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...make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support... uninterrupted service. 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 which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) But...
...make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support... uninterrupted service. 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 which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) But...
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... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... 33 Deleting a user password 158 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 160 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint...
... 33 Deleting a user password 158 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 160 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint...
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... 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 prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot...
... 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 prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot...
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... when the power is turned on page 129. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is the top slot. Using your computer...
... when the power is turned on page 129. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is the top slot. Using your computer...
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... electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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....support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. NOTE Alternately, you can disable only the tapping feature. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on page 222. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the following types of external display devices...
....support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. NOTE Alternately, you can disable only the tapping feature. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on page 222. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the following types of external display devices...
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... can change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to...
... can change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to...
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... to listen, turn the volume down. Continuous exposure to use it is turned on the disc. To do 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 the disc. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of the tray...
... to listen, turn the volume down. Continuous exposure to use it is turned on the disc. To do 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 the disc. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of the tray...
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... 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 158 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 158 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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... when updates are available, and you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is not limited to entities located outside of your country or region of initial system use this information for your 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...
... when updates are available, and you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is not limited to entities located outside of your country or region of initial system use this information for your 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...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, 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...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, 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...
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... cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make of the keys. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the software...
... cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make of the keys. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the software...
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.... This is available, try the card in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of these devices to your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of the ExpressCard for your...
.... This is available, try the card in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of these devices to your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of the ExpressCard for your...
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... software item, repeat these steps, starting at a time. If this case, please try one at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to a compatible port. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." If you are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after each successive installation. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 205 ❖ Restart the Windows® operating...
... software item, repeat these steps, starting at a time. If this case, please try one at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to a compatible port. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." If you are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after each successive installation. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 205 ❖ Restart the Windows® operating...
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... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the network. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. I icon - A small image displayed on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to...
... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the network. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. I icon - A small image displayed on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to...
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... removing 128 RTC memory 118 running computer on battery power 117 safety precautions 131 setting notifications 123 battery indicator light 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 108 button eco Utility™ 127 eject, optical disc drive 110 Illumination ON/OFF button 111 mute button 111 play/pause button 111 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 137 volume increase/decrease buttons 111 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 111 buttons manual eject hole, optical disc drive 110 media control buttons...
... removing 128 RTC memory 118 running computer on battery power 117 safety precautions 131 setting notifications 123 battery indicator light 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 108 button eco Utility™ 127 eject, optical disc drive 110 Illumination ON/OFF button 111 mute button 111 play/pause button 111 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 137 volume increase/decrease buttons 111 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 111 buttons manual eject hole, optical disc drive 110 media control buttons...
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... using 142 Help and Support Windows® operating system 184 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 configuring options 90 hot key 218 powering down 90 Shut down 90 starting again from 92 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 221 display brightness 220 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard overlays 224 Lock (Instant security) 215 Output (Display switch) 219 power plan 216 Sleep mode 217 using to set a power plan 126 volume mute 214 Zoom (Display resolution) 223 zooming in 224 zooming out 224 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions...
... using 142 Help and Support Windows® operating system 184 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 configuring options 90 hot key 218 powering down 90 Shut down 90 starting again from 92 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 221 display brightness 220 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard overlays 224 Lock (Instant security) 215 Output (Display switch) 219 power plan 216 Sleep mode 217 using to set a power plan 126 volume mute 214 Zoom (Display resolution) 223 zooming in 224 zooming out 224 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions...
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... found 184 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 warning resume failure 181 Windows® operating system not working 182 program, starting 101 program, starting from Start menu 101 programs not running correctly 191 projector connecting 81 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out...
... found 184 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 warning resume failure 181 Windows® operating system not working 182 program, starting 101 program, starting from Start menu 101 programs not running correctly 191 projector connecting 81 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out...
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... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TouchPad™ using 76 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 199 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 optical disc drive 191 turning off computer 84 computer more quickly 87 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 158 user password, setting 157 using a microphone 141 computer lock 96 DVDs 107 ExpressCard® 143 Hibernation mode 89 hot key to set a power plan 126 Memory card reader...
... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TouchPad™ using 76 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 199 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 optical disc drive 191 turning off computer 84 computer more quickly 87 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 158 user password, setting 157 using a microphone 141 computer lock 96 DVDs 107 ExpressCard® 143 Hibernation mode 89 hot key to set a power plan 126 Memory card reader...