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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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... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba...
... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba...
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... you 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. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
... you 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. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
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... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. 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 the new memory module from...
... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. 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 the new memory module from...
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... material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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. Using your computer and AC...
... material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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. Using your computer and AC...
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... work . 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. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... work . 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. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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...Recovery option Recover to out-of factory default software with user's data This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to a custom size partition See "Recovering without This option recovers just your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 69. 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...
...Recovery option Recover to out-of factory default software with user's data This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to a custom size partition See "Recovering without This option recovers just your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 69. 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...
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... control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 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...
... control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 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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... not set the volume too high when using an application that is lying flat on the disc. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. 118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making...
... not set the volume too high when using an application that is lying flat on the disc. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. 118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making...
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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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... manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Select the boot device by pressing the power button to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating...
... manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Select the boot device by pressing the power button to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating...
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... computer's internal storage drive. 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), date of your computer. It alerts users to entities located outside of your home country or region. Those countries may or may be used to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation...
... computer's internal storage drive. 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), date of your computer. It alerts users to entities located outside of your home country or region. Those countries may or may be used to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation...
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.... Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. 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...
.... Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. 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...
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... Windows® desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and then Display. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. If you through the display options. To change the display properties: 1 Right-click in screen. Click Display and then Change display settings to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor...
... Windows® desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and then Display. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. If you through the display options. To change the display properties: 1 Right-click in screen. Click Display and then Change display settings to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor...
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... signal. internal device-See device. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache...
... signal. internal device-See device. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache...
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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...