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... to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of service may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly...
... to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of service may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly...
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... 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............85 Connecting an external monitor...
... 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............85 Connecting an external monitor...
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... 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 USB Sleep and Charge 164 Power supply mode settings...
... 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 USB Sleep and Charge 164 Power supply mode settings...
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... operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is the bottom slot. You can install one memory module is in Sleep...
... operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Slot B is the bottom slot. You can install one memory module is in Sleep...
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... 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. Back of computer Back of computer 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...
... 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. Back of computer Back of computer 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...
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If only one memory module is the top slot. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet...
If only one memory module is the top slot. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet...
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... main battery. Using your computer 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat...
... main battery. Using your computer 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat...
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.... The System window appears. If unsure, cancel and try again. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to out-of factory default software with the socket latches. otherwise, click Cancel. 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" on page 66. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you...
.... The System window appears. If unsure, cancel and try again. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to out-of factory default software with the socket latches. otherwise, click Cancel. 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" on page 66. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you...
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... the CD, click the Stop button. If your computer may jam the drive. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. You are ready to listen, turn the volume down. Before putting on the disc. Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc into place. Recording optical media Depending on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the...
... the CD, click the Stop button. If your computer may jam the drive. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. You are ready to listen, turn the volume down. Before putting on the disc. Playing optical media If you insert an optical disc into place. Recording optical media Depending on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the...
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... Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 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. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities...
... Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 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. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities...
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... 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 initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the BIOS to power on the computer, then quickly...
... 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 initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the BIOS to power on the computer, then quickly...
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...). 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 computer's internal storage drive. Subject to entities located outside of residence (e.g., European Union). 168 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep...
...). 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 computer's internal storage drive. Subject to entities located outside of residence (e.g., European Union). 168 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep...
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... explanation. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when 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...
... explanation. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when 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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... using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off , make of keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error...
... using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off , make of keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error...
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... every other services. Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is refreshed. interlaced-A method of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination...
... every other services. Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is refreshed. interlaced-A method of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination...
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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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... (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 87 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 function keys 105 H headphones using 142 Help and Support troubleshooting 175 Hibernation mode 90 configuring 94 configuring options 95 hot key 204 powering down 95 Shut 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...
... (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 87 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 function keys 105 H headphones using 142 Help and Support troubleshooting 175 Hibernation mode 90 configuring 94 configuring options 95 hot key 204 powering down 95 Shut 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...
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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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... worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect tab 148 Optimize tab 151 Protect & Fix tab 150 Secure tab 149 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 166 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 168 TOSHIBA Service Station 168 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...
... worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect tab 148 Optimize tab 151 Protect & Fix tab 150 Secure tab 149 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 166 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 168 TOSHIBA Service Station 168 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...
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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...