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In order to do this, it can. If trouble is experienced with this change. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of...
In order to do this, it can. If trouble is experienced with this change. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of...
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... memory media 139 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 140 Chapter 5: Utilities 141 TOSHIBA Assist 142 Connect 143 Secure 144 Protect & Fix 145 Optimize 146 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 Setting passwords 148 Using an instant password 148 Using a supervisor password 149 Using a user password 150 Deleting a user password 151 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........154 Mouse Utility 155 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Button Support...
... memory media 139 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 140 Chapter 5: Utilities 141 TOSHIBA Assist 142 Connect 143 Secure 144 Protect & Fix 145 Optimize 146 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 Setting passwords 148 Using an instant password 148 Using a supervisor password 149 Using a user password 150 Deleting a user password 151 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........154 Mouse Utility 155 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Button Support...
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... result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The surrounding area may be installed in good condition. You can be hot. 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
... result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The surrounding area may be installed in good condition. You can be hot. 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
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... the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 60. Grease or dust on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from...
... the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 60. Grease or dust on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from...
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... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 123. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 123. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
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62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
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78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end...
78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end...
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... a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 151 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All...
... a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 151 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All...
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... 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 your computer when prompted. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. The software will be enabled...
... 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 your computer when prompted. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. The software will be enabled...
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... the AC adaptor is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press...
... the AC adaptor is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The labels on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press...
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... Down. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button in case the new version is seated properly...
... Down. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button in case the new version is seated properly...
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... typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. You may have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen. Click Display settings to its previous setting. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen does...
... typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. You may have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen. Click Display settings to its previous setting. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen does...
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... shown in "Setting up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. For more information. Make sure the cable from the way they print it is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Check...
... shown in "Setting up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. For more information. Make sure the cable from the way they print it is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Check...
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... your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. L2 (level two) cache - LAN (local area network) - See also Sleep, Suspend. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet - L L1 (level one) cache - It is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. See device. See also diskette. hot key...
... your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. L2 (level two) cache - LAN (local area network) - See also Sleep, Suspend. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet - L L1 (level one) cache - It is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. See device. See also diskette. hot key...
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... changing 121 charge indicator light 50 charge not lasting 180 charging 50, 114 conserving power 118 disposal 126 installing 121, 123 low charge 117 maintaining 125 monitoring power 50 228 not charging 179 notifications 117 power plan 204 power plan hot key 120 real-time clock (RTC) 112, 114 remaining power 116 removing 122 safety precautions 124 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 139 removing memory media 140 button power 52 start 130 buttons eject, optical drive 105 Media control buttons 106...
... changing 121 charge indicator light 50 charge not lasting 180 charging 50, 114 conserving power 118 disposal 126 installing 121, 123 low charge 117 maintaining 125 monitoring power 50 228 not charging 179 notifications 117 power plan 204 power plan hot key 120 real-time clock (RTC) 112, 114 remaining power 116 removing 122 safety precautions 124 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 139 removing memory media 140 button power 52 start 130 buttons eject, optical drive 105 Media control buttons 106...
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... files/trouble accessing a drive 183 running slow 183 display does not look normal/flickers 181 external monitor not working 182 display device connecting 78 external 78 display output settings 79 display panel opening 51 display problems screen is blank 181 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 31 disposing of used batteries 126 double-click 77 DVD using 104 DVD player general problems 189 E eject button optical drive 105 eject, optical drive 105 ENERGY STAR® 39 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176...
... files/trouble accessing a drive 183 running slow 183 display does not look normal/flickers 181 external monitor not working 182 display device connecting 78 external 78 display output settings 79 display panel opening 51 display problems screen is blank 181 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 31 disposing of used batteries 126 double-click 77 DVD using 104 DVD player general problems 189 E eject button optical drive 105 eject, optical drive 105 ENERGY STAR® 39 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176...
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... 177 HDMI™ Out Port 78 headphones using 137 Help and Support Windows® operating system 176 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 206 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan...
... 177 HDMI™ Out Port 78 headphones using 137 Help and Support Windows® operating system 176 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 206 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan...
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... connecting 78, 79 monitor problems monitor not working 181 mouse installing 80 mouse utility 155 N network accessing 132 Connect to the Internet 132 networking wireless 131 notification area 130 O optical disc handling 107 inserting 106 positioning 107 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 105 eject button 105 manual eject hole 105 problems 184 removing disc 109, 110 troubleshooting 184 using 104 optical media recording 109 other documentation 43 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using...
... connecting 78, 79 monitor problems monitor not working 181 mouse installing 80 mouse utility 155 N network accessing 132 Connect to the Internet 132 networking wireless 131 notification area 130 O optical disc handling 107 inserting 106 positioning 107 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 105 eject button 105 manual eject hole 105 problems 184 removing disc 109, 110 troubleshooting 184 using 104 optical media recording 109 other documentation 43 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using...
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... using Sleep 89 precautions 45 printer connecting 81 problem solving 185, 186 printing a file 103 problem solving AC power 179 accessing disk drives 172 battery charge does not last 180 battery not charging 179 changing display properties 182 checking device properties 177 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 184 Device Manager 177 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 181 external display not working 182 external monitor 181 faulty memory 178 hardware...
... using Sleep 89 precautions 45 printer connecting 81 problem solving 185, 186 printing a file 103 problem solving AC power 179 accessing disk drives 172 battery charge does not last 180 battery not charging 179 changing display properties 182 checking device properties 177 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 184 Device Manager 177 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 181 external display not working 182 external monitor 181 faulty memory 178 hardware...
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... Windows® Start menu 99 starting up the computer from Shut down 87 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 150 supervisor password, set up 149 T Taskbar 130 telephone line connecting to modem 132 television adjusting display 80 connecting 78 Toshiba registering computer 53 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 TOSHIBA Assist 142 TOSHIBA Button Support 159 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 161 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... Windows® Start menu 99 starting up the computer from Shut down 87 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 150 supervisor password, set up 149 T Taskbar 130 telephone line connecting to modem 132 television adjusting display 80 connecting 78 Toshiba registering computer 53 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 TOSHIBA Assist 142 TOSHIBA Button Support 159 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 161 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...