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...the United States and other countries. Atheros is a trademark of the BD Association. 28 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Disposal of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. and any use of Sony Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron...PRO Duo, and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel ...
...the United States and other countries. Atheros is a trademark of the BD Association. 28 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Disposal of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. and any use of Sony Corporation. Intel, Intel Core, Celeron...PRO Duo, and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product may contain mercury. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel ...
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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 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing ... Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 ...
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 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing ... Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 ...
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... turning off the computer 85 Using the Shut down command 87 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........90 Using and configuring Sleep mode 92 Closing the display panel 95 Customizing your computer's settings 95 Caring for your computer 95 Cleaning the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter...
... turning off the computer 85 Using the Shut down command 87 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........90 Using and configuring Sleep mode 92 Closing the display panel 95 Customizing your computer's settings 95 Caring for your computer 95 Cleaning the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter...
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...help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178 Modem problems 178 Wireless networking... 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
...help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178 Modem problems 178 Wireless networking... 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 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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... is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your... Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled ...
... is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your... Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled ...
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... characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. Small bright dots.... Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you ...
... characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. Small bright dots.... Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you ...
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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. ...
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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...on-screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your product. Registering your computer with Toshiba The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be...83) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 83) NOTE To register online, you through steps ...
...on-screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your product. Registering your computer with Toshiba The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be...83) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 83) NOTE To register online, you through steps ...
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... image to your internal storage drive, returning 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. The following program to make changes to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 51), and...) is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If you to work. otherwise, click Cancel. This is displayed below the System heading.
... image to your internal storage drive, returning 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. The following program to make changes to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 51), and...) is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If you to work. otherwise, click Cancel. This is displayed below the System heading.
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Getting Started 63 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 63 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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...on page 105). 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 data will be connected to restart ... to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to begin the recovery. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory ...
...on page 105). 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 data will be connected to restart ... to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to begin the recovery. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory ...
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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 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.
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 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.
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...drive partitions deletes all data will not be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on your work" on the C: drive. Getting Started 67 Recovering the... to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your work to step 4. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the first...
...drive partitions deletes all data will not be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on your work" on the C: drive. Getting Started 67 Recovering the... to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your work to step 4. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the first...
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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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... 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 105). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message... displays reminding you that you can restore your system from your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your recovery...
... 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 105). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message... displays reminding you that you can restore your system from your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your recovery...
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...or connect one or more information, see "Backing up your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Any files that you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally ...shipped with the computer are not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media. 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. You will need to use....
...or connect one or more information, see "Backing up your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. Any files that you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally ...shipped with the computer are not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media. 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. You will need to use....
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... will be deleted and rewritten. If you want 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 and specify a ...recovery method)-If you 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 recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the...
... will be deleted and rewritten. If you want 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 and specify a ...recovery method)-If you 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 recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the...
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... page 60. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the partitions. 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...connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, ...
... page 60. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the partitions. 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...connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, ...
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... 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 the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have ...and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on page 69) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to ...
... 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 the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have ...and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on page 69) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to ...