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... to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for information. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is to state tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...
... to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for information. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is to state tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse...
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... memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 139 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 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support...
... memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 139 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 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support...
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... be hot. You may 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. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see...
... be hot. You may 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. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see...
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... be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
... be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
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... vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 52), 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 Sleep mode). In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove...
... vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 52), 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 Sleep mode). In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove...
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... configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
... configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
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... on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 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 password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 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 password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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... delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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 information), date of residence (e.g., European Union...
... delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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 information), date of residence (e.g., European Union...
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... working plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the DC-IN socket. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on page 190. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on . If you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The output specifications...
... working plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the DC-IN socket. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on page 190. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on . If you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The output specifications...
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... device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to the device. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the Shut down completely. 2 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making...
... device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to the device. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the Shut down completely. 2 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making...
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... opens the Personalization window. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. You can change the settings for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings...
... opens the Personalization window. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. You can change the settings for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings...
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... and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). If it can detect access points or routers. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Modem problems Modem problems (Available on , set up...
... and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). If it can detect access points or routers. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Modem problems Modem problems (Available on , set up...
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... ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up your data or your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your backup target by connecting...
... ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up your data or your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your backup target by connecting...
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... ability to the internal storage drive the current state of computers that saves to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the computer...
... ability to the internal storage drive the current state of computers that saves to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the computer...
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... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 174 notifications 116 power plan 199 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 174 notifications 116 power plan 199 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 177 running slow 178 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 display does not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 184 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
.../trouble accessing a drive 177 running slow 178 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 display does not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 184 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
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... keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 201 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions 197 hot key power...
... keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 201 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions 197 hot key power...
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... features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer connecting 80 problem solving 181 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 174 accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173...
... features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer connecting 80 problem solving 181 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 174 accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173...
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...; Start menu 97 starting up the computer from Shut down 86 from Sleep 91 Startup menu problem solving 171 supervisor password, deleting 149 supervisor password, set up 148 T taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 80 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 191 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
...; Start menu 97 starting up the computer from Shut down 86 from Sleep 91 Startup menu problem solving 171 supervisor password, deleting 149 supervisor password, set up 148 T taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 80 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 191 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...