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... state tariffs. 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 Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any other number for them know of this equipment...
... state tariffs. 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 Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any other number for them know of this equipment...
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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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... for this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. The surrounding area may be lost. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. 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. Installing a memory module with the...
... for this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. The surrounding area may be lost. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. 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. Installing a memory module with the...
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... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 55 to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert...
... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 55 to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert...
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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). Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page 131. 6 Turn...
... 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). Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page 131. 6 Turn...
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... : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the...
... : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Your system may not have at accessories.toshiba.com. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the...
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... HDMI™ cable. 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 can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable...
... HDMI™ cable. 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 can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable...
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... disc drive icon. For other types of media, use the associated software to your disc does not run the optical disc. If your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to open Windows Media® Player and use it is a music CD, open the files on the disc. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your hearing. Before putting on , the default...
... disc drive icon. For other types of media, use the associated software to your disc does not run the optical disc. If your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to open Windows Media® Player and use it is a music CD, open the files on the disc. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your hearing. Before putting on , the default...
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... 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. 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.
... 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. 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.
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... users to install the updates if you wish. 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 your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your computer. 176 Utilities TOSHIBA Service...
... users to install the updates if you wish. 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 your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your computer. 176 Utilities TOSHIBA Service...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 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...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 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...
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... to turn off , make sure the software you are using the built-in screen, make of the keys. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . Try using is not set for an external monitor. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. You may need to its previous setting. The screen...
... to turn off , make sure the software you are using the built-in screen, make of the keys. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . Try using is not set for an external monitor. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. You may need to its previous setting. The screen...
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... remove the disc. You may have been using utility software. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. To do not. If a program does not run correctly but others do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter. Make sure the tray is probably a configuration problem. Replace the disc in the drive. Some programs run properly, refer to the documentation that the hardware configuration...
... remove the disc. You may have been using utility software. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. To do not. If a program does not run correctly but others do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter. Make sure the tray is probably a configuration problem. Replace the disc in the drive. Some programs run properly, refer to the documentation that the hardware configuration...
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.... Adjust the volume control. 192 If Something Goes Wrong ExpressCard® problems The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
.... Adjust the volume control. 192 If Something Goes Wrong ExpressCard® problems The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
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See also HDMI. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced-A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination 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 you...
See also HDMI. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced-A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination 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 you...
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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...