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... sending the message and the telephone number of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that...network, the telephone company will be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems...
... sending the message and the telephone number of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that...network, the telephone company will be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems...
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... battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery notifications 115 Conserving battery power 116 Power Plans 116 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 117 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 118 Changing the main battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer .......119 Inserting a charged battery...
... battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery notifications 115 Conserving battery power 116 Power Plans 116 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 117 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 118 Changing the main battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer .......119 Inserting a charged battery...
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... Recovery Media Creator 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password 142 Using a supervisor password 143 Using a user password 145 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 146 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 147 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 148 Mouse Utility 149 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 150 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 151 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......151 USB Sleep and Charge 151 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 153 Power supply mode settings 153 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support...
... Recovery Media Creator 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password 142 Using a supervisor password 143 Using a user password 145 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 146 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 147 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 148 Mouse Utility 149 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 150 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 151 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......151 USB Sleep and Charge 151 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 153 Power supply mode settings 153 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Button Support...
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Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. For instructions, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 141.) The HDMI-CEC utility is a standard...
Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. For instructions, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 141.) The HDMI-CEC utility is a standard...
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.... ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like...
.... ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like...
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... open the files on the disc. These problems are not due to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical disc drive may come with the media on the disc. For details on how to use it to select and then play back or operate properly on your optical disc drive may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. The drive...
... open the files on the disc. These problems are not due to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical disc drive may come with the media on the disc. For details on how to use it to select and then play back or operate properly on your optical disc drive may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of specific format compatibilities. The drive...
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... eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices and USB devices. To enable or disable the ALS function, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Location and Other Sensors. 134 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the eSATA/USB combo port Do not remove memory media while data is on page 151. Using the eSATA/USB combo port Your computer includes an eSATA/USB combo port, which is automatically disabled when you are using the TOSHIBA eco Utility™...
... eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) devices and USB devices. To enable or disable the ALS function, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Location and Other Sensors. 134 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the eSATA/USB combo port Do not remove memory media while data is on page 151. Using the eSATA/USB combo port Your computer includes an eSATA/USB combo port, which is automatically disabled when you are using the TOSHIBA eco Utility™...
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... responsible for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your computer. Utilities Setting passwords 145 Using a user password A user password provides power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. To register a password for any losses that may occur to you, your organization or others as a result of...
... responsible for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your computer. Utilities Setting passwords 145 Using a user password A user password provides power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. To register a password for any losses that may occur to you, your organization or others as a result of...
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... 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 system conditions that may be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
... 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 system conditions that may be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
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... address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting You can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in the office and at home can switch network settings simply by selecting...
... address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting You can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in the office and at home can switch network settings simply by selecting...
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... computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is...
... computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is...
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... cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are using is not set for an external monitor. A keypad overlay may be related to continue working. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You have registered a password, press any key. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display...
... cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are using is not set for an external monitor. A keypad overlay may be related to continue working. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You have registered a password, press any key. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display...
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... backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in prior to back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to complete the installation successfully. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your files. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD...
... backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in prior to back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to complete the installation successfully. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your files. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD...
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... you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. hot key - (1) A feature in digital format, providing better picture quality than diskettes and are removable. I icon - Compare non-interlaced. internal device - 216 Glossary H hard disk - hot swapping - hardware - See also Sleep, Suspend. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that represents a function...
... you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. hot key - (1) A feature in digital format, providing better picture quality than diskettes and are removable. I icon - Compare non-interlaced. internal device - 216 Glossary H hard disk - hot swapping - hardware - See also Sleep, Suspend. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that represents a function...
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... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 112 charge not lasting 171 charging 48, 111 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 114 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 112 not charging 171 notifications 115 power plan 198 power plan hot key 117 real-time clock (RTC) 109, 111 remaining power 114 removing 119 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical disc drive 102 Media control buttons 103 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 112 charge not lasting 171 charging 48, 111 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 114 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 112 not charging 171 notifications 115 power plan 198 power plan hot key 117 real-time clock (RTC) 109, 111 remaining power 114 removing 119 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical disc drive 102 Media control buttons 103 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 174 running slow 175 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 175 cannot read a diskette 175 display does not look normal/flickers 173 external monitor not working 173 display device connecting 73 external 72 display output settings 74 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 172 display, external adjusting 75 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 101 DVD player general problems 180 E eject button optical disc drive 102 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages non-system disk...
.../trouble accessing a drive 174 running slow 175 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 175 cannot read a diskette 175 display does not look normal/flickers 173 external monitor not working 173 display device connecting 73 external 72 display output settings 74 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 172 display, external adjusting 75 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 101 DVD player general problems 180 E eject button optical disc drive 102 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages non-system disk...
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... Port 72 headphones using 131 Help and Support Windows® operating system 169 Hibernation mode 78 configuring 82 hot key 200 starting again from 85 hot key backlight 206 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 204 disabling or enabling wireless devices 203 display brightness 202 Hibernation mode 200 keyboard overlays 206 Lock (Instant security) 197 optical disk drive 195 Output (Display switch) 201 power plan 198 Sleep mode 199 volume mute 196 Zoom (Display resolution) 205 zooming in 206 zooming out 206 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 hot key power...
... Port 72 headphones using 131 Help and Support Windows® operating system 169 Hibernation mode 78 configuring 82 hot key 200 starting again from 85 hot key backlight 206 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 204 disabling or enabling wireless devices 203 display brightness 202 Hibernation mode 200 keyboard overlays 206 Lock (Instant security) 197 optical disk drive 195 Output (Display switch) 201 power plan 198 Sleep mode 199 volume mute 196 Zoom (Display resolution) 205 zooming in 206 zooming out 206 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 hot key power...
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... monitor problems monitor not working 173 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 149 N networking wireless 129 notification area 129 O optical disc handling 103 inserting 103 positioning 104 removing 106 optical disc drive drive in-use indicator light 102 eject button 102 problems 176 troubleshooting 176 using 101 optical media recording 105 other documentation 41 overlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 143 types 142 passwords instant, using 142 setting 142 port RGB 72 power computer will not start 164 connecting cable...
... monitor problems monitor not working 173 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 149 N networking wireless 129 notification area 129 O optical disc handling 103 inserting 103 positioning 104 removing 106 optical disc drive drive in-use indicator light 102 eject button 102 problems 176 troubleshooting 176 using 101 optical media recording 105 other documentation 41 overlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 143 types 142 passwords instant, using 142 setting 142 port RGB 72 power computer will not start 164 connecting cable...
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... 164 keyboard produces unexpected characters 172 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 174 no sound 176 non-system disk or disk error 165 power and batteries 170 printer 177 program not responding 163 program not working properly 175 screen does not look correct/ flickers 173 Startup options 167 URL address not found 168 USB Sleep and Charge not working 185 USB Wakeup function does not work 186 warning resume failure 165 Windows® operating...
... 164 keyboard produces unexpected characters 172 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 174 no sound 176 non-system disk or disk error 165 power and batteries 170 printer 177 program not responding 163 program not working properly 175 screen does not look correct/ flickers 173 Startup options 167 URL address not found 168 USB Sleep and Charge not working 185 USB Wakeup function does not work 186 warning resume failure 165 Windows® operating...
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... 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 71 disabling 72 enabling 72 using 68 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 optical disc drive 176 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge not working 185 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 151 USB Wakeup function does not work 186 USB-compatible printer 76 user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 145 using Memory card reader 132 using a file extension 99 Utilities 135 V video cables 73 video display device connecting 73 video...
... 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 71 disabling 72 enabling 72 using 68 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 optical disc drive 176 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge not working 185 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 151 USB Wakeup function does not work 186 USB-compatible printer 76 user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 145 using Memory card reader 132 using a file extension 99 Utilities 135 V video cables 73 video display device connecting 73 video...