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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 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 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 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 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
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Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 58 ...TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of...
Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 58 ...TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of...
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... turning off the computer 83 Using the Shut down command 85 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........87 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...
... turning off the computer 83 Using the Shut down command 85 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........87 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...
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... help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems 177 Modem problems...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 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems 177 Modem problems...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 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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...TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display... brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Cursor control overlay 204 Numeric overlay 204 Keyboard hot key...
...TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display... brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Cursor control overlay 204 Numeric overlay 204 Keyboard hot key...
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Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ...energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. 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®... mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode.
Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ...energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. 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®... mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode.
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...the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. This is now ready... to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on your computer. Any small...
...the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. This is now ready... to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on your computer. Any small...
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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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button...
... 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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button...
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...10070; 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 page 48. Product registration can be connected .... Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers...
...10070; 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 page 48. Product registration can be connected .... Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers...
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.... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the...
.... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) 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. Getting Started 61 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. Getting Started 61 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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... recovered. 9 Press any key on page 104). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work" on the drive and all data will be connected to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to begin... lost during the recovery process. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions.
... recovered. 9 Press any key on page 104). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work" on the drive and all data will be connected to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to begin... lost during the recovery process. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions.
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... DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. 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 Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can resize and...
... DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. 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 Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can resize and...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on page 104). 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. Be sure to save your work " on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on page 104). 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. Be sure to save your work " on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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... storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process 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. If not, skip to...
... storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process 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. If not, skip to...
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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 66 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 66 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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A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/... drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media...
A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/... drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media...
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... or more information, see "Backing up your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. You will need to your computer. The amount of space required for more USB flash drives of external...Application Discs," depending on the type of a certain minimum capacity to separately back up the files you created; 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 use....
... or more information, see "Backing up your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. You will need to your computer. The amount of space required for more USB flash drives of external...Application Discs," depending on the type of a certain minimum capacity to separately back up the files you created; 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 use....
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...; 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. 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 options: ❖ Recover to...
...; 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. 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 options: ❖ Recover to...
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...NOTE If you are using, and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and...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...
...NOTE If you are using, and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and...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...