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... FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Model: Satellite® L450 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer...
... FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Model: Satellite® L450 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer...
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... service or the operation of the telephone company is not practical, the telephone company will notify you in advance that you to use a computer or other number for information. If these changes might affect your equipment, the telephone company will be necessary for any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support...
... service or the operation of the telephone company is not practical, the telephone company will notify you in advance that you to use a computer or other number for information. If these changes might affect your equipment, the telephone company will be necessary for any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support...
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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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... NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will be installed in good condition. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips... information packaged with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove ...
... NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will be installed in good condition. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips... information packaged with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove ...
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... all information stored on them will be connected 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 be affected. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen...
... all information stored on them will be connected 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 be affected. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen...
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... instructions to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 60. 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 drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to...
... instructions to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 60. 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 drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to...
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... lighter finger pressure. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. The on-screen pointer may seem to touch or button presses while you type" into the Search field. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 76...
... lighter finger pressure. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. The on-screen pointer may seem to touch or button presses while you type" into the Search field. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 76...
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... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
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... 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 on 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. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
... 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 on 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. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
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.... Then perform any of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. 158 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your computer. For more information, see "Connectivity Doctor" on setting up ConfigFree. The TOSHIBA Service Station...
.... Then perform any of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. 158 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your computer. For more information, see "Connectivity Doctor" on setting up ConfigFree. The TOSHIBA Service Station...
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Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home 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. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. The...
Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home 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. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. The...
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... AC adapter (for example, DC 19V - 3.95A) 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this indicates a power mismatch. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... AC adapter (for example, DC 19V - 3.95A) 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this indicates a power mismatch. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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Many software packages automatically create backup files. A diskette will not go into the drive first. The metal cover or a loose label may also be able to recover lost data using your computer for file recovery procedures. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard disk seems very slow. After it so that the hardware configuration meets its needs. If a program does not run correctly but...
Many software packages automatically create backup files. A diskette will not go into the drive first. The metal cover or a loose label may also be able to recover lost data using your computer for file recovery procedures. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard disk seems very slow. After it so that the hardware configuration meets its needs. If a program does not run correctly but...
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... for more information regarding your work exactly as it . Try making a test transmission to check this. 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 receive or transmit properly. Modem problems (Available on . It should be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connect a telephone handset...
... for more information regarding your work exactly as it . Try making a test transmission to check this. 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 receive or transmit properly. Modem problems (Available on . It should be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connect a telephone handset...
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... advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with a support technician at a later time. If it can detect access points or routers. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8. If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems 179 NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information see Windows®...
... advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with a support technician at a later time. If it can detect access points or routers. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8. If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems 179 NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information see Windows®...
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.... 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of your data. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on its internal storage drive. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical drives, or hard drives. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to set a restore point...
.... 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component of your data. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on its internal storage drive. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical drives, or hard drives. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to set a restore point...
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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...
