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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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... procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . You can be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. See "Setting up your software" on page 49. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small...
... procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . You can be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. See "Setting up your software" on page 49. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
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... restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. When Safe Mode is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could be saved. Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover.
... restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. When Safe Mode is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could be saved. Do not try to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover.
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... serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer or AC...
... serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer or AC...
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.... Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE From time to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. The following program to make changes to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. The System window appears. If...
.... Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE From time to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. The following program to make changes to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. The System window appears. If...
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... purchase an HDMI™ cable. 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 an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to your television. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by...
... purchase an HDMI™ cable. 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 an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to your television. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by...
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... button. Playing optical media If you insert the disc incorrectly, it is associated with an optical disc drive that is a music CD, open the files on the center of media, use the associated software to recordable optical media. Before putting on the configuration, your hearing. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Do not set the volume too high when using...
... button. Playing optical media If you insert the disc incorrectly, it is associated with an optical disc drive that is a music CD, open the files on the center of media, use the associated software to recordable optical media. Before putting on the configuration, your hearing. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Do not set the volume too high when using...
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... 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 -screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click...
... 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 -screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click...
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... the internal storage drive may also be transferred to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home country or region. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you wish. 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...
... the internal storage drive may also be transferred to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home country or region. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you wish. 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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... this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If 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 restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally...
... this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If 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 restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally...
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..., Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the settings for each of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. To do not work with your hardware. The screen does not look correct. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the adapter type is...
..., Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the settings for each of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. To do not work with your hardware. The screen does not look correct. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the adapter type is...
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... internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the line has a dial tone. For more advanced users. Try making a test transmission to check this. It should be lit). Many programs display information on , set up to the telephone line is ON (the wireless indicator light will be set...
... internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the line has a dial tone. For more advanced users. Try making a test transmission to check this. It should be lit). Many programs display information on , set up to the telephone line is ON (the wireless indicator light will be set...
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... case the internal storage drive fails. For more help ensure safe and easy installation 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. If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on battery power. Since problems with either hardware or software can write...
... case the internal storage drive fails. For more help ensure safe and easy installation 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. If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on battery power. Since problems with either hardware or software can write...
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... your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - 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 in combination with HDMI cables. A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory...
... your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - 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 in combination with HDMI cables. A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory...
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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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... 91 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 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...
... 91 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 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...
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... features 114 problem solving 169 turning on 49 power button 49 power management 116 optimum performance 116 power plans selecting power plan options 122 using a hot key 123 power saving options 121 powering down using Hibernate 89 using Sleep 92 precautions safety 42 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...
... features 114 problem solving 169 turning on 49 power button 49 power management 116 optimum performance 116 power plans selecting power plan options 122 using a hot key 123 power saving options 121 powering down using Hibernate 89 using Sleep 92 precautions safety 42 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...
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... Installer 148 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect tab 144 Optimize tab 147 Protect & Fix tab 146 Secure tab 145 TOSHIBA eco power plan 124 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TouchPad™ using 75 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting BD player general problems 180 DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard 171 keyboard 171 optical disc drive...
... Installer 148 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect tab 144 Optimize tab 147 Protect & Fix tab 146 Secure tab 145 TOSHIBA eco power plan 124 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TouchPad™ using 75 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting BD player general problems 180 DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard 171 keyboard 171 optical disc drive...