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... (recommended recovery method 56 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 58 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Creating recovery media 66 Restoring from recovery media 68 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 70 Checking status of the internal storage drive ..........72 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the touch pad 73 Adjusting touch pad settings 75 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 76 Connecting an external device 76 Using external display devices 77 Selecting video cables 77
... (recommended recovery method 56 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 58 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Creating recovery media 66 Restoring from recovery media 68 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 70 Checking status of the internal storage drive ..........72 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the touch pad 73 Adjusting touch pad settings 75 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 76 Connecting an external device 76 Using external display devices 77 Selecting video cables 77
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...119 Connect 120 Secure 121 Protect & Fix 122 Optimize 123 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 124 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Setting passwords 125 Using a supervisor password 126 Using a user password 127 Deleting a user password 128 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 USB Sleep and Charge 133 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge ........135 Power supply mode settings 135 USB Sleep and Music 136 TOSHIBA Accessibility 137...
...119 Connect 120 Secure 121 Protect & Fix 122 Optimize 123 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 124 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Setting passwords 125 Using a supervisor password 126 Using a user password 127 Deleting a user password 128 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 USB Sleep and Charge 133 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge ........135 Power supply mode settings 135 USB Sleep and Music 136 TOSHIBA Accessibility 137...
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... drive problems 153 Sound system problems 154 Printer problems 155 Wireless networking problems 156 DVD operating problems 157 Develop good computing habits 158 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 159 If you need further assistance 163 Contacting Toshiba 164 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 164 Toshiba's worldwide offices 165 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 166 Hot Key Cards 166 Using the Hot Key Cards 167 Hot key functions 167 Help 167 Display brightness 167 Output (Display switch 168 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 169 Keyboard...
... drive problems 153 Sound system problems 154 Printer problems 155 Wireless networking problems 156 DVD operating problems 157 Develop good computing habits 158 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 159 If you need further assistance 163 Contacting Toshiba 164 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 164 Toshiba's worldwide offices 165 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 166 Hot Key Cards 166 Using the Hot Key Cards 167 Hot key functions 167 Help 167 Display brightness 167 Output (Display switch 168 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 169 Keyboard...
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... information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows® 7. 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. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information...
... information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows® 7. 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. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information...
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... in the memory module slots on the underside of the computer. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may want to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT...
... in the memory module slots on the underside of the computer. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may want to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT...
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... a hard flat surface. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected...
... a hard flat surface. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected...
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... window appears. This is a security feature to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. To do this computer?" 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 page 58. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of factory default software with user's data See "Recovering...
... window appears. This is a security feature to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. To do this computer?" 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 page 58. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of factory default software with user's data See "Recovering...
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... projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ Built-in the following order (the last two options are only available with the appropriate...
... projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ Built-in the following order (the last two options are only available with the appropriate...
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... list that appears above , click 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. 128 Utilities Setting passwords...
... list that appears above , click 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. 128 Utilities Setting passwords...
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... external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will be stopped for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible port...
... external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will be stopped for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible port...
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... computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for various devices). 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), date...
... computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for various devices). 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), date...
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...; 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 highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. To open the Startup menu...
...; 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 highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. To open the Startup menu...
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... active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. 150 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with your keyboard driver...
... active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. 150 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with your keyboard driver...
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... be a recent backup of your data. An external hard drive is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to (or 'burn') as well as special toolbars for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on -screen instructions to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You...
... be a recent backup of your data. An external hard drive is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to (or 'burn') as well as special toolbars for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on -screen instructions to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You...
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... internal storage drive the current state of keys that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Hibernation-A feature of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of many Toshiba computers that represents a function...
... internal storage drive the current state of keys that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Hibernation-A feature of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of many Toshiba computers that represents a function...
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... memory (optional) 46 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 40 adjusting touch pad settings 75 audio features 113 B backing up files 83, 87 battery battery life 94 Call2Recycle™ 107 care 106 changing 102 charge indicator light 43 charging 44, 95 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 96 conserving power 100 determine remaining power 98 disposal 107 indicator light 98 installation 102, 104 low charge 99 maintaining 106 maximum capacity 94 monitoring power 43, 97 power management...
... memory (optional) 46 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 40 adjusting touch pad settings 75 audio features 113 B backing up files 83, 87 battery battery life 94 Call2Recycle™ 107 care 106 changing 102 charge indicator light 43 charging 44, 95 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 96 conserving power 100 determine remaining power 98 disposal 107 indicator light 98 installation 102, 104 low charge 99 maintaining 106 maximum capacity 94 monitoring power 43, 97 power management...
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... monitor 78 power cord/cable 43 power source 42 cooling fan adequate ventilation 40 customize computer settings 79 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 161 desktop creating new icon 110 exploring the 109 icons 110 recycle bin 110 standard features 110 Windows® operating system 109 Device Manager fixing a problem 147 directing display output 78 disabling touch pad 76, 169 display troubleshooting 151 display devices external 77 display output settings 78 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 21 disposing of used batteries 107 DVD removing...
... monitor 78 power cord/cable 43 power source 42 cooling fan adequate ventilation 40 customize computer settings 79 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 161 desktop creating new icon 110 exploring the 109 icons 110 recycle bin 110 standard features 110 Windows® operating system 109 Device Manager fixing a problem 147 directing display output 78 disabling touch pad 76, 169 display troubleshooting 151 display devices external 77 display output settings 78 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 21 disposing of used batteries 107 DVD removing...
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... enabling wireless devices 171 display brightness 167 keyboard overlays 170 Lock (Instant security) 167 Output (Display switch) 168 Zoom (Display resolution) 172 zooming in 170 zooming out 170 Index 191 Hot Key Cards 166 Hot key functions 167 I icon desktop 110 moving to desktop 110 recycle bin 110 safety 31 installation memory module 46 installing a charged battery 104 battery 102 memory modules 46 internal storage drive recovery 54 K keyboard character keys 84 function keys 84 hot keys 170 special Windows® keys 85 troubleshooting 150 using 83 keys function keys 84 L LEDs...
... enabling wireless devices 171 display brightness 167 keyboard overlays 170 Lock (Instant security) 167 Output (Display switch) 168 Zoom (Display resolution) 172 zooming in 170 zooming out 170 Index 191 Hot Key Cards 166 Hot key functions 167 I icon desktop 110 moving to desktop 110 recycle bin 110 safety 31 installation memory module 46 installing a charged battery 104 battery 102 memory modules 46 internal storage drive recovery 54 K keyboard character keys 84 function keys 84 hot keys 170 special Windows® keys 85 troubleshooting 150 using 83 keys function keys 84 L LEDs...
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... features 93 power light 98 power management 95 optimum performance 95 power plans selecting power plan options 101 power saving options 100 precautions safety 38 printer troubleshooting 155 problem solving contacting Toshiba 164 Startup options 145 program, starting 85 program, starting from Start menu 86 projector connecting 78 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 94 recording sounds 113 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 72 creating recovery media 66 erasing internal storage drive 70 installing drivers and applications 72 internal storage drive 54 out...
... features 93 power light 98 power management 95 optimum performance 95 power plans selecting power plan options 101 power saving options 100 precautions safety 38 printer troubleshooting 155 problem solving contacting Toshiba 164 Startup options 145 program, starting 85 program, starting from Start menu 86 projector connecting 78 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 94 recording sounds 113 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 72 creating recovery media 66 erasing internal storage drive 70 installing drivers and applications 72 internal storage drive 54 out...
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... Monitor 139 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 124 TOSHIBA Service Station 139 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 touch pad using 73 traveling tips 108 troubleshooting 150 AC power light is blinking 143 battery light is blinking 144 bookmarked site not found 146 checking device properties 147 computer will not start 142 contacting Toshiba 163 corrupted/damaged data files 153 data/entire system backup 161 Device Manager 147 Disk Defragmenter 153 display error message 151 display problems screen is blank 150 DVD player 157 eject button...
... Monitor 139 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 124 TOSHIBA Service Station 139 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 touch pad using 73 traveling tips 108 troubleshooting 150 AC power light is blinking 143 battery light is blinking 144 bookmarked site not found 146 checking device properties 147 computer will not start 142 contacting Toshiba 163 corrupted/damaged data files 153 data/entire system backup 161 Device Manager 147 Disk Defragmenter 153 display error message 151 display problems screen is blank 150 DVD player 157 eject button...
