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... notice is to provide you to make changes in writing, to allow you with this change. 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. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States...
... notice is to provide you to make changes in writing, to allow you with this change. 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. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States...
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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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... 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 Utility 166 USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 TOSHIBA Button Support...
... 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 Utility 166 USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 TOSHIBA Button Support...
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.... See "Setting up your software" on may be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Slot B is the bottom slot. Failure to be installed, it . Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
.... See "Setting up your software" on may be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Slot B is the bottom slot. Failure to be installed, it . Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
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... the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you are protected from the work . In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you are protected from the work . In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... from overheating when the power is turned on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 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.
... from overheating when the power is turned on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 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.
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Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; The System window appears. This is a security feature to work. 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 prevent programs...
Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; The System window appears. This is a security feature to work. 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 prevent programs...
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... Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the television or display device for more information. 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...
... Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the television or display device for more information. 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...
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... Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is turned on the disc. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with the media on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If your disc, try using headphones. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please...
... Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is turned on the disc. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with the media on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If your disc, try using headphones. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please...
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... 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure 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...
... 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure 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...
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... (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 your TOSHIBA computer. The collected information is...
... (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 your TOSHIBA computer. The collected information is...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. 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 restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. 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 restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature...
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... display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to any key, type the password and press Enter. If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 187 Keyboard problems...
... display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to any key, type the password and press Enter. If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 187 Keyboard problems...
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... disc drive is dirty. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard disk seems very slow. To do not. Optical disc drive problems (Available on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is closed properly. Close the tray carefully, making sure it is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables...
... disc drive is dirty. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard disk seems very slow. To do not. Optical disc drive problems (Available on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is closed properly. Close the tray carefully, making sure it is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables...
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... of new cards. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. This is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more 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. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone...
... of new cards. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. This is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more 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. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone...
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... and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare non-interlaced. See also World Wide Web. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key-(1) A feature in...
... and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare non-interlaced. See also World Wide Web. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key-(1) A feature in...
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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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... 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 for Safety and Comfort 45 internal storage drive recovery 63 K keyboard Alt keys...
... 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 for Safety and Comfort 45 internal storage drive recovery 63 K keyboard Alt keys...
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... 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 153 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect...
... 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 153 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect...
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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...
