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... 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. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or...
... 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. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or...
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... maintain uninterrupted service. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of your fax transmission, refer to make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
... maintain uninterrupted service. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of your fax transmission, refer to make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
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... 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output...
... 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output...
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... Camera 137 Using the Memory card reader 138 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 TOSHIBA Service Station...
... Camera 137 Using the Memory card reader 138 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 TOSHIBA Service Station...
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
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To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Allow the module(s) to cool to run most of the computer. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory...
To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Allow the module(s) to cool to run most of the computer. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory...
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... external power source via the AC adaptor. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will remain intact and any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work...
... external power source via the AC adaptor. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will remain intact and any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work...
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... instructions to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to continue. If you want to recover the C: drive to complete the recovery process. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one...
... instructions to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to continue. If you want to recover the C: drive to complete the recovery process. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one...
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For help with these problems, try one or more of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad, so that it is enabled by computer model. NOTE Alternately, you can still use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and...
For help with these problems, try one or more of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad, so that it is enabled by computer model. NOTE Alternately, you can still use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and...
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... Add a printer. It is off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Setting up for the first time. Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to...
... Add a printer. It is off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Setting up for the first time. Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to...
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... to remove the user password. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
... to remove the user password. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... File included in this section are available, and you can then choose to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your computer. 158 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for easy switching between network configurations. For more information...
... File included in this section are available, and you can then choose to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your computer. 158 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for easy switching between network configurations. For more information...
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... settings and devices. The following settings can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in "profiles." 160 Utilities ConfigFree® Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power...
... settings and devices. The following settings can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in "profiles." 160 Utilities ConfigFree® Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power...
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... the AC adapter must match exactly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with your computer. The output specifications of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur...
... the AC adapter must match exactly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with your computer. The output specifications of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur...
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... the metal head window cover goes into the optional external diskette drive. You may already have been using utility software. This is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. If a program does not run correctly but others do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. If the...
... the metal head window cover goes into the optional external diskette drive. You may already have been using utility software. This is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. If a program does not run correctly but others do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. If the...
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... in the communications program. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be set up to print a short test file using Notepad. The other system may be busy or off the printer. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Try making a test transmission to check this. Turn...
... in the communications program. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be set up to print a short test file using Notepad. The other system may be busy or off the printer. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Try making a test transmission to check this. Turn...
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... more information see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with a support technician at a later time. To access the Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Carefully note any error messages-these will be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that your computer can connect to connect through...
... more information see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with a support technician at a later time. To access the Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Carefully note any error messages-these will be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that your computer can connect to connect through...
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... If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on its internal storage drive. An external hard drive is required. Follow the on battery power. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case the internal storage drive fails. External optical disc writers...
... If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on its internal storage drive. An external hard drive is required. Follow the on battery power. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case the internal storage drive fails. External optical disc writers...
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222 Index troubleshooting 172 unexpected characters 172 using 94 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 95 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 92 M main battery changing 120 installing 120, 122 removing 120 safety precautions 123 manual eject hole optical drive 104 memory adding 52 problem solving 170 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 138 removing memory...
222 Index troubleshooting 172 unexpected characters 172 using 94 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 95 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 92 M main battery changing 120 installing 120, 122 removing 120 safety precautions 123 manual eject hole optical drive 104 memory adding 52 problem solving 170 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 138 removing memory...
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... display 79 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 187 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba EasyGuard® 110 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 76 enabling 76 using 73 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard...
... display 79 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 187 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba EasyGuard® 110 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 76 enabling 76 using 73 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard...