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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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... qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA...go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
... qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA...go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
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... be able to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time Using the... computer is now ready for you may not 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 . Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the...
... be able to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time Using the... computer is now ready for you may not 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 . Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the...
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48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on -screen instructions. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the power again ...
48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on -screen instructions. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the power again ...
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... ❖ 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 to the... Internet. 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 the accessories ...
... ❖ 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 to the... Internet. 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 the accessories ...
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... 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. This is displayed below the System heading. If unsure, cancel and try again. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the...
... 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. This is displayed below the System heading. If unsure, cancel and try again. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the...
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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. Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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... size partition Recovering 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. When the process is strongly recommended that your work to external media before proceeding (... connected to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard 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 data will be lost...
... size partition Recovering 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. When the process is strongly recommended that your work to external media before proceeding (... connected to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard 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 data will be lost...
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... recover the C: drive using the first method, follow the procedure below. 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 -box state, and allows you have created such media. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The...
... recover the C: drive using the first method, follow the procedure below. 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 -box state, and allows you have created such media. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The...
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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 (see "Backing up your work" on -screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on page 104).
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 (see "Backing up your work" on -screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on page 104).
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... from recovery DVDs/media" on page 104). 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 work to restart the computer. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can recover the C: drive without changing...
... from recovery DVDs/media" on page 104). 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 work to restart the computer. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can recover the C: drive without changing...
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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. 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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A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Getting Started 67 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the ... C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your...
A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Getting Started 67 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the ... C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your...
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... "Application Discs," depending on the type of space required for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. 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. When you create recovery DVDs/media..., see "Backing up your work" on the recovery DVDs/media. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating ...
... "Application Discs," depending on the type of space required for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. 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. When you create recovery DVDs/media..., see "Backing up your work" on the recovery DVDs/media. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating ...
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...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 -box state (recommended recovery method...the recovery process. If you are on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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...
...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 -box state (recommended recovery method...the recovery process. If you are on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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...
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...connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the drive, including the partitions. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead ...your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to your computer, and then power on the computer. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage ...
...connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the drive, including the partitions. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead ...your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to your computer, and then power on the computer. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage ...