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5 Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you with the FCC if you in their equipment, operations or procedures. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it can. In order to do this, it is only applicable...
5 Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you with the FCC if you in their equipment, operations or procedures. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it can. In order to do this, it is only applicable...
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... to a custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 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 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79...
... to a custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 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 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79...
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... memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 124. 6 Turn the...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 124. 6 Turn the...
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.... (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to work. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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" on page...
.... (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to work. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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" on page...
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... the cable to your computer if you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information. Getting Started 79 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device.
... the cable to your computer if you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information. Getting Started 79 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device.
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... Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If the computer is turned on the center of media, use it to listen, turn the volume down...
... Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If the computer is turned on the center of media, use it to listen, turn the volume down...
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... the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the 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.
... the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the 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.
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... 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 the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). It may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The stored data uses a very small portion of your TOSHIBA...
... 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 the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). It may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The stored data uses a very small portion of your TOSHIBA...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of 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...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of 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...
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... have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. A keypad overlay may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or...
... have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. A keypad overlay may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or...
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... an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The other system may be lit). For more information. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be set...
... an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The other system may be lit). For more information. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be set...
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... help 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 read from optical discs. General tips for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the...
... help 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 read from optical discs. General tips for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the...
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... work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. 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 refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you turn the...
... work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. 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 refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you turn the...
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Index A AC adaptor 44 AC power 114 AC power light 44 accessing network 133 adding memory check total memory 58 memory (optional) 49 optional external devices 49 adequate ventilation cooling fan 43 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Application Cards 192 audio features 135 B backing up files 96, 104 battery battery life 113 Call2Recycle™ 128 care 125, 126 changing 122 222 charge indicator light 45 charge time 114 charger 114 charging 46, 114 charging the real-time clock...
Index A AC adaptor 44 AC power 114 AC power light 44 accessing network 133 adding memory check total memory 58 memory (optional) 49 optional external devices 49 adequate ventilation cooling fan 43 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Application Cards 192 audio features 135 B backing up files 96, 104 battery battery life 113 Call2Recycle™ 128 care 125, 126 changing 122 222 charge indicator light 45 charge time 114 charger 114 charging 46, 114 charging the real-time clock...
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Index 223 running computer on battery power 112 safety precautions 125 setting notifications 119 battery indicator light 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 105, 106 button eject, optical disc drive 107 power 48 Shut down 51, 85 start 131 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 caring for your computer 93 changing battery 122 character keys 97 charging the battery 46 cleaning the computer 93 communications network connection 133 set up 132 computer caring for...
Index 223 running computer on battery power 112 safety precautions 125 setting notifications 119 battery indicator light 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 105, 106 button eject, optical disc drive 107 power 48 Shut down 51, 85 start 131 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 caring for your computer 93 changing battery 122 character keys 97 charging the battery 46 cleaning the computer 93 communications network connection 133 set up 132 computer caring for...
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... (monitor) port 78 external display, adjusting 81 F file extensions using 102 files backing up 96, 104 file names 102 printing 103 restore 104 saving 101, 102 using a file extension 102 function keys 97 H headphones using 135 Help and Support troubleshooting 167 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 configuring options 88 hot key 198 powering down 88 Shut down 88 starting again from 90 using 87 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 205 Lock (Instant...
... (monitor) port 78 external display, adjusting 81 F file extensions using 102 files backing up 96, 104 file names 102 printing 103 restore 104 saving 101, 102 using a file extension 102 function keys 97 H headphones using 135 Help and Support troubleshooting 167 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 configuring options 88 hot key 198 powering down 88 Shut down 88 starting again from 90 using 87 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 205 Lock (Instant...
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...48, 87, 90, 93 Web Camera light 136 lock computer, using 94 M maintaining your battery 126 manual eject hole optical disc drive 107 memory adding (optional) 49 check total memory 58 removing memory module slot cover 52 Memory card reader inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 50 inserting into socket 53 removing 55, 57 microphone using 135 modem connecting to telephone line 134 problem solving 178 monitor connecting 79 monitor problems troubleshooting 172 monitoring battery power 116 mouse installing 81 mouse utility 154 moving the computer 94
...48, 87, 90, 93 Web Camera light 136 lock computer, using 94 M maintaining your battery 126 manual eject hole optical disc drive 107 memory adding (optional) 49 check total memory 58 removing memory module slot cover 52 Memory card reader inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 50 inserting into socket 53 removing 55, 57 microphone using 135 modem connecting to telephone line 134 problem solving 178 monitor connecting 79 monitor problems troubleshooting 172 monitoring battery power 116 mouse installing 81 mouse utility 154 moving the computer 94
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... TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 49 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect tab 142 Optimize tab 145 Protect & Fix tab 144 Secure tab 143 TOSHIBA eco power plan 122 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ using 74 traveling tips 128 troubleshooting 171 AC power light is blinking 164 battery light...
... TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 49 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect tab 142 Optimize tab 145 Protect & Fix tab 144 Secure tab 143 TOSHIBA eco power plan 122 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ using 74 traveling tips 128 troubleshooting 171 AC power light is blinking 164 battery light...
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... working 165 wireless networking 178 turning off computer 82 computer more quickly 85 options 83 turning on power 48 U USB-compatible printer 81 user password, deleting 150 user password, setting 149 using a microphone 135 computer lock 94 DVDs 105 Hibernation mode 87 hot key to set a power plan 121 Memory card reader 137 optical disc drive 105 Shut down command 85 Sleep mode 90 TOSHIBA eco power plan 122 TouchPad™ 74 Web Camera 136 using the keyboard 96 using the overlay for cursor control 99 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display...
... working 165 wireless networking 178 turning off computer 82 computer more quickly 85 options 83 turning on power 48 U USB-compatible printer 81 user password, deleting 150 user password, setting 149 using a microphone 135 computer lock 94 DVDs 105 Hibernation mode 87 hot key to set a power plan 121 Memory card reader 137 optical disc drive 105 Shut down command 85 Sleep mode 90 TOSHIBA eco power plan 122 TouchPad™ 74 Web Camera 136 using the keyboard 96 using the overlay for cursor control 99 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display...