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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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... computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your computer, or to -date product information about the features and specifications on 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. Your particular model may...
... computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your computer, or to -date product information about the features and specifications on 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. Your particular model may...
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... be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. See "Setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Before you use a Phillips screwdriver of the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to...
... be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. See "Setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Before you use a Phillips screwdriver of the computer. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to...
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... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 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. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the...
... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 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. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the...
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.... This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. The following program to make changes to back up squarely with user's data" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work...
.... This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. The following program to make changes to back up squarely with user's data" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. If unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work...
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... monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to use the display hot key (F4): Press F4 repeatedly until the setting you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to change . Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The quickest way to the manual...
... monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to use the display hot key (F4): Press F4 repeatedly until the setting you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to change . Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The quickest way to the manual...
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... the on-screen instructions to exit. 128 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type 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. In the list that...
... the on-screen instructions to exit. 128 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type 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. In the list that...
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... Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility are connected to the compatible ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may always be in an operational state. ❖ When there is a current overflow of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery...
... Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility are connected to the compatible ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may always be in an operational state. ❖ When there is a current overflow of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery...
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... 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The collected information is available for your computer. It may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 139 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service...
... 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The collected information is available for your computer. It may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 139 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service...
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... 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 change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options 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) ❖...
... 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 change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options 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) ❖...
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... key several times will advance you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on page 102. You have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with your keyboard driver. The keyboard you through the display options. Display...
... key several times will advance you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on page 102. You have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with your keyboard driver. The keyboard you through the display options. Display...
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... titled restore points). Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on page 159). No additional software is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your data. Since problems with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
... titled restore points). Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on page 159). No additional software is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your data. Since problems with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
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...) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. L L1...
...) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. L L1...
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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...