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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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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software...
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... the memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built up. Grease or dust on the connector 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 from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on...
... the memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may have built up. Grease or dust on the connector 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 from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 11 Locate the empty memory module slot on...
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... memory module. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the 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. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . If one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode...
... memory module. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on the 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. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . If one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be lost. The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode...
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... in Sleep mode). Memory slot Front of the slot. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... in Sleep mode). Memory slot Front of the slot. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... window appears. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. This 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...
... window appears. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. This 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...
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...; settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the TouchPad™. The on-screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with these problems, try one or more of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on the TouchPad. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter...
...; settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the TouchPad™. The on-screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with these problems, try one or more of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on the TouchPad. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter...
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... User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password...
... User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password...
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...'s internal storage drive. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. It alerts users...
...'s internal storage drive. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. It alerts users...
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... specifications do this indicates a power mismatch. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working Once you may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options...
... specifications do this indicates a power mismatch. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working Once you may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options...
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... not appear if the device is not caused by the device. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 48. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The...
... not appear if the device is not caused by the device. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 48. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The...
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... using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. You can change the settings for an external monitor. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change...
... using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. You can change the settings for an external monitor. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change...
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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. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up the computer while running on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the...
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. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up the computer while running on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the...
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... or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB 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...
... or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB 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...
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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...