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    NB300 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes
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    and/or ReWritable optical disc drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If
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    applications" means life support systems, medical Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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    . Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba
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    systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN scientists who continually review and interpret the the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If
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    TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user Canada's Web site www number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service
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    cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 802.11a radio device. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following
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    recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide
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    stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment
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    3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains
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    found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless WAN is safe for use by of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
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    must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with
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    Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz
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    14 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approved 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. Andorra Argentina CNC: Australia
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    15 Paraguay Poland Qatar Russia San Marino Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Tahiti Turk Islands Peru Portugal Réunion Saint Martin Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Korea Sweden Taiwan Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican Virgin Islands Uruguay Venezuela Zimbabwe Philippines Puerto Rico Romania Saipan
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    16 Czech Republic Ecuador Estonia Germany Grenada Hong Kong India Israel Japan - Jate Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Lesotho Luxembourg Malta Montenegro Nambia Netherlands Antilles Nigeria Pakistan Paraguay Poland Qatar Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Trinidad and Tobago
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    17 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approved 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 Austria Bangladesh Bosnia
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    18 Ukraine USA Yemen United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Uruguay Vietnam Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no
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    channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for
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    20 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8192E This equipment is approved 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 Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Cambodia China Croatia
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    21 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8191SE This equipment is approved 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 Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Cambodia China Croatia
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    22 UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay Vietnam Ukraine USA Zimbabwe United Kingdom Venezuela Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/
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    . If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more
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    recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review
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    Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes, or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA , trader or user shall not change
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    Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR
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    Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba video in compliance with the above standards ("Video Standards") and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various
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    Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Your computer's features and specifications ....38 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Getting comfortable with your computer 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40
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    Toshiba 48 Adding optional external devices 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 72 Installing drivers and
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    Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery
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    126 Recording sounds 126 Using external speakers or headphones..........127 Using the Web Camera 128 Using the Memory card reader 128 Inserting memory media 129 Removing memory media 129 Chapter 5: Utilities 131 TOSHIBA Assist 132 Connect 133 Secure 134 Protect & Fix 135 Optimize 136
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    system can help you 159 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 160 Checking device properties 160 Memory problems 161 Power and the batteries 161 Keyboard problems 163 Display problems 163 Disk or storage drive problems 165 Error-checking 165 Sound system problems 166 Printer problems 167
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    33 Wireless networking problems 168 Develop good computing habits 169 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 170 If you need further assistance 175 Before you contact Toshiba 175 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 176 Toshiba's worldwide
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    check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to-date with your favorite Web pages. Your computer model may be ENERGY Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy.
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    depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models, we would save more mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS user manuals or all program functionality.
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    , prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This
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    Safety icons 37 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
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    : ❖ An electronic version of the User's Guide (this document). ❖ Quick Start Guide. ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional
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    use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer. Getting comfortable with your computer Place the computer on a hard
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    . Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, . Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or
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    palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may
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    computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged
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    , possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage
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    AC power light on the system indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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    cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an
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    46 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer
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    appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim
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    on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable
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    Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before replacing it. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before
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    the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 116. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the
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    . Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 55. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its
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    with the matching key in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 13 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration
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    module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. Memory slot Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure
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    Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material
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    ® should boot back up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly.
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    memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet
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    , click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover your
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    are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method
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    connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 71 for more information. ❖ When you restore your
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    the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery
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    Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be
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    media" on page 69. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 ( . (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of
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    63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. A confirmation message
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    To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the
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    the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery
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    (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to set the partition size. external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. It is strongly
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    Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. The need an optical disc drive with the capability to write information to discs. To create
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    recovery files on a USB flash drive, or vice versa. 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you will need and/ 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. NOTE
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    internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. For instructions on creating Internal Storage Drive" on page 57. NOTE When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally
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    a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) -If you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- If
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    Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of the data on the internal storage drive without
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    process may take several hours, depending on the size of your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media
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    Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your
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    Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move a mouse connected to your
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    right-click. 2 Press and release the secondary control button. This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right
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    76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ To: Do the following: Example: Scroll continuously 1 (Circular scrolling) 2 3 4 Begin scrolling vertically or horizontally by sliding your finger along the right or bottom edge of the TouchPad as described above. Without lifting your finger from the
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    screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with these problems on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the
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    an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect
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    (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 external keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB
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    ; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up
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    Turning off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only
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    You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power
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    may save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main
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    84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer.
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    2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to
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    options you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when
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    Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.
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    you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. NOTE 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
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    button until the ON/OFF light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by menu. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The ON/OFF
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    appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of
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    that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. NOTE 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
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    /OFF light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer in Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 118.
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    sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical drive indicator lights lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part
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    tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all
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    for files you receive via external storage media, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from
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    instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible
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    in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as
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    98 Learning the Basics Starting a program Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric overlay light on
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    your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know the file name and location on the taskbar. 2 In the left part of the window, double-click Computer to expand the window. 3 In the left
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    the window, double-click Accessories. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window. 7 In the right part of the window, double-click wordpad. The operating system opens WordPad. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of
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    Saving your work 101 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. When you turn off the computer using the
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    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 than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not
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    Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print. Backing up your work drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs or USB Flash drives. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive
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    screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number
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    has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away
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    and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer. To ensure that the
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    For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Using additional batteries If you travel and need to battery. Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Battery
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    power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store
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    the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main
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    (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power button System indicator lights AC power light ON/OFF light Battery light Internal storage drive light Memory card reader light Wireless indicator light Numeric overlay light Cursor control overlay light Wireless WAN/3G* *Available on
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    into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included with your computer files to the internal storage drive before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode"
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    options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured
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    much you use the internal storage drive or other optional devices ❖ Where you are using the computer, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves
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    screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification levels, internal storage drive power save time, etc. You can click on the plus signs best used for maximum battery time. The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery
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    over time. To learn how to access the utility, see "TOSHIBA eco Utility™" on page 151. For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window. Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in
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    mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 86. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position
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    to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try
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    Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 116
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    Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 119 ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it
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    circuit, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming
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    or call 1-800-822-8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba
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    programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of
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    Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 123 Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, notification area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image)
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    NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start
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    communications To connect to the Internet, or use an online service, you need: ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet ❖ A way use the Hot Key Fn + F8. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 178.
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    wireless indicator light will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 168. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen
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    necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini connector. To adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the computer's volume control
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    card reader The Memory card reader supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™) and MultiMediaCard® (MMC®) media. These media can be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. To use a micro or mini SD card, an
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    Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 129 Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration
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    reader 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
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    help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA
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    TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIBA Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA
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    Utilities TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Connect The feature available in this category is: ❖ Bluetooth® Settings 133 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab
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    134 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab
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    Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 135 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab
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    136 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ❖ USB Sleep and Charge Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab
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    that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample Image
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    while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. TOSHIBA supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer
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    Utilities Setting passwords 139 Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents 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
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    Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter the password, then click OK. 6 Click OK to exit. 7 Restart the system to complete the process. Using a user password A user password provides power-on password
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    a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions
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    Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab
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    . Using this utility, you can enable or disable hard disk drive (HDD) protection, and set the motion detector's sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation. To use the TOSHIBA HDD Protection utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HDD Protection Settings, or
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    and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Mouse, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons ❖ Pointers ❖ Pointer Options ❖ Hardware You may see additional
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    The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose
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    146 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys output when you turn on the computer" on page 78. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on
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    disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the "USB Sleep and Charge function." It also displays the remaining battery capacity. Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility To start this utility, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then USB Sleep and Charge. USB Sleep
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    " to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is
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    set the slider to 10%, charging will stop when 10% or less of the battery power remains. Power supply mode settings Your computer may provide two different charging modes, to support various types of USB supply mode drop-down list in the utility. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility
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    , disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the
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    the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility. The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window To activate the TOSHIBA eco power plan, select ON in the upperleft section of the screen. For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan and utility
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    to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. Additionally, TOSHIBA may use this information for quality assurance analysis. Subject to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may be transferred
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    Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply.
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    This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding
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    problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To
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    Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's internal storage drive may not be affected
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    157 If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet
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    normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver
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    help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click one of the options listed in the window and then follow the on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
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    not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one
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    at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated
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    ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on
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    and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. You may need to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the documentation that came with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer. Try
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    Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal display. To change the display adjust color quality. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. The display mode is set to Simultaneous
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    to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the disk, storage drive or an optional external external media drive usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors. Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more
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    166 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using
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    problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 81 or in the instructions problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen
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    Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you
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    lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed
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    follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and
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    If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 171 Follow these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane, click System protection. The System Protection tab of the System
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    optical disc in the optional external optical disc drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your files. For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for "back up files."
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    external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web instructions that of any new problems. For best results, follow this
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    while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your supports the USB Sleep and Charge function. Ports that support this feature are identified with the ( ) icon. ❖ USB Sleep and Charge may be disabled. Open the TOSHIBA charging at the current battery power level, or, if battery power is running low
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    before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their
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    information in the USA Canada Europe Japan Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba USA Self-Service support web site Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Toshiba's worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia
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    's worldwide offices 177 Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the
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    functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Output (Display switch
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    key indicating the option or feature the key controls. To use the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Select the desired option. The selected Card is displayed full-size with its available options
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    launches your Bluetooth® settings. (Available on certain models.) Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Hardware Setup" on page 145. NOTE Not all functions are supported on all
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    Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the "stacked" card on the far right of the display. The Application Cards
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    close the Card Case, click the icon in the top corner of the screen. Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume
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    ) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable lock, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen will
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    Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that
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    Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 185 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page
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    Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on
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    Cards Hot key functions 187 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power-on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor
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    device. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the
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    enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi-Fi® module. ❖ Bluetooth®* enabled-Enables just the Bluetooth®* module. ❖ Wireless WAN/3G* enabled
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    Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad™. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad™" on page 73. Selecting this Card
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    key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key reduces the icon sizes on the desktop or the font size within supported applications. Fn + This hot key enlarges the icon sizes on the desktop or the font
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    with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA Canada UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia CSA approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved AS approved 192
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    The following acronyms may appear in this User's Guide. AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System bps bits per second CD compact disc CD Compact Disc CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory
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    Versatile (or Video) Disc DVD-ROM Digital Versatile (or Video) Disc Read-Only Memory EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory eSATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment FAT File Allocation Table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD Hard Disk Drive HDMI High
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    SD SDRAM SSD TFT USB URL WAN www Read-Only Memory Real-Time Clock Secure Digital Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Solid State Drive Thin Film Transistor Universal Serial Bus Uniform Resource Locator Wide Area Network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this User's Guide
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    video (HD). BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)-Basic instructions, stored in read-only memory drive before checking the internal storage drive. bus-An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives
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    "brain" of the computer. It takes information from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character-Any letter, number, or symbol you can use on the computer. Some characters are non-printing
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    Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box-An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. Direct
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    button, unless otherwise stated. download-(1) In communications, to receive driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory eSATA-An external device that supports hot swapping and fast data
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    section of a storage drive that keeps track of consists of two parts: the actual . A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) the computer's main memory. Also called " hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard
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    of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory
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    . For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives. M memory-Typically refers to the computer's main memory, where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be
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    motherboard-The computer's main circuit board that contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS prompt-See system prompt. multi-function drive-A DVD drive , with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced-A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which
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    204 Glossary password-A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card-A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive,
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    computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S Secure Digital (SD)-A small, portable, non-volatile memory card used to store and transfer data
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    also download. USB-See Universal Serial Bus (USB). USB Flash drive-A small, portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer's USB port and functions as a portable hard drive. They are smaller and more durable than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts
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    for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www)-The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the
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    (RTC) 106, 108 remaining power 111 removing 116 safety precautions 118 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 47 start 124 C Call2Recycle™ battery 121 changing main battery 115 character keys 96 charging the battery 45 checking device properties 160 communications set up 125 computer
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    /damaged data files 166 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 165 running slow 166 display does not look normal/flickers 164 external monitor not working 164 display devices external 78 display output settings 78 display panel opening 46 display problems screen is blank 163 display, external
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    ® keys 97 troubleshooting 163 unexpected characters 163 using 95 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 96 L Licenses 27 light AC power 43 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 115 installing 115, 117 removing 116 safety precautions 118 memory adding 49 problem solving 161 removing
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    is slow 159 keyboard not responding 155 keyboard produces unexpected characters 163 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 165 no sound 166 power and batteries 161 printer 167 program not responding 154 program not working properly 166 screen does not look correct/ flickers 164 Startup options 158
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    main battery 116 memory module 55 restore points troubleshooting 170 running the computer on battery power 105 S safety computer 121 disposing of batteries 120 icons 37 precautions 40 safety precautions main battery 118 saving files 101 screen does not look normal/flickers 164 screen problems blank
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    141 user password, setting 140 using a file extension 102 Utilities 131 V video projector adjusting display 79 W warranty standard limited warranty 38 Web Camera using 128 Web sites 175 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 125 Windows® Explorer 99 Windows® operating system Help and Support 159 problem solving
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If you need assistance:
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Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
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Toshiba Customer Support Center
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 154
in this guide.
NB300 Series
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