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... 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 right to file a complaint with the FCC if you with this , it can. Also, you will notify you to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support...
... 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 right to file a complaint with the FCC if you with this , it can. Also, you will notify you to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support...
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... 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158 Deleting a user password 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 Mouse Utility 164 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......168 USB Sleep and Charge 168 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 170 Power supply mode settings 170 Battery settings 170 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TOSHIBA Button Support 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173...
... 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158 Deleting a user password 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 Mouse Utility 164 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......168 USB Sleep and Charge 168 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 170 Power supply mode settings 170 Battery settings 170 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TOSHIBA Button Support 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173...
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... slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down . 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down . 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... 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 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Back of the slot. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more...
... 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 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Back of the slot. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more...
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... work together over an HDMI cable. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can allow you need to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer). For more information. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable...
... work together over an HDMI cable. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can allow you need to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer). For more information. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable...
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..., Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. You can modify the backlight settings using the Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 217. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit Keyboard (Available on page 167. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer...
..., Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. You can modify the backlight settings using the Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 217. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit Keyboard (Available on page 167. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer...
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... on-screen instructions to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA HWSetup. The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password tab 2 Select the Password tab. 3 Click Registered. 4 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 5 Click OK. 6 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 HWSetup...
... on-screen instructions to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA HWSetup. The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password tab 2 Select the Password tab. 3 Click Registered. 4 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 5 Click OK. 6 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 HWSetup...
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... 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). Additionally, Toshiba may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. You may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight...
... 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). Additionally, Toshiba may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. You may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight...
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... Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The amperage rating of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows...
... Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The amperage rating of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows...
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..., press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that there is a problem with your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn...
..., press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that there is a problem with your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn...
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... an operating system driver, it may apply. Check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. If you click the eject button on the computer is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work under the operating system. This is disabled. Adjust the volume control. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. The disc...
... an operating system driver, it may apply. Check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. If you click the eject button on the computer is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work under the operating system. This is disabled. Adjust the volume control. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. The disc...
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... see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will be lit). If you need assistance or if you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on certain models...
... see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will be lit). If you need assistance or if you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on certain models...
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... its internal storage drive. An external hard drive is required. For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your important files to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD...
... its internal storage drive. An external hard drive is required. For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your important files to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD...
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... that activates a memory resident program. A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A feature of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables...
... that activates a memory resident program. A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A feature of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables...
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... missing files/trouble accessing a drive 194 running slow 195 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 193 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 79 external 79 display output settings 81 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 192 display, external adjusting 82 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 132 DVD using 107 DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 109 removing 110 E eject button optical drive 108...
... missing files/trouble accessing a drive 194 running slow 195 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 193 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 79 external 79 display output settings 81 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 192 display, external adjusting 82 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 132 DVD using 107 DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 109 removing 110 E eject button optical drive 108...
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... H HDMI™ Out Port 79 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 222 starting again from 91 hot key backlight 228 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 226 disabling or enabling wireless devices 225 display brightness 224 Hibernation mode 222 keyboard overlays 228 Lock (Instant security) 219 Output (Display switch) 223 power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 volume mute 218 Zoom (Display resolution) 227 zooming in 228 zooming out 228 Hot Key Cards 213 Hot key functions 217 hot key power...
... H HDMI™ Out Port 79 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 222 starting again from 91 hot key backlight 228 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 226 disabling or enabling wireless devices 225 display brightness 224 Hibernation mode 222 keyboard overlays 228 Lock (Instant security) 219 Output (Display switch) 223 power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 volume mute 218 Zoom (Display resolution) 227 zooming in 228 zooming out 228 Hot Key Cards 213 Hot key functions 217 hot key power...
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... downloading files 143 URL address not found 188 using 140 Internet Service Providers ISPs 141 J jack RJ-11 139 K keyboard character keys 99 function keys 100 hot keys 228 not working 185 special Windows® keys 100 troubleshooting 192 using 99 keyboard, external 82 L light AC power 47 drive in-use indicator 108, 110 lock computer, using 95 M main battery changing 127 installing 127, 128 removing 127 safety precautions 130 manual eject hole optical drive 108, 110 memory adding 53 problem solving 190 removing memory module slot cover...
... downloading files 143 URL address not found 188 using 140 Internet Service Providers ISPs 141 J jack RJ-11 139 K keyboard character keys 99 function keys 100 hot keys 228 not working 185 special Windows® keys 100 troubleshooting 192 using 99 keyboard, external 82 L light AC power 47 drive in-use indicator 108, 110 lock computer, using 95 M main battery changing 127 installing 127, 128 removing 127 safety precautions 130 manual eject hole optical drive 108, 110 memory adding 53 problem solving 190 removing memory module slot cover...
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... O optical disc handling 112 inserting (slot-type drive) 109 inserting (tray-type drive) 110 positioning 112 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 108, 110 eject button 108, 110 manual eject hole 108, 110 problems 196 removing disc 114 troubleshooting 196 using 107 optical media recording 113 other documentation 42 P password deleting a supervisor 158 disabling a user 159 setting a user 158 supervisor set up 157 types 156 passwords instant, using 156 setting 156 port RGB 79 power computer will not start 184 connecting cable to...
... O optical disc handling 112 inserting (slot-type drive) 109 inserting (tray-type drive) 110 positioning 112 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 108, 110 eject button 108, 110 manual eject hole 108, 110 problems 196 removing disc 114 troubleshooting 196 using 107 optical media recording 113 other documentation 42 P password deleting a supervisor 158 disabling a user 159 setting a user 158 supervisor set up 157 types 156 passwords instant, using 156 setting 156 port RGB 79 power computer will not start 184 connecting cable to...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 200 no sound 197 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 191 printer 199, 200 program not responding 183 program not working properly 195 screen does not look correct/ flickers 193 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Wakeup function does not work 208 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
.../trouble accessing a drive 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 200 no sound 197 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 191 printer 199, 200 program not responding 183 program not working properly 195 screen does not look correct/ flickers 193 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Wakeup function does not work 208 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
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...Memory Card Format Utility 163 TOSHIBA Service Station 178 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 78 disabling 78 enabling 78 using 75 traveling tips 133 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 external keyboard 192 keyboard 192 optical drive 196 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 USB Wakeup function does not work 208 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, disabling 159 user password, setting 158 using a file extension 104 Utilities 149 V video cables 79 video display device...
...Memory Card Format Utility 163 TOSHIBA Service Station 178 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 78 disabling 78 enabling 78 using 75 traveling tips 133 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 external keyboard 192 keyboard 192 optical drive 196 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 USB Wakeup function does not work 208 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, disabling 159 user password, setting 158 using a file extension 104 Utilities 149 V video cables 79 video display device...