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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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... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed...
... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed...
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. Failure to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. Installing a memory module...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. Failure to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. Installing a memory module...
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... a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on...
... a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on...
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... "Recovering of factory default software with user's data See "Recovering to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. 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 page 64. otherwise, click Cancel. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
... "Recovering of factory default software with user's data See "Recovering to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. 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 page 64. otherwise, click Cancel. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
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... advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Toshiba computers with the monitor to see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on the external device. 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.
... advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Toshiba computers with the monitor to see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on the external device. 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.
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... an audio CD and close the disc tray. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Continuous exposure to use it is turned on the center of media, use the associated software to select and then play the CD or to listen, turn the volume...
... an audio CD and close the disc tray. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Continuous exposure to use it is turned on the center of media, use the associated software to select and then play the CD or to listen, turn the volume...
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... the User Password icon. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (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...
... the User Password icon. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (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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... Enter key. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to turn on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. NOTE Since the system is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating...
... Enter key. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to turn on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. NOTE Since the system is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating...
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... alerts users to install the updates if you wish. It also tracks the usage of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for your computer. 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...
... alerts users to install the updates if you wish. It also tracks the usage of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for your computer. 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...
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... ❖ 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 may have to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
... ❖ 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 may have to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
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...'s internal display. To change the display properties: 1 Right-click in screen. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
...'s internal display. To change the display properties: 1 Right-click in screen. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... in the menu. 2 Click Screen Saver in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" 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 optical disc drive by clicking Start, and then Computer. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. Change the setting for instructions on...
... in the menu. 2 Click Screen Saver in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" 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 optical disc drive by clicking Start, and then Computer. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. Change the setting for instructions on...
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... your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination 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...
... your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination 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...
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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...