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User Guide - Page 1
... is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this Web site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadablesoftwaredrivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 135 in this guide.
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...source ...40 Charging the main battery...43 Using the computer for the first time ...43 Setting up your software...44 Registering your computer with Toshiba ...44 Adding optional external devices...44 Adding memory (... ...69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status ...71 Installingdrivers and applications...71 Using the touch pad...72 Adjusting touch pad ...
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Getting Started
Registering your computer with ToshibaSetting up your software
When you turn on the computer ...guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Product registration is strongly ...external devices
NOTE
Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up ...
User Guide - Page 53
...recognized the change. To do this: ❖ Click the Start button, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. The System window appears. Installedmemory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module...
User Guide - Page 68
...state (recommended recovery method) Recovery of factory default software with user's data Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions ... the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that ... flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
Turn on your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen ...
User Guide - Page 126
... to your computer.
NOTE
For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows® passwords. To ensure the security of your ...prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly. If recognition fails, log on to your computer using your Windows® password. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure ...
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Utilities
TOSHIBA Service Station
TOSHIBA Service Station
The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updatedsoftware, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your computer. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you wish.
User Guide - Page 137
...mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's internal storage drive may not be affected. Always save your data even when...
User Guide - Page 139
... the Startup menu: 1 2 Restart your computer. Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options ... Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows® Normally
When you highlight each option using the ...
User Guide - Page 141
...Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the driversinstalled, and the system resources assigned ..., click Device Manager. To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. To view ... not appear if the device is not using resources. The Driver tab, which displays ... also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version ...
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... Something Goes Wrong
Wirelessnetworking problems
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Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the ... printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the instructions that came with the printer. You ... your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information.
Wirelessnetworking problems
NOTE
This section ...
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...Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is loaded. To access the Device Manager, the..., by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port.... the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmwareupgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases...
User Guide - Page 152
...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 Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Copy files ...
User Guide - Page 153
...-to-use features for backing up your Windows® settings and your data - documents and ... If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a...'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation. This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which...
User Guide - Page 154
... in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. The Windows® operating system ...4 5 6
Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system
The most valuable component of ... you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the...
User Guide - Page 155
... 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 ..., and search for "back up files."
General tips for installing hardware and software
Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, ...
User Guide - Page 156
...it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installationinstructions that accompany the hardware or software. Restart the Windows® operating system. Always restart the... up critical data. Create a restore point. Install one item of hardware or software. Restart the Windows® operating system. Use the ...
User Guide - Page 175
...device's left button, unless otherwise stated. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network. (2) To send font data ... driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM ...)-A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold ...
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... data transfer. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping, serial. upload-To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download.
USB-See Universal Serial Bus (USB). USB Flash drive-A small, portable flash memorycard that plugs into a
computer's USB port and ...
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... low battery notifications 98 setting up AC adaptor 40 adding memory (optional) 45 communications 111 computer 40 softwareSetup Wizard 44 work environment 32
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real-time clock (... drive operating status 71 creating recovery media 65 erasing internal storage drive 69 installingdrivers and applications 71 internal storage drive 53 out-of-box state 55 with user's data 57 ...