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... harm to make any changes necessary to provide you with the best service it may occasionally be necessary for them know of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) If Problems Arise If this , it can. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center...
... harm to make any changes necessary to provide you with the best service it may occasionally be necessary for them know of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) If Problems Arise If this , it can. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center...
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... recovery method 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 77 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 79 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 83 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 84 Connecting an external monitor...
... recovery method 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 77 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 79 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 83 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 84 Connecting an external monitor...
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... media 144 Removing memory media 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Using the expansion port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix 151 Optimize 152 TOSHIBA Application Installer 153 Setting passwords 154 Using an instant password 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA Security Assist 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 Mouse Utility 163 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 164 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 166 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep...
... media 144 Removing memory media 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Using the expansion port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix 151 Optimize 152 TOSHIBA Application Installer 153 Setting passwords 154 Using an instant password 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA Security Assist 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 Mouse Utility 163 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 164 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 166 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep...
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... only one or two memory modules. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 53. NOTE For this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver...
... only one or two memory modules. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 53. NOTE For this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver...
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... memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting...
... memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting...
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... in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned...
... in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned...
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... permission. The System window appears. NOTE From time to work. 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. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the...
... permission. The System window appears. NOTE From time to work. 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. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the...
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... install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables...
... install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables...
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... disc manually. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is turned on headphones to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is a music CD, open the files on the configuration, your disc...
... disc manually. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is turned on headphones to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is a music CD, open the files on the configuration, your disc...
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... tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. NOTE This will remove the user password only. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 157 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to...
... tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. NOTE This will remove the user password only. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 157 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to...
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... status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, docking and USB information), date of your home country or region. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions...
... status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, docking and USB information), date of your home country or region. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions...
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... this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ 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...
... this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ 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...
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... to turn off , make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. If no password is blank. If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. You have registered a password, press any key...
... to turn off , make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. If no password is blank. If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. You have registered a password, press any key...
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... tray and remove the disc. Run Disk Defragmenter. After it clicks into place. You may have been using utility software. Press gently until it opens, click Defragment disk. Some programs run properly, refer to the documentation that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check that came with your software documentation for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Replace the disc in the...
... tray and remove the disc. Run Disk Defragmenter. After it clicks into place. You may have been using utility software. Press gently until it opens, click Defragment disk. Some programs run properly, refer to the documentation that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check that came with your software documentation for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Replace the disc in the...
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... the speakers and the speaker volume is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system.
... the speakers and the speaker volume is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system.
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... function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. See also Sleep, Suspend. interlaced-A method of keys that you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed...
... function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. See also Sleep, Suspend. interlaced-A method of keys that you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed...
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... a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 84 monitor 84 power cord/cable 50 power source 50 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 48 customize computer settings 98 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 200 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 184 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 83, 218 display troubleshooting 188 display devices external 83 display output settings...
... a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 84 monitor 84 power cord/cable 50 power source 50 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 48 customize computer settings 98 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 200 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 184 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 83, 218 display troubleshooting 188 display devices external 83 display output settings...
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... Hibernation mode 214 keyboard overlays 220 Lock (Instant security) 211 optical disk drive 209 Output (Display switch) 215 power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 210 zoom 220 zoom in 220 zoom out 220 Hot Key Cards 207 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 137 moving to desktop 137 recycle bin 137 safety 43 inserting ExpressCard® 143 installation memory module 55 installing a charged battery 131 battery 129 memory modules 54 mouse 86 Instruction Manual...
... Hibernation mode 214 keyboard overlays 220 Lock (Instant security) 211 optical disk drive 209 Output (Display switch) 215 power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 210 zoom 220 zoom in 220 zoom out 220 Hot Key Cards 207 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 137 moving to desktop 137 recycle bin 137 safety 43 inserting ExpressCard® 143 installation memory module 55 installing a charged battery 131 battery 129 memory modules 54 mouse 86 Instruction Manual...
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... starting again from Hibernation mode 95 Sleep mode 98 Startup menu problem solving 182 supervisor password, deleting 156 supervisor password, set up 155 system indicator lights AC power 49 drive in-use indicator 111 LEDs 50, 51, 53, 92, 95, 98, 122, 123, 142 T taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 100 Toshiba online resources 116 registering computer Toshiba Web site 54 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
... starting again from Hibernation mode 95 Sleep mode 98 Startup menu problem solving 182 supervisor password, deleting 156 supervisor password, set up 155 system indicator lights AC power 49 drive in-use indicator 111 LEDs 50, 51, 53, 92, 95, 98, 122, 123, 142 T taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 100 Toshiba online resources 116 registering computer Toshiba Web site 54 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
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... 192 installing hardware/software 201 keyboard 187 keyboard will not respond 179 memory problems 185 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 189 on-screen eject button 191 optical disc drive 190 power and batteries 185 printer 194 restore points 199 screen does not look correct/ flickers 188 slow Internet connection 183 sound system 191 trouble running discs 191 trouble running programs 190 URL address not found 183 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 Windows® operating...
... 192 installing hardware/software 201 keyboard 187 keyboard will not respond 179 memory problems 185 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 189 on-screen eject button 191 optical disc drive 190 power and batteries 185 printer 194 restore points 199 screen does not look correct/ flickers 188 slow Internet connection 183 sound system 191 trouble running discs 191 trouble running programs 190 URL address not found 183 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 Windows® operating...