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... THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN 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 NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. 2 Model: LX800 Series...
... THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN 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 NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. 2 Model: LX800 Series...
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... password 86 Using a user password 88 Deleting a user password 89 System Settings 90 Sleep and Charge 91 USB Sleep and Charge 91 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge........92 Power supply mode settings 93 TOSHIBA function key 94 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 95 PC Health Monitor 96 Recovery Media Creator 97 Service Station 97 TOSHIBA Application Installer 98 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 99 Problems that are easy to fix 99 Problems when you turn on the computer............100 The Windows® operating...
... password 86 Using a user password 88 Deleting a user password 89 System Settings 90 Sleep and Charge 91 USB Sleep and Charge 91 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge........92 Power supply mode settings 93 TOSHIBA function key 94 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 95 PC Health Monitor 96 Recovery Media Creator 97 Service Station 97 TOSHIBA Application Installer 98 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 99 Problems that are easy to fix 99 Problems when you turn on the computer............100 The Windows® operating...
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... the battery 106 Keyboard problems 106 Display problems 107 Disk or storage drive problems 108 Error-checking 108 Optical disc drive problems 110 Sound system problems 112 Printer problems 113 Wireless networking problems 114 DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems.........115 Develop good computing habits 116 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 117 If you need further assistance 122 Contacting Toshiba 122 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 122 Toshiba's worldwide offices 123 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys...
... the battery 106 Keyboard problems 106 Display problems 107 Disk or storage drive problems 108 Error-checking 108 Optical disc drive problems 110 Sound system problems 112 Printer problems 113 Wireless networking problems 114 DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems.........115 Develop good computing habits 116 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 117 If you need further assistance 122 Contacting Toshiba 122 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 122 Toshiba's worldwide offices 123 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys...
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... needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba...
... needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba...
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... are available: Recovery option Creating recovery media Description This option allows you to remove all data from your system from recovery media" on page 41. This option allows you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. If the recovery files on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on page 43. Reset your PC See "Refresh your work" on...
... are available: Recovery option Creating recovery media Description This option allows you to remove all data from your system from recovery media" on page 41. This option allows you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. If the recovery files on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on page 43. Reset your PC See "Refresh your work" on...
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... in the set sequentially (for your system, you restore your work " on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to insert the discs during this process. Getting Started 43 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in which order to your computer. 3 Press and hold the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. If...
... in the set sequentially (for your system, you restore your work " on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to insert the discs during this process. Getting Started 43 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in which order to your computer. 3 Press and hold the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. If...
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... leaking or its case is low. Failure to handle it, and discard it immediately. Mouse ON/OFF switch Connect button Battery cover (Sample Illustration) Mouse underside 2 Slide the mouse ON/OFF switch on the electrode during transportation to power the wireless mouse. Always dispose of used battery packs in serious injury. The battery light glows red when the battery power is cracked, put on protective gloves to do so could...
... leaking or its case is low. Failure to handle it, and discard it immediately. Mouse ON/OFF switch Connect button Battery cover (Sample Illustration) Mouse underside 2 Slide the mouse ON/OFF switch on the electrode during transportation to power the wireless mouse. Always dispose of used battery packs in serious injury. The battery light glows red when the battery power is cracked, put on protective gloves to do so could...
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... devices without the need for cables. For more information see "Wireless networking problems" on page 124. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Exploring Your Computer's Features 75 Exploring audio features Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to the network, consult your network administrator. For specific information about connecting to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect...
... devices without the need for cables. For more information see "Wireless networking problems" on page 124. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Exploring Your Computer's Features 75 Exploring audio features Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to the network, consult your network administrator. For specific information about connecting to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect...
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... the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Tools & Utilities. 3 Click System Settings. NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to toggle the display. ❖ General-This tab allows you to select the internal LCD and/or external monitor when the computer boots up. The System Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - General tab options...
... the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Tools & Utilities. 3 Click System Settings. NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to toggle the display. ❖ General-This tab allows you to select the internal LCD and/or external monitor when the computer boots up. The System Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - General tab options...
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... and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the internal storage drive may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. Subject to the use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models). 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, AC adaptor, LCD, HDD, sound volume, and USB information), date of your home country...
... and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the internal storage drive may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. Subject to the use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models). 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, AC adaptor, LCD, HDD, sound volume, and USB information), date of your home country...
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... ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in the lower right corner...
... ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in the lower right corner...
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.... This allows you to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during startup Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in the...
.... This allows you to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during startup Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in the...
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... open applications, shuts down option. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to be hardware or even software related. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Check for these first: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen...
... open applications, shuts down option. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to be hardware or even software related. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Check for these first: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen...
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...Windows® settings and your own applications, you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Take advantage of self-help books you to reformat your internal storage drive and start again, reloading all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to an optical disc, USB drive, or external hard disk. Read the user's guides...applications as well as the manuals that requires you can do this: ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files, or the entire computer, to external media on your network partition. If something goes wrong that...
...Windows® settings and your own applications, you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Take advantage of self-help books you to reformat your internal storage drive and start again, reloading all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to an optical disc, USB drive, or external hard disk. Read the user's guides...applications as well as the manuals that requires you can do this: ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files, or the entire computer, to external media on your network partition. If something goes wrong that...
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... unwanted files and settings. The System Protection tab of your Windows® configuration using the System Restore utility: 1 From the Start screen, type Control. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 9 Click Close. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the...
... unwanted files and settings. The System Protection tab of your Windows® configuration using the System Restore utility: 1 From the Start screen, type Control. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 9 Click Close. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the...
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... at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to do so. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and...
... at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to do so. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and...
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... of memory is receiving power. This type of information and are used to connect a computer to continue from a disk drive. RJ45 connector-An eight-wire connector used for content security. 140 Glossary reboot-See boot, restart. removable disk-A disk that utilizes solid-state memory as the number of the images that information in dots per inch (dpi). A Flash drive is expressed in ROM remains whether or not the computer is used to a hard disk (see also hard disk...
... of memory is receiving power. This type of information and are used to connect a computer to continue from a disk drive. RJ45 connector-An eight-wire connector used for content security. 140 Glossary reboot-See boot, restart. removable disk-A disk that utilizes solid-state memory as the number of the images that information in dots per inch (dpi). A Flash drive is expressed in ROM remains whether or not the computer is used to a hard disk (see also hard disk...
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... Media & Entertainment tab 82 Support & Recovery tab 84 Tools & Utilities tab 83 Device Manager fixing a problem 104 display devices external 50 disposal information 11 DVD removing with computer off 65 removing with computer on 65 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 115 DVDs using 60 E eco power plan 69 eco Utility® 85 eject button optical disc drive 62 eject, optical disc drive 62 exploring desktop 72 Start screen 70 F files backing up 53, 60 saving 59 Function keys disabling or enabling wireless devices...
... Media & Entertainment tab 82 Support & Recovery tab 84 Tools & Utilities tab 83 Device Manager fixing a problem 104 display devices external 50 disposal information 11 DVD removing with computer off 65 removing with computer on 65 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 115 DVDs using 60 E eco power plan 69 eco Utility® 85 eject button optical disc drive 62 eject, optical disc drive 62 exploring desktop 72 Start screen 70 F files backing up 53, 60 saving 59 Function keys disabling or enabling wireless devices...
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... setting a user 88 supervisor password 86 user password 86 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 95 PC Health Monitor 96 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 26 cord/cable 26 cord/cable connectors 127 energy-saving features 66 turning on 28 power button 28 power management 66 optimum performance 66 power plans selecting power plan options 68 precautions safety 23 printer troubleshooting 113 problem solving contacting Toshiba 122 Startup options 101 R recording sounds 76 recovery creating recovery media 41 installing drivers and applications 49 internal storage drive...
... setting a user 88 supervisor password 86 user password 86 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 95 PC Health Monitor 96 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 26 cord/cable 26 cord/cable connectors 127 energy-saving features 66 turning on 28 power button 28 power management 66 optimum performance 66 power plans selecting power plan options 68 precautions safety 23 printer troubleshooting 113 problem solving contacting Toshiba 122 Startup options 101 R recording sounds 76 recovery creating recovery media 41 installing drivers and applications 49 internal storage drive...
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... resume failure 100 Error-checking 108 external keyboard 107 good computing habits 116 hard disk drive is slow 109 high-pitched noise 113 installing hardware/software 120 keyboard 106 keyboard will not respond 100 memory problems 105 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 108 online content, Blu-ray Disc™ 111 on-screen eject button 111 optical disc drive 110 power and battery 106 printer 113 restore points 118 screen does not look correct/ flickers 107 slow Internet connection 103 sound...
... resume failure 100 Error-checking 108 external keyboard 107 good computing habits 116 hard disk drive is slow 109 high-pitched noise 113 installing hardware/software 120 keyboard 106 keyboard will not respond 100 memory problems 105 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 108 online content, Blu-ray Disc™ 111 on-screen eject button 111 optical disc drive 110 power and battery 106 printer 113 restore points 118 screen does not look correct/ flickers 107 slow Internet connection 103 sound...