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... the FCC if you believe it is necessary. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or ... local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer.
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Contents
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Turning on the power ...51 Setting up your software...52 Registering your computer with Toshiba ...52 Adding optional external devices...52 Adding memory (optional) ......70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ...72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status ...74 Installingdrivers and applications...74 Using the TouchPad™...75 Adjusting...
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...to the Internet ...141 Surfing the Internet...141 Internet features...142 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ...143 Exploring audio features ...143 Recording sounds...143 Using external ...149
TOSHIBA Assist ...150 Connect...151 Secure...152 Protect & Fix ...153 Optimize...154 TOSHIBA Application Installer...155 Setting passwords ...156
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...are all subject to change without notice. For the most upto-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computersoftware or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
This guide
This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed...
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Getting Started
Registering your computer with ToshibaSetting up your software
When you turn on... windowsdisplayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your softwaresetup... steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Registering your computer with Toshiba
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Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See ...
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... 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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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...
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... 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 ...
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...automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows® Normally
When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after ...See your Windows® documentation for further explanation.
NOTE
If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of...
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... using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access the Windows..., or press F1. The Help and Support window appears. Then do one or both ... instructions. Click one of the options listed in the window and then follow the on-screen instructions.... include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the driversinstalled, and the system resources assigned ...
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... tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version ... information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help.
Memory problems
Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related.... module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure ...
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...a device, such as an ExpressCard® or 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...displays one or more keyboard error messages.
You may need to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the documentation that came with the keyboard or to ...
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... 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 that the hardware... a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more ...
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... vendor's Web site for recent firmwareupgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases.
The Windows® operating system wireless management facility does not work.
If you are ... is properly inserted in the drive tray. Use the DVD Playersoftware that came with your computer to view DVD movies. Clean the disc and try ...
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...-to-use features for backing up your Windows® settings and your data-documents and other...If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select ...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...
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... the internal storage drive fails. No additional software is required. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or ... Support, 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, pointing...
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... the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. Restart the Windows® operating system. Always restart the Windows® operating ...Back up critical data. Create a restore point. Install one item of hardware or software. Restart the Windows® operating system. Use the new ...
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...Wrong
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshiba voice contact
Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: Your computer's serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in...
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...high-density diskette). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network. (2) To send font data from the computer ... [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several ...
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... DVDs 109 ExpressCards® 145 installationmemory module 53 installing main battery 127, 128 ...188 surfing 141 uploading and downloading files 143 URL address not found 188 using ...indicator 108, 110 lock computer, using 95
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main battery changing 127 installing 127, 128...memory module slot cover 55 memory module installation 53 installing inserting into socket 56 removing 59, 60 memory module slot ...