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..., PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Model: Satellite® L450 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored on this product may include Recordable...
..., PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Model: Satellite® L450 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored on this product may include Recordable...
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... Procedures The goal of the transmission, the date and time it may not be advised of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for information. Also, you will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection...
... Procedures The goal of the transmission, the date and time it may not be advised of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for information. Also, you will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection...
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... 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output...
... 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output...
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... Camera 137 Using the Memory card reader 138 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 TOSHIBA Service Station...
... Camera 137 Using the Memory card reader 138 Inserting memory media 138 Removing memory media 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 TOSHIBA Service Station...
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
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... be lost. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for...
... be lost. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for...
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... buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. If you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the C: drive. Be sure to save your computer be connected to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not...
... buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. If you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the C: drive. Be sure to save your computer be connected to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not...
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.... Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on -screen instructions to out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal...
.... Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on -screen instructions to out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal...
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.... If you disable tapping only, you can still use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by computer model. For help with these problems, try one or more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 201. NOTE Alternately, you type. If you disable tapping only, you can disable only the tapping feature. The TouchPad settings are typing, the on...
.... If you disable tapping only, you can still use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by computer model. For help with these problems, try one or more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 201. NOTE Alternately, you type. If you disable tapping only, you can disable only the tapping feature. The TouchPad settings are typing, the on...
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... . If you turn off ) to turn off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer. You only need to your work. Refer to set it for the first time.
... . If you turn off ) to turn off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer. You only need to your work. Refer to set it for the first time.
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... 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. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power...
... 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. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power...
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... application. For more information, see the Help File included in this section are available, and you can then choose to control communication devices and network connections. Then perform any of utilities that makes it easy to install the updates if you switch between locations and communication networks. 158 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its...
... application. For more information, see the Help File included in this section are available, and you can then choose to control communication devices and network connections. Then perform any of utilities that makes it easy to install the updates if you switch between locations and communication networks. 158 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its...
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... handle these networking environments. The following settings can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to Profiles. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting To create a profile: 1 Click the...
... handle these networking environments. The following settings can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to Profiles. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting To create a profile: 1 Click the...
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...; The operating system takes a long time to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 166 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The voltage level must match the input specifications of the AC adapter must...
...; The operating system takes a long time to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 166 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The voltage level must match the input specifications of the AC adapter must...
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..., refer to your software documentation for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. This is empty. A diskette will not go into the drive. You may already have been using utility software. Make sure the drive is probably a configuration problem. The metal cover or a loose label may be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Refer to its needs. Many software packages automatically create backup files. If a program...
..., refer to your software documentation for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. This is empty. A diskette will not go into the drive. You may already have been using utility software. Make sure the drive is probably a configuration problem. The metal cover or a loose label may be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Refer to its needs. Many software packages automatically create backup files. If a program...
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... communications program. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print what you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. See if your work exactly as...
... communications program. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print what you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. See if your work exactly as...
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... problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8. SSIDs are not familiar with a support technician at a later time. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system, and that your computer technician. ❖ Verify that the driver is recognized...
... problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8. SSIDs are not familiar with a support technician at a later time. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system, and that your computer technician. ❖ Verify that the driver is recognized...
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... Security heading. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of your computer system is the data you will For more help ensure 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...
... Security heading. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of your computer system is the data you will For more help ensure 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...
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222 Index troubleshooting 172 unexpected characters 172 using 94 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 95 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 92 M main battery changing 120 installing 120, 122 removing 120 safety precautions 123 manual eject hole optical drive 104 memory adding 52 problem solving 170 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 138 removing memory...
222 Index troubleshooting 172 unexpected characters 172 using 94 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 95 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 92 M main battery changing 120 installing 120, 122 removing 120 safety precautions 123 manual eject hole optical drive 104 memory adding 52 problem solving 170 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 138 removing memory...
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... display 79 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 187 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba EasyGuard® 110 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 76 enabling 76 using 73 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard...
... display 79 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 187 TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba EasyGuard® 110 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 76 enabling 76 using 73 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard...