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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 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 ...the TouchPad 75 Control buttons 75 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 75 Using external display devices 75 Connecting the display device 76 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 77 Adjusting the quality of the external display......78 Using an external keyboard 78 Using a mouse 78 Connecting a printer 79...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 ...the TouchPad 75 Control buttons 75 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 75 Using external display devices 75 Connecting the display device 76 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 77 Adjusting the quality of the external display......78 Using an external keyboard 78 Using a mouse 78 Connecting a printer 79...
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32 Contents Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........85 Using and configuring Sleep mode 87 Closing the display panel 90 Customizing your computer's settings 90 Caring for your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: ... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
32 Contents Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........85 Using and configuring Sleep mode 87 Closing the display panel 90 Customizing your computer's settings 90 Caring for your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: ... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185 Modem problems 186 Wireless networking...189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185 Modem problems 186 Wireless networking...189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using the Application Cards 201 Card Case 201 Hot key functions 202 Volume Mute 202 Lock (Instant security 203 Power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 Hibernation mode 206 Output (Display switch 207 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zoom (Display resolution 211 Keyboard hot key functions 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Glossary 214 Index 228
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using the Application Cards 201 Card Case 201 Hot key functions 202 Volume Mute 202 Lock (Instant security 203 Power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 Hibernation mode 206 Output (Display switch 207 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zoom (Display resolution 211 Keyboard hot key functions 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Glossary 214 Index 228
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Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, ... your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. If the model you go. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, ... your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. If the model you go. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
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... and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it ... 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise 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. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time...
... and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it ... 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise 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. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time...
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.... 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. Turning ...on the power To turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely....
.... 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. Turning ...on the power To turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely....
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... Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic ... completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on the computer ... not turn on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User...choices. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click ...
... Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic ... completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on the computer ... not turn on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User...choices. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click ...
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...page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 78) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional ... up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. After starting your computer for the first time you use complex software or ...
...page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 78) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional ... up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. After starting your computer for the first time you use complex software or ...
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otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down ...
otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down ...
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... using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module...
... using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module...
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... programs or people from recovery media" on page 70. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows® needs your computer to its out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your...
... programs or people from recovery media" on page 70. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows® needs your computer to its out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your...
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 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 63 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
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...Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be connected to... that your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions...
...Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be connected to... that your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. Select Recover ... arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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...
A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. Select Recover ... arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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...
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... your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to save your computer be affected. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities stored on the C: drive. If not, skip...
... your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to save your computer be affected. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities stored on the C: drive. If not, skip...
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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 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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...without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from your system...you may be lost during the recovery process. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your optical disc drive is...
...without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from your system...you may be lost during the recovery process. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your optical disc drive is...
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... screen appears. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. If not, skip to ... partitions For more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 61. If you want to recover the...
... screen appears. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. If not, skip to ... partitions For more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 61. If you want to recover the...