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- Page 1 Keep this Resource Guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. To obtain additional information, consult the comprehensive electronic User’s Guide preinstalled on your computer (click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then User’s Guide). If you need assistance: ❖...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ... 10 Setting up your computer and getting started... 13 Creating recovery DVDs/media ... 16 Learning the basics... 17 Using the touch pad... 18 Using the optical disc drive... 21 Using the Web Camera ... 24 Using the Memory card reader ... 24 Moving the computer... - Page 3 ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED.
- Page 4 TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
- Page 5 This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products.
- Page 6 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
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Page 7: Device Authorization
The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868... -
Page 8: Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing... - Page 9 This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction Trademarks Tecra is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. - Page 11 You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy.
- Page 12 ❖ An electronic User’s Guide preinstalled on your computer ❖ A Quick Start Card ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
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Page 13: Setting Up Your Computer And Getting Started
Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. - Page 14 TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
- Page 15 AC adaptor Power cord/cable (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer: Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC 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 reproductive harm.
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Page 16: Creating Recovery Dvds/Media
Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. -
Page 17: Learning The Basics
Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. -
Page 18: Using The Touch Pad
Some of the following features may need to be enabled before they can be used. To enable the following features, click on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. Do the following:... - Page 19 Do the following: Select an item Move the pointer to the item you want to select. Do one of the following: ❖ ❖ Open or activate an Move the pointer to the item you want to open/activate. item Do one of the following: ❖...
- Page 20 Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer jumps around as you type” into the Search field. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default.
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Page 21: Using The Optical Disc Drive
Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is a popular medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that were not available on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. - Page 22 Using the optical disc drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray on a tray-type drive is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it.
- Page 23 If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. ❖ Slot-type drive: With the label facing up, carefully place the disc partially into the slot until the disc stops or the drive starts pulling the disc in.
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Page 24: Using The Web Camera
The Web Camera software, by default, should already be running. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active. For more information on the software, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Web Camera Application Help. Using the Memory card reader (Available on certain models.) - Page 25 The Memory card reader may also support other types of media. Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices.
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Page 26: Moving The Computer
This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer. - Page 27 To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. However, for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically.
- Page 28 Mobile computing TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.
- Page 29 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately.
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Page 30: Taking Care Of Your Battery
❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. - Page 31 Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
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Page 32: If Something Goes Wrong
If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. - Page 33 To close a program that has stopped responding: Press Ctrl Task Manager. The Windows Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. Select the program you want to close, then click End Task. Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working.
- Page 34 If something goes wrong The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on, press overlay light, or If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard.
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Page 35: If You Need Further Assistance
Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖... -
Page 36: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273...