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... order to do this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any other number for any person to use a computer or other electronic device...
... order to do this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any other number for any person to use a computer or other electronic device...
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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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... open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on the cloth. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on the cloth. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 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. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or...
... L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 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. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or...
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In this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer is the bottom slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if your computer on...
In this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer is the bottom slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if your computer on...
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... from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat...
... from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat...
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... to make changes to recover your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of factory default software with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to work. This is displayed below...
... to make changes to recover your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recovery of factory default software with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to work. This is displayed below...
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... disc drive icon. Playing optical media If you insert the disc incorrectly, it to listen, turn the volume down. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may jam the drive. The drive will run using headphones. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use...
... disc drive icon. Playing optical media If you insert the disc incorrectly, it to listen, turn the volume down. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may jam the drive. The drive will run using headphones. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use...
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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 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...
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 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...
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... the keys immediately after pressing the power button. Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the...
... the keys immediately after pressing the power button. Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the...
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... may affect the performance of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for your TOSHIBA computer. 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 computer. This information...
... may affect the performance of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for your TOSHIBA computer. 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 computer. This information...
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... displays 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 When you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems...
... displays 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 When you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to activate the screen. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. To do this does not correct the problem, press If you are using a different make...
... cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to activate the screen. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. To do this does not correct the problem, press If you are using a different make...
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.... internal device-See device. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from...
.... internal device-See device. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from...
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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...