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... custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............79 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............79 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 112 Conserving battery power 113 Power Plans 114 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 115 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 116 Changing the main battery 116 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery...
... battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 112 Conserving battery power 113 Power Plans 114 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 115 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 116 Changing the main battery 116 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery...
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...memory media 130 Removing memory media 131 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 132 Chapter 5: Utilities 133 TOSHIBA Assist 134 Connect 135 Secure 136 Protect & Fix 137 Optimize 138 TOSHIBA Application Installer 139 Setting passwords 140 Using an instant password 140 Using a supervisor password 141 Using a user password 142 Deleting a user password 143 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 144 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 145 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 146 Mouse Utility 147 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 148 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 150 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility...
...memory media 130 Removing memory media 131 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 132 Chapter 5: Utilities 133 TOSHIBA Assist 134 Connect 135 Secure 136 Protect & Fix 137 Optimize 138 TOSHIBA Application Installer 139 Setting passwords 140 Using an instant password 140 Using a supervisor password 141 Using a user password 142 Deleting a user password 143 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 144 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 145 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 146 Mouse Utility 147 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 148 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 150 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility...
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... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. You can be hot. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules...
... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. You can be hot. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules...
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... AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet...
... AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet...
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... 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 side of your computer, and then connect the other end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your television. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. To do...
... 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 side of your computer, and then connect the other end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your television. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. To do...
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... the disk, the drive, or both. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files...
... the disk, the drive, or both. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files...
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... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Utilities Setting passwords 143 To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Utilities Setting passwords 143 To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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... device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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...
... device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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...
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... 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 may have to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To open...
... 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 may have to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To open...
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... numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. Display problems Here are using is blank. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you through the display options. The screen...
... numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. Display problems Here are using is blank. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you through the display options. The screen...
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... firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. The other system may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you see on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Modem problems (Available on the screen differently...
... firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. The other system may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you see on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Modem problems (Available on the screen differently...
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... the internal storage drive fails. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. External optical disc writers are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your computer under the System and Security heading. If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Most of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers...
... the internal storage drive fails. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. External optical disc writers are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your computer under the System and Security heading. If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Most of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers...
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... to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that saves to the same state it . function keys - Their function is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. Compare software. hardware - An interface used for use with...
... to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that saves to the same state it . function keys - Their function is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. Compare software. hardware - An interface used for use with...
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... adaptor 44 AC power 108 AC power light 44 accessing network 127 adding memory check total memory 58 memory (optional) 49 optional external devices 49 adequate ventilation cooling fan 43 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Application Cards 187 audio features 127 B backing up files 95, 104 battery battery life 106 Call2Recycle™ 121 care 119, 120 changing 116 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 167 charge time 108 charger 108 charging 46, 108 charging the real-time...
... adaptor 44 AC power 108 AC power light 44 accessing network 127 adding memory check total memory 58 memory (optional) 49 optional external devices 49 adequate ventilation cooling fan 43 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Application Cards 187 audio features 127 B backing up files 95, 104 battery battery life 106 Call2Recycle™ 121 care 119, 120 changing 116 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 167 charge time 108 charger 108 charging 46, 108 charging the real-time...
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... to a network 127 HDMI™-compatible TV or external display device 79 monitor 79 power cord/cable 45 power source 45 cooling fan adequate ventilation 43 customize computer settings 93 D desktop creating new icon 124 exploring the 123 icons 124 recycle bin 124 standard features 124 Windows® operating system 123 Device Manager 165 checking properties 165 directing display output 80 disabling TouchPad™ 78, 197 Disk Defragmenter 171 disk drive corrupted/damaged...
... to a network 127 HDMI™-compatible TV or external display device 79 monitor 79 power cord/cable 45 power source 45 cooling fan adequate ventilation 43 customize computer settings 93 D desktop creating new icon 124 exploring the 123 icons 124 recycle bin 124 standard features 124 Windows® operating system 123 Device Manager 165 checking properties 165 directing display output 80 disabling TouchPad™ 78, 197 Disk Defragmenter 171 disk drive corrupted/damaged...
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... restore 104 saving 101, 102 using a file extension 102 function keys 97 H headphones using 128 Help and Support Windows® operating system 164 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 configuring options 88 hot key 193 powering down 88 Shut down 88 starting again from 90 using 87 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 196 display brightness 195 Hibernation mode 193 keyboard overlays 199 Lock (Instant security) 190 Output (Display switch) 194 power plan 191 Sleep mode 192 using to set a power plan 115 volume mute 189 Zoom (Display...
... restore 104 saving 101, 102 using a file extension 102 function keys 97 H headphones using 128 Help and Support Windows® operating system 164 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 configuring options 88 hot key 193 powering down 88 Shut down 88 starting again from 90 using 87 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 196 display brightness 195 Hibernation mode 193 keyboard overlays 199 Lock (Instant security) 190 Output (Display switch) 194 power plan 191 Sleep mode 192 using to set a power plan 115 volume mute 189 Zoom (Display...
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...98 L LEDs system indicator lights 111 AC adaptor light 110 AC power light 44, 45 battery light 46 ON/OFF light 48, 87, 90, 92 Web Camera light 129 lock computer, using 94 M maintaining your battery 120 memory adding (optional) 49 check total memory 58 problem solving 166 removing memory module slot cover 52 Memory card reader inserting memory media 130 removing memory media 131 using 129 memory module installation 50 inserting into socket 52 removing 55, 57 microphone using 128 modem problem solving 173 monitor connecting 79 monitor problems monitor not working 169 monitoring battery power 110...
...98 L LEDs system indicator lights 111 AC adaptor light 110 AC power light 44, 45 battery light 46 ON/OFF light 48, 87, 90, 92 Web Camera light 129 lock computer, using 94 M maintaining your battery 120 memory adding (optional) 49 check total memory 58 problem solving 166 removing memory module slot cover 52 Memory card reader inserting memory media 130 removing memory media 131 using 129 memory module installation 50 inserting into socket 52 removing 55, 57 microphone using 128 modem problem solving 173 monitor connecting 79 monitor problems monitor not working 169 monitoring battery power 110...
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... N network accessing 127 connecting your computer 127 networking wireless 126 notification area 126 O ON/OFF indicator light 111 online resources Toshiba 105 optical disc drive problems 171 troubleshooting 171 optional external devices adding 49 optional secondary battery 108 other documentation 39 P password deleting a supervisor 142 deleting a user 143 instant password 140 instant, using 140 power-on password 140 setting 140 setting a supervisor 141 setting a user 142 supervisor password 140 user password 140 port HDMI™ 78 RGB 78 power computer will not start 160 connecting cable...
... N network accessing 127 connecting your computer 127 networking wireless 126 notification area 126 O ON/OFF indicator light 111 online resources Toshiba 105 optical disc drive problems 171 troubleshooting 171 optional external devices adding 49 optional secondary battery 108 other documentation 39 P password deleting a supervisor 142 deleting a user 143 instant password 140 instant, using 140 power-on password 140 setting 140 setting a supervisor 141 setting a user 142 supervisor password 140 user password 140 port HDMI™ 78 RGB 78 power computer will not start 160 connecting cable...
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... Monitor 157 TOSHIBA Service Station 157 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TouchPad™ using 74 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 175 external keyboard 168 keyboard 168 optical disc drive 171 turning off computer 82 computer more quickly 85 options 83 turning on power 48 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 181 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 150 USB Wakeup function does not work 181 USB-compatible printer 81 user password, deleting 143 user password, setting 142 using a microphone 128 computer lock 94 Hibernation mode 87 hot key to set a power plan 115 Memory card reader...
... Monitor 157 TOSHIBA Service Station 157 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TouchPad™ using 74 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 175 external keyboard 168 keyboard 168 optical disc drive 171 turning off computer 82 computer more quickly 85 options 83 turning on power 48 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 181 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 150 USB Wakeup function does not work 181 USB-compatible printer 81 user password, deleting 143 user password, setting 142 using a microphone 128 computer lock 94 Hibernation mode 87 hot key to set a power plan 115 Memory card reader...