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... equipment, operations or procedures. In order to allow you with the best service it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send and receive fax transmissions. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or...
... equipment, operations or procedures. In order to allow you with the best service it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send and receive fax transmissions. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or...
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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 installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is to be installed in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module...
... touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is to be installed in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module...
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... protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 63. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep mode). When the operating system has loaded, you need to a power outlet (even...
... protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 63. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep mode). When the operating system has loaded, you need to a power outlet (even...
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..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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 on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even...
..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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 on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even...
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... : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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?" Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the...
... : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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?" Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the...
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... the manual that came with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen.
... the manual that came with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen.
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... turned on the configuration, your computer may come with the media on the disc. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to recordable optical media. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Playing optical media...
... turned on the configuration, your computer may come with the media on the disc. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to recordable optical media. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Playing optical media...
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... user password only. 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 verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions...
... user password only. 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 verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions...
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... 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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 information), date of the computer and related...
... 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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 information), date of the computer and related...
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... 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 When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If...
... 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 When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If...
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... of keyboard. The screen reactivates and allows you are off, make sure the software you to any key. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to its previous setting. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is not set for an external monitor. You may need to the keyboard manufacturer...
... of keyboard. The screen reactivates and allows you are off, make sure the software you to any key. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to its previous setting. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is not set for an external monitor. You may need to the keyboard manufacturer...
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... disc drive problems (Available on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in water or a neutral cleaner. If the optical disc drive is lying flat, label side up. Run Disk Defragmenter. Refer to the documentation that holds the optical disc is dirty. Replace the disc in the tray. Make sure that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check that the disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables...
... disc drive problems (Available on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in water or a neutral cleaner. If the optical disc drive is lying flat, label side up. Run Disk Defragmenter. Refer to the documentation that holds the optical disc is dirty. Replace the disc in the tray. Make sure that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check that the disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables...
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... a loud, high-pitched noise. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is too loud. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control.
... a loud, high-pitched noise. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is too loud. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control.
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... instead 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 saves to the internal storage drive the current state of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. See also HDMI. interlaced-A method of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer...
... instead 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 saves to the internal storage drive the current state of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. See also HDMI. interlaced-A method of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer...
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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...