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... the internal storage drive partitions 54 Creating recovery DVDs/media 56 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 59 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 61 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 67 Connecting an external monitor or projector 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69...
... the internal storage drive partitions 54 Creating recovery DVDs/media 56 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 59 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 61 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 67 Connecting an external monitor or projector 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69...
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... the desktop 111 Finding your way around the desktop 112 Setting up for communications 114 Connecting your computer to a network .........115 Exploring audio features 115 Recording sounds 115 Using external speakers or headphones..........116 Using the Web Camera 117 Using the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
... the desktop 111 Finding your way around the desktop 112 Setting up for communications 114 Connecting your computer to a network .........115 Exploring audio features 115 Recording sounds 115 Using external speakers or headphones..........116 Using the Web Camera 117 Using the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
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See "Setting up your software. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may also be hot. Getting Started 39 Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 38. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure...
See "Setting up your software. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may also be hot. Getting Started 39 Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 38. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure...
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... you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 45. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the...
... you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Back of "Removing a memory module" on page 45. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the...
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..., at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn it is highlighted, then press Enter. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 39 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can...
..., at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn it is highlighted, then press Enter. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 39 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can...
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Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near...
Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near...
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... Continue; Getting Started 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. To do this computer?" Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site...
... Continue; Getting Started 47 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. To do this computer?" Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site...
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... an external monitor or projector to see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on the TouchPad. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by configuring the display properties settings...
... an external monitor or projector to see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on the TouchPad. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by configuring the display properties settings...
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... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 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 the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 129 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 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 the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 129 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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...; Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. To open the Startup menu...
...; Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. To open the Startup menu...
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... power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The computer shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If the AC power light still does not come on page 39, and making sure the module is working properly by the memory module. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error...
... power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The computer shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If the AC power light still does not come on page 39, and making sure the module is working properly by the memory module. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error...
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... the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is on . Try using the built-in screen, make of the keys. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If no password is blank. If the problem occurs...
... the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is on . Try using the built-in screen, make of the keys. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If no password is blank. If the problem occurs...
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... is usually fixed, but some external media and are connected. A folder can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. format-(verb) To prepare a blank disk for voltages in combination with the computer's operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the computer again, your work is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers...
... is usually fixed, but some external media and are connected. A folder can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. format-(verb) To prepare a blank disk for voltages in combination with the computer's operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the computer again, your work is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers...
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... the processor to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps. internal device-See device. LAN (Local Area Network)-A group of the display, creating light and dark pixels. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with any device to help improve processing speed. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. When an electric current passes through it.
... the processor to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps. internal device-See device. LAN (Local Area Network)-A group of the display, creating light and dark pixels. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with any device to help improve processing speed. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. When an electric current passes through it.
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Index A AC adaptor 33 AC power 96 AC power light 33 accessing network 115 adding memory check total memory 47 memory (optional) 39 optional external devices 38 adequate ventilation cooling fan 32 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 66 Application Cards 163 audio features 115 B backing up files 84, 92 battery battery life 95 Call2Recycle™ 110 care 107, 108 changing 104 charge indicator light 35 charge time 96 charger 96 charging 35, 96 charging the real-time clock (RTC...
Index A AC adaptor 33 AC power 96 AC power light 33 accessing network 115 adding memory check total memory 47 memory (optional) 39 optional external devices 38 adequate ventilation cooling fan 32 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 66 Application Cards 163 audio features 115 B backing up files 84, 92 battery battery life 95 Call2Recycle™ 110 care 107, 108 changing 104 charge indicator light 35 charge time 96 charger 96 charging 35, 96 charging the real-time clock (RTC...
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... a network 115 monitor 67 power cord/cable 34 power source 34 cooling fan adequate ventilation 32 customize computer settings 81 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 155 desktop creating new icon 112 exploring the 111 icons 112 recycle bin 112 standard features 112 Device Manager fixing a problem 143 directing display output 68 disabling TouchPad™ 67, 173 display troubleshooting 147 display devices external 67 display output settings 68 display panel opening 36 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 17 disposing of used batteries 109
... a network 115 monitor 67 power cord/cable 34 power source 34 cooling fan adequate ventilation 32 customize computer settings 81 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 155 desktop creating new icon 112 exploring the 111 icons 112 recycle bin 112 standard features 112 Device Manager fixing a problem 143 directing display output 68 disabling TouchPad™ 67, 173 display troubleshooting 147 display devices external 67 display output settings 68 display panel opening 36 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 17 disposing of used batteries 109
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... using 116 Help and Support troubleshooting 142 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 configuring options 76 hot key 169 powering down 76 Shut down 76 starting again from 78 using 76 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 172 display brightness 171 Hibernation mode 169 keyboard overlays 175 Index 193 Lock (Instant security) 166 Output (Display switch) 170 power plan 167 Sleep mode 168 using to set a power plan 103 volume mute 165 Zoom (Display resolution) 174 zooming in 175 zooming out 175 Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions...
... using 116 Help and Support troubleshooting 142 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 configuring options 76 hot key 169 powering down 76 Shut down 76 starting again from 78 using 76 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 172 display brightness 171 Hibernation mode 169 keyboard overlays 175 Index 193 Lock (Instant security) 166 Output (Display switch) 170 power plan 167 Sleep mode 168 using to set a power plan 103 volume mute 165 Zoom (Display resolution) 174 zooming in 175 zooming out 175 Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions...
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... power plan options 102 using a hot key 103 power saving options 101 powering down using Hibernate 76 using Sleep 79 precautions safety 30 printer connecting 69 setting up 70 troubleshooting 150 USB-compatible 69 printing a file 91 problem solving Startup options 141 program, starting 87 program, starting from Start menu 88 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 95 recording sounds 115 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 62 creating recovery DVDs/media 56 erasing internal storage drive 61 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive...
... power plan options 102 using a hot key 103 power saving options 101 powering down using Hibernate 76 using Sleep 79 precautions safety 30 printer connecting 69 setting up 70 troubleshooting 150 USB-compatible 69 printing a file 91 problem solving Startup options 141 program, starting 87 program, starting from Start menu 88 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 95 recording sounds 115 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 62 creating recovery DVDs/media 56 erasing internal storage drive 61 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive...
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... 159 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 Toshiba accessories memory 39 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Optimize tab 124 Protect & Fix tab 123 Secure tab 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TouchPad™ using 63 traveling tips 110 troubleshooting 146 AC power light is blinking 139 battery light is blinking 140 bookmarked site not found 142 computer will not start 138 contacting Toshiba 157...
... 159 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 Toshiba accessories memory 39 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Optimize tab 124 Protect & Fix tab 123 Secure tab 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TouchPad™ using 63 traveling tips 110 troubleshooting 146 AC power light is blinking 139 battery light is blinking 140 bookmarked site not found 142 computer will not start 138 contacting Toshiba 157...
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... 142 Windows® operating system not working 140 wireless networking 151 turning off computer 71 computer more quickly 74 options 71 turning on power 37 U USB-compatible printer 69 user password, deleting 129 user password, setting 128 using a microphone 115 computer lock 82 external display devices 67 Hibernation mode 76 hot key to set a power plan 103 Memory card reader 117 Shut down command 73 Sleep mode 78 TouchPad™ 63 Web Camera 117 using the keyboard 84 using the overlay for cursor control 87 Utilities 120 V video projector adjusting display 69...
... 142 Windows® operating system not working 140 wireless networking 151 turning off computer 71 computer more quickly 74 options 71 turning on power 37 U USB-compatible printer 69 user password, deleting 129 user password, setting 128 using a microphone 115 computer lock 82 external display devices 67 Hibernation mode 76 hot key to set a power plan 103 Memory card reader 117 Shut down command 73 Sleep mode 78 TouchPad™ 63 Web Camera 117 using the keyboard 84 using the overlay for cursor control 87 Utilities 120 V video projector adjusting display 69...