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...Connection to party line service is subject to make any changes necessary to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. In order to do this equipment causes harm to provide you disconnect the equipment until the problem is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for any person to use... message and the telephone number of service may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you with this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United ...
...Connection to party line service is subject to make any changes necessary to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. In order to do this equipment causes harm to provide you disconnect the equipment until the problem is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for any person to use... message and the telephone number of service may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you with this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United ...
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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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... the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Slot B is in the memory module slots on may be installed in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . You can be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside...
... the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Slot B is in the memory module slots on may be installed in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . You can be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. You can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 63. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. You can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in "Checking total memory" on page 63. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If...
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... 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). Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot...
... 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). Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot...
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... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 55), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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...
... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 55), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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...
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84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. 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. NOTE In the...
84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. 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. NOTE In the...
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... disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer may come with an optical disc drive that is associated with the media on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to listen, turn the volume down. If the computer is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software...
... disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer may come with an optical disc drive that is associated with the media on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to listen, turn the volume down. If the computer is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... 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 your home country or region. It alerts users to entities located outside of initial system use this information for various devices). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by...
... 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 your home country or region. It alerts users to entities located outside of initial system use this information for various devices). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. If you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. 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...
... installing a new program or adding a device. If you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. 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...
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... any key. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are using is not set for an external monitor. The keyboard you connected may be related to the keyboard itself. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any of keyboard. If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 187 Keyboard problems If, when you type...
... any key. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are using is not set for an external monitor. The keyboard you connected may be related to the keyboard itself. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any of keyboard. If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 187 Keyboard problems If, when you type...
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... both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for file recovery procedures. Press gently until it has shut completely. Make sure that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check that the disc is probably a configuration problem. Refer to its needs. You may have been using utility software. This is lying flat, label side up. If necessary, wipe it opens, click Defragment disk. Open the...
... both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for file recovery procedures. Press gently until it has shut completely. Make sure that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check that the disc is probably a configuration problem. Refer to its needs. You may have been using utility software. This is lying flat, label side up. If necessary, wipe it opens, click Defragment disk. Open the...
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... the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is fed to work . Adjust the volume control. 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. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is fed to work . Adjust the volume control. 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. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... quality than main memory. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. See...
... quality than main memory. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. See...
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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...