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    Satellite® E200 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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    failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM
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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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    with the best service it can. service. If Problems 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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    company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the
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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-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary
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    review other devices or services is perceived or power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
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    to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding 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 to 5.35
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    will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers,
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    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 power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not
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    microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in 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
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    to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Wireless WAN
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    who continually review and of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. the Wireless WAN adapter, the Bluetooth® module, and the Wireless LAN power of the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA
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    Information The TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment
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    product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 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 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can
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    17 Kuwait Liechtenstein Malawi Martinique Monaco Morocco New Zealand Oman Paraguay Poland Qatar Russia San Marino Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Tahiti Turk Islands Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Mayotte Montenegro Netherlands Nicaragua Pakistan Peru Portugal Réunion Saint Martin Saudi Arabia
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    18 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 Dominican Republic El Salvador France Greece Honduras
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    19 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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    21 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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    22 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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    23 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/regions in the following table. Albania Australia Bahrain Bolivia Brunei Canada Colombia
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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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    power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall
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    electric machinery. Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an
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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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    and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Computer Disposal Information As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green.
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    37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening
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    power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 52 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery ......75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse
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    Learning the Basics 91 Computing tips 91 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 94 Overlay keys 94 Backlit keyboard 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the
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    RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery notifications 115 Conserving battery power 116 Power Plans 116 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 117 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan
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    TOSHIBA Assist 136 Connect 137 Secure 138 Protect & Fix 139 Optimize 140 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 141 TOSHIBA Power supply mode settings 153 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 TOSHIBA eco Utility 157 TTOSHIBA Service Station 158 TOSHIBA
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    options to fix problems 167 Internet problems 168 The Windows® operating system can help you 169 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking
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    disk drive 195 Volume Mute 196 Lock (Instant security 197 Power plan 198 Sleep mode 199 Hibernation mode 200 Output (Display switch 201 Display brightness 202 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............203 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 204 Zoom (Display resolution 205 Keyboard
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    system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to
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    U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models, we would save more than $2 billion in energy costs each year mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS manuals or all program functionality.
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    prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most upto-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 guide
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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, will
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    entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features 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 service
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    to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, of circumstances and locations. Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are
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    electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer . Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions
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    skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Information on some disks
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    Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery
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    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 damage the cord serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been
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    ) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric
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    receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 119 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge
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    Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
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    the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any 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 empty
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    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 on page 75) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 75) ❖ Connect an external
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    the keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 51. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities
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    your computer be 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 66 for more information. ❖ When
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    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 computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten
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    the Internal Storage Drive 55 4 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 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover
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    recovery DVDs/media" on page 64. 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 computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows
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    Internal Storage Drive 57 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of
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    Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to set the partition
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    "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 64. 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 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit
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    Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory
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    Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you
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    will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. The amount of space required for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing
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    drive and the system recovery files on another USB flash drive. Or, store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on a USB flash drive TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. NOTE If you are copying the recovery
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    . 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 on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 61. With recovery media, you can: ❖ Recover to out-of
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    size for the C: drive. Note: This option deletes all other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the
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    then power on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu, depending 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
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    . (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 (see "Backing up your work" on page 95) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating
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    bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Using
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    Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 69 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 computer. To: Do the
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    . To stop scrolling, lift your finger off of the TouchPad. To enable circular scrolling, click on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and then click on Settings. Double-click on Scrolling and then double-click on One-Finger Scrolling. Enable Circular
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    to move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on the 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, try one or more of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique
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    external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as
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    Refer to the manual that came Toshiba Application Installer. For instructions, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 141.) The HDMI-CEC utility is dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which can allow you to: ❖ Use a TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen
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    external display devices For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach 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
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    Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from 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.
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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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    Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off
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    down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than
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    an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system 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
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    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 into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears
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    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 display the actions that you can configure. (Sample
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    Getting Started Turning off the computer 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 you close the display
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    , System and Security, and then Power Options. The Power 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
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    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 option to
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    the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears.
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    86 Getting Started 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 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to
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    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 this option to
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    care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 122. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never
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    the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1
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    90 Getting Started Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on your computer, then engage the locking device. The computer is now securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable
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    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 put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a
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    a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost. Using the keyboard
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    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 separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric
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    94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has
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    goes out. Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models) Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. If the keyboard backlight setting is set icon for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Search programs and files
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    a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of 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
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    , double-click wordpad. The operating system opens WordPad. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program's window. Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu's Search programs and files field to start WordPad
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    computer using the Shut down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the . Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper-left corner of your Windows®-based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. If you
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    Learning the Basics Printing your work 99 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 eight characters. You may use
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    or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 183. HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be
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    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 information on restoring files. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the
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    power. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button.
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    Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 103 Media control buttons The media control buttons located on the system control panel to the side of the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on. Play/pause button Mute button Volume control (
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    in. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in "Caring for optical discs" on page 106. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive Use only standard (12 cm) CD or DVD Discs. Any other size or shape disc cannot be removed from this slot and may damage the
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    the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. The drive will run the optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive. Please refer to your
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    the eject button or turn off the computer while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk or the drive. (Sample Illustration) Disc partially ejected from the drive 2 Grasp the disc and remove it from the computer, then place the disc in its protective cover. Caring for
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    Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 107 Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more
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    -saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium
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    on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features 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
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    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 a battery module for use in the computer, or carry additional charged
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    battery 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 is powered off. The RTC battery may have
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    AC adaptor. NOTE If 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 119 for information
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    (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power button System indicator lights Wireless indicator light Wireless WAN 3G indicator light* AC power light ON/OFF light Memory card reader light Internal storage drive light Battery light *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration
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    battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. Move the pointer over the power things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically that when you turn on the power again, you can continue where
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    . The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings
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    are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the Windows® power-saving option plans These power-saving options control the way in which
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    . 4 Click Change plan settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification levels, internal storage drive power save time, etc. You can click on the plus signs to expand each
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    key card disappears. You are now in the selected mode. Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped with the Toshiba eco power plan. Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance. For example, when this
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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 82. 3 Unplug
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    120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (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. (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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    or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and
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    should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows white. ❖ If you have extra
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    recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com
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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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    The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not
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    double-clicking the icon. You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop, for example: Recycle Bin-Holds files you have deleted. You may
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    the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Recycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows® will prompt you Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you
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    Setting up for communications 129 To make a program or window the currently active one, click the associated taskbar button Typical tasks in the notification area are Current time, Power usage mode, network connectivity status, and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, click the appropriate
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    be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 178. Connecting your computer to a network files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Recording sounds You may record sounds using Image) Sound Recorder screen
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    when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer. To play back sound files through external
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    Internet. Depending on your computer model, the process of sending email, Disk function for this type of media. To copy 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
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    Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Memory card reader 133 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which
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    memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to the media might still be in computer is on). eSATA devices require an external power source. NOTE Your eSATA interface supports USB Sleep and Charge. For more information about
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    you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA
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    136 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ❖ TTOSHIBA Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to
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    Utilities TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings 137 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab
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    138 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 139 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab
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    in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility ❖ USB Sleep and Charge Utility ❖ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab
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    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 Image
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    supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. NOTE You need to have created a password for your Windows® account to use an instant password. ❖ A power-on password-Prevents unauthorized
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    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 Password
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    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 to exit. 7 Restart the system
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    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 to remove the
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    not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use
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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 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 ❖ Pointers ❖ Pointer Options ❖ Wheel
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    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 the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then
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    to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to 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
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    is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. As such not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep
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    , if you 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 devices. If your computer provides more than one charging mode, the charging mode
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    Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK
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    the system control panel directly above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose
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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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    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, click
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    total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer. It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA
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    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. ConfigFree® NOTE All references to Bluetooth problems ConfigFree® main screen, and how
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    connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, ConfigFree, and then click the desired utility. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed
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    Wireless Connection switch 161 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask
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    162 Utilities ConfigFree® To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the notification area. 2 Move the pointer to Profiles. 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard.
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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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    computer and then restart it. Problems when you turn on the computer These 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
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    the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove it and press any key to continue. If pressing any key does not work, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del. The Windows® Logon screen appears. Click the
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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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    Windows® operating system is not working 167 The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you
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    ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys
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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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    the driver in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord
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    page 116). Have you added a device, such as a memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the internal storage drive more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how long the charge
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    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 using a different make of keyboard. Display problems Here are some typical
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    problems 173 If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power screen resolution. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with
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    be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors. Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear
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    If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems 175 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
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    of disc you 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
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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 77 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have connected the printer while the
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    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 need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help
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    problems 179 NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA assigned by Windows®. 1 problem disappears, the problem Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. The Windows Windows
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    list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 169 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 movie or title. Change
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    . Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 91 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Use the
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    configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points-'snapshots' of your Windows® operating system configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can
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    or just your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. No additional software is required. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well
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    on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting 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
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    . For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email
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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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    dealer is your best source for current information. For the detailed specifications for your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Click Product Support, search for your model, and then click Detailed Specs. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardwarerelated
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    188 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com laptops.toshiba.com accessories.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm pcsupport.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product
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    A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL
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    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) ❖ Brightness
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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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    147. ConfigFree utility For more information, refer to "ConfigFree®" on page 159. Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth® settings. TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 154. Disc Creator utility This Application Card
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    Cards 193 NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models. 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
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    page 193). To use the Card Case: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Settings for Flash Cards. (Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling 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
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    Cards Hot key functions 195 Optical disk drive or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key Powers on/Powers off the optical disk drive (ODD) on your computer. When ODD is Powered on, the optical disc can be removed by selecting eject. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following
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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. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image
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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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    198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 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 are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this
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    Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 199 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 201 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the poweron display options (only the first option is Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display mode options window
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    202 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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    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 Wi-Fi®, select . ❖ To enable Bluetooth®*, select . ❖ To enable Wireless WAN/
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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 68. Selecting this Card
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    205 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) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the desired resolution
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    the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom out. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom in. Fn + This hot key decreases the speaker volume. Fn + This hot key increases the speaker volume. Fn + This hot key turns the backlit keyboard off and on. (Available on certain models)
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    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 approved Europe VDA approved
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    NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms 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-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW
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    hard disk drive HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI-CEC High-Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service
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    static random access memory Solid State Drive super video graphics adapter thin Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from
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    - The type of power usually supplied to residential second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows
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    button without moving the pointing device. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the pointing device the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility - The versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU -
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    's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). 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
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    and, if saved to disk, given a name by which also diskette, high-density diskette. download - (1) In communications, to Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver An external device that supports hot swapping and fast
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    drive that disk. A folder is symbolized on screen disk or read information from it. frontside bus - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard
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    hard disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) screen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced - A method of refreshing a computer screen
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    services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard cache installed on the motherboard to help improve drive - A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive
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    and analog telephone lines. motherboard - The computer's - See system prompt. multi-function drive - A DVD drive that can read and write to screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk - A disk
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    the Windows Vista® Home Basic and Windows® 7 operating systems. optical disc drive - A drive which Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move
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    - A set of instructions that can be executed disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk. resolution - A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen
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    power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions hard disk (see hard disk). Much like hard disks, solid state drives hold much more information than diskettes and are used for storage of programs and data. Suspend - A feature of some Windows
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    is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of 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
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    real-time clock (RTC) 109, 111 remaining power 114 removing 119 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical disc drive 102 Media control buttons 103 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing main battery 119 character keys 92 charging the
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    46 power cord/cable 47 printer 76 Ctrl keys 93 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 169 checking properties 169 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 175 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 175 missing files/trouble
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    using 131 Help and Support Windows® operating system 169 keyboard character keys 92 function keys 93 hot keys 206 not working 164 overlay keys 94 special Windows® keys 94 troubleshooting 172 unexpected characters 172 using 92 keyboard, external 75 keyboard, full-size 93 L light AC power 46 drive
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    turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 117 power plans 116 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 83 using Sleep 85 precautions 43 printer connecting 76 problem solving 177 printing a file 99 problem solving AC power 170 accessing disk drives 165 battery charge does not
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    is slow 168 keyboard not responding 164 keyboard produces unexpected characters 172 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 174 no sound 176 non-system disk or disk error 165 power and batteries 170 printer 177 program not responding 163 program not working properly 175 screen does not look
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    Monitor 158 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 141 TOSHIBA Service Station 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 71 disabling 72 enabling 72 using 68 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 optical disc drive 176
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    Web Camera using 131 Web sites 187 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® operating system Help and Support 169 problem solving 167 Windows® operating system desktop 126 Windows® Start menu 96 wireless networking 129 Index 229
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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 163
in this guide.
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