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... harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be advised of the telephone company is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United ...make any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to provide you disconnect the equipment until the problem is to allow you in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of service may not be a 900 number or any other number for any person to use a computer or other electronic device...
... harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be advised of the telephone company is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United ...make any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to provide you disconnect the equipment until the problem is to allow you in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of service may not be a 900 number or any other number for any person to use a computer or other electronic device...
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...partition 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 73 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 77 Using the TouchPad 77 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 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 82 Connecting...
...partition 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 73 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 77 Using the TouchPad 77 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 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 82 Connecting...
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... to, and downloading files from, the Internet 138 Exploring audio features 138 Recording sounds 138 Using external speakers or headphones..........139 Using the Web Camera 139 Using the Memory card reader 140 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151 Deleting a user password 152 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC...
... to, and downloading files from, the Internet 138 Exploring audio features 138 Recording sounds 138 Using external speakers or headphones..........139 Using the Web Camera 139 Using the Memory card reader 140 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151 Deleting a user password 152 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC...
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... lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to...
... lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to...
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.... You can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you are protected from the work . Make sure to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify...
.... You can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you are protected from the work . Make sure to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify...
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... resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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...; Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to recover your permission. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
...; Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to recover your permission. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
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... computer Connecting an external monitor or projector You can disable only the tapping feature. To enable/disable the TouchPad, press Fn + F9. For more information, see if you first need a larger screen. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by computer model. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the monitor to see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on left side of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to...
... computer Connecting an external monitor or projector You can disable only the tapping feature. To enable/disable the TouchPad, press Fn + F9. For more information, see if you first need a larger screen. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by computer model. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the monitor to see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on left side of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to...
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... Stop button. Recording optical media Depending on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Before putting on the disc. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to listen, turn the volume down. If your computer may come with an optical disc drive that is associated with the media on headphones to your hearing. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive...
... Stop button. Recording optical media Depending on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Before putting on the disc. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to listen, turn the volume down. If your computer may come with an optical disc drive that is associated with the media on headphones to your hearing. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive...
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... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for 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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 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...
... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for 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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 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...
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... internal storage drive. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by notifying you wish. 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...
... internal storage drive. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by notifying you wish. 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...
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... not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this , use the options in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. The output specifications of the AC adapter must match the input specifications of the computer. 3 If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To do match, contact Toshiba...
... not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this , use the options in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. The output specifications of the AC adapter must match the input specifications of the computer. 3 If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To do match, contact Toshiba...
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... displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the Shut down completely. 2 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is seated properly. 4 Check for the error again. 5 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again. The operating system displays the device Properties...
... displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the Shut down completely. 2 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is seated properly. 4 Check for the error again. 5 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again. The operating system displays the device Properties...
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..., Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Choose a theme for an external monitor. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. The screen reactivates and allows you to its previous setting. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are using...
..., Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Choose a theme for an external monitor. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. The screen reactivates and allows you to its previous setting. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are using...
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... test file using Notepad. 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. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it . You may be in the instructions that the printer is firmly connected to...
... test file using Notepad. 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. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it . You may be in the instructions that the printer is firmly connected to...
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... Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 187). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on battery power. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up files." For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD...
... Start, Help and Support, and search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 187). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on battery power. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up files." For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD...
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... H hard disk - An interface used for long-term storage of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. high-density diskette - I icon - Compare non-interlaced. HDMI - When you turn on the screen that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
... H hard disk - An interface used for long-term storage of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. high-density diskette - I icon - Compare non-interlaced. HDMI - When you turn on the screen that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
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... changing 122 charge indicator light 48, 116 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 115 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122, 124 low charge 118 maintaining 126 monitoring power 48, 116 224 not charging 174 notifications 118 power plan 199 power plan hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 113, 115 remaining power 117 removing 123 safety precautions 125 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 131 buttons eject, optical disc drive 107 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 changing...
... changing 122 charge indicator light 48, 116 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 115 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122, 124 low charge 118 maintaining 126 monitoring power 48, 116 224 not charging 174 notifications 118 power plan 199 power plan hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 113, 115 remaining power 117 removing 123 safety precautions 125 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 131 buttons eject, optical disc drive 107 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 changing...
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... restore 105 saving 102 Fn keys 98 function keys 98 H headphones using 139 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 201 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions...
... restore 105 saving 102 Fn keys 98 function keys 98 H headphones using 139 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 201 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions...
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... connecting 82 problem solving 181 printing a file 104 problem solving accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 172 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 189, 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not working 177 external monitor...
... connecting 82 problem solving 181 printing a file 104 problem solving accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 172 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 189, 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not working 177 external monitor...