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... drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 71 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 80 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 to a TV using HDMI™-CEC 86 Connecting an external monitor...
... drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 71 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 80 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 to a TV using HDMI™-CEC 86 Connecting an external monitor...
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...Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 173 Fingerprint reader limitations 175 TOSHIBA eco Utility 176 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 177 TOSHIBA Service Station 178 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 178 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 180 Problems that are easy to fix 180 Problems...
...Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 173 Fingerprint reader limitations 175 TOSHIBA eco Utility 176 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 177 TOSHIBA Service Station 178 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 178 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 180 Problems that are easy to fix 180 Problems...
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... when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up...
... when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up...
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... this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. Slot...
... this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. Slot...
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... memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove...
... memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove...
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... adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on page 133. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE...
... adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on page 133. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE...
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... from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is turned on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even...
... from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is turned on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even...
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62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 permission. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module is a security feature to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. otherwise, click Cancel. This option allows you...
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 permission. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module is a security feature to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. otherwise, click Cancel. This option allows you...
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... screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with HDMI™-CEC include a Toshiba utility. 86 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using the Fn + F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI™ or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable...
... screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with HDMI™-CEC include a Toshiba utility. 86 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using the Fn + F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI™ or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable...
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... start your hearing. Before putting on the disc. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is turned on the center of the disc. For other types of media, use the associated software to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. 118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs...
... start your hearing. Before putting on the disc. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is turned on the center of the disc. For other types of media, use the associated software to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. 118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs...
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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. Utilities Setting passwords 159 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. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities...
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... Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and...
... Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and...
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... keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home country or region. 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...
... keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home country or region. 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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... starts loading. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays 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...
... starts loading. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays 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...
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... setting. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you through the display options. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display and then Change display settings to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
... setting. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you through the display options. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display and then Change display settings to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
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... the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. See also Sleep, Suspend. When you use to help improve processing speed. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that you turn the computer off . HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control...
... the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. See also Sleep, Suspend. When you use to help improve processing speed. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that you turn the computer off . HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control...
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... 135 battery indicator light 126 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 114 button 3D ON/OFF button 116 eco Utility™ 131 eject, optical disc drive 115 Illumination ON/OFF button 116 mute button 116 play/pause button 116 power 50 Shut down 53, 92 start 141 volume control buttons 116 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 116 buttons media control buttons 116 C Call2Recycle™ battery 137 caring for your computer 100 changing battery 131 character keys 104 charging the battery...
... 135 battery indicator light 126 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 114 button 3D ON/OFF button 116 eco Utility™ 131 eject, optical disc drive 115 Illumination ON/OFF button 116 mute button 116 play/pause button 116 power 50 Shut down 53, 92 start 141 volume control buttons 116 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 116 buttons media control buttons 116 C Call2Recycle™ battery 137 caring for your computer 100 changing battery 131 character keys 104 charging the battery...
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power plan 213 Sleep mode 214 using to set a power plan 130 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 220 zooming in 221 zooming out 221 Hot Key Cards 208 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 140 moving to desktop 140 recycle bin 140 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 133 battery 131 memory modules 52 mouse 88 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 42 internal storage drive recovery 62 K keyboard Alt keys 105 character keys 104 Ctrl keys 105 emulate a full...
power plan 213 Sleep mode 214 using to set a power plan 130 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 220 zooming in 221 zooming out 221 Hot Key Cards 208 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 140 moving to desktop 140 recycle bin 140 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 133 battery 131 memory modules 52 mouse 88 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 42 internal storage drive recovery 62 K keyboard Alt keys 105 character keys 104 Ctrl keys 105 emulate a full...
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... Sleep mode 100 Startup menu problem solving 184 supervisor password, deleting 158 supervisor password, set up 157 system indicator lights AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 115 LEDs 47, 48, 50, 95, 97, 100, 125, 126, 145 T taking care of battery 135 taskbar 142 television adjusting display 88 tips for computing 102 Toshiba online resources 120 registering computer Toshiba Web site 51 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
... Sleep mode 100 Startup menu problem solving 184 supervisor password, deleting 158 supervisor password, set up 157 system indicator lights AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 115 LEDs 47, 48, 50, 95, 97, 100, 125, 126, 145 T taking care of battery 135 taskbar 142 television adjusting display 88 tips for computing 102 Toshiba online resources 120 registering computer Toshiba Web site 51 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
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... trouble running programs 192 URL address not found 185 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 203 USB Wakeup function does not work 204 Windows® operating system not working 183 wireless networking 196 turning off computer 90 computer more quickly 93 options 90 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 203 USB Wakeup function does not work 204 USB-compatible printer 88 user password, deleting 159 user password, setting 158 using a microphone 144 computer lock 101 DVDs 113 external display devices 85 Hibernation mode 95 hot key to set a power...
... trouble running programs 192 URL address not found 185 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 203 USB Wakeup function does not work 204 Windows® operating system not working 183 wireless networking 196 turning off computer 90 computer more quickly 93 options 90 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 203 USB Wakeup function does not work 204 USB-compatible printer 88 user password, deleting 159 user password, setting 158 using a microphone 144 computer lock 101 DVDs 113 external display devices 85 Hibernation mode 95 hot key to set a power...