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...of Microsoft Corporation. TouchPad is under license. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain mercury. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, ...display lamp in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite...
...of Microsoft Corporation. TouchPad is under license. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in this product may contain mercury. and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, ...display lamp in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. and/or Toshiba Corporation. 29 Trademarks Satellite...
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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 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 ... Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Connecting the display device 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 printer 81...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 ... Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Connecting the display device 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 printer 81...
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32 Contents 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: ...
32 Contents 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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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 161 TOSHIBA eco Utility 162 TOSHIBA Service Station 163 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 163 ConfigFree 164 Getting Started 164 ConfigFree® Utilities 165 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems that are easy to ...can help you 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 175 Checking device properties 175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk or storage drive problems 180 Error-checking 180 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 Printer problems 183 Modem problems 184...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 161 TOSHIBA eco Utility 162 TOSHIBA Service Station 163 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 163 ConfigFree 164 Getting Started 164 ConfigFree® Utilities 165 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems that are easy to ...can help you 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 175 Checking device properties 175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk or storage drive problems 180 Error-checking 180 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 Printer problems 183 Modem problems 184...
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... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the Application Cards 199 Card Case 199 Hot key functions 200 Volume Mute 200 Lock (Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206...
... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the Application Cards 199 Card Case 199 Hot key functions 200 Volume Mute 200 Lock (Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206...
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... environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the...accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management ...
... environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the...accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management ...
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.... Getting Started Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the...
.... Getting Started Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the...
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... bright dots that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. ...: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase 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 while on your screen...
... bright dots that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. ...: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase 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 while on your screen...
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... starting your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 81) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software" on -screen instructions. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see ...page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be completed ...
... starting your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 81) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software" on -screen instructions. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see ...page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be completed ...
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.... The System window appears. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you were trying to work... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches.
.... The System window appears. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that says, "Do you were trying to work... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches.
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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 64 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 64 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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... your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. 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 information stored in those partitions. When the process... the recovery process. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to begin the recovery.
... your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. 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 information stored in those partitions. When the process... the recovery process. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to begin the recovery.
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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. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 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. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 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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.... If not, skip to begin the recovery. To recover using the utilities 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. 68 Getting Started Recovering...
.... If not, skip to begin the recovery. To recover using the utilities 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. 68 Getting Started Recovering...
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 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 69 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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...United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer's internal ... without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you may be lost during the recovery process. NOTE The system will be able...
...United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer's internal ... without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you may be lost during the recovery process. NOTE The system will be able...
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Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. If not, skip to complete the recovery process. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. To ...burned to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 of the following options: ❖ Recover to out...
Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. If not, skip to complete the recovery process. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. To ...burned to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 of the following options: ❖ Recover to out...
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...sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing 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 system offers this ...
...sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing 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 system offers this ...
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...its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. This process may take several... purposes. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next.
...its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. This process may take several... purposes. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next.