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...internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 74 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 83 Scrolling with the touch pad 83 Control buttons 83 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 84 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 85 Connecting an external monitor...
...internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 74 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 83 Scrolling with the touch pad 83 Control buttons 83 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 84 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 85 Connecting an external monitor...
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... Using the Web Camera 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 Mouse Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 163 Starting...
... Using the Web Camera 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 Mouse Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 163 Starting...
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... about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject 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...
... about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject 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...
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... cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. If the computer is in Sleep...
... cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. If the computer is in Sleep...
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... a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 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 a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Overheating your computer is connected to remove...
... a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 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 a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Overheating your computer is connected to remove...
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... 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 62. This is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you want to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 51), and...
... 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 62. This is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you want to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 51), and...
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... buttons, and activate other user interface elements. To double-click, press the primary button twice in the Mouse Properties dialog box. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the touch pad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. Scrolling with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. For more of the touch pad...
... buttons, and activate other user interface elements. To double-click, press the primary button twice in the Mouse Properties dialog box. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the touch pad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. Scrolling with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. For more of the touch pad...
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... to change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or 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...
... to change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or 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...
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...'s detailed specifications at support.toshiba.com. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to your hearing. If the computer is associated with an optical disc drive that is turned on headphones to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖...
...'s detailed specifications at support.toshiba.com. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to your hearing. If the computer is associated with an optical disc drive that is turned on headphones to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖...
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... TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 156 Utilities Setting passwords...
... TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 156 Utilities Setting passwords...
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... TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on your computer ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings...
... TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on your computer ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings...
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... country or region of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may also be transferred to identify and provide a notification of your TOSHIBA computer. 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, docking and USB information), date of residence (e.g., European...
... country or region of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may also be transferred to identify and provide a notification of your TOSHIBA computer. 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, docking and USB information), date of residence (e.g., European...
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... change the system in the Startup menu. 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. If you experience any of 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 ❖ Disable...
... change the system in the Startup menu. 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. If you experience any of 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 ❖ Disable...
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... to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are using the built-in screen, make of the keys. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. You may need to activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you have registered a password, press any key to update your keyboard driver. If the problem occurs when...
... to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are using the built-in screen, make of the keys. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. You may need to activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you have registered a password, press any key to update your keyboard driver. If the problem occurs when...
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... other services. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See also World Wide Web. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also HDMI. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in combination with HDMI cables. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse.
... other services. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See also World Wide Web. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also HDMI. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in combination with HDMI cables. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse.
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... computer to a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 85 monitor 85 power cord/cable 46 power source 46 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 44 customize computer settings 99 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 195 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 181 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 84, 213 display troubleshooting 185 display devices
... computer to a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 85 monitor 85 power cord/cable 46 power source 46 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 44 customize computer settings 99 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 195 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 181 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 84, 213 display troubleshooting 185 display devices
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... (monitor) port 84 external display, adjusting 86 F file extensions using 109 files backing up 102, 110 file names 109 printing 109 restore 111 saving 108 using a file extension 109 fingerprint authentication 168 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 168 function keys 103 H headphones using 141 Help and Support troubleshooting 180 Hibernation mode 89 configuring 93 configuring options 94 hot key 209 powering down 94 Shut down 94 starting again from 96 using 93 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 212 display brightness 211...
... (monitor) port 84 external display, adjusting 86 F file extensions using 109 files backing up 102, 110 file names 109 printing 109 restore 111 saving 108 using a file extension 109 fingerprint authentication 168 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 168 function keys 103 H headphones using 141 Help and Support troubleshooting 180 Hibernation mode 89 configuring 93 configuring options 94 hot key 209 powering down 94 Shut down 94 starting again from 96 using 93 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 212 display brightness 211...
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...system indicator lights 124 AC adaptor light 123 AC power light 45, 46 battery light 47 ON/OFF light 49, 93, 96, 99 Web Camera light 142 Licenses 28 lock computer, using 100 M maintaining your battery 133 manual eject hole optical disc drive 112 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 143 removing memory media 144 using 143 memory module installation 51 inserting into socket 55 removing 57, 59 microphone using 141 monitor connecting 85 monitor problems troubleshooting 185 monitoring battery power 123 mouse...
...system indicator lights 124 AC adaptor light 123 AC power light 45, 46 battery light 47 ON/OFF light 49, 93, 96, 99 Web Camera light 142 Licenses 28 lock computer, using 100 M maintaining your battery 133 manual eject hole optical disc drive 112 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 143 removing memory media 144 using 143 memory module installation 51 inserting into socket 55 removing 57, 59 microphone using 141 monitor connecting 85 monitor problems troubleshooting 185 monitoring battery power 123 mouse...
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... Sleep mode 99 Startup menu problem solving 179 supervisor password, deleting 155 supervisor password, set up 154 system indicator lights AC power 45 drive in-use indicator 112 LEDs 46, 47, 49, 93, 96, 99, 123, 124, 142 T taking care of battery 132 taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 101 Toshiba online resources 117 registering computer Toshiba Web site 50 worldwide offices 200 TOSHIBA Accessibility 167 Toshiba accessories memory 51 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
... Sleep mode 99 Startup menu problem solving 179 supervisor password, deleting 155 supervisor password, set up 154 system indicator lights AC power 45 drive in-use indicator 112 LEDs 46, 47, 49, 93, 96, 99, 123, 124, 142 T taking care of battery 132 taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 101 Toshiba online resources 117 registering computer Toshiba Web site 50 worldwide offices 200 TOSHIBA Accessibility 167 Toshiba accessories memory 51 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
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... Windows® operating system not working 178 wireless networking 190 turning off computer 89 computer more quickly 91 options 89 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 197 USB Wakeup function does not work 198 USB-compatible printer 87 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 141 computer lock 100 DVDs 111 Hibernation mode 93 hot key to set a power plan 128 Memory card reader 143 optical disc drive 111 Shut down command 91 Sleep mode 96 TOSHIBA eco power plan 129 touch pad 79 Web Camera 142 using...
... Windows® operating system not working 178 wireless networking 190 turning off computer 89 computer more quickly 91 options 89 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 197 USB Wakeup function does not work 198 USB-compatible printer 87 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 141 computer lock 100 DVDs 111 Hibernation mode 93 hot key to set a power plan 128 Memory card reader 143 optical disc drive 111 Shut down command 91 Sleep mode 96 TOSHIBA eco power plan 129 touch pad 79 Web Camera 142 using...
