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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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.... See "Setting up your software" on the base of data. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module(s) to cool...
.... See "Setting up your software" on the base of data. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module(s) to cool...
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... including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your...
... including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your...
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... information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device to the...
... information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device to the...
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... letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while...
... letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while...
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... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 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 Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Utilities Setting passwords 143 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 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 Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Utilities Setting passwords 143 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
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... on the computer's internal storage drive. 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 the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 157 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its...
... on the computer's internal storage drive. 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 the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 157 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its...
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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 experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
... 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 experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
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... light. The keyboard you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to turn off , make sure the software you are using the built-in screen, make of the keys. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may need to its previous setting...
... light. The keyboard you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to turn off , make sure the software you are using the built-in screen, make of the keys. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may need to its previous setting...
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... wireless indicator light will print. Try making a test transmission to check this. See if your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. This mode...
... wireless indicator light will print. Try making a test transmission to check this. See if your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. This mode...
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... your entire computer with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Follow the on-screen instructions to set a restore point (see the section titled...
... your entire computer with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Follow the on-screen instructions to set a restore point (see the section titled...
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... are connected. hot key - (1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for voltages in the circuit. H hard disk - An interface used for organizing files saved to the same state it . When you turn on the disk so the operating system can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
... are connected. hot key - (1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for voltages in the circuit. H hard disk - An interface used for organizing files saved to the same state it . When you turn on the disk so the operating system can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
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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...
