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    Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C600 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
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    all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND
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    Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio
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    device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949
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    uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support
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    your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's
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    problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.
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    of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
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    to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l' 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz
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    /or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners
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    the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low
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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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    FH-SS modulation. 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
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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 Chile Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Ghana Herzegovina Hungary Indonesia Italy Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Lithuania Malaysia Monaco Nambia New Zealand Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania Senegal Slovak Republic South Korea Sweden Thailand Ukraine USA Yemen China Cyprus Dominican Republic El Salvador
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    17 Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland: Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, audessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise.
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    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 operation in any European Community country. ❖ This
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    19 China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Ghana Honduras Iceland Ireland Japan Kenya Latvia Liechtenstein Macedonia Mexico Mozambique Nicaragua Pakistan Paraguay Poland Qatar Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Trinidad United Kingdom Venezuela Colombia Cyprus Dominican Republic El Salvador France
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    20 Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Germany Hong Kong India Israel Japan Kenya Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Monaco Netherlands Antilles Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Trinidad UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay Vietnam Canada Colombia Cyprus
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    21 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8188CE 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 Australia Bahrain Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Chile Costa
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    22 Uganda Uruguay Vietnam UAE (United Arab Emirates) 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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    or even lose your network connection. 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
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    24 Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless technology) Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba 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
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    safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain
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    26 Regulatory 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 EFTA This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been
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    User's Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service
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    INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT
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    29 Trademarks Satellite and Satellite Pro are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Adobe and at www.eiae.org. As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For
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    Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 30
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    Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch
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    ® Explorer 107 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 108 Saving your work 108 Printing your work 110 Backing up your work 111 Restoring your work 111
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    116 Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main
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    34 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 134 Chapter 4: Exploring Your TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 155 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 156 Mouse Utility 157 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 161 TOSHIBA Service
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    169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 176 Wireless networking problems 177 DVD operating problems 178 Develop good computing
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    36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 188 Hot Key Cards 188 Using the Hot Key Cards 189 Hot key functions 189 Volume Mute 190 Lock (Instant security 191 Power plan
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    most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low- Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy.
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    Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers' commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting
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    retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. NOTE The product specifications and configuration software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well
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    Introduction Safety icons 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,
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    electronic version of the User's Guide (this document) ❖ A Quick Start Card ❖ A Resource 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
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    provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Please read the safety
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    Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to
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    contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. Never computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep
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    serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. NOTE The , printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power
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    's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability
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    with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected
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    the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications
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    the computer, the brightness 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 and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on
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    external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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    Warranty. NOTE To register online, you must be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 50. After starting your computer for the first time you
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    to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 50. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the
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    Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You 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
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    54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. C600/C640 series C650 series Memory module slot cover C670 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the
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    have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the
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    56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 59. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before
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    Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 12 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) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully
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    in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the work
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    Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the
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    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. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top
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    the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the
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    if necessary. The following internal storage drive recovery options 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
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    The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you created are not restored
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    follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. To recover the original factory 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll
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    Default Software with user's data" option is selected in the next step. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image
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    Default Software with user's data" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save C:\Users data to C:\Backup. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up. Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before executing the recovery. For
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    the data into your personal folders. 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key
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    Software with user's data, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 7 A warning screen appears, stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will "attempt" to save all data. There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data during the recovery process
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    DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76.
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    on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key
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    Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 7 The
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    source via the AC adaptor. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll
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    Default Software with user's data" option is selected in the next step. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image
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    is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can
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    files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be restored from this media. Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator
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    DVD into the optical disc drive. ❖ If you specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media restore your system from such media, if necessary. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. For instructions
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    restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you created are not restored recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the
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    from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. When the storage drive. NOTE If you want to restore the internal storage drive, use one of your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. Using the arrow
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    off your computer. Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to on which type of media you are using, and then press Enter. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk, and
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    restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that
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    the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. You can use the touch pad buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings.
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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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    Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Scroll horizontally Do the following: Slide your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. Example: 83 (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area Scroll continuously
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    click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with these problems, try one or more of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you
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    Getting Started 85 Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device via the RGB (monitor) port. RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video port on side of computer Connecting an
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    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-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in touch pad. You can use a 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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    Setting up a printer 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 need
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    disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery all disk/disc activity lights
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    than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open
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    charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring
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    92 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer
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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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    94 Getting Started Turning off the computer Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using and configuring
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    Getting Started 95 Turning off the computer 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
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    computer 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 option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode
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    of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never.
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    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 this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode
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    your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 131. NOTE Please handle your
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    drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer:
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    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 work since you last saved. See "Saving your work" on page 108 for
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    102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media, email, or download from the
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    Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 NOTE C650/C670 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the
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    104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard includes only one Enter key. Most of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you can simulate the
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    Overlay keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 105 NOTE This section applies to the C600/C640 series. 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 you would using the 10-key
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    106 Learning the Basics Starting a program Using the overlay for cursor control NOTE This section applies to the C600/C640 series. The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10
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    Learning the Basics Starting a program 107 2 Click the program group, in this example, Accessories. The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this example, WordPad. WordPad opens. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program's window.
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    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 Sleep or Hibernate commands, your work should
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    then click Save. File names The Windows® operating system supports 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 than
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    110 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a .doc/.docx extension. Any file name with an
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    use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows® Backup and Restore program. Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for
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    disc drive TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual
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    eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer
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    completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to use
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    optical disc drive that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable optical media. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com
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    media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive. Please refer to disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray
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    ). If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about
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    efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are
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    utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system
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    familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Using additional batteries If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase
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    computer's configuration settings. When fully charged, it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message during startup. The error message may vary
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    electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours. NOTE 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 the incorrect time and date or stop working. When
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    system Sleep command). C600/C640 series C650/C670 series System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON/OFF light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait a few moments after turning on the computer before trying to monitor
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    you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on page 89. Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications. Each notification can be
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    use the internal storage drive, optical disc drive, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, 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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    126 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Microsoft® has combined these options into preset Power Plans. Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak
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    Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification levels, internal storage drive power save time edited. The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time. The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. Using a hot key to set the Power
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    or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 94. 3 Unplug
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    to the unlocked position. C600/C640 series C650 series C670 series (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. C600/C640 series C650 series C670 series (Sample Illustration
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    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 avoid a possible
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    from the computer" on page 128. 6 Restart the computer. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used
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    is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ 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
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    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 to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457
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    toshiba.com/green. Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™, a program of the Rechargeable Battery 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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    features to start 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
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    136 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 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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    button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access 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, it means that you should click the Start button.
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    LAN, etc.) Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module. This
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    disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 188. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 177. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network
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    140 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer's internal microphone (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built-
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    already be running. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active. For more information on the software, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Web Camera Application Help.
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    data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. 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
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    Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 143 Removing memory media 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. If the system is
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    your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator ❖ TOSHIBA Service Station 144
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    you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect
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    146 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The feature available in this category is: ❖ Bluetooth® Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab
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    Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password 147 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab
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    148 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The feature available in this category is: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab
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    Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 149 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab
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    and applications 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
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    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 temporarily. NOTE
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    or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 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 Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor
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    Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor 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
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    password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left -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
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    online help file to learn more about this utility and what it offers. To locate the help file, go to: Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, Face Recognition Help. The help file covers the following topics: ❖ Setting up a Face Recognition account ❖ Registering a user image ❖ Updating a user image
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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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    , Control Panel, Hardware 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. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons
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    screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by
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    Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last
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    can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of
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    on the upper right side of the logon screen. A screen with the list of connected networks appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware
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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 this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press
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    select Start Windows normally. This can happen if the computer was put into 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
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    .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, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem
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    to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖
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    using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access the Windows® operating system Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support, or press F1. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the Search programs
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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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    module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 59. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light
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    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 the most recent
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    overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock light. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using 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
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    press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal display. To change the display properties: 1 Right
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    garbage in them. Typical problems are: You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing. Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Error-checking NOTE This feature is not available for optical disc drives. Run Error-checking, which
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    does not run properly, refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Optical disc drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical disc drive is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected
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    are using is compatible with your optical disc drive. For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is with an optical data disc, refer to the software's documentation and check
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    the computer and the printer. Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 88 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have connected the printer while the
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    problems Wireless networking problems 177 NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service that the driver is loaded. confer with a support technician at a see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page
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    playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD Player software that came with
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    good computing habits 179 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 168 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical disc drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM
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    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 -consuming restoration procedures, and to safeguard your
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    have been created automatically by applications when they were installed. 3 If you selected Choose a different restore point in step 2, select the restore point you want to use, and then click Next. 4 Verify that the restore point you selected is the correct one. If it is not, click Back to return
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    it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the 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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    , pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software . Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point.
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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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    acclaim.toshiba.com laptopforums.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the USA Accessories 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
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    92800 Puteaux Cédex France 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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    United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp
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    Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or
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    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 189 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key 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
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    Cards Hot key functions Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones.
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    Cards Hot key functions 191 Lock (Instant security) 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 ❖
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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 193 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 195 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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    196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions NOTE Cycle through the display modes, then 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
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    Cards Hot key functions 197 Disabling or 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-
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    Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the touch pad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the touch pad. For more information on using the touch pad, see "Using the touch pad" on page 81.
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    Cards Hot key functions 199 Zoom (Display resolution) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + [Space bar] (Sample Image)
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    200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns
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    Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships 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
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    acronyms may appear in this User's Guide. AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
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    Per Inch DVD Digital Versatile (or Video) Disc DVD-ROM Digital Versatile (or Video) Disc Read-Only Memory EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Electronics Engineers I/O Input/Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid
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    Area Network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this User's Guide. A active-matrix display-A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program.
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    second). See also bits per second. Blu-ray Disc (BD)-Offering more storage capacity than DVDs, the HD). BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)-Basic instructions, stored in read-only memory (ROM), bits per second (bps)-A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices. This
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    is faster than accessing it from the computer's main memory. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CD-An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)-A form of highcapacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD
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    instructions 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 Current (DC)-The type of power usually supplied by batteries optical discs, such disc
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    driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc on a computer option. See also disable. eSATA-An external device that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. Very useful in storing and transferring
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    209 Glossary F file-A collection 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 document. File Allocation Table (FAT)-The section of a storage drive that keeps track of the location of stored files. file
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    . Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web -Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU
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    211 Glossary LAN (Local Area Network)-A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network. LED (Light Emitting Diode)-A solid state lamp (SSL) that uses light-
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    -The computer's main circuit board that contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS Windows Vista® Home Basic and Windows® 7 operating systems. optical disc drive-A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally, and uses a laser to
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    . port-A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor-See Central Processing Unit (CPU). program-A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system
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    ROM remains whether or not the 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
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    See active-matrix display. U Universal Serial Bus (USB)-USB is a serial bus that supports data transfer. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping, serial a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management.
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    216 Glossary W Web-See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi®-A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www)-The worldwide
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    optional external devices 51 adequate ventilation cooling fan 45 adjusting touch pad settings 84 audio features 140 B backing up files 101, 111 battery battery life 119 Call2Recycle™ 134 care 131, 132 changing 128 charge indicator light 47 charge time 120 charger 120 charging 48, 120 charging the
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    taking care of 131 battery indicator light 123 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eject, optical disc drive 113 power 50 Shut down 53, 91 start 137 C Call2Recycle™ battery 134 caring for your computer 99 changing battery 128 character keys 103 charging the battery 48 cleaning the computer
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    printing 110 restore 111 saving 108, 109 using a file extension 110 function keys 104 H headphones using 140 Help and Support troubleshooting 167 Hibernation 52 installing a charged battery 130 battery 128 memory modules 52 mouse 86 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 42 internal storage
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    troubleshooting 172 monitoring battery power 122 mouse installing 86 mouse utility 157 moving the computer 100 N network accessing 139 connecting your computer 139 networking wireless 138 notification area 138 O ON/OFF indicator light 123 online resources Toshiba 117 optical disc Auto-Run feature
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    down using Hibernate 94 using Sleep 97 precautions safety 43 printer connecting 87 setting up 88 troubleshooting 176 USB-compatible 87 printing a file 110 problem solving contacting Toshiba 185 Startup options 166 program, starting 106 program, starting from Start menu 106 projector connecting 85
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    51 removing an optical disc with computer on 116 and optical disc with computer off 116 battery from the computer 128 memory module 59 memory module slot cover 55 restarting computer 94 restore points troubleshooting 180 restoring your work 111 running computer on battery power 118 S safety computer
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    and Support, Windows® operating system 167 high-pitched noise 176 installing hardware/software 183 keyboard 171 keyboard will not respond 163 memory problems 169 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 173 on-screen eject button 175 optical disc drive 174 power and batteries 169 printer 176 restore
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    224 Index trouble running discs 175 trouble running programs 174 URL address not found 167 Windows® operating system not 138 Windows® Explorer starting a program from 107 Windows® operating system desktop 135 troubleshooting 165 Windows® Start menu starting a program 106 wireless networking 138
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