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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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... device properties 147 Memory problems 148 Power and the batteries 148 Keyboard problems 150 Display problems 150 Disk or storage drive problems 152 Error-checking 152 Optical disc 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...
... device properties 147 Memory problems 148 Power and the batteries 148 Keyboard problems 150 Display problems 150 Disk or storage drive problems 152 Error-checking 152 Optical disc 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...
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...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba...
...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba...
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.... Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to run most of data. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Installing a memory module with your software. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional...
.... Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to run most of data. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Installing a memory module with your software. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional...
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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 turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Using your computer on page 104. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... 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 turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Using your computer on page 104. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... 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 56. otherwise, click Cancel. The following program to make changes to back up squarely with the socket latches. To do this computer?" If unsure, cancel and try again. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and...
... 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 56. otherwise, click Cancel. The following program to make changes to back up squarely with the socket latches. To do this computer?" If unsure, cancel and try again. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and...
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... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to change. The quickest way to change the display settings by pressing F4, or by configuring the display properties settings. This hot key cycles through the settings in display only Refer to the manual that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use...
... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to change. The quickest way to change the display settings by pressing F4, or by configuring the display properties settings. This hot key cycles through the settings in display only Refer to the manual that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use...
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Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. In the list that appears above , click on password functions: 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 Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. In...
Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. In the list that appears above , click on password functions: 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 Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. In...
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... a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with the USB specification. 134 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility are connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC...
... a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with the USB specification. 134 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility are connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC...
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... 3 MB or less per year). 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 initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to...
... 3 MB or less per year). 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 initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to...
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... ❖ 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. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system...
... ❖ 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. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system...
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... site. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. This is not set for all batteries. For more keyboard error messages. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is normal for an external monitor. You have gone into...
... site. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. This is not set for all batteries. For more keyboard error messages. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is normal for an external monitor. You have gone into...
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... safe and easy installation of your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for "back up the computer while running on battery power. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical disc drives, or hard drives. 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...
... safe and easy installation of your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for "back up the computer while running on battery power. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical disc drives, or hard drives. 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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.... L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . internal device-See device. When you turn the computer off . See...
.... L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . internal device-See device. When you turn the computer off . See...
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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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.../cable 43 cord/cable connectors 173 energy-saving 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...
.../cable 43 cord/cable connectors 173 energy-saving 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...
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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...
