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... registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and/or other countries. As... and MMC are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. 28 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. and any use of the BD Association. TouchPad is a trademark of...
... registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in the United States and/or other countries. As... and MMC are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. 28 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. and any use of the BD Association. TouchPad is a trademark of...
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30 Contents Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a... Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............80 Connecting an external monitor or projector 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting...
30 Contents Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a... Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............80 Connecting an external monitor or projector 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting...
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... turning off the computer 84 Using the Shut down command 86 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........89 Using and configuring Sleep mode 91 Closing the display panel 94 Customizing your computer's settings 94 Caring for your computer 94 Cleaning the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter...
... turning off the computer 84 Using the Shut down command 86 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........89 Using and configuring Sleep mode 91 Closing the display panel 94 Customizing your computer's settings 94 Caring for your computer 94 Cleaning the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 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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Contents 35 Appendix A: Hot Keys/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 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
Contents 35 Appendix A: Hot Keys/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 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
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If the model 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 inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy ... the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that ...
If the model 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 inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy ... the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that ...
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...the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close...computer is now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic 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. When the computer is manufactured using it moves ...
...the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close...computer is now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic 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. When the computer is manufactured using it moves ...
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... again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in until the operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through...
... again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in until the operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through...
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...Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of data. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 82) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the ...page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 49. Product registration can be connected to complete Product ...
...Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of data. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 82) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the ...page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 49. Product registration can be connected to complete Product ...
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... do this computer?" This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 51), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. The following program to make changes to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. Installed memory (RAM... or remove a memory module, you to recover your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches.
... do this computer?" This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 51), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. The following program to make changes to your internal storage drive, returning your internal storage drive if necessary. Installed memory (RAM... or remove a memory module, you to recover your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches.
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Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software screen appears. 62 Getting Started 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. 62 Getting Started 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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... Recovering to a custom 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 the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 106). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. For more information,... the recovery. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to external media before executing the recovery.
... Recovering to a custom 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 the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 106). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. For more information,... the recovery. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to external media before executing the recovery.
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Select Recover to set the partition size. Getting Started 65 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 custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Select Recover to set the partition size. Getting Started 65 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 custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on them will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ... up your work " on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. If not, skip to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on page 106). To recover using recovery DVDs/media...
NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on them will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ... up your work " on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. If not, skip to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on page 106). To recover using recovery DVDs/media...
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Getting Started 67 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
Getting Started 67 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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...deleted, you can restore your system from your work to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation... message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen...
...deleted, you can restore your system from your work to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation... message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen...
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... up your work" on page 106. You will need 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. The amount of space required for...Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on the recovery DVDs/media. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or ...
... up your work" on page 106. You will need 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. The amount of space required for...Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on the recovery DVDs/media. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or ...
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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 out-of-box state (recommended ... disc drive. ❖ 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. When the process is executed all other partitions...
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 out-of-box state (recommended ... disc drive. ❖ 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. When the process is executed all other partitions...
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...access the Recovery Wizard 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 computer, and then power... then click Yes to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your internal storage drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 of ...
...access the Recovery Wizard 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 computer, and then power... then click Yes to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your internal storage drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 of ...
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... the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your work to...work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the ...
... the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your work to...work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the ...