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... of factory default software with user's data 64 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 74 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 82 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 83 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 83...
... of factory default software with user's data 64 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 74 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 82 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 83 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 83...
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...Camera 136 Using the Memory card reader 137 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 156 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 156 USB Sleep and Charge 156 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep...
...Camera 136 Using the Memory card reader 137 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 156 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 156 USB Sleep and Charge 156 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep...
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...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba...
...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba...
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... that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may also be hot. You can be installed in minor bodily...
... that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may also be hot. You can be installed in minor bodily...
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..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Using your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even...
..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Using your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even...
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... 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 permission. This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. If you to out-of factory default software with user's data See "Recovering to recover your computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted...
... 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 permission. This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. If you to out-of factory default software with user's data See "Recovering to recover your computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted...
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... settings. For instructions, 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 its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI™ cable. The HDMI™-CEC utility is selected using the Fn + F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI™ or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI™-CEC function on the computer. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting...
... settings. For instructions, 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 its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI™ cable. The HDMI™-CEC utility is selected using the Fn + F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI™ or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI™-CEC function on the computer. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting...
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... disc manually. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use the associated software to loud sound can harm your hearing. 110 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 8 Make...
... disc manually. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use the associated software to loud sound can harm your hearing. 110 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 8 Make...
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... to remove the user password. NOTE This will remove the user password only. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 150 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...
... to remove the user password. NOTE This will remove the user password only. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 150 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...
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... opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is turned off. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen...
... opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is turned off. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen...
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... performance of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). 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, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may not have the same...
... performance of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). 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, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may not have the same...
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...; 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 experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems...
...; 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 experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the adapter type is supported by clicking a blank area of the color palette to make sure the display priority is not set for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change...
... external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the adapter type is supported by clicking a blank area of the color palette to make sure the display priority is not set for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change...
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... turn off the display using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is enabled, it cleaned. 5 Verify that came with your computer to view DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ movies. 4 Clean the disc and try the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... turn off the display using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is enabled, it cleaned. 5 Verify that came with your computer to view DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ movies. 4 Clean the disc and try the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. When you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices...
... HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. When you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices...
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... battery indicator light 118 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 105, 106 button 3D ON/OFF button 108 eco Utility™ 123 eject, optical disc drive 107 Illumination ON/OFF button 108 mute button 108 play/pause button 108 power 50 Shut down 53, 88 start 133 volume control buttons 108 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 108 buttons media control buttons 108 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 96 changing battery 124 character keys 100 charging the battery...
... battery indicator light 118 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 105, 106 button 3D ON/OFF button 108 eco Utility™ 123 eject, optical disc drive 107 Illumination ON/OFF button 108 mute button 108 play/pause button 108 power 50 Shut down 53, 88 start 133 volume control buttons 108 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 108 buttons media control buttons 108 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 96 changing battery 124 character keys 100 charging the battery...
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... (monitor) port 83 external display, adjusting 86 F files backing up 99, 104 restore 104 saving 103 function keys 100 H headphones using 136 Help and Support troubleshooting 171 Hibernation mode 87 configuring 91 configuring options 91 hot key 201 powering down 91 Shut down 91 starting again from 93 using 91 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 optical disk drive 196 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 using to set a power plan 122 volume...
... (monitor) port 83 external display, adjusting 86 F files backing up 99, 104 restore 104 saving 103 function keys 100 H headphones using 136 Help and Support troubleshooting 171 Hibernation mode 87 configuring 91 configuring options 91 hot key 201 powering down 91 Shut down 91 starting again from 93 using 91 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 optical disk drive 196 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 using to set a power plan 122 volume...
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... button 108 using 108 volume control buttons 108 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 108 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 52 inserting into socket 55 removing 58, 59 microphone using 135 monitor connecting 84 monitor problems troubleshooting 176 monitoring battery power 117 mouse utility 153 moving the computer 97 N network accessing 135 connecting your computer 135 networking wireless 134 notification area 134 O online resources Toshiba...
... button 108 using 108 volume control buttons 108 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 108 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 52 inserting into socket 55 removing 58, 59 microphone using 135 monitor connecting 84 monitor problems troubleshooting 176 monitoring battery power 117 mouse utility 153 moving the computer 97 N network accessing 135 connecting your computer 135 networking wireless 134 notification area 134 O online resources Toshiba...
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... light is blinking 168 Device Manager 172 Disk Defragmenter 178 display error message 176 display problems screen is blank 175 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 184 eject button 179 error message, warning resume failure 168 Error-checking 177 external display problems 177 external keyboard 175 external monitor 176 good computing habits 185 hard disk drive is slow 178 HD content, Blu-ray Disc™ 179 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 171 high-pitched noise 181 installing hardware/software 188 keyboard...
... light is blinking 168 Device Manager 172 Disk Defragmenter 178 display error message 176 display problems screen is blank 175 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 184 eject button 179 error message, warning resume failure 168 Error-checking 177 external display problems 177 external keyboard 175 external monitor 176 good computing habits 185 hard disk drive is slow 178 HD content, Blu-ray Disc™ 179 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 171 high-pitched noise 181 installing hardware/software 188 keyboard...
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...; operating system not working 169 wireless networking 182 turning off computer 86 computer more quickly 89 options 86 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 189 USB Wakeup function does not work 190 user password, deleting 150 user password, setting 149 using a microphone 135 computer lock 97 DVDs 105 Hibernation mode 91 hot key to set a power plan 122 Memory card reader 137 optical disc drive 105 Shut down command 88 Sleep mode 93 TOSHIBA eco power plan 123 touch pad 79 Web Camera 136 using the keyboard 99 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display...
...; operating system not working 169 wireless networking 182 turning off computer 86 computer more quickly 89 options 86 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 189 USB Wakeup function does not work 190 user password, deleting 150 user password, setting 149 using a microphone 135 computer lock 97 DVDs 105 Hibernation mode 91 hot key to set a power plan 122 Memory card reader 137 optical disc drive 105 Shut down command 88 Sleep mode 93 TOSHIBA eco power plan 123 touch pad 79 Web Camera 136 using the keyboard 99 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display...