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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 28
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... 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to type numeric data 90 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the Start menu...........91 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...92 Starting a program using the Start Search field 93 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
... 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to type numeric data 90 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the Start menu...........91 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...92 Starting a program using the Start Search field 93 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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Contents 33 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree® Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when you turn on the computer............... good computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
Contents 33 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree® Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when you turn on the computer............... good computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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.... Selecting a place to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in order to use your computer. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using , such as a printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other items you are using your computer effectively, summarizes...
.... Selecting a place to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in order to use your computer. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using , such as a printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other items you are using your computer effectively, summarizes...
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... speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for Safety and ...area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk...
... speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for Safety and ...area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk...
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42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your dealer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Read the "Avoid extended contact between ...
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your dealer to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Read the "Avoid extended contact between ...
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... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer Important information on page 46. To use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with...
... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up your software" on the computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer Important information on page 46. To use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with...
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..., may restart your software setup choices. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer NOTE Please handle your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow...
..., may restart your software setup choices. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer NOTE Please handle your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow...
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...Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page ...132) See "Setting up your product. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "...
...Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page ...132) See "Setting up your product. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "...
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... adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in... your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power ...
... adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in... your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power ...
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...-IN on the indicator panel glows green. 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...
...-IN on the indicator panel glows green. 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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... operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when...
... operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when...
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... now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
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... software. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer... you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 44. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. You may want to run most of data. See "Setting up your ...
... software. The on/off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer... you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on page 44. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. You may want to run most of data. See "Setting up your ...
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... slot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. The surrounding area may be hot. The computer...be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Slot A. Installing a memory module with the computer...
... slot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. The surrounding area may be hot. The computer...be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Slot A. Installing a memory module with the computer...
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.... 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the...menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
.... 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the...menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
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... of "Removing a memory module" on page 57. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from...
... of "Removing a memory module" on page 57. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from...
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... the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of...
... the connector's notch with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the socket NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is to the horizontal surface of...
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56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory ...
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory ...