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... custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............80 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............80 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You can be installed in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install...
... memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You can be installed in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install...
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... are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
... are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
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... Sleep configuration will be saved. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the power...
... Sleep configuration will be saved. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the power...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of the slot. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of the slot. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected...
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... 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 your computer without your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out...
... 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 your computer without your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out...
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... the external display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the cable to your television. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor...
... the external display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the cable to your television. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor...
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... disc tray. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For example, if it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using headphones. For other types of the tray until it is a music CD, open the files on the configuration...
... disc tray. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For example, if it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using headphones. For other types of the tray until it is a music CD, open the files on the configuration...
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Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 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. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears...
Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 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. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears...
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... certain models). 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 your TOSHIBA computer. The collected information is not limited to specific system conditions via pop-up messages. It may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight...
... certain models). 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 your TOSHIBA computer. The collected information is not limited to specific system conditions via pop-up messages. It may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight...
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... 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 may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new...
... 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 may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new...
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.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that is supported by clicking a blank area of the desktop with your hardware. The screen does not look correct. This opens the Personalization window. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Click Display and then Change display settings to its...
.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that is supported by clicking a blank area of the desktop with your hardware. The screen does not look correct. This opens the Personalization window. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Click Display and then Change display settings to its...
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... equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is on certain models.) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Many programs display information on the screen. This mode lets you see on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connect a telephone handset to...
... equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is on certain models.) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Many programs display information on the screen. This mode lets you see on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connect a telephone handset to...
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... your entire computer with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Since problems with restore points" on battery power. 184 If Something Goes...
... your entire computer with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Since problems with restore points" on battery power. 184 If Something Goes...
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... operating system automatically recognize the change. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is returned to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is refreshed. HDMI...
... operating system automatically recognize the change. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is returned to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is refreshed. HDMI...
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... adaptor 45 AC power 116 AC power light 45 accessing network 135 adding memory 50 check total memory 59 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 96, 106 battery battery life 115 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 127, 128 changing 124 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 170 charge time 116 charger 116 charging 47, 116 charging the real-time...
... adaptor 45 AC power 116 AC power light 45 accessing network 135 adding memory 50 check total memory 59 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 96, 106 battery battery life 115 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 127, 128 changing 124 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 170 charge time 116 charger 116 charging 47, 116 charging the real-time...
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... on battery power 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BD player general problems 180 BDs using 107 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 button eject, optical disc drive 109 power 49 Shut down 52, 86 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 94 changing battery 124 character keys 98 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 168 cleaning the computer 94 communications network connection 135 set...
... on battery power 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BD player general problems 180 BDs using 107 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 button eject, optical disc drive 109 power 49 Shut down 52, 86 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 94 changing battery 124 character keys 98 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 168 cleaning the computer 94 communications network connection 135 set...
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... keyboard overlays 204 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display switch) 199 power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 using to set a power plan 123 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolution) 203 zooming in 204 zooming out 204 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 I icon desktop 132 moving to desktop 132 recycle bin 132 safety 39 installation memory module 51 installing a charged battery 126 battery 124 memory modules 50 mouse 82 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 41 internal storage drive recovery 59 Internet...
... keyboard overlays 204 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display switch) 199 power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 using to set a power plan 123 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolution) 203 zooming in 204 zooming out 204 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 I icon desktop 132 moving to desktop 132 recycle bin 132 safety 39 installation memory module 51 installing a charged battery 126 battery 124 memory modules 50 mouse 82 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 41 internal storage drive recovery 59 Internet...
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... printer connecting 82 problem solving 177, 178 setting up 83 USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties 168 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 174 Device Manager 168 disk drive is slow 174 display is blank 171 external display not working 173 external monitor 172 faulty memory...
... printer connecting 82 problem solving 177, 178 setting up 83 USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties 168 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 186, 187 corrupted/damaged data files 174 Device Manager 168 disk drive is slow 174 display is blank 171 external display not working 173 external monitor 172 faulty memory...
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... Windows® Explorer 102 Windows® Start menu 101 starting a program from Start 101 starting again from Hibernation mode 91 Sleep mode 94 Startup menu problem solving 166 supervisor password, deleting 151 supervisor password, set up 150 system indicator lights AC power 45 drive in-use indicator 109 LEDs 46, 47, 49, 89, 91, 94, 100, 101, 118, 119, 139 T taskbar 134 telephone line connecting to modem 136 television adjusting display 82 tips for computing 96 Toshiba...
... Windows® Explorer 102 Windows® Start menu 101 starting a program from Start 101 starting again from Hibernation mode 91 Sleep mode 94 Startup menu problem solving 166 supervisor password, deleting 151 supervisor password, set up 150 system indicator lights AC power 45 drive in-use indicator 109 LEDs 46, 47, 49, 89, 91, 94, 100, 101, 118, 119, 139 T taskbar 134 telephone line connecting to modem 136 television adjusting display 82 tips for computing 96 Toshiba...
