Toshiba Nb305 Manual

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Front with the display open
This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to 
open the display, lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable 
viewing angle for you.
* Appearance of the Keyboard may be different among models.
The front of the computer with display open 1. Microphone *6. Keyboard
2. Web Camera LED 5. Battery pack
3. Web Camera 7. Touch Pad
4. Display Screen 8. Touch Pad control buttons
5. Power Button 9. Wireless LAN...

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MicrophoneA built-in microphone allows you to import and 
record sounds for your application - please refer 
to the Using the microphone section in 
Chapter 4, Operating Basics for more 
information.
Web Camera LEDThe Web Camera LED glows blue when the Web 
Camera is working.
Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to 
record video or take photographs with your 
computer. You can use it for video chatting or 
video conferences using a communication tool 
such as...

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Keyboard indicators
When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals 
when any letter is typed.
1. CAPS LOCK indicator
Keypad indicators
1
CAPS LOCKThis indicator glows green when letter keys are 
locked into their uppercase format. 

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AC adaptor
The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 
240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use 
this computer in almost any country/region. The adaptor converts AC 
power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer.
To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source 
and to the computer. Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up 
Modes for further information....

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Chapter 3
Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer. It 
covers the following topics:
■Connecting the AC adaptor
■Opening the display
■Turning on the power
■Starting up for the first time
■Turning off the power
■Restarting the computer
■System Recovery Options
■Creating Recovery Media
■Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive
■Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media
■All...

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Connecting the AC adaptor
Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to 
operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because 
the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from 
battery power.
The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 
to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to 
charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes....

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1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)
Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug)
2. Connect the AC adaptors DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the 
right side of the computer.
Connecting the adaptor to the computer
3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - the Battery and DC IN 
indicators on the front of the computer should glow.
Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included...

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Opening the display
The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal 
viewing.
While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of 
the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the 
angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity.
1. Display panel
Opening the display
1
Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. 
Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could...

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■When opening the panel, please be careful not to force it beyond the 
point where it moves easily.
■Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress 
on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage.
■Do not press or push on the display panel.
■Do not lift the computer by the display panel.
■Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in 
between the display panel and the keyboard.
■When opening or closing the display panel,...

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Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will 
then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition 
section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes for more information.
1. Open the computers display panel.
2. Press the computers power button.
1. Power button
Turning on the power
■After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you 
have set up the operating system. Please...