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... company will give you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it can. If trouble is necessary. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will...
... company will give you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it can. If trouble is necessary. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will...
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... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. You can install one memory module is...
... the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. You can install one memory module is...
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... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating 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...
... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating 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...
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... located at the base 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected...
... located at the base 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected...
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... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 60 Getting Started 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 says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. 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...
... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 60 Getting Started 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 says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. 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...
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... automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Getting Started 81 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. To do this...
... automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Getting Started 81 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. To do this...
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... optical disc drive is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the TouchPad™ or a mouse is located on your keyboard...
... optical disc drive is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the TouchPad™ or a mouse is located on your keyboard...
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... automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is a music CD, open the files on the disc. Before putting on the disc. The drive will run using headphones. Do not set the volume too high when using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon...
... automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is a music CD, open the files on the disc. Before putting on the disc. The drive will run using headphones. Do not set the volume too high when using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon...
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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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... conditions via pop-up messages. 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 initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels...
... conditions via pop-up messages. 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 initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels...
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... option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. 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...
... option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. 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...
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... you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the documentation that the monitor is blank. If you to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to continue working. If no password is not set for an external monitor. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems...
... you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the documentation that the monitor is blank. If you to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to continue working. If no password is not set for an external monitor. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems...
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... better picture quality than main memory. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also HDMI. A key or combination of keys that you turn the computer off . L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - internal device -
... better picture quality than main memory. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also HDMI. A key or combination of keys that you turn the computer off . L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - internal device -
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... adaptor 45 AC power 116 AC power light 45 accessing network 135 adding memory check total memory 60 memory (optional) 51 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 98, 105 battery battery life 115 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 127, 128 changing 124 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 171 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 check total memory 60 memory (optional) 51 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 98, 105 battery battery life 115 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 127, 128 changing 124 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 171 charge time 116 charger 116 charging 47, 116 charging the real-time...
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... RTC memory 115 running computer on battery power 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 button eject, optical disc drive 108 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 95 changing battery 124 character keys 99 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 169 cleaning the computer 95 communications network connection 135 set up 134...
... RTC memory 115 running computer on battery power 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 button eject, optical disc drive 108 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 95 changing battery 124 character keys 99 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 169 cleaning the computer 95 communications network connection 135 set up 134...
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Index 223 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 174 running slow 175 display does not look normal/flickers 173 external monitor not working 173 display devices external 80 display output settings 82 display panel opening 48 display problems screen is blank 172 display, external adjusting 83 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 129 DVD caring for discs 113 removing with computer off 112 removing with computer on 112 DVDs using 106 E eject button optical disc drive 108 eject, optical disc drive 109 enabling TouchPad™ 80, 202...
Index 223 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 174 running slow 175 display does not look normal/flickers 173 external monitor not working 173 display devices external 80 display output settings 82 display panel opening 48 display problems screen is blank 172 display, external adjusting 83 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 129 DVD caring for discs 113 removing with computer off 112 removing with computer on 112 DVDs using 106 E eject button optical disc drive 108 eject, optical disc drive 109 enabling TouchPad™ 80, 202...
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... display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 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 51 mouse 83 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 41 internal storage drive recovery...
... display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 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 51 mouse 83 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 41 internal storage drive recovery...
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226 Index 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 90 using Sleep 93 precautions safety 42 printer connecting 83 setting up 84 USB-compatible 83 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 170 battery charge does not last 171 battery not charging 171 changing display properties 173 checking device properties 169 computer will not power up 164 contacting Toshiba 186...
226 Index 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 90 using Sleep 93 precautions safety 42 printer connecting 83 setting up 84 USB-compatible 83 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 170 battery charge does not last 171 battery not charging 171 changing display properties 173 checking device properties 169 computer will not power up 164 contacting Toshiba 186...
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... tips 130 troubleshooting external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 optical disc drive 175 turning off computer 85 computer more quickly 88 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 152 user password, setting 151 using a microphone 137 computer lock 96 DVDs 106 Hibernation mode 90 hot key to set a power plan 123 Memory card reader 139 optical disc drive 106 Shut down command 87 Sleep mode 92 TOSHIBA eco power plan 124 TouchPad™ 76 Web Camera 138 using the keyboard 98 Utilities 142 V video projector adjusting display 83...
... tips 130 troubleshooting external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 optical disc drive 175 turning off computer 85 computer more quickly 88 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 152 user password, setting 151 using a microphone 137 computer lock 96 DVDs 106 Hibernation mode 90 hot key to set a power plan 123 Memory card reader 139 optical disc drive 106 Shut down command 87 Sleep mode 92 TOSHIBA eco power plan 124 TouchPad™ 76 Web Camera 138 using the keyboard 98 Utilities 142 V video projector adjusting display 83...
