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... in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is necessary. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it can. 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. If the equipment is resolved. If these changes might affect your...
... in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is necessary. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it can. 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. If the equipment is resolved. If these changes might affect your...
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... factory default software with user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 81 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device...
... factory default software with user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 81 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device...
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... Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 Mouse Utility 159 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 USB Sleep and Charge 162 Enabling/Disabling...
... Memory card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 Mouse Utility 159 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 USB Sleep and Charge 162 Enabling/Disabling...
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... button in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the operating...
... button in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the operating...
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Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge...
Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge...
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... the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the...
... the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the...
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... Sleep mode). Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove...
... Sleep mode). Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove...
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... 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 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If you to back up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities...
... 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 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If you to back up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities...
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... is turned on the center of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Do not set the volume too high when using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. If your computer may jam the drive. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD...
... is turned on the center of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Do not set the volume too high when using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. If your computer may jam the drive. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD...
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.... 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. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for 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 the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to...
.... 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. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for 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 the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to...
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... system is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which...
... system is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which...
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... and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may be used to install the updates if 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 information), date of initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. Additionally, TOSHIBA may affect...
... and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may be used to install the updates if 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 information), date of initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. Additionally, TOSHIBA may affect...
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...; 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 fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
...; 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 fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
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... may have registered a password, press any key to turn off , make sure the software you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to the keyboard itself. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while...
... may have registered a password, press any key to turn off , make sure the software you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to the keyboard itself. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while...
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.... See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the screen that you turn the computer off . internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or...
.... See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the screen that you turn the computer off . internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or...
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... to a network 141 HDMI™-compatible TV or external display device 85 monitor 86 power cord/cable 47 power source 47 connection set up 141 cooling fan adequate ventilation 45 customize computer settings 100 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 191 desktop creating new icon 138 exploring the 137 icons 138 recycle bin 138 standard features 138 Windows® operating system 137 Device Manager fixing a problem 176 directing display output 86 disabling touch pad 84, 208 display troubleshooting 180 display devices external 85
... to a network 141 HDMI™-compatible TV or external display device 85 monitor 86 power cord/cable 47 power source 47 connection set up 141 cooling fan adequate ventilation 45 customize computer settings 100 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 191 desktop creating new icon 138 exploring the 137 icons 138 recycle bin 138 standard features 138 Windows® operating system 137 Device Manager fixing a problem 176 directing display output 86 disabling touch pad 84, 208 display troubleshooting 180 display devices external 85
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... down 95 starting again from 97 using 94 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 using to set a power plan 129 volume mute 200 Zoom (Display resolution) 209 zooming in 210 zooming out 210 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 199 I icon desktop 138 moving to desktop 138 recycle bin 138 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing
... down 95 starting again from 97 using 94 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 using to set a power plan 129 volume mute 200 Zoom (Display resolution) 209 zooming in 210 zooming out 210 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 199 I icon desktop 138 moving to desktop 138 recycle bin 138 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing
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... light 50, 94, 97, 100 Web Camera light 143 Licenses 29 lock computer, using 101 M maintaining your battery 134 manual eject hole optical disc drive 115 memory adding (optional) 52 check total memory 62 removing memory module slot cover 55 Memory card reader inserting memory media 144 removing memory media 145 using 144 memory module installation 52 inserting into socket 56 removing 59, 61 microphone using 142 monitor connecting 86 monitor problems troubleshooting 180 monitoring battery power 124 mouse installing 87 mouse utility 159 moving the computer 101 N network accessing 141 connecting...
... light 50, 94, 97, 100 Web Camera light 143 Licenses 29 lock computer, using 101 M maintaining your battery 134 manual eject hole optical disc drive 115 memory adding (optional) 52 check total memory 62 removing memory module slot cover 55 Memory card reader inserting memory media 144 removing memory media 145 using 144 memory module installation 52 inserting into socket 56 removing 59, 61 microphone using 142 monitor connecting 86 monitor problems troubleshooting 180 monitoring battery power 124 mouse installing 87 mouse utility 159 moving the computer 101 N network accessing 141 connecting...
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... TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 167 touch pad using 81 traveling tips 136 troubleshooting 179 AC power light is blinking 172 battery light is blinking 173 bookmarked site not found 175 checking device properties 176 computer will not start 171 contacting Toshiba 194 corrupted/damaged data files 182 data/entire system backup 191 Device Manager 176 Disk Defragmenter 182 display error message 180 display problems screen is blank 179 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 188 eject button 183 error...
... TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 167 touch pad using 81 traveling tips 136 troubleshooting 179 AC power light is blinking 172 battery light is blinking 173 bookmarked site not found 175 checking device properties 176 computer will not start 171 contacting Toshiba 194 corrupted/damaged data files 182 data/entire system backup 191 Device Manager 176 Disk Defragmenter 182 display error message 180 display problems screen is blank 179 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 188 eject button 183 error...
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... Windows® operating system not working 173 wireless networking 186 turning off computer 89 computer more quickly 92 options 90 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 193 USB Wakeup function does not work 194 USB-compatible printer 88 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 142 computer lock 101 DVDs 113 external display devices 85 Hibernation mode 94 hot key to set a power plan 129 Memory card reader 144 optical disc drive 113 Shut down command 92 Sleep mode 97 touch pad 81 Web Camera 143 using the keyboard 103 using...
... Windows® operating system not working 173 wireless networking 186 turning off computer 89 computer more quickly 92 options 90 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 193 USB Wakeup function does not work 194 USB-compatible printer 88 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 142 computer lock 101 DVDs 113 external display devices 85 Hibernation mode 94 hot key to set a power plan 129 Memory card reader 144 optical disc drive 113 Shut down command 92 Sleep mode 97 touch pad 81 Web Camera 143 using the keyboard 103 using...
