Toshiba DX1210-ST4N22, DX1215-D2103, DX1210-ST4N23, DX1215-D2101 User Manual

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DX1210 Series User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site

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❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center

Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273

For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on

page 125 in this guide.

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Model: DX1210 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and

Associated Software Warranty

The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical disc drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR

LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE

OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL

NOTE

APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's ports. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Contact either:

❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site at support.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center:

Within the United States at (800) 457-7777

Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273

Industry Canada Requirement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Wireless Interoperability

The TOSHIBA Wireless 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, and is compliant to:

❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined

and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi

The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Wireless LAN and Your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or

services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.

) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Regulatory Information

NOTE

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

L’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s’il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement.

The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit etre utilize a l’interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d’emission) est installe a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices

The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models.

Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros® Wireless Wi-Fi® Link AR5B95 Series

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Albania Argentina CNC:

693 GI/2007

3655 GI/2007 Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Mozambique Nambia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey UAE (United Arab

Australia

Emirates)

Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability

Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any

product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special

Interest Group.

❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The

Bluetooth Special Interest Group.

Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA computers.

Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from your computer. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/ computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless technology)

Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the

countries/regions in the following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.

Albania Argentina CNC:

693 GI/2007

Australia

Emirates)

Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health

The products with Bluetooth® wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.

Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may, for example, include in any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

Regulatory statements

This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/ region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following:

European Union (EU) and EFTA

This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly.

Canada — Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions

This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the User’s Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference.

Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. You could damage the drive. 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 information may vary.)

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.

Export Administration Regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

Notice

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Trademarks

Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Atheros is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc.

Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc are trademarks of the BD Association.

Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony 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.

Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Licenses

This Product is licensed under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the above standards (“Video Standards”) and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a consumer engaged in personal and non-commercial activity or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide such video. None of the licenses extend to any other product regardless of whether such product is included with this product in a single article. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See www.mpegla.com.

Computer Disposal Information

Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.

As part of Toshiba’s commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please visit

us.toshiba.com/green.

Introduction................................................................................ 19

This guide ...............................................................21

Safety icons ............................................................22

Other icons used...............................................22

Your computer’s features and specifications ....23

Other documentation ..............................................23

Service options .......................................................23

Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................................... 24

Setting up a work environment .........................24

Keeping yourself comfortable ...........................25

Precautions.......................................................25

Important information on your computer’s

cooling fan ..................................................26

Setting up your computer .......................................26

Connecting to a power source ................................27

Using the computer for the first time......................29

Turning on the power .......................................29

Setting up your software...................................30

Contents

Registering your computer with Toshiba ................30

Adding optional external devices.............................30

Adding memory (optional)......................................31

Installing a memory module .............................31

Removing a memory module............................36

Checking total memory .....................................38

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ....................39

Recovering to out-of-box state

(recommended recovery method)...............40

Recovering of factory default software

with user’s data...........................................42

Recovering without changing the internal

storage drive partitions ...............................45

Recovering to a custom size partition...............47

Creating recovery DVDs/media .........................50

Restoring from recovery DVDs/media...............52

Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ..........................54

Checking the internal storage drive operating

status................................................................56

Installing drivers and applications.....................56

Using the HDMI™ In port........................................56

Selecting video cables.......................................57

Connecting a printer ...............................................57

Setting up a printer ...........................................58

Turning off the computer ........................................58

Options for turning off the computer ................59

Using the Shut down command........................60

Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........62

Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................66

Customizing your computer’s settings....................69

Caring for your computer........................................69

Cleaning the computer......................................69

Moving the computer........................................69

Using a computer lock ......................................70

Contents

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 71

Computing tips .......................................................71

Using the wireless mouse.......................................72

Replacing the batteries .....................................73

Using the wireless keyboard ...................................74

Replacing the batteries .....................................74

Keyboard functions...........................................75

Character keys .................................................75

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................76

Function keys....................................................76

Special Windows® keys ...................................76

Touch screen ..........................................................76

Starting a program..................................................77

Starting a program from the Start menu...........77

Starting a program using the Search

programs and files field ..............................78

Saving your work....................................................78

Printing your work ..................................................80

Backing up your work .............................................81

Restoring your work .........................................81

Using the optical disc drive.....................................82

Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies .........................82

Optical disc drive components..........................83

Inserting an optical disc ...................................83

Playing an audio CD..........................................85

Playing optical media........................................85

Recording optical media ...................................86

Removing a disc with the computer on.............86

Removing a disc with the computer off ............87

Caring for optical discs ....................................87

Toshiba’s online resources .....................................87

Contents

Chapter 3: Computing ............................................................... 88

Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................88

Power management ..........................................88

Charging the RTC battery........................................89

Power Plans............................................................90

Using a hot key to set the Power Plan...............91

Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan........................91

Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan........................92

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features..................... 93

Exploring the desktop .............................................93

Finding your way around the desktop ...............94

Setting up for communications...............................96

Connecting your computer to a network...........97

Exploring audio features .........................................97

Recording sounds.............................................97

Using external speakers or headphones............98

Using the Web Camera ...........................................99

Using the Memory card reader................................99

Inserting memory media.................................100

Removing memory media...............................100

Toshiba remote control.........................................101

Using the Toshiba remote control...................102

Chapter 5: Utilities....................................................................103

TOSHIBA Assist ....................................................104

Secure.............................................................105

Protect & Fix ...................................................106

Optimize..........................................................107

TOSHIBA Application Installer...............................108

Setting passwords ................................................109

Using an instant password..............................109

Using a supervisor password..........................110

Using a user password ...................................111

Deleting a user password................................112

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility.........................113

Contents

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility......................114

Mouse Utility ........................................................115

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup.....................................116

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ...........................................117

Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility..................117

USB Sleep and Charge ....................................117

Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and

Charge ......................................................118

Power supply mode settings...........................118

USB Sleep and Music......................................119

TOSHIBA Button Support......................................120

TOSHIBA Accessibility ..........................................121

TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ...........................................122

TOSHIBA Service Station ......................................123

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor.................................123

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ................................... 125

Problems that are easy to fix ................................125

Problems when you turn on the computer............126

The Windows® operating system is not

working...........................................................127

Using Startup options to fix problems ............127

Internet problems ...........................................128

The Windows® operating system can

help you ....................................................128

Fixing a problem with Device Manager .................129

Checking device properties .............................129

Memory problems ................................................130

Power and the battery...........................................130

Keyboard problems...............................................131

Display problems ..................................................131

Disk or storage drive problems.............................132

Error-checking ................................................132

Optical disc drive problems...................................133

Sound system problems .......................................135

Printer problems...................................................136

Contents

Wireless networking problems..............................137

DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems.........138

Develop good computing habits ...........................139

Data and system configuration backup in

the Windows® operating system...............140

If you need further assistance...............................144

Before you contact Toshiba ............................144

Contacting Toshiba .........................................145

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites..........................146

Toshiba’s worldwide offices..................................146

Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards..................................148

Hot Key Cards .......................................................148

Using the Hot Key Cards .................................149

Hot key functions..................................................149

Volume Mute ..................................................150

Lock (Instant security)....................................151

Power plan .....................................................152

Sleep mode.....................................................153

Hibernation mode ...........................................154

Display brightness ..........................................155

Disabling or enabling wireless devices............156

Zoom (Display resolution) ..............................157

Keyboard hot key functions ...........................158

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.......................... 159

Glossary.................................................................................... 160

Index..........................................................................................175

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful, multimedia computing.

Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY

STAR

logo on the computer and the following information

applies.

Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR to meet the latest ENERGY STAR efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance.

To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity. We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the “Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve energy.

According to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY

STAR

specifications will use between 30% and 60% less energy depending on how it is used. If all U.S. households and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR

qualified. If the

Program and has designed this computer

guidelines for energy

qualified

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models, we would save more than $2 billion in energy costs each year and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to nearly 3 million cars.

If every computer purchased by businesses this year met the new ENERGY STAR

requirements, businesses would save more than $1.6 billion over the lifetime of those models. That is equivalent to lighting 840 million square feet of U.S. commercial building space each year.

During 2008, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR

, saved about $19 billion dollars on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 29 million vehicles.

Vis it http://www.energystar.gov or

http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for more

information regarding the ENERGY STAR

Program.

This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers’ commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process.

Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

This guide

NOTE

This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows

❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end.

❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.

❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific

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This guide

The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your 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 Toshiba’s Web site at

support.toshiba.com.

While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at support.toshiba.com.

7. You can:

information.

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Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows:

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Safety icons

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Provides important information.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer.

HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty. Toshiba’s standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com.

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 support.toshiba.com.

If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something

Goes Wrong” on page 125.

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer.

The “Safety Instruction Manual,” that is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Please read the safety instructions carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer.

Setting up a work environment

Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using, such as a printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation.

To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from:

❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.

❖ 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 temperature or humidity and sources of

temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.

❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.

❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.

Keeping yourself comfortable

The Safety Instruction Manual, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day.

Precautions

Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.

Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer.

Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center.

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❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active.

Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both.

❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate

strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers.

Information on some disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.

NOTE

Getting Started

Setting up your computer

Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could damage the disc and possibly lose data.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus. You need a special program to check for viruses.

Important information on your computer’s cooling fan

Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.

Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following:

❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,

such as an electric blanket or heater.

❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located on the

back of the computer.

❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface.

Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Setting up your computer

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 30 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to a printer and memory.

Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratches and damage.

Connecting to a power source

Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet.

Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Be careful if you use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.

Getting Started

AC adaptor

Power cord/cable

AC adaptor cord

(Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor

Getting Started

Connecting to a power source

To connect AC power to the computer:

1 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. Wash hands after handling.

2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of the

computer.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer

3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.

Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Using the computer for the first time

The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it.

Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle.

Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology.

Turning on the power

To turn on the computer:

1 Make sure the power is properly connected and ready.

2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty.

3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows

white.

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Power button

(Sample Illustration) Turning on the power

The preinstalled operating system will load automatically.

When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.

NOTE

Getting Started

Registering your computer with Toshiba

Setting up your software

The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.

The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Registering your computer with Toshiba

Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at

http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All

Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then Tos h ib a Registration. Failure to complete Product Registration will not

diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warrant y.

To register online, you must be connected to the Internet.

Adding optional external devices

Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends first setting up the software.

After starting your computer for the first time you may want to:

❖ Add more memory (see “Adding memory (optional)” on

page 31)

❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 57)

Adding memory (optional)

NOTE

HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit

accessories.toshiba.com.

Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data.

Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends first setting up the software.

Installing a memory module

Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the back of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.

If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before replacing it. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before they have cooled. Failure to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury.

Getting Started

Adding memory (optional)

To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition.

Installing a memory module with the computer’s power on will damage the computer, the module, or both. Always turn the computer's power off first.

NOTE

Getting Started

Adding memory (optional)

The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules.

Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost.

For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.

If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3.

1 Click Start.

Start button

(Sample Image) Shut down button

2 Click the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the

Start menu.

The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off.

3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer,

including the AC adaptor.

Shut down button

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NOTE

Adding memory (optional)

4 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw

that secures the memory module slot cover.

Back of monitor

Memory module slot cover

(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover

5 Remove the memory module slot cover.

6 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can

retrieve them later.

Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up.

Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems.

7 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic

packaging, without touching its connector.

8 Locate an empty memory module slot on the back of the

computer.

If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of “Removing a memory module” on page 36.

If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.

NOTE

Getting Started

Adding memory (optional)

For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.

9 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact

with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector’s notch with the matching key in the socket.

notch

latch

connector

latch

key

(Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket

10 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot’s socket

at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer).

(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket

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NOTE

Adding memory (optional)

11 Once the module’s connector is fully inserted into the socket,

press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 10-11.

latch

(Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module

Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place.

Slot B

Slot A

(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot

For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.

12 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the

screw.

Getting Started

Adding memory (optional)

❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,

such as an electric blanket or heater.

❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located on the

back of the computer.

❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface.

Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

13 Reconnect the cables.

14 Restart the computer.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.

You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module.

If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in

“Checking total memory” on page 38.

Removing a memory module

If you need to remove a memory module:

1 Complete steps 1–6 in “Installing a memory module” on

page 31 to shut down the computer and open the memory

module slot cover.

Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. You can damage the computer and the memory 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 the above cases, the Sleep configuration will not be saved.

Getting Started

NOTE

Adding memory (optional)

The following screen may appear when you turn on the power:

If “Start Windows® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter. If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press

Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at

which time Windows When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may

need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support.

should boot back up normally.

2 Pull the latches away from the memory module.

The memory module pops up slightly.

If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module.

3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it

out of the slot.

Slot B

Slot A

(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module

Getting Started

Adding memory (optional)

4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the

screw.

❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,

such as an electric blanket or heater.

❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located on the

back of the computer.

❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface.

Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

5 Reconnect the cables.

6 Restart the computer.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.

Checking total memory

When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this:

❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then

System.

The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading.

If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-6 in “Installing a memory module” on page 31), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches.

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

NOTE

From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. If you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again.

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary.

The following internal storage drive recovery options are available:

Recovery option Description

Recover to out-of-box state

Recovery of factory default software with user’s data

Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions

This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method)

See “Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended

recovery method)” on page 40.

This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up all data from C:\Users.

See “Recovering of factory default software with user’s

data” on page 42.

This option recovers just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have created (for example, a D: drive) intact.

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Recover to a custom size partition

See “Recovering without changing the internal storage

drive partitions” on page 45.

This option allows you to specify a custom size for the C: partition and then restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state. Note: With this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you may have created are deleted.

See “Recovering to a custom size partition” on page 47.

NOTE

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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive, and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. However, it is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media before using your system for the first time. See “Creating recovery

DVDs/media” on page 50 and “Restoring from recovery DVDs/media” on page 52.

❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing

your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. See “Erasing the Internal Storage Drive” on page 54 for more information.

❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files,

applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you created are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to external media using Windows backup program. For more information, see “Backing up your

work” on page 81.

Backup or another

Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)

Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see “Backing up your work” on

page 81.

You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see

“Restoring from recovery DVDs/media” on page 52.

To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your computer’s internal storage drive:

1 Make sure the computer is turned off.

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the

initial TOSHIBA screen displays.

The boot menu appears.

3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery

option, and then press the

4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is

executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the “Recovery of Factory Default Software with user’s data” option is selected in the next step. Click Ye s to continue.

ENTER key.

(Sample Image) Warning screen

5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the “Selecting a

process” screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.

(Sample Image) Selecting a process screen

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.

Select Recover to out-of-box state.

(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen

7 Click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see “Backing up

your work” on page 81).

8 Click Next to begin the recovery.

When the recovery process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered.

9 Click Finish to restart the computer.

Recovering of factory default software with user’s data

Using “Recovery of Factory Default Software with user’s data” recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save C:\Users data to C:\Backup. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up. Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 81.

You can recover the factory default software, while the computer will attempt to back up all of the data from the C:\Users using the utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage drive:

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

TECHNICAL NOTE: The data from C:\Users will be copied into the C:\backup%current date% folder. The directory structure will be retained, however all of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process. As a result, any user can access the folders under C:\backup%current date%. To return the data to your private account, you will need to recreate a new account, and drag and drop the data into your personal folders.

1 Make sure the computer is turned off.

2 While powering on your computer, press the

initial TOSHIBA screen displays.

The boot menu appears.

3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery

option, and then press the

4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is

executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the “Recovery of Factory Default Software with user’s data” option is selected in the next step. Click Ye s to continue.

ENTER key.

F12 key when the

(Sample Image) Warning screen

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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the “Selecting a

process” screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user’s data, and then click Next.

(Sample Image) Selecting a process screen

6 A warning screen appears, stating the Toshiba Recovery

Wizard will “attempt” to save all data. There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data during the recovery process.

Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 81).

7 Click Ye s to continue.

(Sample Image) Warning screen

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

8 When the recovery process is complete, the Recovery of

Factory Default Software screen appears, indicating that the recovery process is complete. Click Finish to restart the computer.

(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software - Recovery complete

Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions

Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing

up your work” on page 81). If you have created other partitions

(for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any information on them will not be affected.

You can recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see “Restoring from

recovery DVDs/media” on page 52.

To recover using the utilities on your computer’s internal storage drive:

1 Make sure the computer is turned off.

2 While powering on your computer, press the

initial TOSHIBA screen displays.

The boot menu appears.

3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery

option, and then press the

ENTER key.

F12 key when the

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is

executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the “Recovery of Factory Default Software with user’s data” option is selected in the next step. Click Ye s to continue.

(Sample Image) Warning screen

5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the “Selecting a

process” screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.

(Sample Image) Selecting a process screen

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.

Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions.

(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen

7 Click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see

“Backing up your work” on page 81).

8 Click Next to begin the recovery.

When the recovery process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered.

9 Click Finish to restart the computer.

Recovering to a custom size partition

Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 81.

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

The “Recover to a custom size partition” option restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you to specify the size for the C: partition. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see “Restoring from recovery

DVDs/media” on page 52.

To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer’s internal storage drive:

1 Make sure the computer is turned off.

2 While powering on your computer, press the

initial TOSHIBA screen displays.

The boot menu appears.

3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery

option, and then press the

4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is

executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the “Recovery of Factory Default Software with user’s data” option is selected in the next step. Click Ye s to continue.

ENTER key.

F12 key when the

(Sample Image) Warning screen

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the “Selecting a

process” screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.

(Sample Image) Selecting a process screen

6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.

Select Recover to a custom size partition.

(Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen

NOTE

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field

to set the partition size.

8 Click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see “Backing up

your work” on page 81).

9 Click Next to begin the recovery.

When the recovery process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered.

10 Click Finish to restart the computer.

Creating recovery DVDs/media

It is strongly recommended that you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media.

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 restored from this media. Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media. You will need to separately back up the files you created; for more information, see “Backing up your work” on

page 81.

When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. The amount of space required for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing your system’s recovery files.

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

To create recovery DVDs/media:

1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, and then Recovery

Media Creator.

The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays.

(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box

2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list next to

“System Recovery Media,” depending on the type of external media you want to use.

3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the

number of DVDs you will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for copying your system’s recovery files to USB flash drive(s).

4 Do one of the following:

❖ If you are copying files to DVD, insert a blank DVD into

the optical disc drive.

❖ If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a

USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer.

All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will be erased during the process of creating the recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media.

NOTE

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Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media

Creator utility dialog box.

6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process.

If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for example, “1 of 3,” “2 of 3,” etc.), so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery.

For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see “Restoring from recovery DVDs/media” on

page 52.

Restoring from recovery DVDs/media

The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 81).

If you have created recovery DVDs/media for your system, you can restore your system from such media, if necessary. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see “Creating recovery DVDs/media” on page 50.

With recovery media, you can:

❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)

❖ Recovery of factory default software with user’s data

❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions

❖ Recover to a custom size partition

For more information on these options, see “Recovering the

Internal Storage Drive” on page 39.

When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you created are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to external media using Windows For more information, see “Backing up your work” on page 81.

Backup or another backup program.

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media:

1 Make sure your computer is turned off.

2 Do one of the following:

❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery

DVD into your optical disc drive.

❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the

USB flash drive to your computer.

3 Turn on your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen

displays, press the

The boot menu displays.

4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash

option, depending on which type of media you are using, and then press the

5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is

executed all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten unless the “Recovery of Factory Default Software with user’s data” option is selected. Click Ye s to continue.

6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the “Selecting a

process” screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.

7 Select one of the following options:

❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery

method)—If you want to recover the original factory image

❖ Recovery of factory default software with user’s data—If

you want to the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up all data from C:\Users

❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions—If

you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions you have created intact

❖ Recover to a custom size partition—If you want to

recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Note: This option deletes all other partitions from the drive.

F12 key on your keyboard.

Enter key.

NOTE

Getting Started

Erasing the Internal Storage Drive

8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery

process.

When the recovery process is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered.

9 Click Finish to restart the computer.

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 drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. For more information, see “Recovering the Internal Storage Drive” on page 39.

To delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive:

1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage

drive or on your recovery DVDs/media.

❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal

storage drive: While powering on your computer, press the

F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays.

The boot menu appears. Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the

ENTER key. Read the Warning screen that displays, and

then click Ye s to continue.

❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery

DVDs/media: Turn off your computer. Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive or connect the USB flash drive containing your recovery files to your computer, and then power on the computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press arrow keys, select the DVD or USB Flash option on the boot menu, depending on which type of media you are using, and then press

Wizard, and then click Next.

2 Select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next.

Enter. Select Toshiba Recovery

F12. Using the

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Erasing the Internal Storage Drive

3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk

screen:

❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk—This

option deletes all of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive.

❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the

hard disk—This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of your internal storage drive.

(Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen

4 Click Next.

A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media (see “Backing up your

work” on page 81) and created recovery DVDs/media (see “Creating recovery DVDs/media” on page 50) before

proceeding.

5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive.

When the recovery process is complete, a message displays, indicating that the internal storage drive has been erased.

6 Click Finish to restart the computer.

NOTE

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Checking the internal storage drive operating status

After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows:

1 Click Start.

2 Right-click Computer.

3 Select Manage.

4 Click Disk Management.

5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to

display its status in the lower portion of the screen.

Installing drivers and applications

The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.

To reinstall drivers and applications:

1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, and then TOSHIBA

Application Installer.

2 Click Next.

3 Click the item you want to install.

4 Click Install.

5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation

process.

Using the HDMI™ In port

Your computer comes with an HDMI™ In port, allowing you to connect to a video gaming console or DVD player.

Locate the HDMI™ In port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with your computer.

HDMI™ In port

(Sample Illustration) Video ports on back of computer

Selecting video cables

NOTE

To connect a device to the HDMI™ In port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable.

Connecting a printer

Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.

Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer.

You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation.

To make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store.

If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions.

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Connecting a printer

TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation.

If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 58.

To connect a printer to your computer:

1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the

other end to one of the computer’s USB ports.

2 Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.

NOTE

Getting Started

Turning off the computer

Setting up a printer

Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure.

If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only need to set up the printer once.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then

under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer.

The Add Printer Wizard appears.

(Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.

Turning off the computer

Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.

It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while.

Options for turning off the computer

Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.

❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be

using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer.

You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer’s internal hardware (such as memory).

TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off.

If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.

❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings,

and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off.

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Turning off the computer

Hibernation mode

Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely.

Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:

❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time than restarting

after turning off the computer using the Shut down command.

❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time 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 how to use and configure Hibernation mode see

“Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 62.

NOTE

Getting Started

Turning off the computer

Sleep mode

The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off.

After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer.

Factors to consider when choosing Sleep:

❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time than restarting after

turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands.

❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in

which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using.

For information on using Sleep, see “Using and configuring Sleep

mode” on page 66.

operating system may save any open documents and

Using the Shut down command

The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer.

To turn off your computer using the Shut down command:

1 Click Start.

Start button

(Sample Image) Shut down button

Shut down button

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Turning off the computer

2 Click the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the

Start menu.

The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off.

Turning off the computer more quickly

You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button.

To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’s power button puts the computer into Sleep mode.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then

Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be

customized.

The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen

3 Click Change advanced power settings.

The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.

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Turning off the computer

4 Double-click Power buttons to display the actions that you

can configure.

(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen

5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists.

❖ Power button action

Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button.

6 Click Apply.

7 Click OK.

Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by pressing the power button.

Restarting your computer

To start the computer up again, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white.

Using and configuring Hibernation mode

In order to put your system in hibernation using the Shut down button/menu, you will first need to enable hibernation mode.

To enable hibernation mode:

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then

Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

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Turning off the computer

2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be

customized.

The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen

3 Click Change advanced power settings.

The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.

4 Double-click Sleep to display the actions to be configured.

5 Double-click Allow hybrid sleep to show the Setting option.

6 Under Setting, change the option to OFF. This will make the

Hibernation option available in the Shut down button/menu.

To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command:

1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Shut down

button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.

Start button

(Sample Image) Shut down menu

Arrow

Hibernate

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Turning off the computer

2 Click Hibernate in the pop-up menu.

The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off.

Configuring Hibernation mode options

You can place the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode.

To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then

Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be

customized.

The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen

3 Click Change advanced power settings.

The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.

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Turning off the computer

4 Double-click Power buttons to display the actions that you

can configure.‘

(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen

5 Select Hibernate for the options you want.

❖ Power button action

Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button.

6 Click Apply.

7 Click OK.

Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button.

Starting again from Hibernation mode

To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using.

Getting Started

Turning off the computer

Using and configuring Sleep mode

To turn off the computer using the Sleep command:

1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Shut down

button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.

Sleep

Start button

(Sample Image) Shut down menu

2 Click Sleep in the pop-up menu.

The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode.

Arrow

Configuring Sleep mode options

You can place the computer into Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode.

To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature.

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then

Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

Getting Started

Turning off the computer

2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be

customized.

The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen

3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters

Sleep mode:

❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired

amount of time in the Plugged in category.

❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep

mode, select Never.

4 Click Change advanced power settings.

The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.

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Turning off the computer

5 Double-click Power buttons to display the actions that you

can configure.

(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen

6 Select Sleep for the options you want.

❖ Power button action

Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button.

7 Click Apply.

8 Click OK.

Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by pressing the power button.

Starting again from Sleep mode

To start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using.

Customizing your computer’s settings

NOTE

Customizing your computer’s settings

There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details.

You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see “Power Plans” on page 90. There are additional custom settings you can choose. See “Utilities” on

page 103.

Caring for your computer

This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer.

Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratches and damage.

Cleaning the computer

Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.

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To keep your computer clean, gently wipe with a lightly dampened cloth.

Moving the computer

Before moving your computer to a new location, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive and optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.

Before moving your computer, shut down the computer and disconnect the power cable/cord.

Getting Started

Caring for your computer

Using a computer lock

You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com.

(Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable

To secure the computer:

1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.

Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object.

2 Pass the locking end through the loop.

3 Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot on your

computer, then engage the locking device.

The computer is now securely locked.

(Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable

Chapter 2

Learning the Basics

This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.

Computing tips

❖ Save your work frequently.

Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, you will lose all work since you last saved.

See “Saving your work” on page 78 for further information.

HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.

❖ Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. Label

the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.

It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. For more information, see “Data and system configuration backup in the

Windows® operating system” on page 140.

NOTE

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Using the wireless mouse

❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check

and optimize disk space and improve performance.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media, email, or download from the Internet.

❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and

eyestrain.

❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates

a drive is active.

Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.

The Windows® operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows new icon positions may be lost.

operating system shut down normally, details such as

Using the wireless mouse

Your computer comes with a wireless mouse. The wireless receiver comes installed on your computer.

Scroll wheel

Battery light

(Sample Illustration) Mouse

Replacing the batteries

Batteries are required to power the wireless mouse. The battery light glows red when the battery power is low.

To replace the batteries:

1 Save your work and turn the mouse upside down.

Battery cover

Mouse ON/OFF switch

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Using the wireless mouse

(Sample Illustration) Mouse underside

2 Slide the mouse ON/OFF switch on the underside to the OFF

position.

3 Slide the Battery cover off.

4 Always replace both batteries at the same time with fresh ones.

5 Replace the battery cover.

6 Slide the mouse ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

If a 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 avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury.

Learning the Basics

Using the wireless keyboard

Your computer comes with a wireless keyboard. The wireless receiver comes installed on your computer.

Battery light

(Sample Illustration) Keyboard

Replacing the batteries

Batteries are required to power the wireless keyboard. The battery light glows red when the battery power is low.

To replace the batteries:

1 Save your work and turn the keyboard upside down.

(Sample Illustration) Keyboard underside

2 Slide the keyboard ON/OFF switch on the underside to the

OFF position.

3 Slide the Battery cover off.

4 Always replace both batteries at the same time with fresh ones.

5 Replace the battery cover.

Battery cover

Keyboard ON/OFF switch

6 Slide the keyboard ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

NOTE

Keyboard functions

Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows

To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the

Fn + PRTSC key.

To capture only the active window displayed, press simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key.

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Using the wireless keyboard

keys.

Fn + ALT while

(Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard

Character keys

Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that:

❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing

over an area of the page.

❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not

interchangeable.

❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not

interchangeable.

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Touch screen

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

(Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

The

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the

program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation.

Function keys

The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard.

(Sample Illustration) Function keys

F1 through F8 are called function keys because they execute

programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the

Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions

on the computer. For example, the power plans. For more information, see “Hot key functions” on

page 149.

Special Windows® keys

Fn + F2 allows you to cycle through

Windows

Application key

key

(Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys

Your computer’s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows

❖ Windows

❖ Application key—Has a similar function as the secondary

mouse button

Touch screen

(Available on certain models.)

Your computer may be enabled with a touch screen feature.

key—Opens the Start menu

Starting a program

NOTE

The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows

If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options. You can:

❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop

❖ Use the Start menu

❖ Use Windows

❖ Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu

The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu, Windows field.

Starting a program from the Start menu

When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu. To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windows

1 Click Start, and then All Programs.

WordPad program as an example:

The Windows menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2.

Explorer to locate the program file

Explorer, and the Search programs and files

operating system displays the All Programs

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Starting a program

Explorer.

If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up. You may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list.

2 Click the program group, in this example, Accessories.

The Accessories menu is displayed.

3 Click the program, in this example, Wor dPad.

WordPad opens.

To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program’s window.

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Saving your work

Starting a program using the Search programs and files field

This example uses the Start menu’s Search programs and files field to start WordPad:

1 Click Start to display the Start menu.

The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of the Start menu.

Search programs and files field

(Sample Image) Search programs and files field in Start menu

2 Start typing the program’s name (

programs and files field.

As you type, all matching files and programs are displayed in a separate window.

3 In the search results window, click Wor dPad under Programs.

Saving your work

Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing.

When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands, your work should be there when you resume.

Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your program’s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature.

wordpad) in the Search

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Saving your work

Saving files

1 Click on the arrow in the upper-left corner of your

Windows and then click Save.

If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box.

Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name.

-based application to display the drop-down menu,

(Sample Image) Save As dialog box

2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be

stored.

3 Type a file name, then click Save.

File names

The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters.

You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters: \ / ? : * " > < |. File names are not case-sensitive.

Using a file extension

Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft Any file name with an extension of “.doc/.docx” is assumed to be a

Word saves files with a .doc/.docx extension.

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Printing your work

Microsoft® Word 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 hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help.

Printing your work

Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Setting up a printer” on page 58.

HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up the Windows additional printer(s).

To print a file:

1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now.

2 Click on the arrow in the upper-left corner of your

Windows and then click Print.

The program displays a Print dialog box.

operating system to run with the

-based application to display the drop-down menu,

(Sample Image) Print dialog box

3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages

and number of copies to print.

4 Click Print.

Backing up your work

Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to a network, if available.

To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft Backup program preinstalled on the computer’s internal storage drive. Also see “Backing up your data or your entire computer with

the Windows® operating system” on page 142.

HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive.

Restoring your work

To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the Restore option in the Windows Restore program. Look in the online Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files.

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Backing up your work

Windows®

Backup and

(Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen

TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file.

NOTE

Learning the Basics

Using the optical disc drive

Optical storage is a popular medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs or Blu-ray™ Discs 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.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical disc drive is set to play region 1 (North America) for DVD-ROMs or BD-ROMs, depending on the type of drive. If you play a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will be “locked in.” That is, the drive will only play DVDs and Blu-ray™ Discs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes.

When viewing DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ movies use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that came with your computer.

Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies

Your system may come with a Blu-ray Disc™ drive. Due to differences between High Definition and previous viewing capabilities, consider the following:

❖ Some Blu-ray Disc™ movies have online content that can be

accessed from the disc. To view this content, your computer must be connected to the Internet.

(Sample Image) Sound properties window

❖ If you want to use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers

NOTE

tab and click Set Default.

❖ Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate within the

Blu-ray Disc™ player console.

Use of a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player.

Optical disc drive components

The optical disc drive is located on the side of the computer.

Your optical disc drive may look like this:

Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole

(Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive

Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in use.

Eject button—Press to release the disc tray.

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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 is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.

Manual eject hole—Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole.

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

Inserting an optical disc

To insert an optical disc into the drive:

1 Make sure the computer is turned on.

The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.

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Using the optical disc drive

2 Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off.

3 Press the drive’s eject button.

The disc tray slides partially out of the drive.

4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.

(Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended

5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust.

If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in “Caring for optical

discs” on page 87.

6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up.

(Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive

7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into

place.

Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.

8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat

on the tray.

If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance.

9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray

until it clicks into place.

You are ready to use the disc.

Playing an audio CD

Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray.

If the computer is turned on, the default player opens.

❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button.

❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button.

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Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.

Playing optical media

If you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these steps:

1 Click Start, and then Computer.

2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon.

The drive will run the optical disc.

If your disc does not run using this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media then play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files on the disc.

Player and use it to select and

NOTE

Learning the Basics

Using the optical disc drive

Recording optical media

Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc drive that allows you to:

❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media.

❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable optical

media.

For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer’s detailed specifications at

support.toshiba.com.

Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your Toshiba optical disc drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other computers or optical media recorders. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your optical disc drive may not play back or operate properly on other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical disc drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities.

Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media.

For details on how to use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus.

Removing a disc with the computer on

To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on:

1 Press the eject button on the drive.

Do not press the eject button while the drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.

Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it.

2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and

place it in its protective cover.

3 Gently press the tray in to close it.

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Removing a disc with the computer off

To remove a disc with the computer turned off:

1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into

the manual eject hole.

The disc tray slides partially out of the drive.

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and

place it in its protective cover.

3 Gently press the tray in to close it.

Caring for optical discs

❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them

from scratches and keep them clean.

❖ Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.

❖ Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc.

❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can

prevent the optical disc drive from reading the data properly.

❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.

❖ To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The

most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive.

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Toshiba’s online resources

Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see “Contacting Toshiba”

on page 145.

Chapter 3

Computing

Toshiba’s energy-saver design

Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency.

Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods.

Power management

Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance.

Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba’s Customer Support Center.

Charging the RTC battery

NOTE

Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer’s configuration settings. When fully charged, it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off.

The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message during startup. The error message may vary by computer model.

Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on.

To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave 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 the incorrect time and date or stop working.

When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the real-time clock.

Computing

Charging the RTC battery

The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored.

NOTE

Computing

Power Plans

You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options. To do this:

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then

Power Options.

The Windows

(Sample Image) Windows

Power Options window appears.

Power Options window

2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create

your own custom plan.

3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane to set up a new

plan.

To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps.

4 Click Change plan settings to choose the plan you want to

edit.

This screen allows you to change basic settings.

5 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for

internal storage drive power save time, etc.

You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item.

6 Click OK to save the plan changes you have performed.

By default the two power plans eco and Balanced are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited.

Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan

Using a hot key to set the Power Plan

You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan.

To set the Power Plan:

1 Press

Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot

key card.

Computing

(Sample Image) Power Plan hot key card

2 While continuing to press

desired Power Plan.

The Power Plan options are: eco and Balanced.

3 Release the

The hot key card disappears. You are now in the selected mode.

Fn key.

Fn, press F2 until you select the

Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan

This computer is equipped with the TOSHIBA eco power plan. Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance. For example, when this power plan is enabled, the brightness of the display is reduced and the interval before Sleep mode takes effect is shortened. To enable or disable the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see “Power Plans” on page 90.

The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. To learn how to access the utility, see “TOSHIBA eco Utility™” on page 122.

For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window.

Computing

Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan

eco Utility™ button

(Sample Illustration) Locating the eco Utility™ button

For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window.

Chapter 4

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your computer.

Exploring the desktop

The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks.

operating system. You can use its features to start

HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system.

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Exploring the desktop

Finding your way around the desktop

Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, notification area, and background pattern.

Icons

Start button Taskbar

(Sample Image) Windows

operating system desktop

Notification area

Icons

An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking the icon.

You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element’s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area.

You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop, for example:

Recycle Bin—Holds files you have deleted. You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin.

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NOTE

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 Recycle Bin to hold these files. In this case, Windows

will prompt you to either permanently

delete the file(s) or cancel the deletion.

❖ If you delete a file (of any size) from an external media or flash

media, it does not go into the Recycle Bin. The file is permanently deleted.

❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered from the Recycle

Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows

online

Help.

If you place the pointer over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears.

Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration. See Windows

online Help for more specific

information on each icon and how to use it.

Start button

You use the Start button to:

❖ Start programs

❖ Open documents

❖ Adjust system settings

❖ Find files

❖ Access Windows

❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer

Whenever a procedure in this User’s Guide instructs you to click Start, it means that you should click the Start button.

Help and Support

NOTE

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Setting up for communications

Taskbar

Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows.

To make a program or window the currently active one, click the associated taskbar button.

Notification area

The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications. To learn more about each task, position the pointer over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears.

Typical tasks in the notification area are Current time, Power usage mode, network connectivity status, and speaker volume.

To activate a specific task, click the appropriate notification area icon.

Setting up for communications

To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate with another computer, you need:

❖ A browser or communications program

❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan

to use the Internet

❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for example Wi-Fi

/LAN, etc.)

Using Wireless LAN connectivity

Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.

Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module. This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables.

For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator.

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

NOTE

Exploring audio features

To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key

Fn + F8. For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on

page 148.

For help with common Wi-Fi

networking problems” on page 137.

networking problems, see “Wireless

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.

Accessing a network

To access a network:

❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port

(RJ45) on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator.

❖ Click on the TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator icon (available

on certain models) on the upper right side of the logon screen to view the networks you are currently connected to.

Setting up the connection

To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations.

Exploring audio features

You can use your computer to record sounds using the computer’s internal microphone (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers.

Recording sounds

You may record sounds using the computer’s internal microphone (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone.

Using a microphone

1 If you want to use an external microphone, connect it to the

computer.

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Exploring audio features

2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound

Recorder.

Start Recording/Stop Recording button

(Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen

3 Click the Start Recording button.

4 Speak normally into the microphone.

5 When you have finished recording, click the Stop Recording

button.

The Save As dialog box appears.

6 To save the file, type a file name, and then click Save.

Using external speakers or headphones

Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers.

Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.

TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer.

To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones:

1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer.

2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the

headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack.

The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini connector.

To adjust the volume:

❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker.

❖ For headphones, use the computer’s volume control.

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

NOTE

Using the Web Camera

(Available on certain models.)

Your computer may come with a built-in Web Camera. With this Web Camera you can do the following:

❖ Take pictures and record videos with your computer

❖ Chat with others and have them see you while using instant

messaging (IM) programs

❖ Have video conference calls

To email, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet.

Depending on your computer model, the process of sending email, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary.

The Web Camera software, by default, should already be running. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active.

Using the Memory card reader

(Available on certain models.)

The Memory card reader supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Secure Digital™ (SD™), or MMC media can be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc.

Using the Web Camera

(MultiMediaCard®) media. These

To use a micro or mini SD™ Card, an SD™ adapter is required.

To avoid damaging your card or computer, never insert a Memory 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 compatibility list.

The Memory card reader may also support other types of media.

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NOTE

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Using the Memory card reader

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® operating system.

Inserting memory media

The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices.

1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down.

2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place.

(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media

When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data.

Removing memory media

1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden

icons button ( ), if necessary, in the notification area and then

selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.

If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again later. If the media can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware.

If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see step 2; otherwise, skip to step 3.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

DX1210 Series User’s Guide

Contents

Introduction

This guide

Safety icons

Other icons used

Other documentation

Your computer’s features and specifications

Service options

Setting up a work environment

Keeping yourself comfortable

Precautions

Setting up your computer

Important information on your computer’s cooling fan

Connecting to a power source

Using the computer for the first time

Turning on the power

Registering your computer with Toshiba

Setting up your software

Adding optional external devices

Adding memory (optional)

Installing a memory module

Removing a memory module

Checking total memory

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)

Recovering of factory default software with user’s data

Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions

Recovering to a custom size partition

Creating recovery DVDs/media

Restoring from recovery DVDs/media

Erasing the Internal Storage Drive

Checking the internal storage drive operating status

Installing drivers and applications

Using the HDMI™ In port

Selecting video cables

Connecting a printer

Turning off the computer

Setting up a printer

Options for turning off the computer

Using the Shut down command

Using and configuring Hibernation mode

Using and configuring Sleep mode

Customizing your computer’s settings

Caring for your computer

Cleaning the computer

Moving the computer

Using a computer lock

Computing tips

Using the wireless mouse

Replacing the batteries

Using the wireless keyboard

Replacing the batteries

Keyboard functions

Character keys

Touch screen

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

Function keys

Special Windows® keys

Starting a program

Starting a program from the Start menu

Saving your work

Starting a program using the Search programs and files field

Printing your work

Backing up your work

Restoring your work

Using the optical disc drive

Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies

Optical disc drive components

Inserting an optical disc

Playing an audio CD

Playing optical media

Recording optical media

Removing a disc with the computer on

Toshiba’s online resources

Removing a disc with the computer off