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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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... change without notice. For the most up-to-date product 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. Your particular model...
... change without notice. For the most up-to-date product 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. Your particular model...
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... cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. Slot B is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns...
... cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. Slot B is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns...
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... as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the slot. 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 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the slot. 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 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... (recommended recovery method)" on page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. 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 62. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart...
... (recommended recovery method)" on page 51), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. 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 62. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart...
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..., accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be disabled or changed in rapid succession. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that allow you to the left -hand) button. Getting Started 83 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may...
..., accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be disabled or changed in rapid succession. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that allow you to the left -hand) button. Getting Started 83 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may...
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... connected an external display device, you can change the display output settings is to your computer if you can choose to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Refer to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
... connected an external display device, you can change the display output settings is to your computer if you can choose to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Refer to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
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... multi-media files to your disc, try using headphones. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to recordable optical media. If the computer is turned on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc drive that is a music CD, open the files on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 115 Playing an audio CD...
... multi-media files to your disc, try using headphones. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to recordable optical media. If the computer is turned on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc drive that is a music CD, open the files on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 115 Playing an audio CD...
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... power-on -screen instructions to exit. The 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. NOTE This will remove the user password...
... power-on -screen instructions to exit. The 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. NOTE This will remove the user password...
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Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on your computer ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to enable/disable the ports and features on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced...
Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on your computer ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to enable/disable the ports and features on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced...
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... computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). 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, docking and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately...
... computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). 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, docking and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately...
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... 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 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.
... 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 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.
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... registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. The keyboard you connected may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are off the numlock light. A keypad overlay may need to the keyboard itself. You may be related to update your keyboard driver.
... registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. The keyboard you connected may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are off the numlock light. A keypad overlay may need to the keyboard itself. You may be related to update your keyboard driver.
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... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of keys that represents a function, file, or program. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you turn the computer off . See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of keys that represents a function, file, or program. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you turn the computer off . See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
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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...