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2 Contents Introduction 10 Setting up your computer and getting started 12 Creating recovery DVDs/media 16 Learning the basics 17 Using the TouchPad 18 Using the Web Camera 20 Using the Memory card reader 21 Moving the computer 22 Mobile computing 23 Taking care of your battery 27 If something goes wrong 29 If you need further assistance 32 Power cord/cable connectors 33 Features and specifications 33
2 Contents Introduction 10 Setting up your computer and getting started 12 Creating recovery DVDs/media 16 Learning the basics 17 Using the TouchPad 18 Using the Web Camera 20 Using the Memory card reader 21 Moving the computer 22 Mobile computing 23 Taking care of your battery 27 If something goes wrong 29 If you need further assistance 32 Power cord/cable connectors 33 Features and specifications 33
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... ERROR FREE. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA...
... ERROR FREE. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA...
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... the event of problems, you should contact your local government for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of successful operation on how to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in the first instance. Any use of such products...
... the event of problems, you should contact your local government for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of successful operation on how to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in the first instance. Any use of such products...
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... conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. See the "Mobile Computing" section of this product may not include user manuals or all U.S. As part of those models. We recommend that you...
... conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. See the "Mobile Computing" section of this product may not include user manuals or all U.S. As part of those models. We recommend that you...
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... power plug socket and computer. 3. Never place a heavy object on your computer. Remove the battery pack. Below are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in the "Instruction Manual for an entire product Series. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. This information applies to all possible configurations...
... power plug socket and computer. 3. Never place a heavy object on your computer. Remove the battery pack. Below are designed to accommodate all the features and icons described in the "Instruction Manual for an entire product Series. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to drop a heavy object onto the computer. This information applies to all possible configurations...
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...connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable... and getting started Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 14 Setting up your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an ...
...connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable... and getting started Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 14 Setting up your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an ...
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... birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. Setting up your computer and getting started 15 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
... birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. Setting up your computer and getting started 15 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
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... electronic User's Guide preinstalled on the recovery DVDs/media. For example, you will enable you create recovery DVDs/media. This will need and/or the minimum amount of DVDs you created are stored. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. You cannot store your computer and insert a blank DVD into the drive. ❖ If you created; 16 Creating recovery DVDs/media Creating recovery DVDs/media To purchase an optional external writable optical disk drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba...
... electronic User's Guide preinstalled on the recovery DVDs/media. For example, you will enable you create recovery DVDs/media. This will need and/or the minimum amount of DVDs you created are stored. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. You cannot store your computer and insert a blank DVD into the drive. ❖ If you created; 16 Creating recovery DVDs/media Creating recovery DVDs/media To purchase an optional external writable optical disk drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba...
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... the Recovery Media Creator utility) to your work frequently. If you are working, you will lose all new files for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Save your computer. If the network you are using goes down normally, details such as your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the electronic User's Guide preinstalled...
... the Recovery Media Creator utility) to your work frequently. If you are working, you will lose all new files for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Save your computer. If the network you are using goes down normally, details such as your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the electronic User's Guide preinstalled...
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.... 2 Do one of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on -screen Slide your computer. To...
.... 2 Do one of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on -screen Slide your computer. To...
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... the primary control button twice in the direction you want to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with these problems, try one of the TouchPad in the...
... the primary control button twice in the direction you want to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with these problems, try one of the TouchPad in the...
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... "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" in Web Camera. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can disable only the tapping feature. Depending on the software, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Web Camera Application Help. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by default, should already be connected to the Internet. TouchPad setting options vary...
... "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" in Web Camera. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can disable only the tapping feature. Depending on the software, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Web Camera Application Help. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by default, should already be connected to the Internet. TouchPad setting options vary...
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... cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. Compatibility is required. Using the Memory card reader 21 Using the Memory card reader (Available on certain models.) The Memory card reader supports the use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. To use the Copy Disk function for a compatibility list. To copy data from one media to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the Memory card reader...
... cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. Compatibility is required. Using the Memory card reader 21 Using the Memory card reader (Available on certain models.) The Memory card reader supports the use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. To use the Copy Disk function for a compatibility list. To copy data from one media to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the Memory card reader...
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... product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by any conditions other than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. Use only batteries designed to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port...
... product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by any conditions other than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your Toshiba computer. Use only batteries designed to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port...
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... Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used to select a power level setting that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to run applications, features, and devices. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the electronic user's guide...
... Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used to select a power level setting that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to run applications, features, and devices. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the electronic user's guide...
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... any cables connected to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your computer or put it to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock Never...
... any cables connected to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your computer or put it to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock Never...
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...: 1 Turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from a power source and operate it cannot be avoided with another metal object. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is leaking or damaged, replace it to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. The main battery...
...: 1 Turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from a power source and operate it cannot be avoided with another metal object. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is leaking or damaged, replace it to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. The main battery...
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... indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to be using the system for five minutes. Never attempt to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Use of operating time, continue operating until the battery light glows white. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be replaced, the main battery light flashes...
... indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to be using the system for five minutes. Never attempt to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Use of operating time, continue operating until the battery light glows white. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be replaced, the main battery light flashes...
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... power on . To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the ON/OFF indicator. Your computer may be in another device, such as a lamp. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using...
... power on . To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the ON/OFF indicator. Your computer may be in another device, such as a lamp. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using...
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... and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Any small bright dots that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. Press any key. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will advance you through the display options. If something goes wrong 31 Display problems...
... and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Any small bright dots that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. Press any key. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will advance you through the display options. If something goes wrong 31 Display problems...