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...32 Smart Card 4-35 External Display 4-36 TOSHIBA Hi-Speed Port Replicator III 180W/120W 4-40 Security lock 4-41 Optional TOSHIBA Accessories 4-42 Sound System and Video mode 4-42 Utilities and Advanced Usage Utilities and Applications 5-1 Special features 5-3 TOSHIBA Password Utility 5-6 TOSHIBA System Settings 5-8 USB Charge 5-9 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 5-11 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection 5-13 TOSHIBA Setup Utility 5-15 Troubleshooting Problem-solving process 6-1 Hardware and system checklist 6-4 TOSHIBA support 6-15 Appendix Specifications 7-1 AC Power Cord and...
...32 Smart Card 4-35 External Display 4-36 TOSHIBA Hi-Speed Port Replicator III 180W/120W 4-40 Security lock 4-41 Optional TOSHIBA Accessories 4-42 Sound System and Video mode 4-42 Utilities and Advanced Usage Utilities and Applications 5-1 Special features 5-3 TOSHIBA Password Utility 5-6 TOSHIBA System Settings 5-8 USB Charge 5-9 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 5-11 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection 5-13 TOSHIBA Setup Utility 5-15 Troubleshooting Problem-solving process 6-1 Hardware and system checklist 6-4 TOSHIBA support 6-15 Appendix Specifications 7-1 AC Power Cord and...
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... digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author's rights and is assumed, with copyright laws in making any form without notice. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to the use of this manual. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for your computer at the time...
... digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author's rights and is assumed, with copyright laws in making any form without notice. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to the use of this manual. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for your computer at the time...
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... Internet connection is Windows taskbar. Also, you just want to most-used settings instantly. You can review important notifications from Windows taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Open the apps you want . They are pre-installed in the Control Panel. To do this, click the Task view icon , and then click New desktop. Search Search on the Windows taskbar to open Settings...
... Internet connection is Windows taskbar. Also, you just want to most-used settings instantly. You can review important notifications from Windows taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Open the apps you want . They are pre-installed in the Control Panel. To do this, click the Task view icon , and then click New desktop. Search Search on the Windows taskbar to open Settings...
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... external memory devices. To prevent data loss, do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to turn off . If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is next turned on the keyboard for a short amount of the computer. When you have to turn off your work, you left off the power without exiting from automatically entering Sleep Mode, disable Sleep Mode within the TOSHIBA System Settings. User's Manual 2-9 Failure...
... external memory devices. To prevent data loss, do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to turn off . If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is next turned on the keyboard for a short amount of the computer. When you have to turn off your work, you left off the power without exiting from automatically entering Sleep Mode, disable Sleep Mode within the TOSHIBA System Settings. User's Manual 2-9 Failure...
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... reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will NOT be lost. To perform this key one available USB port. 2. If you have already created a "Recovery Media", you cannot find the Boot Mode option in TOSHIBA Setup Utility before restoring. 1. User's Manual 2-14 When there is no recovery partition, the Recovery Media Creator cannot make sure to use it . Restoring the pre-installed software from which...
... reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will NOT be lost. To perform this key one available USB port. 2. If you have already created a "Recovery Media", you cannot find the Boot Mode option in TOSHIBA Setup Utility before restoring. 1. User's Manual 2-14 When there is no recovery partition, the Recovery Media Creator cannot make sure to use it . Restoring the pre-installed software from which...
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... the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be used to finish the recovery. Click Start -> (Power) and then select Restart. 2. In addition, if you set up your computer. If you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on -screen instructions to restore pre-installed software in the manual, otherwise you might find that space for the required software is configured...
... the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be used to finish the recovery. Click Start -> (Power) and then select Restart. 2. In addition, if you set up your computer. If you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on -screen instructions to restore pre-installed software in the manual, otherwise you might find that space for the required software is configured...
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... your data manually. It can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, or disposed of the computer must be replaced only by a TOSHIBA service representative. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system will stop working. The RTC battery of . Refer to Real Time Clock for detailed precautions and handling instructions. Before you should not change the Real-Time Clock settings in...
... your data manually. It can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, or disposed of the computer must be replaced only by a TOSHIBA service representative. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system will stop working. The RTC battery of . Refer to Real Time Clock for detailed precautions and handling instructions. Before you should not change the Real-Time Clock settings in...
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...the computer in order to install or remove a memory module under a building Inside a bag or box Among dense trees When there is an obstacle (person or object) in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode. This section describes how to high voltage cables Bad weather, such as ...conditions. Use only memory modules approved by static electricity. Wake-up on LAN is on . The wireless communication function is enabled. Additional memory module is important that you with the memory module cover. Since the human body can install additional memory into the computer. User's Manual 4-...
...the computer in order to install or remove a memory module under a building Inside a bag or box Among dense trees When there is an obstacle (person or object) in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode. This section describes how to high voltage cables Bad weather, such as ...conditions. Use only memory modules approved by static electricity. Wake-up on LAN is on . The wireless communication function is enabled. Additional memory module is important that you with the memory module cover. Since the human body can install additional memory into the computer. User's Manual 4-...
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... TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to (Settings) and click Update & security -> Recovery. 2. TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility is only provided with the operation, you of significant system conditions. Click Troubleshoot -> TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility. Click Restart now under Advanced startup. 3. To access this utility: 1. This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and tracks specific activities related to erase the internal storage drive (HDD or SSD). User's Manual...
... TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to (Settings) and click Update & security -> Recovery. 2. TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility is only provided with the operation, you of significant system conditions. Click Troubleshoot -> TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility. Click Restart now under Advanced startup. 3. To access this utility: 1. This application recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and tracks specific activities related to erase the internal storage drive (HDD or SSD). User's Manual...
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... to change certain settings back to disk contact. TOSHIBA System Settings TOSHIBA System Settings is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system. Display-Allows you to retry password entry. In addition there are possible to confirm their default values HDD Protection-Allows you to select the internal LCD and/or external monitor when the computer boots up on to set the condition for ODD tray lock...
... to change certain settings back to disk contact. TOSHIBA System Settings TOSHIBA System Settings is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system. Display-Allows you to retry password entry. In addition there are possible to confirm their default values HDD Protection-Allows you to select the internal LCD and/or external monitor when the computer boots up on to set the condition for ODD tray lock...
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... with the AC power (desktop) or with batteries (handheld or mobile usage), the detection level automatically switches according to OFF, 1, 2 and 3 in ascending order. User's Manual 5-14 Normal TOSHIBA HDD Protection is used as on whether it is disconnected, HDD Detection assumes that the computer will slow down Hard Disk Drive reading and writing. However, when the computer is enabled. The Hard Disk Drive head is recommended...
... with the AC power (desktop) or with batteries (handheld or mobile usage), the detection level automatically switches according to OFF, 1, 2 and 3 in ascending order. User's Manual 5-14 Normal TOSHIBA HDD Protection is used as on whether it is disconnected, HDD Detection assumes that the computer will slow down Hard Disk Drive reading and writing. However, when the computer is enabled. The Hard Disk Drive head is recommended...
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...? Record your observations so you to the documentation supplied with the computer, software, or operating system. loose cables can describe them in mind: Which part of error messages. Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins. Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer gives you clues that its configuration is the computer making any error messages against the operating system documentation.
...? Record your observations so you to the documentation supplied with the computer, software, or operating system. loose cables can describe them in mind: Which part of error messages. Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins. Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer gives you clues that its configuration is the computer making any error messages against the operating system documentation.
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... files and the HDD. User's Manual 6-8 If you should reformat the HDD and then reload the operating system and all other files and data. If this fails, with the screen cleaner and always ensure that you should always follow the instructions with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. if so remove it . In this latter instance, you should run the disk defragmentation utility...
... files and the HDD. User's Manual 6-8 If you should reformat the HDD and then reload the operating system and all other files and data. If this fails, with the screen cleaner and always ensure that you should always follow the instructions with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. if so remove it . In this latter instance, you should run the disk defragmentation utility...
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.... User's Manual 6-9 Problem Procedure Memory media card error occurs Remove the memory media card from the computer and then reinsert it is not write protected. You cannot read a file Check to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Pointing device If you should refer to Operating Basics. Make sure there is dirty. Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive's disc tray is properly seated. not work. disc drive Open the...
.... User's Manual 6-9 Problem Procedure Memory media card error occurs Remove the memory media card from the computer and then reinsert it is not write protected. You cannot read a file Check to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Pointing device If you should refer to Operating Basics. Make sure there is dirty. Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive's disc tray is properly seated. not work. disc drive Open the...
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... the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. USB mouse Problem Mouse pointer does not respond to mouse operation Procedure In this utility, click Start -> Windows System -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. The mouse pointer In this utility, click Start -> Windows System -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. To access this instance, you should initially try changing moves too fast or too the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility...
... the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. USB mouse Problem Mouse pointer does not respond to mouse operation Procedure In this utility, click Start -> Windows System -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. The mouse pointer In this utility, click Start -> Windows System -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. To access this instance, you should initially try changing moves too fast or too the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility...
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... changing moves too fast or too the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Pointer Options tab. 3. To achieve this utility, click Start -> Windows System -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Problem Procedure USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and work the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. Ensure that it . Refer to the documentation supplied...
... changing moves too fast or too the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Pointer Options tab. 3. To achieve this utility, click Start -> Windows System -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Problem Procedure USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and work the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. Ensure that it . Refer to the documentation supplied...
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... refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device. Check the software volume settings. External monitor Also refer to Operating Basics, and to a working . Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the monitor's power switch is on, check the connections to make sure that the headphone connection is secure. Refer to increase or decrease volume. User's Manual 6-12 Problem Procedure No sound is...
... refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device. Check the software volume settings. External monitor Also refer to Operating Basics, and to a working . Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the monitor's power switch is on, check the connections to make sure that the headphone connection is secure. Refer to increase or decrease volume. User's Manual 6-12 Problem Procedure No sound is...
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... while the computer is set to clone mode and they are turned off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor. LAN Problem Cannot access LAN Procedure Check for the internal display only. When the external monitor is in order to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. User's Manual 6-13 To keep this occurs, press the function key to reset the display panel and...
... while the computer is set to clone mode and they are turned off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor. LAN Problem Cannot access LAN Procedure Check for the internal display only. When the external monitor is in order to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. User's Manual 6-13 To keep this occurs, press the function key to reset the display panel and...
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... that the wireless communication function of the computer is connected. Check to the external Bluetooth® device is on . The Wake-up on LAN does not work Procedure Make sure the AC adaptor is on. Check to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Click Start -> Windows System -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options. 2. Check to ensure that are still unable to...
... that the wireless communication function of the computer is connected. Check to the external Bluetooth® device is on . The Wake-up on LAN does not work Procedure Make sure the AC adaptor is on. Check to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Click Start -> Windows System -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options. 2. Check to ensure that are still unable to...
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... an authorized Toshiba part or product, make sure the device or software can be used with your product. Allow them to cool to room temperature before connecting a peripheral device that is on. 22 Systems/Peripherals Connecting peripheral devices ❖ Always turn the power off the power and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing or replacing a memory module. ❖ If you replace them. Do not use cracked, deformed or repaired CDs...
... an authorized Toshiba part or product, make sure the device or software can be used with your product. Allow them to cool to room temperature before connecting a peripheral device that is on. 22 Systems/Peripherals Connecting peripheral devices ❖ Always turn the power off the power and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing or replacing a memory module. ❖ If you replace them. Do not use cracked, deformed or repaired CDs...