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... the telephone company and let them to make any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Also, you should ever decide to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for information. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at...
... the telephone company and let them to make any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Also, you should ever decide to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for information. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 71 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the TouchPad 78 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 81 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 82 Using external display devices 82 Connecting the display device 83 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 84 Adjusting the quality of the external display......85 Using an external keyboard 85 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 71 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the TouchPad 78 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 81 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 82 Using external display devices 82 Connecting the display device 83 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 84 Adjusting the quality of the external display......85 Using an external keyboard 85 Using a mouse...
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... computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 56. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of...
... computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 56. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of...
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... memory module or on page 62. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
... memory module or on page 62. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
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.... Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to a power outlet...
.... Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to a power outlet...
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... recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 57), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables...
... recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 57), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables...
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... Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your television. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 83 Using external display devices HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device...
... Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your television. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 83 Using external display devices HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device...
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... device attached and turned on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display output settings is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The quickest way to change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings...
... device attached and turned on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display output settings is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The quickest way to change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings...
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... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 160 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 on 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...
... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 160 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 on 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...
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... drive may be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home country or region. 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...
... drive may be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home country or region. 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...
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... not look right. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working Once you change the system in the DC-IN socket. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar...
... not look right. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working Once you change the system in the DC-IN socket. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar...
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... will advance you through the display options. If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 193 Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Refer to the software documentation and check that came...
... will advance you through the display options. If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 193 Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Refer to the software documentation and check that came...
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... Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function." In that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." If this case, please try one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that case, use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." For more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to Enabled...
... Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function." In that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." If this case, please try one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that case, use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." For more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to Enabled...
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... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - high-density diskette - I icon - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - high-density diskette - I icon - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
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... keyboard 103 battery Call2Recycle™ 133 changing 128 charge indicator light 53, 121 charge not lasting 192 charging 53, 120 conserving power 124 disposal 133 installing 128, 130 low charge 123 maintaining 132 monitoring power 53, 121 not charging 192 notifications 123 power plan 221 power plan hot key 126 real-time clock (RTC) 118, 120 remaining power 122 removing 128 safety precautions 131 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 55 start 137 buttons eject, optical drive 110 Media control buttons...
... keyboard 103 battery Call2Recycle™ 133 changing 128 charge indicator light 53, 121 charge not lasting 192 charging 53, 120 conserving power 124 disposal 133 installing 128, 130 low charge 123 maintaining 132 monitoring power 53, 121 not charging 192 notifications 123 power plan 221 power plan hot key 126 real-time clock (RTC) 118, 120 remaining power 122 removing 128 safety precautions 131 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 55 start 137 buttons eject, optical drive 110 Media control buttons...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 195 running slow 196 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 196 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 194 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 83 external 82 display output settings 84 display panel opening 54 display problems screen is blank 193 display, external adjusting 85 disposal information 33 disposing of used batteries 133 DVD using 109 DVD player general problems 203 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 112 removing 112 E eject button optical drive 110 eject, optical drive...
.../trouble accessing a drive 195 running slow 196 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 196 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 194 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 83 external 82 display output settings 84 display panel opening 54 display problems screen is blank 193 display, external adjusting 85 disposal information 33 disposing of used batteries 133 DVD using 109 DVD player general problems 203 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 112 removing 112 E eject button optical drive 110 eject, optical drive...
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... keys 101 function keys 101 H HDMI™ Out Port 82 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 88 configuring 92 hot key 223 starting again from 94 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 227 disabling or enabling wireless devices 226 display brightness 225 Hibernation mode 223 keyboard overlays 229 Lock (Instant security) 220 Output (Display switch) 224 power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 volume mute 219 Zoom (Display resolution) 228 zooming in 229 zooming out 229 Hot Key Cards 214 Hot key functions 218 hot key power...
... keys 101 function keys 101 H HDMI™ Out Port 82 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 88 configuring 92 hot key 223 starting again from 94 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 227 disabling or enabling wireless devices 226 display brightness 225 Hibernation mode 223 keyboard overlays 229 Lock (Instant security) 220 Output (Display switch) 224 power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 volume mute 219 Zoom (Display resolution) 228 zooming in 229 zooming out 229 Hot Key Cards 214 Hot key functions 218 hot key power...
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... Internet Service Providers ISPs 141 J jack RJ-11 140 K keyboard character keys 101 function keys 101 hot keys 229 not working 185 overlay keys 102 special Windows® keys 102 troubleshooting 193 unexpected characters 193 using 100 keyboard, external 85 keyboard, full-size 101 L light AC power 51 drive in-use indicator 110 lock computer, using 98 M main battery changing 128 installing 128, 130 removing 128 safety precautions 131 manual eject hole optical drive 111 memory adding 57 problem solving 191 removing memory module slot cover 59 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
... Internet Service Providers ISPs 141 J jack RJ-11 140 K keyboard character keys 101 function keys 101 hot keys 229 not working 185 overlay keys 102 special Windows® keys 102 troubleshooting 193 unexpected characters 193 using 100 keyboard, external 85 keyboard, full-size 101 L light AC power 51 drive in-use indicator 110 lock computer, using 98 M main battery changing 128 installing 128, 130 removing 128 safety precautions 131 manual eject hole optical drive 111 memory adding 57 problem solving 191 removing memory module slot cover 59 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 195 modem not receiving or transmitting 201 no sound 198 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 191 printer 200, 201 program not responding 183 program not working properly 196 screen does not look correct/ flickers 194 Startup options 188 URL address not found 189 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 209 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
.../trouble accessing a drive 195 modem not receiving or transmitting 201 no sound 198 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 191 printer 200, 201 program not responding 183 program not working properly 196 screen does not look correct/ flickers 194 Startup options 188 URL address not found 189 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 209 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
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...Zooming Utility 171 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 81 disabling 82 enabling 82 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 203 external keyboard 193 keyboard 193 optical drive 197 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 55 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 209 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 USB-compatible printer 86 user password, disabling 160 user password, setting 159 using TouchPad™ 78 using a file extension 107 Utilities 150 V video cables 83 video display device connecting 83 video projector adjusting display 85...
...Zooming Utility 171 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 81 disabling 82 enabling 82 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 203 external keyboard 193 keyboard 193 optical drive 197 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 55 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 209 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 USB-compatible printer 86 user password, disabling 160 user password, setting 159 using TouchPad™ 78 using a file extension 107 Utilities 150 V video cables 83 video display device connecting 83 video projector adjusting display 85...