Toshiba L670-BT2N23 manual

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    GMAD00245010 03/10 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 163 in this gui de. Satellite ® L670 Serie[...]

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    2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® L670 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may in[...]

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    3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal devi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pro[...]

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    4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb si[...]

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    5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occas[...]

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    6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e [...]

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    7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , an[...]

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    8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN p[...]

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    9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in exces s of Health Canada limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obta inable from Health C[...]

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    10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the follo wing Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsib le for CE-Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many . The European Union WEEE (W a[...]

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    11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem. Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to dif fe[...]

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    12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the f[...]

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    13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Frid[...]

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    14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on what type of wi reless de vice is in your computer . Not all devices are avai lable on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the count[...]

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    15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico [...]

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    16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Albania Argentina CNC: 693 GI/2007 3655 GI/2007 Australia A[...]

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    17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Y emen Zimbabwe België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special reg istration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Registration t[...]

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    18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current cha[...]

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    19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8192E This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia[...]

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    20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosni[...]

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    21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. U AE (United Arab Emirates) Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Zimb[...]

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    22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Freque ncy Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed [...]

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    23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgari[...]

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    24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The le vel of ener gy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire [...]

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    25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulator y statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFT A This equipment complies with the R& TTE directiv e 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark a[...]

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    26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model prope rly , rea d th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair an opti cal disc drive. Y ou could damage t[...]

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    27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

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    28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trad emarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T oshiba Cor poration. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Atheros is a regis[...]

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    29 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 36 This guide ...............................................................38 Safety icons ............................................................39 Other icons used ...............................................3[...]

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    30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer fo r 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 Addi[...]

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    31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Connecting a printer ...............................................83 Setting up a printer ...........................................84 Turning off the computer ........................................85 Options for turning off the computer ................ 85 Using the Shut down command ........................[...]

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    32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Playing an audio CD ........................................111 Playing optical media ......................................111 Recording optical media .................................111 Removing a disc with the computer on ...........112 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........112 Caring for optical dis[...]

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    33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 4: Exploring Y our Co mputer’ s Features ................... 131 Exploring the desktop ........................................... 131 Finding your way around the desktop .............132 Setting up for communications ............................. 134 Connecting your computer to a network .........135 Co[...]

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    34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 TOSHIBA Service Station ......................................161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor .................................161 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............ ........................ 163 Problems that are easy to fix ................................163 Problems when you turn on the computer ....[...]

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    35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards ........... ...................... 190 Hot Key Cards .......................................................190 Using the Hot K ey Cards .................................191 Application Cards .................................................. 192 Using the Application Cards ....[...]

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    36 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our co mputer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualified. If the model you purch ased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR ® log o on the computer and the[...]

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    37 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 30% and 60% less energy depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $2 billion in en ergy costs eac[...]

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    38 Introd uctio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T osh[...]

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    39 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight th[...]

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    40 Introd uctio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select mo del may not ha ve all the features and speci fications correspond ing to all of the icons or switches shown on th [...]

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    41 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” that is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read the safet[...]

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    42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in[...]

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    43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Ma[...]

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    44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that coo ls the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turne d on or whe[...]

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    45 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce Please handle your computer carefully to avoi d scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never p[...]

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    46 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other [...]

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    47 Getting Started Char ging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has d ischarged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adaptor is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery char ge is lo w and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the A C adaptor If the AC power light flashes[...]

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    48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sa[...]

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    49 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure an y external de vices (such as the A C adaptor , if you plan to use AC po wer rather th an battery power) are properly connected and ready . 2 Check to ensure that all dri ves and slots are empty . 3 Press and release the power b u[...]

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    50 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba The first time you turn on your computer , the Setup W izard guides you through step s to set up yo ur software. Follo w the on-screen instructions. Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recommended , and allo ws T oshiba to send you periodic updates, ann[...]

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    51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your sy stem or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o u r c o m pu t e r comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the computer’ s [...]

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    52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For t[...]

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    53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Locati ng the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover . 8 Place the screw and the cov er i[...]

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    54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Avoid touch ing the connector on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connector may cause memor y access problems. 9 Carefully remove the ne w memory module from its antistatic packaging, without t ouching its connector . 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of th[...]

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    55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the mem ory module into the memory slot’ s socket at approximately a 30-de gree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserti ng the memory m odule into the so ck et 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard o[...]

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    56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory m odule into the slot For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 15 Re-insert the main [...]

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    57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Y ou can now continue setting up the computer . When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory mo du[...]

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    58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter . If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows ® should boot back[...]

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    59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserti[...]

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    60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo d u l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: ❖ Click[...]

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    61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recovery utilities directly f rom your internal storage dri ve as described in the sections below . Ho wever , it is strongly recomm ended that you create recov ery D VD[...]

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    62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recoverin g an internal storag e driv e to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all info rmation stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before execu ting the recovery . For m[...]

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    63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.[...]

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    64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 105 ). 8[...]

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    65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtition” option restores you r C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition. Y ou can resize an d recover the C: driv e using the utilities stored on y our computer’ s internal storage driv e or using recov[...]

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    66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size[...]

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    67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 8 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recov ery process. Be sure to sav e your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 105 ). 9 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the process is compl[...]

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    68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is ex ecuted all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Ye s to continue. (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default S[...]

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    69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Defa ult Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: dri ve will be lost du[...]

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    70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be res tored from this media. Any files that you created are not ba cked up on the recovery DVDs/media. Y ou will n[...]

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    71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Y ou cannot store your system’ s applications on the same drive or disc/disc set where the rest of the system recovery files are stored. For example, you will need to store the applications on one USB flash drive and the system recover y files on another USB flash drive. Or , store the app[...]

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    72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to ex ternal media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 105 ). During the internal storage drive recovery process it is[...]

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    73 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 3 T urn on your computer . When the ini tial screen displays, press F12 . The boot menu di splays. 4 Using the arro w keys, select the D VD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of medi a you are using, and then press Enter . 5 A warning screen appears, statin g that when t[...]

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    74 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. If you want to restore the internal storage[...]

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    75 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work t o external media (see “Backing up you r work” on page 105 ) and create[...]

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    76 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Installing drivers and applications The T oshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were original ly bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TO S H IBA Application Installer[...]

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    77 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Refer to the table below for specif ic instructions on perf orming each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the T ouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer . T o: Do the following: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Sli[...]

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    78 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the T ouchPad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample Illustra tion) V ertical scr olling active ar ea Scroll horizontal ly Slide your finger along the bottom ed ge of the T ouchPad in the direction you wa [...]

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    79 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatical ly select text, click buttons, and activ ate other user interface elements. For help with these [...]

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    80 Getting Started Using external display de vices T ouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The T ouchPad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www .support.toshiba.com , and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer jumps around as you type” into the Searc h[...]

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    81 Getting Started Using external display de vices Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible te levision or external display device T o connect an HDMI™-compa tible television or external display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI?[...]

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    82 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal displa y devi ce, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneo usly . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned o[...]

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    83 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an e[...]

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    84 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer does not suppo rt Plug and Play , yo u can set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 84 . T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ [...]

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    85 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause you to lose your work . Make sure the system indicator panel’ s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being a ccessed, yo[...]

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    86 Getting Started T urning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts th e computer down completely , but it f irst sav es the current state of the comput er to the internal storage driv e. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the sav ed information, system settings are retained indefinitely . Factors to consider[...]

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    87 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes le ss time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer retur ns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were us[...]

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    88 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning off the computer more quickly Y ou can also turn of f the computer by pressing the power button. T o use this method, you first need to acti vate it using the Po wer Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’ s power b utton puts the computer into Sleep mo de. 1 Click Start , Contro [...]

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    89 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery po[...]

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    90 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unti l the ON/OFF light glows white. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel . Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn off the com puter usin[...]

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    91 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display[...]

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    92 Getting Started T urning off the computer These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power . ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you close the display panel. ❖ Po wer button action Set t[...]

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    93 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu. The computer sa ves the status of all open programs and files to the memory , turns off the display , and enters into a low-po wer mode. The ON/OFF light bli nks amber indicating the comp uter is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer i[...]

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    94 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These optio[...]

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    95 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OF F light glows white. The computer retu rns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by ope[...]

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    96 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all dri ve acti vity has ended (the intern al storage driv e and optical disc dri ve indicator lights stop glowing) and all e xternal perip heral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or b[...]

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    97 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive. If the netw ork you are using goes down and you must restart your [...]

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    98 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to ex ternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Ho wev er , if your internal storage dri ve suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate ba[...]

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    99 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key . (Sample Illustration) PRTSC ke y on the ke yboard Character keys T yping with the character keys is very mu ch li ke t yp[...]

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    100 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram F1 through F12 are called function keys because the y ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combin ation with the Fn key , function keys marked with icons ex ecute specific functions on the computer . For example, F n+F 9 turns the T ouchPad™ ON/OFF . For more information, see “Hot key f[...]

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    101 Learning the Basics Starting a pr og ram Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, the operating syst em usually puts an icon in the Al l Programs menu. T o start a progr am that has an icon in the All Programs menu, foll ow these steps, which use the W indows ® W ordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start , and then[...]

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    102 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 4 In the right part of the wi ndow , do uble-click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the windo w . 5 In the right part of the window , double-clic k Windo ws NT . 6 In the right part of t[...]

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    103 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, sav e your work on the internal stor age driv e, external media, fla sh media, or optical disc. This is one of the most imp ortant rules of computing. When you turn of f the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your wor[...]

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    104 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more th an eight characters. Y ou may use all the letters, nu mb ers, and other characte[...]

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    105 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 2 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display th e drop-down menu, and then click Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to pr[...]

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    106 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backu p media to your internal storage driv e, use the Restore option in the Windo ws ® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your op erating system documentation for informati on on restoring files. (Sample Image) Bac kup an[...]

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    107 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive For optimum DVD and BD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs and BDs while running the computer on AC power . When viewing DVD and BD movies use the DVD or BD player software that came with your computer . Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies Y our system may come with a Blu-ray Disc™ dri[...]

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    108 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound pr operties window ❖ If you want to use the inte rnal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default . ❖ Use the arro w keys on your ke yboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Use of the T ouchPad™ or a mouse is not supported within the [...]

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    109 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the dis c or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cau se the drive to malfunction. Manual eject [...]

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    110 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label side up. (Sample Illustration) P ositioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the su[...]

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    111 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . If the computer is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause b utton. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not [...]

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    112 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your T oshiba optical disc drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other com[...]

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    113 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store your discs in their original con tainers to protect them from scratches and k eep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a dis[...]

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    114 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a l o w-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency [...]

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    115 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and does not indicate the battery life that will be obtained b y any indi vidual user . Actual battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on pro duct model, configuration, applications , power managem[...]

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    116 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C p[...]

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    117 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y cannot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided b[...]

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    118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o recharge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a li ve electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display th[...]

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    119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the powe r button light (near the upper -left corner of the keyboard). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (us ing the Windows ® operating system Slee[...]

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    120 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e the pointer ov er the po wer icon in the notification area, see “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 132 for more information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ [...]

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    121 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced pow[...]

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    122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves po wer when you turn of f the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the W indows ® po wer-saving option plans These power -saving options contro[...]

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    123 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change plan settin gs to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification lev els, inte rnal st[...]

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    124 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the TOSHIB A eco power plan. Operating the computer with th is po wer plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lo wering system performance. For e xample, when th is po wer plan is enabled, the brightness of [...]

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    125 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer T o remove the battery: 1 Sav e your work. 2 T urn of f the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using and configuring Hibernatio n mode” on page 90 . 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including t[...]

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    126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoi[...]

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    127 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 125 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking ca[...]

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    128 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A rev erse polarity condi tion should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in r ev erse polarity . [...]

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    129 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one m onth, re mov e the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of [...]

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    130 Mobile Computing T raveling tips In addition, T oshiba’ s recycling initiati ves include recycling programs, ev ents and consumer prom o tions. For details, please visit www .l aptops.toshiba.com/g reen . T oshiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor [...]

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    131 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system. Y ou use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform[...]

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    132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that[...]

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    133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows ® will prompt you to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel[...]

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    134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T o make a program or window the currently acti v e one, click the associated taskbar button. Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and di splays notifications. T o learn more about each task, po sit[...]

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    135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light will be lit. For help with common W i-Fi ® networking problems, see “Wireless networking problems” on p age 179 . Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase it[...]

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    136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Connecting a modem to a telephone line (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer may come w ith a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allows you to: ❖ Access the Internet ❖ Communicate with your of fice’ s local a[...]

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    137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX). Never connect the built-in mod[...]

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    138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera 5 When you hav e f inished recording, click the Stop Recording button. The Sa ve As dialog box appears. 6 T o sav e the file, type a f ile name, and then click Sav e . Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speake[...]

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    139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader T o email, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Depending on your computer model, the process of sending emai l, taking pictures or recording video messages m ay vary . The W e b Camera software, b y default, should already be running. T[...]

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    140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions appl y to all types of supported media devices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas ) are face do wn. 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media W[...]

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    141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data[...]

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    142 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in this [...]

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    143 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service St ation ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click Start , All Programs , TOS H IBA , Utilities , and then T[...]

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    144 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The feature a vailable in this category is: ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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    145 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab[...]

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    146 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The feature a vailable in this category is: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & F ix tab[...]

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    147 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Se tup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Ut ility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab[...]

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    148 Utilities TOSHIB A Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Application In staller allo ws you to re install the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TO S HI BA Application Installer[...]

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    149 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your computer whi le providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. TOSH IBA support s sev eral type s of passwords on your c omputer: ❖ An instant passwo[...]

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    150 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not re[...]

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    151 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password util ity dialog box appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK . 8 Restart the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervis or password: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TO[...]

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    152 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer- on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter i[...]

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    153 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to y our computer . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Re cognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords. T o ensure the security of[...]

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    154 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and[...]

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    155 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Hardware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties screen[...]

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    156 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA conf iguration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or click the TO S HI BA H a rdw a re S e tt in g s icon in the[...]

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    157 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5 . For more information, see “Directing the displa[...]

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    158 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 203 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo [...]

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    159 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibili ty TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sti cky key , meaning you can press it once, [...]

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    160 Utilities TOSHIB A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o ver time. T o access the TOSHIB A eco Utility™, do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and t[...]

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    161 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your ne w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmw are, documentation or othe r information is av ailable for your computer . The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are av ailable, and you can[...]

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    162 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor Y ou may disable the TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor at an y time by uninstalling the software via t he W indows ® Control P anel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected inform ation from the internal storage dri ve. The TOSHIB A PC Health Mo nitor software does n ot extend or modify TOSHIB A's ob[...]

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    163 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r ong Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most lik[...]

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    164 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, c[...]

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    165 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start W indows normally . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a sh[...]

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    166 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ulletin by name). 4 Connect the A C ad[...]

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    167 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif ferently from the norm al routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, probl ems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device. If you ex[...]

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    168 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: network speed, netwo[...]

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    169 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Manag er Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for ad[...]

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    170 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer shuts do wn comp[...]

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    171 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries If the A C po wer light stil l does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po w[...]

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    172 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems Keyboard problems T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key . If, when you type, strange things happen or nothin g happens, the problem may be related to the k[...]

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    173 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems ❖ Check that the monitor’ s po wer cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p ower outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to th e computer is fi rmly attached. ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultan[...]

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    174 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or stora ge drive pr oblems on your display are an intrin sic characteristic of the TFT manufact uring technolog y . Over a period o f time, and depend ing on the usage of the computer , the br ightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intr insic characte ristic of the screen technology . When the co [...]

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    175 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y our hard disk seems very slo w . If you hav e been using your comput er for a long time, your files may hav e become fragmented . Run Disk Defragmenter . T o do this, click Start , All Programs , Accessories , System T ools , and then Disk Defragmenter . After it opens, click Defragment dis[...]

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    176 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is comple tely discharged), use a narro w object, such as a straightened pape r clip, to press the manual eject button. This b utton is in the small hole next to the optical disc driv e eject button on t[...]

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    177 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Blu-ray Disc™ player T echnology . Compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. Certain interactive features may not be supported due to compatibility , network settings or other conditions. Advanced Access Content System (AACS) keys are integrated into your computer for copy prote[...]

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    178 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’ s speakers. Adjust the volume control. T ry pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled. Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up. If you are using external headphone s or speakers, check that the y are securely[...]

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    179 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you [...]

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    180 If Something Goes Wrong D VD and BD operating pr oblems ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address—one other th an the priv ate address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assi gned by W indo ws ® . 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 T ype Cmd in the Search programs and files f ield. 3 Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . The[...]

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    181 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty dri ve can also cause audio problems. If you have tried se veral discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provid er to get it cleaned. 5 V erify that your computer recog nizes your optical disc drive b y clicking Start ,[...]

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    182 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our internal sto rage drive. Use W indo ws ® to back up files, or the en tire computer , to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Use the W indows ® operating system to back up f iles or your[...]

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    183 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windo ws ® operating system quickly creates restore points—‘ snapshots’ of your W indows ® operating system configuration—and sav es them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing [...]

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    184 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits This list may contain restore points that you did not create. Restore points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by the Windows ® operating system. Other restore points may have been created automatically by applications when they were installed. 3 If you selected Choose a [...]

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    185 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 Click Back up y our computer under the Syst em and Security heading. Follow the on-screen instructions to back u p your files. For more help, click Start , Help and Support , and search for “back up f iles. ” General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to hel[...]

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    186 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the W indo ws ® operating system. 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical application s (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly , and verify that importa[...]

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    187 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased you r computer and/or program. Y our dealer is your best source for current information. For the detailed s pecificati ons for your computer , visit pcsupport.toshiba.com . C lick Produ ct Support , search for your model, and then click Detaile[...]

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    188 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site laptops.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.to shiba.com Accessories information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Eu[...]

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    189 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba. co.jp/i ndex. htm . Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (wit hin the US) 949-859-4273 (outsi de of the US [...]

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    190 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mu[...]

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    191 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option o[...]

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    192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 143 . TOSHIB A HDD Protection utility This Application Card launch es the TOSHI[...]

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    193 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Card s: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” card on the far right of the display . The Appli[...]

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    194 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 T o enable a card, drag it from the top ro w to the[...]

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    195 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y blanks the display . Selecting th[...]

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    196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot[...]

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    197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep m ode” on page 92 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag[...]

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    198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 90 . Selecting thi[...]

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    199 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the p o w e r - o n di s pl a y op t i o n s (only the f irst option is av ailable when you do not have an e xternal monitor attached) (the last option is a vailable only if you are in Extended Display [...]

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    200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-i[...]

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    201 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just [...]

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    202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T ouchPad™. For more information on using the T ouchPad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 76 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: ([...]

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    203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution options Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select the[...]

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    204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn + This hot ke y t urns the T OSHIB A Z oo mi n g Utility to zoom out. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in. Fn + This hot key decreases the speaker v olume. Fn + This [...]

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    205 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct power su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA UL ap pr oved Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS ap pr oved Europe VD A appro[...]

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    206 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide. AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Ou tput System BD-R OM Blu-ray Disc™ Read-Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-R OM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory C[...]

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    Glossary 207 DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Dig ital V ersat ile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Only Memory EPR OM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment FAT File Allocation T able FCC Federal Communicat i[...]

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    208 Glossary RO M Read-Only Memory RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Sy nchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Drive TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matr[...]

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    Glossary 209 B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Outpu t System (BIOS) — See BIOS. baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud rate is the nu mber of signal changes per second (not necess[...]

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    210 Glossary C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L1 c ache, L2 cach e. CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Onl y Memor[...]

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    Glossary 211 CPU cache — A section of very fast memory r esiding between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and program s. See also cach e, L 1 ca che, L2 c ache. cursor — An on-screen symbol (usually a flas hing verti cal line) that indicates the positi[...]

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    212 Glossary document — An y file created with an application and, if sa ved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also fil e . double-click — T o press and release the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the W indows ® operating system, this refers to the pointing device[...]

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    Glossary 213 F fil e — A collect ion of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) — The section of a s t o r ag e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n am e — A set of char acters t[...]

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    214 Glossary H DM I ( High-Definition Multimedia Interface) — An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) — One A/V component can control another while using thi s function, if connected w[...]

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    Glossary 215 LAN (Local Area Network) — A group of computers or other de vices dispersed ov er a relati vely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with an y other on the network. LED (Light Emitting Diode) — A solid state lamp (SSL) that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as th e source of light[...]

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    216 Glossary motherboard — The computer’ s main circ uit board that contains the processor , memory , and other primary com ponents. MS-DOS pr ompt — See system pr ompt. multi-function drive — A D VD driv e that can read and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and vi[...]

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    Glossary 217 password — A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the comput er or the network. PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Ca rds pro vide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, netw ork adapter, sound card, or SCSI adap[...]

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    218 Glossary Random Access Memory — See RAM. Read-Only Memory — See RO M . reb o ot — See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk dri ve. A Flash dri ve is one e xample of a remov able disk. res o lu ti o n — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a [...]

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    Glossary 219 shortcut — See k eyboar d shortcut . Sleep — A feature of some W indo ws ® operating systems that allo ws you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. software — See pr ogr am. Compare ha rd w a re . solid state driv e —A data s[...]

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    220 Glossary W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® — A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (w ww) — The worldwide network of W eb sites linked t[...]

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    221 Index A A C adaptor 45 AC p ow e r 116 A C power light 45 accessing network 135 adding memory check total memory 60 memory (optional) 51 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting T ouchPad™ settings 79 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 98 , 105 battery battery life 115 Call2Recycle™[...]

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    222 Index R TC memory 115 running computer on battery power 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIB A Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 but t on eject, optical disc driv e 108 power 49 Shut down 52 , 87 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 95 changing [...]

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    223 Index missing files /trouble accessing a dri ve 174 running slow 175 display does not look norm al/flickers 173 external monitor not working 173 display devices ext e rn a l 80 display output settings 82 display panel opening 48 display problems screen is blank 172 display , external adjusting 83 disposal information 28 disposing of used batter[...]

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    224 Index display brightness 200 Hibernatio n mode 198 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display sw itch) 199 po wer plan 196 Sleep mode 197 using to set a power plan 123 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolutio n) 203 zooming in 204 zooming out 204 Hot Ke y Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 I icon desktop 132 moving to desktop 132 recycle bin 132 s[...]

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    225 Index removing 57 , 59 microphone using 137 modem connecting to telephone line 136 problem solving 178 monitor connecting 81 monitor problems monitor not working 172 monitoring battery power 118 mouse installing 83 mouse utility 155 moving the computer 96 N network accessing 135 Connect to the Internet 135 connecting your comp uter 135 networki[...]

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    226 Index power b utton 49 po wer management 116 optimum performance 116 po wer plans selecting power plan options 122 using a hot key 123 power sa ving options 121 powering do wn using Hibernate 90 using Sleep 93 precautions safety 42 printer connecting 83 setting up 84 USB-compatible 83 printing a file 104 problem solving AC p o w e r 170 battery[...]

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    227 Index an optical disc with computer on 112 and optical disc with comp uter off 112 battery from the computer 125 memory module 57 memory module slot cover 53 restarting computer 90 restoring your work 106 RJ-11 jack 136 running computer on battery power 114 S safety computer 130 disposing of batteries 129 icons 39 precautions 42 safety precauti[...]

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    228 Index supervisor password, deleting 151 supervisor password, set up 150 system indicator li ghts AC p o w e r 45 dri ve in-use indicator 108 LEDs 46 , 47 , 49 , 90 , 92 , 95 , 118 , 119 , 138 T taskbar 133 telephone line connecting to mo dem 136 television adjusting display 83 tips for computing 97 To s h i b a online resources 113 registering [...]

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    229 Index Wi - F i ® wireless netw orking 134 W indo ws® Explorer starting a program from 101 W indows® operating system desktop 131 Help and Support 16 8 problem solving 166 W indows® Start menu starting a program 101 wireless netw orking 134 wizards Connect to the Internet 135[...]