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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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... in Windows® 7. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
... in Windows® 7. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
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... bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the correct size that is in the memory module slots on may want to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 44. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your...
... bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the correct size that is in the memory module slots on may want to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 44. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your...
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Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The memory module should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into...
Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The memory module should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into...
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... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 103. 6 Turn the...
... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 103. 6 Turn the...
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...; Click the Start button, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to out-of factory default software with user's data" on your computer without your permission. 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...
...; Click the Start button, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to out-of factory default software with user's data" on your computer without your permission. 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...
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... 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 computer. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see if you can easily attach an external device your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port...
... 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 computer. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see if you can easily attach an external device your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port...
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... 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 electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your computer if you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started 77 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device...
... 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 electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your computer if you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started 77 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device...
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... is not liable for Windows® passwords. If recognition fails, log on -screen instructions to log on . This utility provides another way to remove the user password. In addition, bright background light and or shadows may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition utility. TOSHIBA is not a suitable substitute for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of a user and may affect...
... is not liable for Windows® passwords. If recognition fails, log on -screen instructions to log on . This utility provides another way to remove the user password. In addition, bright background light and or shadows may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition utility. TOSHIBA is not a suitable substitute for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of a user and may affect...
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... cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the Search field, type Accessibility. Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 133 NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use a different charging device. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you...
... cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the Search field, type Accessibility. Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 133 NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use a different charging device. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you...
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... 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 Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
... 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 Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
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... external monitor. Display problems Here are using a different make of keyboard. You may need to activate the screen. If you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you through the display options. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone 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...
... external monitor. Display problems Here are using a different make of keyboard. You may need to activate the screen. If you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you through the display options. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone 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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For more help, click the Start button, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on -screen instructions to help ensure safe and easy installation of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to the installation, undoing any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up files...
For more help, click the Start button, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on -screen instructions to help ensure safe and easy installation of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to the installation, undoing any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up files...
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... the computer was turned off . See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Hibernation-A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. hot swapping-The ability to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. interlaced-A method of keys that saves to add or remove devices from a computer while...
... the computer was turned off . See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Hibernation-A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. hot swapping-The ability to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. interlaced-A method of keys that saves to add or remove devices from a computer while...
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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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... 89 DVD player troubleshooting 151 DVDs using 86 E eject button optical disc drive 87 eject, optical disc drive 87 enabling touch pad 75, 164 ENERGY STAR® 27 exploring desktop 108 external display device HDMI™ Out port 76 RGB (monitor) port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F files backing up 82, 85 restore 86 saving 85 function keys 83 H headphones 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...
... 89 DVD player troubleshooting 151 DVDs using 86 E eject button optical disc drive 87 eject, optical disc drive 87 enabling touch pad 75, 164 ENERGY STAR® 27 exploring desktop 108 external display device HDMI™ Out port 76 RGB (monitor) port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F files backing up 82, 85 restore 86 saving 85 function keys 83 H headphones 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...
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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...