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... the telephone company is to make any other number for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this , it may request that temporary discontinuance of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United...
... the telephone company is to make any other number for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this , it may request that temporary discontinuance of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United...
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... factory default software with user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage 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...
... factory default software with user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage 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...
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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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... procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop 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...
... procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop 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...
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... top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. You can install one memory module is to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
... top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. You can install one memory module is to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
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... to a power outlet (even if 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 screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). Always make sure...
... to a power outlet (even if 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 screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). Always make sure...
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..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on a hard flat surface. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on a hard flat surface. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
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... partition See "Recovering without This option recovers just your C: drive, leaving any other changing the internal partitions you may have created (for the C: partition and then restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of -box state. 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...
... partition See "Recovering without This option recovers just your C: drive, leaving any other changing the internal partitions you may have created (for the C: partition and then restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of -box state. 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...
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... you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI™ cable. 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 the HDMI...
... you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI™ cable. 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 the HDMI...
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..., turn the volume down. If your disc does not run the optical disc. For example, if it may jam the drive. 118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the disc. Do not stack discs. Do not touch the surface of media, use the associated software to loud sound can harm your disc...
..., turn the volume down. If your disc does not run the optical disc. For example, if it may jam the drive. 118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the disc. Do not stack discs. Do not touch the surface of media, use the associated software to loud sound can harm your disc...
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... on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 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 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 function: 1 Click Start...
... on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 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 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 function: 1 Click Start...
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... keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 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...
... keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 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...
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..., battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of residence (e.g., European Union). This information is used to identify and provide a notification of your TOSHIBA computer. It may affect the performance of system conditions that may also be transferred to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature...
..., battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of residence (e.g., European Union). This information is used to identify and provide a notification of your TOSHIBA computer. It may affect the performance of system conditions that may also be transferred to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such 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...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such 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...
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... 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 the adapter type is not set for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). To change the display properties: 1 Right-click in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by clicking...
... 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 the adapter type is not set for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). To change the display properties: 1 Right-click in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by clicking...
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... Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also HDMI. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory...
... Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also HDMI. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory...
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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...
