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... in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. TouchPad is under license. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and/or other countries. 27 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are those of their respective companies. Bluetooth word...
... in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. As part of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. TouchPad is under license. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in the United States and/or other countries. 27 Trademarks Satellite and eco Utility are those of their respective companies. Bluetooth word...
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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 ...; settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality...
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 ...; settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality...
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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 93 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter... using the Search programs and files field 101 Saving your work 101 Printing your work 103 Backing up your work 104 Restoring your work 104 Toshiba's online resources 105
... 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 93 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter... using the Search programs and files field 101 Saving your work 101 Printing your work 103 Backing up your work 104 Restoring your work 104 Toshiba's online resources 105
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...can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive (optional) problems 171 Sound system problems 172 Printer problems 172 ...computing habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
...can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive (optional) problems 171 Sound system problems 172 Printer problems 172 ...computing habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
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34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 185 Hot Key Cards 185 Using the Hot Key Cards 186 Application Cards 187 Using the Application Cards 188 Card Case 188 Hot key functions 189 Volume Mute 189 Lock (Instant security 190 Power plan 191 Sleep mode 192 Hibernation mode 193 Output (Display switch 194 Display brightness 195 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............196 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 197 Zoom (Display resolution 198 Keyboard hot key functions 199 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 200 Glossary 201 Index 215
34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 185 Hot Key Cards 185 Using the Hot Key Cards 186 Application Cards 187 Using the Application Cards 188 Card Case 188 Hot key functions 189 Volume Mute 189 Lock (Instant security 190 Power plan 191 Sleep mode 192 Hibernation mode 193 Output (Display switch 194 Display brightness 195 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............196 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 197 Zoom (Display resolution 198 Keyboard hot key functions 199 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 200 Glossary 201 Index 215
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... wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified.... the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings 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...
... wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified.... the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings 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...
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... place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness 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. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology... the computer for you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your...
... place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness 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. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology... the computer for you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your...
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... are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time technology. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will...
... are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time technology. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will...
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... an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to set up your product. Registering your computer with your...
... an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to set up your product. Registering your computer with your...
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...the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 50), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. To do this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the ...recovery method) See "Recovering to recover your permission. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. If unsure, cancel and try again. If you to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without your...
...the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 50), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. To do this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the ...recovery method) See "Recovering to recover your permission. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. If unsure, cancel and try again. If you to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without your...
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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 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 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 61 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... to external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 104). 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all partitions... the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions.
... to external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 104). 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all partitions... the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions.
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Select Recover to set the partition size. 64 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. 64 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.
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... the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on the computer. 3 If your computer be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. Be sure to save your work " on them will be connected to external media before executing the recovery (...see "Backing up your work" on page 70. 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 page 104). 9 Click Next to step 4.
... the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on the computer. 3 If your computer be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. Be sure to save your work " on them will be connected to external media before executing the recovery (...see "Backing up your work" on page 70. 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 page 104). 9 Click Next to step 4.
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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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...DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.... It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process ...
...DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.... It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process ...
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... need to separately back up the files you will prompt you to DVDs, you created; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box
... need to separately back up the files you will prompt you to DVDs, you created; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box
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..., select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note: This option deletes all data on which type of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to recover the ... to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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...
..., select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note: This option deletes all data on which type of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to recover the ... to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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...
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... partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes 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 data to create... hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Be sure to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of media you are...
... partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes 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 data to create... hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Be sure to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage drive, use one of media you are...