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... harm to make changes in writing, to allow you should ever decide to state tariffs. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will give you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information...
... harm to make changes in writing, to allow you should ever decide to state tariffs. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will give you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information...
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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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... touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Failure to be installed, it . If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is in minor bodily injury. If 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. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be hot...
... touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Failure to be installed, it . If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is in minor bodily injury. If 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. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be hot...
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... operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Always make sure your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to work...
... operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Always make sure your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to work...
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... power is turned on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module...
... power is turned on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module...
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... internal storage drive if necessary. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to work...
... internal storage drive if necessary. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to work...
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... first need a larger screen. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. 84 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 or display device.
... first need a larger screen. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. 84 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 or display device.
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... default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If the computer is associated with the media on the disc. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media...
... default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If the computer is associated with the media on the disc. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media...
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... tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. NOTE This will remove the user password only. 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 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. 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 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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... users to entities located outside of your country or region of your TOSHIBA computer. This information is not limited to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for quality assurance analysis. 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, docking and USB...
... users to entities located outside of your country or region of your TOSHIBA computer. This information is not limited to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for quality assurance analysis. 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, docking and USB...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may have to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, 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...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may have to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, 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...
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... with the computer. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is blank. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to any key, type the password and press Enter.
... with the computer. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is blank. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to any key, type the password and press Enter.
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... cleaner. To do not. Many software packages automatically create backup files. This is clean. Optical disc drive problems (Available on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the tray. Make sure the tray that came with your network administrator. Make sure the tray is probably a configuration problem. Your hard disk seems very slow. If the optical disc drive is dirty. Make sure that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check...
... cleaner. To do not. Many software packages automatically create backup files. This is clean. Optical disc drive problems (Available on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the tray. Make sure the tray that came with your network administrator. Make sure the tray is probably a configuration problem. Your hard disk seems very slow. If the optical disc drive is dirty. Make sure that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check...
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... sound system when input from a microphone is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. ExpressCards® that machine. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards...
... sound system when input from a microphone is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. ExpressCards® that machine. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards...
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... internal storage drive the current state of using this 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 keys that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
... internal storage drive the current state of using this 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 keys that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
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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...