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- Page 1 Keep this Resource Guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. To obtain additional information, consult the comprehensive electronic User’s Guide. If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site support.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ... 10 Setting up your computer and getting started... 13 Creating recovery media ... 16 Learning the basics... 17 Using the touch pad... 18 Using the Web Camera ... 21 Using the Memory card reader ... 21 Moving the computer... 23 Mobile computing... - Page 3 ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED.
- Page 4 TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
- Page 5 This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products.
- Page 6 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
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Page 7: Device Authorization
FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850... -
Page 8: Regulatory Statements
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. - Page 9 This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction Trademarks Portégé is a registered trademark or trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Adobe, Acrobat and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. - Page 11 (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.
- Page 12 Your computer comes with the following documentation in addition to this resource guide: ❖ A downloadable electronic User’s Guide ❖ A Quick Start Card ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
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Page 13: Setting Up Your Computer And Getting Started
Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. - Page 14 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.
- Page 15 AC adaptor Power cord/cable (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer: Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Page 16: Creating Recovery Media
Creating recovery media To purchase an optional external writable optical disk drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. It is strongly recommended that you create recovery USB/media. This will enable you to return your system to its out-of-box state, if necessary. -
Page 17: Learning The Basics
Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. -
Page 18: Using The Touch Pad
Some of the following features may need to be enabled before they can be used. To enable the following features, click on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. Do the following:... - Page 19 Do the following: Select an item Move the pointer to the item you want to select. Do one of the following: ❖ ❖ Open or activate an Move the pointer to the item you want to open/activate. item Do one of the following: ❖...
- Page 20 Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer jumps around as you type” into the Search field. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default.
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Page 21: Using The Web Camera
Depending on your computer model, the process of sending email, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary. To access the Web Camera, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Media & Entertainment, and then select the Web Camera Application. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active. - Page 22 Using the Memory card reader 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.
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Page 23: Moving The Computer
The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system’s battery life under any conditions other than the specific... - Page 24 Mobile computing The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off.
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Page 25: Taking Care Of Your Battery
Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. For more information, see “Setting battery notifications” in the electronic User’s Guide. Changing the main battery The computer battery is not accessible by the user. When your main battery has run out of power, plug in the AC adaptor. -
Page 26: If Something Goes Wrong
Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse, or recycling information, please contact your local government. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. - Page 27 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name, then End Task. Closing all programs should allow you to continue working. If it does not, power off your computer and then restart it. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power.
- Page 28 If something goes wrong Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing simultaneously.
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Page 29: If You Need Further Assistance
Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support.toshiba.com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖... -
Page 30: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
This section shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. (UL approved) Features and specifications For the detailed specifications for your computer, visit support.toshiba.com. Click Product Support, search for your model, and then click Detailed Specs. United Kingdom Canada (BS approved) - Page 32 Printed on recycled paper GMA500990010 09/11...