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... to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If this change. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. In order...
... to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If this change. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. In order...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Connecting the display device 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display......82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Connecting the display device 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display......82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse...
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If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer...
If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer...
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... If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Removing a memory module If you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Do not try to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on page 52 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the...
... If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Removing a memory module If you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Do not try to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on page 52 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the...
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60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place...
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place...
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... computer, and then connect the other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 80. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or...
... computer, and then connect the other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 80. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or...
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... 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then 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 password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then 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 password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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... information on certain models). Additionally, Toshiba may use this information for various devices). It alerts users to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 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 your Toshiba computer. The collected information is used to install the updates if you...
... information on certain models). Additionally, Toshiba may use this information for various devices). It alerts users to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 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 your Toshiba computer. The collected information is used to install the updates if you...
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... OUTPUT specification on , this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . 186 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for less current (amperage) than that required by the computer. If the battery light is blinking...
... OUTPUT specification on , this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . 186 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for less current (amperage) than that required by the computer. If the battery light is blinking...
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... not set for an external monitor. A keypad overlay may be on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information. 192 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to activate the screen. Refer to continue working. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries...
... not set for an external monitor. A keypad overlay may be on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information. 192 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to activate the screen. Refer to continue working. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries...
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... safe and easy installation 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 special toolbars for your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore...
... safe and easy installation 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 special toolbars for your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore...
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... will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to a compatible port. Always carefully follow this case, please try one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email...
... will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to a compatible port. Always carefully follow this case, please try one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email...
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... network of computers that enables any other line of keys that you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet - A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. interlaced - See also World Wide Web. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
... network of computers that enables any other line of keys that you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet - A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. interlaced - See also World Wide Web. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
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... changing 127 charge indicator light 48, 120 charge not lasting 191 charging 48, 119 conserving power 123 disposal 132 installing 127, 129 low charge 122 maintaining 131 monitoring power 48, 120 244 not charging 191 notifications 123 power plan 220 power plan hot key 125 real-time clock (RTC) 117, 119 remaining power 122 removing 127 safety precautions 130 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 136 buttons eject, optical drive 108 Media control buttons 109 C Call2Recycle™ battery...
... changing 127 charge indicator light 48, 120 charge not lasting 191 charging 48, 119 conserving power 123 disposal 132 installing 127, 129 low charge 122 maintaining 131 monitoring power 48, 120 244 not charging 191 notifications 123 power plan 220 power plan hot key 125 real-time clock (RTC) 117, 119 remaining power 122 removing 127 safety precautions 130 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 136 buttons eject, optical drive 108 Media control buttons 109 C Call2Recycle™ battery...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 194 running slow 195 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 193 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 80 external 79 display output settings 81 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 192 display, external adjusting 82 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 132 DVD using 107 DVD player general problems 203 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 110 removing 111 E eject button optical drive 108 eject, optical drive...
.../trouble accessing a drive 194 running slow 195 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 193 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 80 external 79 display output settings 81 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 192 display, external adjusting 82 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 132 DVD using 107 DVD player general problems 203 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 110 removing 111 E eject button optical drive 108 eject, optical drive...
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... keys 98 function keys 99 H HDMI™ Out Port 79 headphones using 143 Help and Support Windows® operating system 188 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 222 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 226 disabling or enabling wireless devices 225 display brightness 224 Hibernation mode 222 keyboard overlays 228 Lock (Instant security) 219 Output (Display switch) 223 power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 volume mute 218 Zoom (Display resolution) 227 zooming in 228 zooming out 228 Hot Key Cards 213 Hot key functions 217 hot key power...
... keys 98 function keys 99 H HDMI™ Out Port 79 headphones using 143 Help and Support Windows® operating system 188 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 222 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 226 disabling or enabling wireless devices 225 display brightness 224 Hibernation mode 222 keyboard overlays 228 Lock (Instant security) 219 Output (Display switch) 223 power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 volume mute 218 Zoom (Display resolution) 227 zooming in 228 zooming out 228 Hot Key Cards 213 Hot key functions 217 hot key power...
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... Internet Service Providers ISPs 140 J jack RJ-11 139 K keyboard character keys 98 function keys 99 hot keys 228 not working 184 overlay keys 100 special Windows® keys 99 troubleshooting 192 unexpected characters 192 using 97 keyboard, external 82 keyboard, full-size 98 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 108 lock computer, using 95 M main battery changing 127 installing 127, 129 removing 127 safety precautions 130 manual eject hole optical drive 109 memory adding 52 problem solving 190 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory Card Reader inserting memory media...
... Internet Service Providers ISPs 140 J jack RJ-11 139 K keyboard character keys 98 function keys 99 hot keys 228 not working 184 overlay keys 100 special Windows® keys 99 troubleshooting 192 unexpected characters 192 using 97 keyboard, external 82 keyboard, full-size 98 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 108 lock computer, using 95 M main battery changing 127 installing 127, 129 removing 127 safety precautions 130 manual eject hole optical drive 109 memory adding 52 problem solving 190 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory Card Reader inserting memory media...
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... O optical disc handling 112 inserting (slot-type drive) 110 inserting (tray-type drive) 111 positioning 112 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 108 eject button 108 manual eject hole 109 problems 196 removing disc 114, 115 troubleshooting 196 using 107 optical media recording 113 other documentation 41 overlay keys 100 P password deleting a supervisor 158 disabling a user 159 setting a user 158 supervisor set up 157 types 156 passwords instant, using 156 setting 156 port RGB 79 power computer will not start 183 connecting cable to...
... O optical disc handling 112 inserting (slot-type drive) 110 inserting (tray-type drive) 111 positioning 112 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 108 eject button 108 manual eject hole 109 problems 196 removing disc 114, 115 troubleshooting 196 using 107 optical media recording 113 other documentation 41 overlay keys 100 P password deleting a supervisor 158 disabling a user 159 setting a user 158 supervisor set up 157 types 156 passwords instant, using 156 setting 156 port RGB 79 power computer will not start 183 connecting cable to...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 200, 201 no sound 197 non-system disk or disk error 185 power and batteries 190 printer 200 program not responding 182 program not working properly 195 screen does not look correct/ flickers 193 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 warning resume failure 184 Windows® operating...
.../trouble accessing a drive 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 200, 201 no sound 197 non-system disk or disk error 185 power and batteries 190 printer 200 program not responding 182 program not working properly 195 screen does not look correct/ flickers 193 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 warning resume failure 184 Windows® operating...
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... 177 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 78 disabling 79 enabling 79 using 75 traveling tips 133 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 203 external keyboard 192 keyboard 192 optical drive 196 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 167 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, disabling 159 user password, setting 158 using a file extension 105 Utilities 149 V video cables 80 video display device connecting 80 video projector adjusting display 82
... 177 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 78 disabling 79 enabling 79 using 75 traveling tips 133 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 203 external keyboard 192 keyboard 192 optical drive 196 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 167 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, disabling 159 user password, setting 158 using a file extension 105 Utilities 149 V video cables 80 video display device connecting 80 video projector adjusting display 82