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... top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of 1991 makes it unlawful for any changes necessary to make any person to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to send and receive fax transmissions.
... top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of 1991 makes it unlawful for any changes necessary to make any person to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to send and receive fax transmissions.
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... a memory module 54 Checking total memory 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 59 Recovering to a custom size partition 61 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 64 Creating recovery DVDs/media 66 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 68 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 70 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 72 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Using external display devices 76 Connecting an external monitor...
... a memory module 54 Checking total memory 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 59 Recovering to a custom size partition 61 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 64 Creating recovery DVDs/media 66 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 68 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 70 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 72 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Using external display devices 76 Connecting an external monitor...
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... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Slot B is to be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in good condition. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Slot B is to be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in good condition. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... secure the internal storage drive/memory module slot cover. Back of the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 54. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
... secure the internal storage drive/memory module slot cover. Back of the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 54. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
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... your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the internal storage drive/memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 Sleep mode).
... your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the internal storage drive/memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 Sleep mode).
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... program to make changes to work. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
... program to make changes to work. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
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.... NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by itself" to random locations on the screen. RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video port on right side of computer If you disable tapping only, you can also connect an external display device via the RGB (monitor) port. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by computer model. Using external display devices Your computer...
.... NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by itself" to random locations on the screen. RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video port on right side of computer If you disable tapping only, you can also connect an external display device via the RGB (monitor) port. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by computer model. Using external display devices Your computer...
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... optical disc manually. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that allows you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. 104 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please...
... optical disc manually. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that allows you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. 104 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please...
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... the inability to remove the user password. TOSHIBA is not responsible for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. To register a password for any losses that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the...
... the inability to remove the user password. TOSHIBA is not responsible for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. To register a password for any losses that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the...
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... device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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...
... device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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...
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... 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. Using Startup options to fix problems...
... 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. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... power cord/cable are interrelated. Slot B is the bottom slot. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to be faulty. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). 160 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
... power cord/cable are interrelated. Slot B is the bottom slot. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to be faulty. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). 160 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
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... the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information, see the Windows® online Help. You can change the settings for each of keyboard. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for your keyboard driver. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem...
... the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information, see the Windows® online Help. You can change the settings for each of keyboard. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for your keyboard driver. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem...
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... back up DVD(s) on -screen instructions to the computer. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. Follow the on hand in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like...
... back up DVD(s) on -screen instructions to the computer. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. Follow the on hand in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like...
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... internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys can set system options or control...
... internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys can set system options or control...
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... to a network 128 monitor 77 power cord/cable 44 power source 44 connection set up 128 cooling fan adequate ventilation 42 customize computer settings 90 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 172 desktop creating new icon 125 exploring the 124 icons 125 recycle bin 125 standard features 125 Windows® operating system 124 Device Manager fixing a problem 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices hot key 181 display troubleshooting 163 display devices external 76 display panel opening 46 display, external adjusting 77 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 121 DVD
... to a network 128 monitor 77 power cord/cable 44 power source 44 connection set up 128 cooling fan adequate ventilation 42 customize computer settings 90 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 172 desktop creating new icon 125 exploring the 124 icons 125 recycle bin 125 standard features 125 Windows® operating system 124 Device Manager fixing a problem 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices hot key 181 display troubleshooting 163 display devices external 76 display panel opening 46 display, external adjusting 77 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 121 DVD
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... LCD brightness up 180 LEDs system indicator lights 112 AC adaptor light 111 AC power light 43, 44 battery light 44, 45 ON/OFF light 47, 84, 87, 90 Web Camera light 130 lock computer, using 91 M maintaining your battery 121 manual eject hole optical disc drive 102 Media Player hot key 179 memory adding (optional) 48 check total memory 57 removing internal storage drive/ memory module slot cover 51 Memory card reader inserting memory media 131 removing memory media 132 using 131 memory module installation 49 inserting into socket 52 removing 54, 56 microphone using 129 monitor connecting...
... LCD brightness up 180 LEDs system indicator lights 112 AC adaptor light 111 AC power light 43, 44 battery light 44, 45 ON/OFF light 47, 84, 87, 90 Web Camera light 130 lock computer, using 91 M maintaining your battery 121 manual eject hole optical disc drive 102 Media Player hot key 179 memory adding (optional) 48 check total memory 57 removing internal storage drive/ memory module slot cover 51 Memory card reader inserting memory media 131 removing memory media 132 using 131 memory module installation 49 inserting into socket 52 removing 54, 56 microphone using 129 monitor connecting...
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... adding memory (optional) 48 communications 127 computer 42 software Setup Wizard 47 work environment 39 setting up a connection 128 settings customize computer settings 90 Shut down button 50, 82 command 82 computer 50, 82 Hibernation mode 85 Sleep mode 87 Sleep mode 81 configuring 87 configuring options 87 powering down 87 Shut down 87 starting again from 90 using 87 software Setup Wizard 47 software program starting 95 starting from Start menu 95 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 129 start button 126 starting...
... adding memory (optional) 48 communications 127 computer 42 software Setup Wizard 47 work environment 39 setting up a connection 128 settings customize computer settings 90 Shut down button 50, 82 command 82 computer 50, 82 Hibernation mode 85 Sleep mode 87 Sleep mode 81 configuring 87 configuring options 87 powering down 87 Shut down 87 starting again from 90 using 87 software Setup Wizard 47 software program starting 95 starting from Start menu 95 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 129 start button 126 starting...
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... backup 172 Device Manager 159 Disk Defragmenter 164 display error message 163 display problems screen is blank 162 DVD player 169 eject button 165 error message, warning resume failure 155 Error-checking 164 eSATA 174 external display problems 163 external keyboard 162 external monitor 162 good computing habits 170 hard disk drive is slow 164 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 158 high-pitched noise 166 installing hardware/software 173 keyboard 162 keyboard will not respond 154 memory problems 160 missing files/trouble accessing a drive...
... backup 172 Device Manager 159 Disk Defragmenter 164 display error message 163 display problems screen is blank 162 DVD player 169 eject button 165 error message, warning resume failure 155 Error-checking 164 eSATA 174 external display problems 163 external keyboard 162 external monitor 162 good computing habits 170 hard disk drive is slow 164 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 158 high-pitched noise 166 installing hardware/software 173 keyboard 162 keyboard will not respond 154 memory problems 160 missing files/trouble accessing a drive...
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... 158 Windows® operating system not working 156 wireless networking 167 turning off computer 79 computer more quickly 82 options 80 turning on power 47 U USB-compatible printer 78 user password, deleting 142 user password, setting 142 using a microphone 129 computer lock 91 DVDs 101 Hibernation mode 84 Memory card reader 131 optical disc drive 101 Shut down command 82 Sleep mode 87 TOSHIBA eco power plan 116 TouchPad™ 73 Web Camera 130 using the keyboard 93 Utilities 134 V video projector adjusting display 77 Volume down hot key 181 Volume up hot key...
... 158 Windows® operating system not working 156 wireless networking 167 turning off computer 79 computer more quickly 82 options 80 turning on power 47 U USB-compatible printer 78 user password, deleting 142 user password, setting 142 using a microphone 129 computer lock 91 DVDs 101 Hibernation mode 84 Memory card reader 131 optical disc drive 101 Shut down command 82 Sleep mode 87 TOSHIBA eco power plan 116 TouchPad™ 73 Web Camera 130 using the keyboard 93 Utilities 134 V video projector adjusting display 77 Volume down hot key 181 Volume up hot key...