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... due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product in a single article. 28 Trademarks Tecra, AccuPoint, and eco Utility are...or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other product regardless of whether such product is a registered trademark of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Fuji Photo ...
... due to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Computer Disposal Information The LCD display lamp in this product in a single article. 28 Trademarks Tecra, AccuPoint, and eco Utility are...or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other product regardless of whether such product is a registered trademark of Toshiba's commitment to environmental considerations. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Fuji Photo ...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 29
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... 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 76 Using the touch pad 77 Adjusting touch pad settings 81 Scrolling with the touch pad 81 Control buttons ...82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 82 Using external display devices 82 Selecting video cables 83 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 83 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....83 Connecting an external monitor via the ...
... 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 76 Using the touch pad 77 Adjusting touch pad settings 81 Scrolling with the touch pad 81 Control buttons ...82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 82 Using external display devices 82 Selecting video cables 83 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 83 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....83 Connecting an external monitor via the ...
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... turning off the computer 88 Using the Shut down command 90 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........92 Using and configuring Sleep mode 95 Closing the display panel 98 Customizing your computer's settings 98 Caring for your computer 98 Cleaning the computer 98 Moving the computer 99 Using a computer lock 99 Chapter...
... turning off the computer 88 Using the Shut down command 90 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........92 Using and configuring Sleep mode 95 Closing the display panel 98 Customizing your computer's settings 98 Caring for your computer 98 Cleaning the computer 98 Moving the computer 99 Using a computer lock 99 Chapter...
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...Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If Something ...problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical disc drive problems 193 Sound system problems 194 ExpressCard...
...Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If Something ...problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical disc drive problems 193 Sound system problems 194 ExpressCard...
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... offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Hot key functions 212 Optical disk drive 212 Volume Mute 213 Lock (Instant security 214 Power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 Hibernation mode 217 Output (Display switch 218 Display brightness 219 Disabling or enabling wireless...
... offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Hot key functions 212 Optical disk drive 212 Volume Mute 213 Lock (Instant security 214 Power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 Hibernation mode 217 Output (Display switch 218 Display brightness 219 Disabling or enabling wireless...
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... will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer ships with 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 saving...
... will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer ships with 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 saving...
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... computer's Power Options utility can be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the power provided by the...lift the computer by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Do not press or push on the display panel and be used . To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place ...
... computer's Power Options utility can be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the power provided by the...lift the computer by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Do not press or push on the display panel and be used . To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place ...
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... also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Turning on the power To turn on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of the screen will deteriorate. When you may appear on your computer...the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on your screen display when you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small ...
... also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Turning on the power To turn on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of the screen will deteriorate. When you may appear on your computer...the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on your screen display when you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small ...
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.... See "Setting up your product. Follow the on page 50. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you through steps to your software. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory...on page 85) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 82) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 86) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "...
.... See "Setting up your product. Follow the on page 50. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you through steps to your software. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory...on page 85) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 82) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 86) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "...
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... Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module... to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. To do this computer?"
... Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module... to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. To do this computer?"
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Getting Started 63 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 63 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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.... Be sure to save your computer be affected. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on them will be lost during the recovery process. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ... AC adaptor. If you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on the C: drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to ...
.... Be sure to save your computer be affected. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on them will be lost during the recovery process. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ... AC adaptor. If you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on the C: drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to ...
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... 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 Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on page 108...
... 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 Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on page 108...
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When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page ...
When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page ...
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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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... Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The...
... Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The...
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To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, ... to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on the type of space required for storing your system's recovery files. 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 for storing the recovery files varies...
To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, ... to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on the type of space required for storing your system's recovery files. 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 for storing the recovery files varies...
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...out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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...10070; 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 your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten.
...out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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...10070; 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 your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten.
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...overwrite all sectors on which type of erasing the drive. Be sure to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu, depending on the hard disk-This ...of the following options 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 internal storage drive: ...
...overwrite all sectors on which type of erasing the drive. Be sure to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu, depending on the hard disk-This ...of the following options 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 internal storage drive: ...