to restore the... the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete 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 internal storage drive: ...
... storage drive. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on which type of erasing the drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Turn off your data to restore the... the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete 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 internal storage drive: ...