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5 Connection to party line service is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. Also, you will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for which charges...
5 Connection to party line service is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. Also, you will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for which charges...
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... with your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate...
... with your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate...
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
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... keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. To delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. NOTE If you want to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery...
... keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. To delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. NOTE If you want to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery...
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... manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 76. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port...
... manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 76. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port...
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..., digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. 102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the DVD Player software that came with an optical drive. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on the internal storage drive. Look in ." TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup...
..., digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. 102 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage drive, use the DVD Player software that came with an optical drive. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on the internal storage drive. Look in ." TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup...
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.... The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of the battery meter, it many times. Use only batteries designed to be replaced. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural...
.... The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of the battery meter, it many times. Use only batteries designed to be replaced. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural...
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... Setting up for communications 129 Setting up a wireless connection, refer to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. For more information see "Wireless networking problems" on page 198. To turn your network administrator. For information on how to set up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need for example modem/ Wi-Fi®/LAN, etc.) Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity...
... Setting up for communications 129 Setting up a wireless connection, refer to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. For more information see "Wireless networking problems" on page 198. To turn your network administrator. For information on how to set up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need for example modem/ Wi-Fi®/LAN, etc.) Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity...
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... need to have created a password for your Windows® account to turn off the computer. Using an instant password An instant password secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. Select your user name and enter your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. 146 Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. Toshiba supports several types of passwords...
... need to have created a password for your Windows® account to turn off the computer. Using an instant password An instant password secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. Select your user name and enter your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. 146 Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. Toshiba supports several types of passwords...
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The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click ...
The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click ...
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... Windows User Account Control screen displays. 3 Click Continue. The TOSHIBA Agreement Notification Utility displays, providing an overview of your Windows® desktop. If you have enabled the TOSHIBA Service Station, it will alert you when updates are available, and you can use the TOSHIBA Application Installer to continue. NOTE ❖ For more information see "TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor" on page 145. 2 Click Next to install the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Service...
... Windows User Account Control screen displays. 3 Click Continue. The TOSHIBA Agreement Notification Utility displays, providing an overview of your Windows® desktop. If you have enabled the TOSHIBA Service Station, it will alert you when updates are available, and you can use the TOSHIBA Application Installer to continue. NOTE ❖ For more information see "TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor" on page 145. 2 Click Next to install the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Service...
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... 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). The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in the Windows® Control Panel. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors...
... 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). The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in the Windows® Control Panel. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors...
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... adaptor and removing the battery. Try turning the computer on again. If the computer starts normally, there may be interrupted, and the AC power light will be a problem with the steps below. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in the drive, remove it . For more information see the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking, try...
... adaptor and removing the battery. Try turning the computer on again. If the computer starts normally, there may be interrupted, and the AC power light will be a problem with the steps below. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in the drive, remove it . For more information see the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking, try...
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... able to change your work routine, you change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
... able to change your work routine, you change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
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... utility provided with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ Verify that signal strength is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless...
... utility provided with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ Verify that signal strength is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless...
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... Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct-i.e., that it has network access, and can connect to connect through. Carefully note any error messages-these will be very helpful if you are casesensitive. Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs. ❖ Check the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is loaded. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key...
... Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct-i.e., that it has network access, and can connect to connect through. Carefully note any error messages-these will be very helpful if you are casesensitive. Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs. ❖ Check the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is loaded. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key...
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... (bps) - To start up by its internal storage drives to check hardware and load the operating system when you start the computer. See also reboot. See system disk. C cache - See also CD. boot disk - The speed at which a communication device, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. The order in modem communications, and is passed between two devices. An electrical circuit that uses laser optics instead...
... (bps) - To start up by its internal storage drives to check hardware and load the operating system when you start the computer. See also reboot. See system disk. C cache - See also CD. boot disk - The speed at which a communication device, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. The order in modem communications, and is passed between two devices. An electrical circuit that uses laser optics instead...
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... that enables you to a standard that, when followed by a computer. For a printer, resolution is expressed in RAM is used for connection to as well as the number of a removable disk. For a screen, it is one example of pixels available horizontally and vertically. See also boot. 225 Glossary Plug and Play - A set of instructions that can be written to a network or a peripheral device. Volatile memory that...
... that enables you to a standard that, when followed by a computer. For a printer, resolution is expressed in RAM is used for connection to as well as the number of a removable disk. For a screen, it is one example of pixels available horizontally and vertically. See also boot. 225 Glossary Plug and Play - A set of instructions that can be written to a network or a peripheral device. Volatile memory that...
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... restoring 102 saving 98 Fn keys 95 function keys 95 H hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode 81 configuring 85 hot key 206 starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display...
... restoring 102 saving 98 Fn keys 95 function keys 95 H hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode 81 configuring 85 hot key 206 starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display...
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...Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ control buttons 75 primary button 75 secondary button 75 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 188 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 100 Utilities 139 V video cables 76 video display device connecting 76 video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web 132 Web Camera using...
...Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ control buttons 75 primary button 75 secondary button 75 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 188 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 100 Utilities 139 V video cables 76 video display device connecting 76 video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web 132 Web Camera using...