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... (recommended recovery method 55 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 57 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 60 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Creating recovery media 65 Restoring from recovery media 67 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the touch pad 72 Adjusting touch pad settings 75 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 75 Connecting an external device 76 Using external display devices 76 Selecting video cables 77
... (recommended recovery method 55 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 57 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 60 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Creating recovery media 65 Restoring from recovery media 67 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the touch pad 72 Adjusting touch pad settings 75 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 75 Connecting an external device 76 Using external display devices 76 Selecting video cables 77
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... 117 Connect 118 Secure 119 Protect & Fix 120 Optimize 121 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 Setting passwords 123 Using a supervisor password 123 Using a user password 125 Deleting a user password 125 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 126 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 127 Mouse Utility 128 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 129 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 USB Sleep and Charge 130 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......132 Power supply mode settings 132 TOSHIBA Accessibility 133 TOSHIBA Service Station...
... 117 Connect 118 Secure 119 Protect & Fix 120 Optimize 121 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 Setting passwords 123 Using a supervisor password 123 Using a user password 125 Deleting a user password 125 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 126 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 127 Mouse Utility 128 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 129 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 USB Sleep and Charge 130 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......132 Power supply mode settings 132 TOSHIBA Accessibility 133 TOSHIBA Service Station...
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... Windows® 7. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide...
... Windows® 7. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide...
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...'s memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before...
...'s memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before...
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... Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) cutouts in the side of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Back of the module. Make...
... Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) cutouts in the side of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Back of the module. Make...
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... the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In...
... the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In...
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... and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. To do this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to this : ❖ Click the Start button, Control Panel, System...
... and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. To do this computer?" Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to this : ❖ Click the Start button, Control Panel, System...
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... Started Using external display devices Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port...
... Started Using external display devices Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port...
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Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing F4, or by configuring the display properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on . NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you 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 to a live...
Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing F4, or by configuring the display properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on . NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you 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 to a live...
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... for Windows® passwords. In addition, bright background light and or shadows may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition utility. If recognition fails, log on to remove the user password. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that might arise out of the use your established Windows® passwords to the likeness of the face recognition software or utility. 126 Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
... for Windows® passwords. In addition, bright background light and or shadows may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition utility. If recognition fails, log on to remove the user password. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that might arise out of the use your established Windows® passwords to the likeness of the face recognition software or utility. 126 Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... device, or use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Or click the Accessibility icon in the utility and turn the computer on your selection. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use a different charging device. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key...
... device, or use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Or click the Accessibility icon in the utility and turn the computer on your selection. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use a different charging device. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key...
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... 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 Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... 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 Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... 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 on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one...
... 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 on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one...
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... software is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was in the drive. 2 Click the Start button. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer or just your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models...
... software is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was in the drive. 2 Click the Start button. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer or just your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models...
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... program. Compare non-interlaced. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead 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 combination of pixels is...
... program. Compare non-interlaced. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead 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 combination of pixels is...
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... power light 40 accessing network 112 adding memory check total memory 53 memory (optional) 45 optional external devices 44 adequate ventilation cooling fan 39 adjusting touch pad settings 75 audio features 112 B backing up files 82, 85 battery battery life 93 Call2Recycle™ 106 care 104, 105 changing 101 charge indicator light 42 charge time 94 charger 94 charging 43, 94 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 95 conserving power 99 determine remaining power 97 disposal 105 indicator light 97 installation...
... power light 40 accessing network 112 adding memory check total memory 53 memory (optional) 45 optional external devices 44 adequate ventilation cooling fan 39 adjusting touch pad settings 75 audio features 112 B backing up files 82, 85 battery battery life 93 Call2Recycle™ 106 care 104, 105 changing 101 charge indicator light 42 charge time 94 charger 94 charging 43, 94 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 95 conserving power 99 determine remaining power 97 disposal 105 indicator light 97 installation...
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... monitor 77 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 78 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 154 desktop creating new icon 109 exploring the 108 icons 109 recycle bin 109 standard features 109 Windows® operating system 108 Device Manager fixing a problem 141 directing display output 77 disabling touch pad 75, 164 display troubleshooting 145 display devices external 76 display output settings 78 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 20 disposing of used batteries 105 DVD removing...
... monitor 77 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 78 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 154 desktop creating new icon 109 exploring the 108 icons 109 recycle bin 109 standard features 109 Windows® operating system 108 Device Manager fixing a problem 141 directing display output 77 disabling touch pad 75, 164 display troubleshooting 145 display devices external 76 display output settings 78 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 20 disposing of used batteries 105 DVD removing...
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... using 113 Help and Support troubleshooting 140 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 display brightness 162 keyboard overlays 165 Lock (Instant security) 162 Output (Display switch) 163 volume mute 162 Zoom (Display resolution) 167 zooming in 165 zooming out 165 Hot Key Cards 160 Hot key functions 161 I icon desktop 109 moving to desktop 109 recycle bin 109 safety 30 installation memory module 45 installing a charged battery 103 battery 101 memory modules 45 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 33 internal storage drive recovery 53 K keyboard...
... using 113 Help and Support troubleshooting 140 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 display brightness 162 keyboard overlays 165 Lock (Instant security) 162 Output (Display switch) 163 volume mute 162 Zoom (Display resolution) 167 zooming in 165 zooming out 165 Hot Key Cards 160 Hot key functions 161 I icon desktop 109 moving to desktop 109 recycle bin 109 safety 30 installation memory module 45 installing a charged battery 103 battery 101 memory modules 45 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 33 internal storage drive recovery 53 K keyboard...
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...-saving features 92 power management 94 optimum performance 94 power plans selecting power plan options 100 power saving options 99 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 148 problem solving contacting Toshiba 158 Startup options 139 program, starting 84 program, starting from Start menu 85 projector connecting 77 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 93 recording sounds 112 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 71 creating recovery media 65 erasing internal storage drive 69 installing drivers and applications 71 internal storage drive 53 out...
...-saving features 92 power management 94 optimum performance 94 power plans selecting power plan options 100 power saving options 99 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 148 problem solving contacting Toshiba 158 Startup options 139 program, starting 84 program, starting from Start menu 85 projector connecting 77 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 93 recording sounds 112 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 71 creating recovery media 65 erasing internal storage drive 69 installing drivers and applications 71 internal storage drive 53 out...
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... memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 TOSHIBA Assist 117 Connect tab 118 Optimize tab 121 Protect & Fix tab 120 Secure tab 119 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 126 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 127 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Service Station 134 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 touch pad using 72 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting 144 AC power light is blinking 137 battery light is blinking 138 bookmarked site not found 140 checking device properties 141 computer will not start...
... memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 TOSHIBA Assist 117 Connect tab 118 Optimize tab 121 Protect & Fix tab 120 Secure tab 119 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 126 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 127 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Service Station 134 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 touch pad using 72 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting 144 AC power light is blinking 137 battery light is blinking 138 bookmarked site not found 140 checking device properties 141 computer will not start...