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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 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 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 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 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 28
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... 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to type numeric data 90 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the Start menu...........91 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...92 Starting a program using the Start Search field 93 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring... media 100 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
... 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to type numeric data 90 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the Start menu...........91 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...92 Starting a program using the Start Search field 93 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring... media 100 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....157 Fingerprint Logon 158 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 158 Fingerprint reader limitations 159 ConfigFree 160 Getting Started 160 ConfigFree® Utilities 161 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 164 Problems that are easy...
Contents 33 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....157 Fingerprint Logon 158 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 158 Fingerprint reader limitations 159 ConfigFree 160 Getting Started 160 ConfigFree® Utilities 161 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 164 Problems that are easy...
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.... 40 The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer. Otherwise, they may overheat. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using , such as a printer. Please read the safety instructions carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you...
.... 40 The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer. Otherwise, they may overheat. Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using , such as a printer. Please read the safety instructions carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you...
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... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for Safety...
... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for Safety...
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.... Avoid touching the surface of the computer. ❖ Computer base and palm rest can erase important files. Placing a magnet too close to skin. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to help you could damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by its center hole...
.... Avoid touching the surface of the computer. ❖ Computer base and palm rest can erase important files. Placing a magnet too close to skin. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to help you could damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by its center hole...
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Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information ...
Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on page 44 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information ...
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... the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and...
... the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and...
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... must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. After starting your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and...
... must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. After starting your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and...
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...AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly... resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Use of fire or other damage to operate. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power ...
...AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly... resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Use of fire or other damage to operate. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power ...
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... reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the...
... reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the...
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... charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for more...
... charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for more...
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... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
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... the screen while on your screen display when you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
... the screen while on your screen display when you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series.
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You may want to run most of data. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with... turn off light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. The on page 44. See "Setting up...
You may want to run most of data. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with... turn off light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. When you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. The on page 44. See "Setting up...
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...small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is to be installed, it . If only one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow ... a memory module while the computer is in good condition. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE For this procedure. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. You will be lost. Installing a...
...small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is to be installed, it . If only one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow ... a memory module while the computer is in good condition. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE For this procedure. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. You will be lost. Installing a...
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off ...computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close the display ... the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off ...computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 113. 5 Close the display ... the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu.
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... 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module.
... 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module.
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... with its connector. If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into...
... with its connector. If only one another, you must be installed, it must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into...
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... when secured in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory...
... when secured in place. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the memory module Do not force the memory...