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    G M A D0 0266010 07/10 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (888) 811 -2937 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 159 in this gui de. Satellite ® T210/T ...

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    2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® T210/T230 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased m ...

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    3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal de vi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pr ...

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    4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb si ...

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    5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occas ...

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    6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e ...

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    7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , an ...

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    8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The lev el of energy emitted by W i reless LAN devices howe ver is f ar much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted b y wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN ...

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    9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Ca nada limits for the general population; consu lt Safety Code 6, obtaina ble from Health ...

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    10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIB A declares that this product conforms to the follo wing Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. The party responsib le for CE-Marking is TOSHIB A Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Ger many . The European Union WEEE (W a ...

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    11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCCI Class B Information Modem W arning Notice This information is only applicable if your computer has a modem. Conformity Statement The equipment has been ap prov ed to [Commission D ecision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to differ ...

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    12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for sec ond generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the ...

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    13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The indication sho wn belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Frid ...

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    14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on wha t type of wire less device is in your computer . Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 5100/5300 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countr ...

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    15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series This equipment is approv ed 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. Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico ...

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    16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Albania Argentina CNC: 693 GI/2007 3655 GI/2007 Australia A ...

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    17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Y emen Zimbabwe België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special reg istration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Registration t ...

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    18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current cha ...

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    19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8192E This equipment is approv ed 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 Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia ...

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    20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE This equipment is approv ed 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 Ar gentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosni ...

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    21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek ® RTL8187B This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. U AE (United Arab Emirates) Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA V enezuela V ietnam Zimb ...

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    22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed b ...

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    23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgari ...

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    24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technolog y , like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The le vel of ener gy emitted by de vices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ver is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire ...

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    25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 European Union (EU) and EFT A This equipment complies with the R& TTE directiv e 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly . Canada — Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Industry Canada. Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communicat ...

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    26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re ...

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    27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trad emarks of T oshiba America Information Systems, In c. and/or T oshiba Corpor ation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Atheros is a regis ...

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    28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................................................38 Other icons used ...............................................3 ...

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    29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................47 Opening the display panel .................................47 Turning on the power .......................................48 Setting up your software ...................................49 Registering your computer with Toshiba ................49 Adding ...

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    30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Connecting a printer ...............................................81 Setting up a printer ...........................................82 Turning off the computer ........................................82 Options for turning off the computer ................ 83 Using the Shut down command ........................ ...

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    31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ...................... 106 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................106 Running the computer on battery power ..............106 Battery Notice ................................................. 106 Power management ........................ ...

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    32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the Web Camera .........................................129 Using the Memory card reader..............................129 Inserting memory media ................................. 130 Removing memory media ............................... 131 Using the eSATA/USB combo port ........................132 Chapter 5 ...

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    33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............. ...................... 159 Problems that are easy to fix ................................159 Problems when you turn on the computer ............160 The Windows ® operating system is not working ...........................................................162 Using St ...

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    34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHI BA Cards .......... ........................ 185 Hot Key Cards .......................................................185 Using the Hot K ey Cards .................................186 Application Cards .................................................. 187 Using the Application Cards ... ...

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    35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba com puter , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our co mputer model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualified. If the model you purch ased is qualified, it is labeled wi th the ENERGY ST AR ® log o ...

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    36 Introd uction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 According to the EP A, a computer meeting the new ENERGY ST AR ® specifications will use between 30% and 60% less energ y depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with ne w ENERGY ST AR ® qualified models, we would sav e more than $2 billion in en ergy costs e ...

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    37 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T oshib ...

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    38 Introd uction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight th ...

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    39 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci fications correspond ing to all of the icons or switches shown on the co ...

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    40 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti vely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . The “Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, ” th at is shipped with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please read the safe ...

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    41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, pro tect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlig ht. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in ...

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    42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or s urface of the computer . ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injur y to skin. Read the “ A void e xtended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Ma ...

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    43 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that coo ls the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer . Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequa te ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is t urned on or wh ...

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    44 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Please handle your computer carefully to avo id scratching or damaging the surface. Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never p ...

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    45 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other ...

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    46 Getting Started Char ging the main battery The computer’ s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is bei ng charged (A C adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has discharged, the battery i ...

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    47 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Battery life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the com puter, locate ...

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    48 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Small bright dot s may appear on your screen display w hen you turn on your computer . Y our display cont ains an extremely lar ge number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology . An y small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrin ...

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    49 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely . The names of wi ndows display ed, and the order in which windows appear , may var y according to yo ur software setup choices. The f ...

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    50 Getting Started Adding memo ry (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your sy stem or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o u r c o m pu t e r comes with en ough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the comput er’ ...

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    51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start . (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remov e ...

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    52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the captiv e scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static ...

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    53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory modul e b y its sides, av oiding any contact with its connector . Position the modul e tow ard the socket, aligning the connector ’ s notch with th e matching key in the socket. (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with t he soc ket 12 Firmly press the mem ory module in ...

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    54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with the co rresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches ...

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    55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always mak e sure your compute r and AC adapt or have adequa te ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is t urned on or when an AC adaptor is co nnected to a power o utlet (even if y our computer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, ob serve the following: ❖ Never cover your comp ...

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    56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memor y module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of ...

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    57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For more information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserti ...

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    58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memor y module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory mo d u l e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: ❖ Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , a ...

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    59 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the recovery utilities directly f rom your internal storage drive as described in the sections below . Ho wev er , it is strongly recommended that you create recov ery D VDs ...

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    60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recoverin g an internal storage dr iv e to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all info rmation stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before execu ting the recovery . For m ...

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    61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W i zard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. ...

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    62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to sa ve your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work” on page 104 ). 8 ...

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    63 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive The “Recov er to a custom size pa rtition” option restores your C: dri ve to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition. Y ou can resize an d recover the C: driv e using the utilities stored on y our computer’ s internal storage dri ve or using recove ...

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    64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Use the on-screen arro w buttons in The size of driv e C: fi el d to set the p ...

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    65 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 9 Click Next to be gin the recovery . When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: dri ve has been recov ered. 10 Press any k ey on the ke yboard to restart the computer . Recovering without changing the in ternal storage drive partitions Recovering without changin ...

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    66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive (Sample Image) W arning screen 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of F actory Default Software and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a Pr ocess scr een 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. ...

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    67 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Defa ult Softwar e scr een 7 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: dri ve will be lost during the recov ery process. Be sure to sav e your work to e xternal media before proceeding (see “Backing up your work ...

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    68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be res tored from this media. Any files that you created are not ba cked up on the recovery DVDs/media. Y ou will n ...

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    69 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 2 Select DV D or USB Fl ash from the drop-down lists next to “System Recov ery Media” and “ A pplication Discs, ” depending on the type of external media you want to use. Y ou cannot store your system’ s applications on the same drive or disc/disc set where the rest of the system r ...

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    70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor age Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to ex ternal media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 104 ). During the internal storage drive recovery process it is ...

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    71 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 2 Do one of the following: ❖ If your recov ery files are on D VDs, insert the f irst reco very D VD into your optical disc driv e. Consult the documentation that came with your op tical disc driv e to learn ho w to load the D VD while the computer is powered of f. ❖ If your recov ery fil ...

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    72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. If you want to restore the internal storage ...

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    73 Getting Started Checking the internal stor age drive oper ating status (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost. Be sure you hav e sav ed your work to external media (see “Backing up your work” on page 104 ) and created ...

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    74 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Installing drivers and applications The T oshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were original ly b undled with your com puter . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TO SH IBA Application Installe ...

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    75 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Refer to the table below for specif ic instructions on perfor ming each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the T ouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer . T o: Do the followi ng: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Sl ...

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    76 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the T ouchPad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample Illustra tion) V ertical scr olling active ar ea Scroll horizontal ly Slide your finger along the bottom ed ge of the T ouchPad in the direction you wan ...

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    77 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Adjusting T ouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to ran dom locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatical ly select text, click buttons, and activ ate other user interf ace elements. For help with these ...

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    78 Getting Started Using external display de vices T ouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The T ouchPad settings are accessible through the Mou se 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 you type” into the Searc h ...

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    79 Getting Started Using external display de vices Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ O ut port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible te levision or external display device T o connect an HDMI™-compa tible television or e xternal display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI ...

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    80 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal displ ay devi ce, you can choose to use the internal display only , the e xternal device only , or both simultaneo usly . Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned o ...

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    81 Getting Started Using an external k e yboard Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an e ...

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    82 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to th e printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. Setting up a printer Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your ...

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    83 Getting Started T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, lea ve the computer plugged into a po wer source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery . Options for turning off the computer Depending on the ...

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    84 Getting Started T urning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hib ernation takes a little more t ime and consumes more main b attery po wer than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. For information on ho w to use and config ...

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    85 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts do wn the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer . T o turn off your computer using the Shut ...

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    86 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display ...

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    87 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. 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 w ant the compu ter to shut down when you close the dis ...

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    88 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Hibernate in the pop-up menu . The computer sav es the state of all open pro grams and f iles, turns of f the display , and then turns off. Configuring Hibernation mode options Y ou can place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y o ...

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    89 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or whil ...

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    90 Getting Started T urning off the computer Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light gl o ws white. The computer ret urns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hib ernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by op ...

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    91 Getting Started T urning off the computer T o use an y of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs w ...

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    92 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5 Double-click P ower b uttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while con ...

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    93 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the ON/OF F light glows white. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by open ...

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    94 Getting Started Caring for your computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer, e ven across the room, make sure all dri ve acti vity has ended (the intern al storage driv e and optical disc dri ve indicator lights stop glowing) and all e xternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by ...

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    95 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage drive. If the netw ork you are using goes down and you must restart your ...

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    96 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defr agmenter re gularly to check and optimize disk space a nd improv e performance. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses. This precaution is especially impor tant for f iles you receiv e via external media, email, or do wnload from the Internet. ❖ T ake frequent breaks to ...

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    97 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ The uppercase letter O an d the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emul ate a full-size keyboard Although your comput er’ s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fe wer keys. A standard full-size ke yboard includes two Enter , Ctrl , and Al ...

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    98 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Special Windows ® keys (Sample Illustration) Special W indows ® keys Y our computer’ s k eyboard has one ke y and one button that ha ve special functions in W indows ® : ❖ Win d ows ® key — Opens the Start menu ❖ Application k ey —Has a similar functio n as the secondary mouse button Overlay ...

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    99 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am T o disable the numeric ov erlay , hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric ov erlay light goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arro ws a nd symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay k eys. T o turn the cu rsor control overlay on, press Fn and ...

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    100 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogra m 2 Click the program group, in this ex ample, Accessories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the pr ogram, in this example, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program’ s window . Starting a program from Windows ® Explo ...

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    101 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu’ s Search programs and f iles field to start W ordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Search programs and files f ield appears at the bottom of the Start menu. (Sample Image) Sear c h pr ogra ms and ...

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    102 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the arrow in the upper -left corner of your W indows ® -based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Sav e . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this i s all you need to do. If you created a ne w document, your program displays a Sav ...

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    103 Learning the Basics Printing your work Microsoft ® W ord file. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly . TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows ® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on showing or hidi ...

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    104 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer . Y ou can back up your files to dif ferent types of media such as CDs, D VDs, external stor age media, or to a network, if av ailable. T o back up se veral f iles at one time, use the Microsoft ® Wi n d ow ...

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    105 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces T oshiba’ s online resources T oshiba maintains a number of online sites to wh ich you can connect. These sites provide info rmation about T oshi ba products, gi ve help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For mo re information, see “Contacting T oshiba? ...

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    106 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your comput er while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency . ...

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    107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power management settings and featu res utilized, as well as the natural performance v ariations produced by the design of individual components. The battery life rat ing is only achie ved on the select models and configurations tested by T oshiba under the specific test settings at the time of p ...

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    108 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries Power management Y our computer ships with t he power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C po wer and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Us ...

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    109 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y cannot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided b ...

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    110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o rechar ge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a liv e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display t ...

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    111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) and the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (us ing the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ower and batt ery light locations De ...

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    112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Mov e the pointer ov er the po wer icon in the notification area, s ee “Finding your way around the desktop” on page 124 for more information on the notification area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. W ith repeated discharges and rechar ges, the battery’ ...

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    113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then Po wer Options . The Po wer Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan s ettings under the po wer plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced pow ...

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    114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are v arious ways in which you can conserv e power a nd extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves po wer when you turn of f the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the W indows ® po wer-sa ving option plans These power -sa ving options con ...

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    115 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change plan settin gs 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 lev els, inte rnal st ...

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    116 Mobile Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the TOSHIB A eco power plan. Operating the computer with th is po wer plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lo wering system performance. For e xample, when th is po wer plan is enabled, the brightness of ...

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    117 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 3 Unplug and remov e any cables connected to the computer , including the A C adaptor . 4 Close the display panel an d turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide the battery release latch t ...

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    118 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery 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 avoi ...

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    119 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 116 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking ca ...

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    120 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A rev erse polarity condi tion should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in r e verse polarity . ...

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    121 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main batt ...

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    122 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T o shiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™ , a program of the Rechar geable Battery Recycling Cor pora tio n. For more information and for drop-of f locations, visit www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-822- 8837. Notice regarding CR coin ce ll batter ies, applicable to Californi ...

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    123 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system. Y ou use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform ...

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    124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notification area, and background pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program tha ...

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    125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows ® will prompt you to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel ...

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    126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T askbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar . With some programs, a b utton appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these buttons to quickly switch between th e programs or windows. T o m ...

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    127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator . T o enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8 . For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on page 18 ...

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    128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an e xternal microphone, connect it to the computer . 2 Click Start , All Programs , Acces sories , and then Sound Recorder . (Sample Image) Soun d Recor der scr een 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphon e ...

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    129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera T o adjust the volume: ❖ For e xternal speakers, use the vo lume controls on each speak er . ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s volume control. Using the W eb Camera (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer may come with a built-in W eb Camera. With this W eb Camera you ...

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    130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader T o avoid damaging your card or computer , never insert a Memor y Stick Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ card without an adapter into the Memory card reader . Compatibility is not guaranteed even with an adapter . See your system’ s Detailed Specifications for a compatibil ...

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    131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary , in the notif ication area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardwar e and Eject Media icon. If the system is unable to prep are the media for safe remova ...

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    132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the eSA T A/USB combo port Using the eSA T A/USB combo port (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer includ es an eSA T A/U SB combo port, which can be used with both eSA T A (external Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment) de vices and USB devices. The eSA T A interface supports fast data tra ...

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    133 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help yo u to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain sys tem details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in th ...

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    134 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, click S ...

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    135 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab ...

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    136 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab ...

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    137 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility ❖ TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & Fi x tab ...

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    138 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Face Recognition Utility ❖ USB Sleep and Charge Utility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – O ...

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    139 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicati on Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIB A Application Installer allows you to reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , My To s h i b a , and then TO SH IBA Application Installer . 2 ...

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    140 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. TOSH IBA supports several types of passwords o n your computer: ❖ An instant password— ...

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    141 Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not re ...

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    142 Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . The supervisor password u tility dialog box appears. 7 Select Able to run HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK . 8 Restart the system to complete the process. Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervisor passwor d: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TO ...

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    143 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o register a password for the po wer -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 Enter your pas sword, and then enter i ...

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    144 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our computer may come with the TOSHIB A F ace Recognition utility . This utility provides another way to log on to your compu ter . For high security purposes, TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows ® passwords. T o ensure the security of ...

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    145 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and ...

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    146 Utilities TOSHIB A HDD Pr otection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility The TOSHIB A HDD Protection Utility controls your compu ter’ s hard disk dri ve (HDD) protection feature, which parks the HDD whene ver motion is detected on the computer . Using this utili ty , you can enable or disable hard disk driv e (HDD) protection, an d set the m ...

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    147 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Hardware and Sound , and then under Devices and Printers , click Mouse , or click the Mouse icon in the Op timize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The Mouse Properties screen ...

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    148 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA conf iguration management tool av ailable through th e W indows ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or click the TO S HI BA Ha rdw a re S et ti ng s icon in the Op ...

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    149 Utilities TO S H I BA H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ Display —Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in display When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5 . For more information, see “Directing the display ...

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    150 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility USB Sleep and Charge Utility This utility displays w hether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is enabled or disabled and shows the position of the USB port that supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function. ” It also displays the remaining battery capacity . Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Util ...

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    151 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However , some ...

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    152 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in your bag. Enabling USB Sleep and Charge This utility can b e used to enable or d isable the USB Sleep ...

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    153 Utilities USB Sleep and Char ge Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA USB Sl eep and Char ge Utility scr een With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a differe ...

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    154 Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Zoom (Display resolu tion)” on page 198 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ❖ W indo ...

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    155 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibili ty TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sti cky key , meaning you can press it once, ...

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    156 Utilities TOSHIB A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o ver time. T o access the TOSHIB A eco Utility™, do one of the following: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , TOSH IBA , Utilities , and th ...

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    157 Utilities TOSHIB A Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIB A Service Station helps you keep your n e w computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmw are, documentation or other informat ion is a vailable for your computer . The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are av ailable, and you ca ...

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    158 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor Y ou may disable the TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor at an y time by uninstalling the software via t he W indo ws ® Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected inform ation from the internal storage dri ve. The TOSHIB A PC Health Mo nitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIB A's obl ...

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    159 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most li ...

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    160 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, c ...

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    161 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message. T o continue, select Start W indows normal ly . This can happen if the computer was put into Sl eep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a s ...

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    162 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If the trickle-charging does not prov e ef fectiv e, visit the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.tosh iba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer’ s battery (click the Ask Iris ® link and search for the s upport b ullet in by name). 4 Connect the A C a ...

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    163 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ The operating system responds dif ferently from the norma l routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usuall y occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a ne w program or adding a device. If you ex ...

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    164 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: network speed, netwo ...

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    165 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for ad ...

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    166 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn button in the lo wer-right corner of the Start menu. The computer shuts do wn comp ...

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    167 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries If the A C po wer light stil l does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adaptor and power cord/c able work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full po w ...

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    168 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboar d pr oblems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothin g happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected characters. A keypad o verlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control ov erlay light is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off the cu ...

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    169 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr oblems If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s po wer cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p o wer outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to th e computer is fi rmly attached. ❖ T ry adjusting the contras ...

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    170 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or stora ge drive pr oblems Small bright dots appear on y o ur TFT display when yo u turn on y our compu ter . Small bright dot s may appear on your screen displ ay when you turn on your computer . Y our disp lay contains an extremely lar ge number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precis ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 171

    171 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive (optional) pr oblems 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix f ile system er rors ❖ Scan for and attempt reco very of bad sectors 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the storage driv e. Y our hard disk seems very slo w . If you hav e been using your computer fo r a ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 172

    172 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’ s speakers. Adjust the volume control. T ry pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled. Check that the volume control on the computer is turned up. If you are using external headphone s or speak ers, check that they are securely ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 173

    173 If Something Goes Wrong Modem pr oblems The printer will not print wh at y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. S ee if your program has a print pre view mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will p rint. Contact the software manuf acturer for mo re informa ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 174

    174 If Something Goes Wrong W ireless networking pr oblems ❖ V e rify that your computer can det ect access points or routers. If it can detect a W i-Fi ® access point or router then it may be a configuration issue. T o determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi ® adapter , check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows ® C ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 175

    175 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadb and modem, by plugging a standard CA T5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into you r computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in th e Wi - F i ® part of your network. ❖ If you ha ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 176

    176 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 7 Check the T oshiba W eb site for new information on optical disc dri ves and their operation. A blank scr een appears while watching a D VD-R OM movie or title. Change the setting for when to tu rn of f the display using the following steps: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Secu ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 177

    177 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Some people use a combination of th ese methods, backing up all fi les to tape weekly an d cop ying critical files to e xternal media on a daily basis. If you hav e installed your own programs, you should back up these programs as well as your data files. If something goes wrong that require ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 178

    178 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then System . 2 In the left pane, clic k System protection . The System Protecti on tab of th e System Properties windo w appears. 3 Click Create... 4 In ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 179

    179 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or s oftware can make the data inaccessible or ev en des ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 180

    180 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits then be able to easily restore the W indows ® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that the installatio n process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see “Backing up your data or you r entire computer with the Windo ws® operating ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 181

    181 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Cannot use the “USB Sleep and Char ge function. ” (A vailable on certain models.) ❖ The setting of “USB Sleep and Charge function” may be Disabled. Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be able to use the “USB Sleep and Charge function. ” In this case ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 182

    182 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the recomm endations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may n eed additional technical assist ance. This section contains the step s to take to ask for help. Before you contact T oshiba Since some problems m ay be related ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 183

    183 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites ❖ Name and version of the program in volv ed in the problem along with its installation medi a ❖ Information about what you were doing w hen the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the T o shiba Customer Support Center: W ithi ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 184

    184 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additional T osh iba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshib a.co.jp/index.htm . Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo V ia Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Jap an T oshiba Corporation, PCO- IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, T ok ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 185

    185 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards prov ide a quick way to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot K ey Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ M ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 186

    186 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the Fn key . Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 187

    187 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more information, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 134 . TOSHIB A HDD Protection utility For more information, refer to “TOSHIB ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 188

    188 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Applicati on Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn ke y . The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIB A Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” card on the far right of the display . The Applic ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 189

    189 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not tr ansparent) in the bottom ro w are enabled and can be selected wh en the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 T o enable a card, drag it from the top ro w to ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 190

    190 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lock (Instant security) The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a us er with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y blanks the display . Selecting thi ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 191

    191 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window . Selecting this Card or pressing the h ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 192

    192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep mode” on page 90 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) S ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 193

    193 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 87 . Selecting t ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 194

    194 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the p o w e r - o n di s p l a y op t i on s (only the first option is av ailable when you do not hav e an external monitor attached) (the last option is a vailable only if you are in Extended Display Mod ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 195

    195 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness Cycle through the display modes, th en select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all m odels. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Buil ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 196

    196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just th ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 197

    197 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e T ouchPad™. For more information on using the T ou chPad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 74 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following option ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 198

    198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution options Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select the de ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 199

    199 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Ca rds Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numer ic ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock featu re on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y t urns th e TOSHIB A Z o om in g Utility to zoom ...

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    200 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships w ith the correct po wer su pply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA UL ap prove d Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS app rove d Europe VD A appr ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 201

    201 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide. AC Alt ernating Current BIOS Basic Input/Ou tput System bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-R OM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-R W Compact Disc Re write Memory CMOS ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 202

    202 Glossary DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - RO M Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Only Memory EPR OM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory eSA T A external Serial Advanced T echno logy Attachment FAT File Allocation T able FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte HDD Ha ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 203

    Glossary 203 RT C Real-Time Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Sy nchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Drive TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A liquid ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 204

    204 Glossary B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remo vable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Outpu t System (BIOS) — See BIOS. baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits info rmation. Baud rate i s the number of signal changes per second (not necess ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 205

    Glossary 205 Central Processing Unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes information from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the comput ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 206

    206 Glossary D default — The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati ve setting. device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr i ves, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 207

    Glossary 207 download — (1) In communications, to recei ve a file from another computer through a modem or network. (2) T o send font data from the computer to a printer . See also upload . drag — T o hold down the mouse b utton while moving the pointer to drag a selected object. In the W indo ws ® operating system, this refers to the left mou ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 208

    208 Glossary f ile extension — The three characters foll o wing the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a f ile name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .ex e for program files and .hlp for help f iles. See also file name . fo ld e r — Also called directory . A container for organizing files sa ved to a disk. A folde ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 209

    Glossary 209 hot key — (1) A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can s et system options or control system parameters, s uch as the batter y sav e mode. (2 ) A ke y or combi nation of k eys t hat acti vates a memory resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remov e devices from a computer while the computer ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 210

    210 Glossary LC D (Liquid Crystal Disp lay) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter o ver the electrodes permits only non-polarized ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 211

    Glossary 211 N network — A collection of computers a nd associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral de vices, su ch as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer scre en, in which each pixel of e very li ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 212

    212 Glossary Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the computer’ s ability to automatically configure itself to work with periph eral de vices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allo ws a computer to conf igure itself automatically to work with the device. pointer — An icon (usually an arro ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 213

    Glossary 213 res ta rt — Synonymous with reboot. T o reset the com puter by reloading the operating system without tu rn ing the computer off. See also boot . RGB (Red, Green, Blue) monitor — A monitor that reproduces all colors by mixing red, green, and blue light in various combinations. RJ11 connector — A modular connector used on most U.S ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 214

    214 Glossary Suspend — A feature of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allo ws you to turn off the comp uter without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. system prompt — The symbol (in the MS-DOS ® operating system, generally a driv e letter follo wed by a “greater t ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 215

    215 Index A A C adaptor 44 AC p o w e r 108 A C power light 44 accessing network 127 adding memory check total memory 58 memory (optional) 50 optional external devices 49 adequate ventilation cooling fan 43 adjusting T ouchPad™ settings 77 Application Cards 187 audio features 127 B backing up files 95 , 104 battery battery life 106 Call2Recycle? ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 216

    216 Index R TC memory 107 running computer on battery power 106 safety precautions 119 setting notifications 112 battery indicator light 111 BIOS Setup see TOSHIB A Hardware Setup but to n power 48 Shut down 51 , 85 start 125 C Call2Recycle™ battery 122 caring for your computer 93 changing battery 116 character keys 96 charging the battery 46 che ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 217

    217 Index ext er na l 78 display output settings 80 display panel opening 47 display problems screen is blank 168 display , external adjusting 81 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 121 D VD player general problems 175 E emulate a full-size ke yboard 97 enabling T ouchPad™ 78 , 197 ENERGY ST AR® 35 error messages problem with dis ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 218

    218 Index Hot key functions 189 I icon desktop 124 moving to desktop 124 recycle bin 124 safety 38 installation memory module 50 installing a charged battery 118 battery 116 memory modules 50 mouse 81 Instruction Manual fo r Safety and Comfort 40 internal storage driv e rec over y 58 Internet bookmarked site not found 164 slow connection 164 URL ad ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 219

    219 Index installing 81 mouse utility 147 moving the computer 94 N network accessing 127 connecting your comp uter 127 networking wireless 126 notification area 126 O ON/OFF indicator light 111 online resources To s h i b a 105 optical disc driv e problems 171 troubleshooting 171 optional external devices adding 49 optional secondary b attery 108 o ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 220

    220 Index keyboard not responding 160 keyboard produces unexpected characters 168 missing files /trouble accessing a dri ve 170 modem not recei ving or transmitting 173 no sound 172 power and batteries 166 printer 172 , 173 program not responding 159 program not working properly 171 screen does not look correct/ flickers 169 Startup options 163 URL ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 221

    221 Index setting up A C adaptor 44 adding memory (optional) 50 communications 126 computer 43 software Setup W izard 49 work en vironment 40 settings customize computer settings 93 display output 80 Shut down but to n 51 , 85 command 85 computer 51 , 85 Hibernatio n mode 88 Sleep mode 90 Sleep mode 84 configuring 90 configuring options 90 hot key ...

  • Kenmore T210 - page 222

    222 Index TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor 157 TOSHIB A Service St ation 157 TOSHIB A Zooming Uti lity 154 T ouchPad™ using 74 trav eling tips 122 troubleshooting D VD player general problems 175 external keyboard 168 keyboard 168 optical disc driv e 171 turning off computer 82 computer more quickly 85 options 83 turning on power 48 U USB Sleep and Cha ...

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