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... service. If trouble is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on this change. Also, you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your equipment, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Disconnection If you will be a 900 number or any changes necessary to make any other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
... service. If trouble is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on this change. Also, you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your equipment, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Disconnection If you will be a 900 number or any changes necessary to make any other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse...
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... to, and downloading files from, the Internet 134 Exploring audio features 135 Recording sounds 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........135 Using the Web Camera 136 Using the Memory card reader 137 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 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...
... to, and downloading files from, the Internet 134 Exploring audio features 135 Recording sounds 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........135 Using the Web Camera 136 Using the Memory card reader 137 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 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...
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... could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. You will be hot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories...
... could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. You will be hot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories...
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... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot...
... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot...
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... vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to...
... the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to...
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... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
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... computer's internal storage drive. Doing so will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to the use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models). The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of your Toshiba computer. Those...
... computer's internal storage drive. Doing so will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to the use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models). The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of your Toshiba computer. Those...
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... the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on...
... the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on...
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... is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include...
... is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include...
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... display options. Press any key. The screen does not look correct. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. You can change the settings for each of keyboard. This opens the Personalization window. If no password is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate...
... display options. Press any key. The screen does not look correct. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. You can change the settings for each of keyboard. This opens the Personalization window. If no password is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate...
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... Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be set up to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more advanced users. The modem is firmly connected...
... Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be set up to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more advanced users. The modem is firmly connected...
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... Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up files." For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. General tips for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore...
... Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up files." For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. General tips for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore...
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... other services. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. hot swapping - L2 (level two) cache - A group of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. When you turn the computer off . K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache...
... other services. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. hot swapping - L2 (level two) cache - A group of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. When you turn the computer off . K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache...
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... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 174 notifications 116 power plan 199 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 174 notifications 116 power plan 199 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
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... not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 184 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages non-system disk or disk error 169 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 177 warning resume failure 168...
... not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 184 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages non-system disk or disk error 169 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 177 warning resume failure 168...
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... keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 201 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions 197 hot key power...
... keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 201 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions 197 hot key power...
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.../damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not working 177 external monitor 176 faulty memory 173 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 172 Internet connection is slow 172 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 182 no sound 180 non-system disk or disk error 169 power and batteries 174 printer 181...
.../damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not working 177 external monitor 176 faulty memory 173 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 172 Internet connection is slow 172 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 182 no sound 180 non-system disk or disk error 169 power and batteries 174 printer 181...
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... worldwide offices 191 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player
... worldwide offices 191 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player