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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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... 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. 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. While Toshiba has made every effort...
... 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. 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. While Toshiba has made every effort...
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... cool to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 44.
... cool to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 44.
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... one memory module is the top 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 position. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . Make sure to be installed...
... one memory module is the top 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 position. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . Make sure to be installed...
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... 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. Always make sure your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other...
... 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. Always make sure your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other...
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... option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to back up that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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...
... option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to back up that the computer has recognized the change. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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...
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... 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 computer. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your HDMI or RGB port please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your...
... 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 computer. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your HDMI or RGB port please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your...
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... Started 77 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI...
... Started 77 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI...
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... -screen instructions to remove the user password. 126 Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on to your computer using your Windows® password. Please refer to the online help file to learn more about this utility and what it offers: ❖ Setting up a Face Recognition account ❖ Registering a user image ❖ Updating a user image ❖ Changing a user image ❖ Deleting a user image ❖ Configuring Settings ❖ Authentication Functions...
... -screen instructions to remove the user password. 126 Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on to your computer using your Windows® password. Please refer to the online help file to learn more about this utility and what it offers: ❖ Setting up a Face Recognition account ❖ Registering a user image ❖ Updating a user image ❖ Changing a user image ❖ Deleting a user image ❖ Configuring Settings ❖ Authentication Functions...
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..., disable USB Sleep and Charge in the Search field, type Accessibility. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click the Start button and, in the utility and turn the computer on your selection. In the list that appears above, click on to charge the device, or use the Fn key to create a hot key...
..., disable USB Sleep and Charge in the Search field, type Accessibility. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click the Start button and, in the utility and turn the computer on your selection. In the list that appears above, click on to charge the device, or use the Fn key to create a hot key...
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... Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays 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 experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu...
... Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays 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 experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the builtin screen...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the builtin screen...
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... drive. 2 Click the Start button. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. Before installing anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on -screen instructions to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Most of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
... drive. 2 Click the Start button. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. Before installing anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on -screen instructions to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Most of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
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... services. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 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 returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . internal device-See device...
... services. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 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 returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . internal device-See device...
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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...