User’s Manual 2-20The Grand Tour2. Be sure to place the batteries with correct polarities. Press the batterydown to the stopper then push it forward to fit into the battery case.Inserting the batteries3. Close the battery cover. Press gently until it clicks into place.Closing the battery coverReplacing the batteriesWhen the batteries in the remote controller reach the end of their life, theremote controller may not operate correctly or work only within a shortdistance from your computer. In this instance, you should purchase newbatteries and replace the discharged ones.Slim size remote controller1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the remote controller.2. Hold down the stopper and slide the battery out of battery case.Removing the batteries1 21. Stopper 2. Battery211. Stopper 2. Battery

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following information is only for turkey

optical disc drive safety instructions

manual contents

general precautions

instruction manual for safety and comfort

Equipment checklist

Features

pointing device

Special features

TOSHIBA Value Added Package

Utilities and Applications

Options

the grand tour

Left side

Right side

Backside

Underside

Front with the display open

built-in microphone

optical disc drive

writable discs

dvd super multi drive

AC adaptor

remote controller

slim size remote controller

installing the batteries

replacing the batteries

getting started

connecting the ac adaptor

Opening the display

Turning on the power

sleep mode

hibernation mode

Restarting the computer

ordering recovery discs from toshiba

Using the Touch Pad

touch pad gesture

Using the fingerprint sensor

fingerprint sensor limitations

fingerprint registration

fingerprint system boot authentication

fingerprint utility limitations

USB Sleep and Charge function

starting the usb sleep and charge utility

Using the Web Camera

using the software

Using the microphone

Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition

TV Tuner

Using the optical disc drive

loading discs

removing discs

Writing CD/DVD/BDs

when writing or rewriting

Data Verification

important information for use

TOSHIBA DVD Player

starting toshiba dvd player

Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA

Media care

Wireless communications

wireless lan

product support

lan cable types

Cleaning the computer

taskbar icon

Touchscreen gestures (Provided with some models)

Typewriter keys

F1 ... F12 function keys

Windows special keys

Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions

Power indicators

Battery types

Care and use of the battery pack

battery charging notice

monitoring battery capacity

retaining data with power off

Replacing the battery pack

Starting the computer by password

Power-up modes

HW Setup Window

user password

keyboard backlight

ExpressCard

inserting an expresscard

xD Memory cards

installing a memory card

removing a memory card

Memory expansion

installing a memory module

removing a memory module

Additional battery pack

HDMI

Television via HDMI

i.LINK (IEEE1394)

eSATA (External Serial ATA)

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industry canada requirement

telephone company procedures

wireless interoperability

wireless lan and your health

device authorization

radio approvals for wireless devices

bluetooth wireless technology interoperability

bluetooth wireless technology and your health

regulatory statements

Introduction

This guide

Safety icons

Your computer's features and specifications

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Keeping yourself comfortable

Important information on your computer's cooling fan

Connecting to a power source

Charging the main battery

Using the computer for the first time

Setting up your software

Adding memory (optional)

Removing a memory module

Checking total memory

Recovering to a custom size partition

Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions

Creating recovery DVDs/media

Restoring from recovery DVDs/media

Erasing the Internal Storage Drive

status

Adjusting TouchPad™ settings

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad

Connecting the display device

Directing the display output when you turn on the computer

Adjusting the quality of the external display

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

Closing the display panel

Moving the computer

Computing tips

Using the keyboard

Character keys

Backlit keyboard

Starting a program from the Start menu

Starting a program using the Search programs and files field

Saving your work

Printing your work

Backing up your work

Restoring your work

Optical drive components

Media control buttons

Inserting an optical disc

Playing an audio CD

Recording optical media

Removing a disc with the computer off

Toshiba's energy-saver design

Battery Notice

Power management

Charging the RTC battery

Monitoring main battery power

Determining remaining battery power

What to do when the main battery runs low

Conserving battery power

Power Plans

Using a hot key to set the Power Plan

Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan

Removing the battery from the computer

Inserting a charged battery

Taking care of your battery

Maintaining your battery

Disposing of used batteries

Traveling tips

Exploring the desktop

Finding your way around the desktop

Setting up for communications

Connecting your computer to a network

Internet Service Providers

Internet features

Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet

Using external speakers or headphones

Using an ExpressCard

Using the Memory card reader

Removing memory media

Using the eSATA/USB combo port

Chapter 5: Utilities

TOSHIBA Assist

Connect

Secure

Protect & Fix

Optimize

fcc information

region selection

type of service

fax branding

general conditions

Software

Optical Disc Drive

BD-R/RE drive

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