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..., 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. As with any "critical applications." IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL...
..., 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. As with any "critical applications." IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL...
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... control 88 Chapter 5: Utilities 89 TOSHIBA Assist 90 Connect 91 Secure 91 Protect & Fix 92 Optimize 93 TOSHIBA Application Installer 94 Setting passwords 95 Using a supervisor password 95 Using a user password 97 Deleting a user password 97 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 98 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 99 Mouse Utility 100 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 101 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 102 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 102 USB Sleep and Charge 102 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......103 Power supply mode settings 103 TOSHIBA Button Support 105 TOSHIBA Accessibility...
... control 88 Chapter 5: Utilities 89 TOSHIBA Assist 90 Connect 91 Secure 91 Protect & Fix 92 Optimize 93 TOSHIBA Application Installer 94 Setting passwords 95 Using a supervisor password 95 Using a user password 97 Deleting a user password 97 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 98 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 99 Mouse Utility 100 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 101 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 102 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 102 USB Sleep and Charge 102 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......103 Power supply mode settings 103 TOSHIBA Button Support 105 TOSHIBA Accessibility...
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...; The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. However, it is stored on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system from your computer's internal storage drive or using Windows®...
...; The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. However, it is stored on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system from your computer's internal storage drive or using Windows®...
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... you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to recover the C: drive to complete the recovery process. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of media you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of the following...
... you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to recover the C: drive to complete the recovery process. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of media you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of the following...
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.... The battery light glows red when the battery power is cracked, put on protective gloves to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. 62 Learning the Basics Using the wireless mouse Replacing the batteries Batteries are required to do so could possibly result in compliance with fresh ones. 5 Replace the battery cover. 6 Slide the mouse ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Mouse ON/OFF switch Connect button Battery cover...
.... The battery light glows red when the battery power is cracked, put on protective gloves to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. 62 Learning the Basics Using the wireless mouse Replacing the batteries Batteries are required to do so could possibly result in compliance with fresh ones. 5 Replace the battery cover. 6 Slide the mouse ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Mouse ON/OFF switch Connect button Battery cover...
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... is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. If the disc is dusty, clean it with a clean dry cloth. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side out. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in -use indicator light is free of dust. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 2 Make sure the drive's in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks...
... is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. If the disc is dusty, clean it with a clean dry cloth. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side out. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in -use indicator light is free of dust. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 2 Make sure the drive's in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks...
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... the center hole and edge. Before putting on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using an application that is a music CD, open the files on the disc. Playing optical media If you could lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned...
... the center hole and edge. Before putting on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using an application that is a music CD, open the files on the disc. Playing optical media If you could lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned...
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... help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. If your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphone (available on page 131. For specific information about connecting to a Wi-Fi® network. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, press F12. Accessing a network To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on page 121. For...
... help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. If your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphone (available on page 131. For specific information about connecting to a Wi-Fi® network. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, press F12. Accessing a network To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on page 121. For...
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.... Setting a supervisor password If you choose to access your organization or others as a result of passwords on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. This is set a password, you must be set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that may occur to you, your computer. Utilities 95 Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from changing hardware configuration options...
.... Setting a supervisor password If you choose to access your organization or others as a result of passwords on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. This is set a password, you must be set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that may occur to you, your computer. Utilities 95 Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from changing hardware configuration options...
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... or error-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that might arise out of the face recognition software or utility. TOSHIBA is not a suitable substitute for any failure or damage that the face recognition utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. To ensure the security of your system use of the use your established Windows® passwords to remove the user password. 98 Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility...
... or error-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that might arise out of the face recognition software or utility. TOSHIBA is not a suitable substitute for any failure or damage that the face recognition utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. To ensure the security of your system use of the use your established Windows® passwords to remove the user password. 98 Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility...
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... modes, to the external devices which is turned OFF. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). To disable this function, select the Enable USB Sleep and Charge check box in the utility. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. To select a different charging mode, use . ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will be supplied to the compatible ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility...
... modes, to the external devices which is turned OFF. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). To disable this function, select the Enable USB Sleep and Charge check box in the utility. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. To select a different charging mode, use . ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will be supplied to the compatible ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility...
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... or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, AC adaptor, LCD, HDD, sound volume, and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This information is not limited to entities located outside of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). You may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, CPU, memory, and...
... or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, AC adaptor, LCD, HDD, sound volume, and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This information is not limited to entities located outside of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). You may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, CPU, memory, and...
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... Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... of a device. Device Manager is a configuration tool for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by the device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way...
... of a device. Device Manager is a configuration tool for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by the device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way...
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... or your work frequently. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of the window. 3 Select None from the Screen saver drop-down lists. 4 Click Save changes. Change the setting for when to turn off the display using Device Manager to an optical disc, USB drive, or external hard disk. To disable the screen saver: 1 Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu. 2 Click Screen Saver in the Search field, type Control Panel. Use Windows® to...
... or your work frequently. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of the window. 3 Select None from the Screen saver drop-down lists. 4 Click Save changes. Change the setting for when to turn off the display using Device Manager to an optical disc, USB drive, or external hard disk. To disable the screen saver: 1 Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu. 2 Click Screen Saver in the Search field, type Control Panel. Use Windows® to...
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... set of your network partition. Read the user's guides. Get familiar with all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to external media on a daily basis. Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points - 'snapshots' of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the programs and devices you have installed...
... set of your network partition. Read the user's guides. Get familiar with all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to external media on a daily basis. Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates restore points - 'snapshots' of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the programs and devices you have installed...
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... drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. No additional software is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up files." If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical disc drives, or hard drives. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Since problems with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Before installing...
... drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. No additional software is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up files." If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical disc drives, or hard drives. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Since problems with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Before installing...
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... keys 65 H HDMI™ In port using 57 headphones using 84 Help and Support troubleshooting 112 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 136 display brightness 133 Lock (Instant security) 132 volume mute 135 Zoom (Display resolution) 137 Hot Key Cards 131 Hot key functions 132 I icon desktop 80 moving to desktop 80 recycle bin 80 safety 19 installation memory module 30 installing memory modules 30 internal storage drive recovery 38 K keyboard Alt keys 65 character keys 64 Ctrl keys...
... keys 65 H HDMI™ In port using 57 headphones using 84 Help and Support troubleshooting 112 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 136 display brightness 133 Lock (Instant security) 132 volume mute 135 Zoom (Display resolution) 137 Hot Key Cards 131 Hot key functions 132 I icon desktop 80 moving to desktop 80 recycle bin 80 safety 19 installation memory module 30 installing memory modules 30 internal storage drive recovery 38 K keyboard Alt keys 65 character keys 64 Ctrl keys...
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... lights ON/OFF light 28 Web Camera light 85 Licenses 9 lock computer, using 59 M manual eject hole optical disc drive 70 memory adding (optional) 30 check total memory 37 removing memory module slot cover 32 Memory card reader inserting memory media 86 removing memory media 87 using 85 memory module installation 30 inserting into socket 33 removing 35, 36 microphone using 84 mouse utility 100 moving the computer 58 N network accessing 83 connecting your computer 83 networking wireless 82 notification area 82 O online resources Toshiba 74 optical disc Auto-Run...
... lights ON/OFF light 28 Web Camera light 85 Licenses 9 lock computer, using 59 M manual eject hole optical disc drive 70 memory adding (optional) 30 check total memory 37 removing memory module slot cover 32 Memory card reader inserting memory media 86 removing memory media 87 using 85 memory module installation 30 inserting into socket 33 removing 35, 36 microphone using 84 mouse utility 100 moving the computer 58 N network accessing 83 connecting your computer 83 networking wireless 82 notification area 82 O online resources Toshiba 74 optical disc Auto-Run...
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... button 118 error message, warning resume failure 110 Error-checking 116 external keyboard 115 good computing habits 123 hard disk drive is slow 117 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 112 high-pitched noise 120 installing hardware/software 126 keyboard 115 keyboard will not respond 110 memory problems 114 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 116 online content, Blu-ray Disc™ 118 on-screen eject button 118 optical disc drive 117 power and battery 114 printer 120 restore points 124 screen...
... button 118 error message, warning resume failure 110 Error-checking 116 external keyboard 115 good computing habits 123 hard disk drive is slow 117 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 112 high-pitched noise 120 installing hardware/software 126 keyboard 115 keyboard will not respond 110 memory problems 114 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 116 online content, Blu-ray Disc™ 118 on-screen eject button 118 optical disc drive 117 power and battery 114 printer 120 restore points 124 screen...