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... number provided may request that temporary discontinuance of your right to the telephone network, the telephone company may not be required. 5 Connection to party line service is only applicable if your computer has the capability to send and receive fax transmissions. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
... number provided may request that temporary discontinuance of your right to the telephone network, the telephone company may not be required. 5 Connection to party line service is only applicable if your computer has the capability to send and receive fax transmissions. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
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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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... 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right...
... 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right...
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... computer. 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. 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...
... computer. 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. 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...
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.... ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. Always make sure 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 screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
.... ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. Always make sure 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 screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... located at the underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot...
... located at the underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot...
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The System window appears. 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 your computer without your computer to perform the action, click Continue; 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to your internal storage drive, returning your permission...
The System window appears. 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 your computer without your computer to perform the action, click Continue; 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to your internal storage drive, returning your permission...
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... stop the CD, click the Stop button. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. The drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the...
... stop the CD, click the Stop button. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. The drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the...
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.... 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 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 password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
.... 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 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 password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
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... the time needed for the BIOS to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence...
... the time needed for the BIOS to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence...
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TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). The collected information is available for your home country or...
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). The collected information is available for your home country or...
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... 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 some way such as installing a new...
... 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 some way such as installing a new...
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... with the keyboard or to turn off , make sure the software you have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn...
... with the keyboard or to turn off , make sure the software you have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn...
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... of many Toshiba 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 . When you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. interlaced-A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or...
... of many Toshiba 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 . When you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. interlaced-A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key 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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... (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...
