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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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... to change without notice. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information...
... to change without notice. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information...
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... open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. 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 Start menu. You can install one memory module...
... open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. 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 Start menu. You can install one memory module...
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... damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. 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 its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector...
... damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. 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 its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector...
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.... Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...
.... Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...
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... the change. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System...
... the change. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System...
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... partition See "Recovering without This option recovers just your internal storage drive if necessary. This is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the module is a security feature to specify a custom size for example, a D: drive) storage drive partitions intact. 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 internal storage drive if necessary. This is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the module is a security feature to specify a custom size for example, a D: drive) storage drive partitions intact. 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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... 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™-CEC function on the computer. Toshiba computers with the monitor to work together over an HDMI™ cable. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect...
... 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™-CEC function on the computer. Toshiba computers with the monitor to work together over an HDMI™ cable. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect...
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... Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the tray. Do not touch the surface of the tray until it to listen, turn the volume down. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Do not set...
... Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the tray. Do not touch the surface of the tray until it to listen, turn the volume down. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Do not set...
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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 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
... 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 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
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... operating system You can also 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. 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 change...
... operating system You can also 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. 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 change...
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... the internal storage drive may affect the performance of initial system use this information for your TOSHIBA computer. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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...
... the internal storage drive may affect the performance of initial system use this information for your TOSHIBA computer. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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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...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® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
...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® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
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... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to one that the adapter type is not set for an external monitor. The screen does not look correct. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using the built-in screen, make sure...
... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to one that the adapter type is not set for an external monitor. The screen does not look correct. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using the built-in screen, make sure...
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... that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. See also World Wide Web. 231 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also HDMI. When you turn...
... that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. See also World Wide Web. 231 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also HDMI. When you turn...
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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...