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...partition 54 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 57 Creating recovery DVDs/media 59 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 62 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 64 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 70 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 70 Using external display devices 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display 72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting...
...partition 54 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 57 Creating recovery DVDs/media 59 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 62 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 64 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 70 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 70 Using external display devices 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display 72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting...
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... used batteries 112 Traveling tips 113 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 114 Exploring the desktop 114 Finding your way around the desktop 115 Setting up for communications 117 Connecting your computer to a network .........118 Exploring audio features 118 Recording sounds 118 Using external speakers or headphones..........119 Using the Web Camera 120 Using the Memory card reader 120 Inserting memory media 121 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Utilities 123 TOSHIBA Assist 124 Connect...
... used batteries 112 Traveling tips 113 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 114 Exploring the desktop 114 Finding your way around the desktop 115 Setting up for communications 117 Connecting your computer to a network .........118 Exploring audio features 118 Recording sounds 118 Using external speakers or headphones..........119 Using the Web Camera 120 Using the Memory card reader 120 Inserting memory media 121 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Utilities 123 TOSHIBA Assist 124 Connect...
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... 128 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 129 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 Setting passwords 131 Using an instant password 131 Using a supervisor password 132 Using a user password 133 Deleting a user password 134 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 135 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 136 Mouse Utility 137 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 138 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 140 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......140 USB Sleep and Charge 140 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 142 Power supply mode settings 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 TOSHIBA Accessibility 144 TOSHIBA eco...
... 128 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 129 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 Setting passwords 131 Using an instant password 131 Using a supervisor password 132 Using a user password 133 Deleting a user password 134 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 135 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 136 Mouse Utility 137 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 138 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 140 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......140 USB Sleep and Charge 140 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 142 Power supply mode settings 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 TOSHIBA Accessibility 144 TOSHIBA eco...
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..., the memory module(s) may also be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. See "Setting up your software" on the base of today's popular applications. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on page 41. Installing a memory module A memory module can be hot. The...
..., the memory module(s) may also be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. See "Setting up your software" on the base of today's popular applications. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on page 41. Installing a memory module A memory module can be hot. The...
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... cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 48. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module...
... cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 48. 10 Carefully remove the new memory module...
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... power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on . If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to scan your internal storage drive...
... power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on . If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to scan your internal storage drive...
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... resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Memory slot Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the...
... resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Memory slot Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the...
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... check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
... check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
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... type. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 188. 70 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by sliding your typing technique to random locations on the screen...
... type. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 188. 70 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by sliding your typing technique to random locations on the screen...
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... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 134 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 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 Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 134 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 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 Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
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... region. It alerts users to the examples specified here. It may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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 information), date of...
... region. It alerts users to the examples specified here. It may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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 information), date of...
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... match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar with your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If you may have to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in the Startup menu to...
... match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar with your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If you may have to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in the Startup menu to...
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... for the error again. 5 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related...
... for the error again. 5 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related...
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... Display and then Change display settings to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. The screen does not look correct. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 161 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... Display and then Change display settings to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. The screen does not look correct. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 161 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... your backup target by connecting it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your files. Most of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Before installing...
... your backup target by connecting it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your files. Most of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Before installing...
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...) hard disk in combination with HDMI cable. See also Sleep, Suspend. internal device - Compare software. A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . high-density diskette - When you turn on the screen that are removable. HDMI - 200 Glossary H hard disk - Interlaced monitors...
...) hard disk in combination with HDMI cable. See also Sleep, Suspend. internal device - Compare software. A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . high-density diskette - When you turn on the screen that are removable. HDMI - 200 Glossary H hard disk - Interlaced monitors...
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... charging 38, 100 conserving power 104 disposal 112 installing 107, 109 low charge 103 maintaining 111 monitoring power 38, 101 not charging 159 notifications 104 power plan 182 power plan hot key 106 real-time clock (RTC) 98, 100 remaining power 103 removing 108 safety precautions 110 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 40 start 116 C Call2Recycle™ battery 113 changing main battery 107 character keys 88 charging the battery 38 checking device properties 157 communications set...
... charging 38, 100 conserving power 104 disposal 112 installing 107, 109 low charge 103 maintaining 111 monitoring power 38, 101 not charging 159 notifications 104 power plan 182 power plan hot key 106 real-time clock (RTC) 98, 100 remaining power 103 removing 108 safety precautions 110 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 40 start 116 C Call2Recycle™ battery 113 changing main battery 107 character keys 88 charging the battery 38 checking device properties 157 communications set...
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... disabling or enabling wireless devices 187 display brightness 186 Hibernation mode 184 keyboard overlays 190 Lock (Instant security) 181 Output (Display switch) 185 power plan 182 Sleep mode 183 volume mute 180 Zoom (Display resolution) 189 zooming in 190 zooming out 190 Hot Key Cards 176 Hot key functions 180 hot key power plan 106 I icon 115 desktop 115 moving to desktop 115 recycle bin 115 safety 30 installation memory module 42 installing main battery 107, 109 memory modules 42 mouse 73 Internet bookmarked...
... disabling or enabling wireless devices 187 display brightness 186 Hibernation mode 184 keyboard overlays 190 Lock (Instant security) 181 Output (Display switch) 185 power plan 182 Sleep mode 183 volume mute 180 Zoom (Display resolution) 189 zooming in 190 zooming out 190 Hot Key Cards 176 Hot key functions 180 hot key power plan 106 I icon 115 desktop 115 moving to desktop 115 recycle bin 115 safety 30 installation memory module 42 installing main battery 107, 109 memory modules 42 mouse 73 Internet bookmarked...
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... memory module slot 44 microphone using 118 monitor connecting 71 monitor problems monitor not working 161 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 137 N networking wireless 117 notification area 117 O other documentation 31 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 133 disabling a user 134 setting a user 133 supervisor set up 132 types 131 passwords instant, using 131 setting 131 port monitor 71 power computer will not start 152 connecting cable to AC adaptor 37 cord/cable 37 cord/cable connectors 191 energy-saving features 97 problem solving 159 turning on 40 power button...
... memory module slot 44 microphone using 118 monitor connecting 71 monitor problems monitor not working 161 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 137 N networking wireless 117 notification area 117 O other documentation 31 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 133 disabling a user 134 setting a user 133 supervisor set up 132 types 131 passwords instant, using 131 setting 131 port monitor 71 power computer will not start 152 connecting cable to AC adaptor 37 cord/cable 37 cord/cable connectors 191 energy-saving features 97 problem solving 159 turning on 40 power button...
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... Recovery Media Creator 129 TOSHIBA Service Station 146 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 70 disabling 70 enabling 70 using 66 traveling tips 113 troubleshooting external keyboard 160 keyboard 160 turning on the computer 40 turning on the power 40 U USB Sleep and Charge not working 171 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 140 USB Wakeup function does not work 172 USB-compatible printer 73 user password, disabling 134 user password, setting 133 using a file extension 94 Utilities 123 V video projector adjusting display 72 W warranty standard limited warranty 31 Web Camera...
... Recovery Media Creator 129 TOSHIBA Service Station 146 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 70 disabling 70 enabling 70 using 66 traveling tips 113 troubleshooting external keyboard 160 keyboard 160 turning on the computer 40 turning on the power 40 U USB Sleep and Charge not working 171 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 140 USB Wakeup function does not work 172 USB-compatible printer 73 user password, disabling 134 user password, setting 133 using a file extension 94 Utilities 123 V video projector adjusting display 72 W warranty standard limited warranty 31 Web Camera...