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... 48 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 48 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 50 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 52 Recovering to a custom size partition 55 Creating recovery DVDs/media 57 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 60 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 62 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 68 Connecting an external monitor or...
... 48 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 48 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 50 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 52 Recovering to a custom size partition 55 Creating recovery DVDs/media 57 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 60 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 62 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 68 Connecting an external monitor or...
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... way around the desktop 113 Setting up for communications 115 Connecting your computer to a network .........116 Exploring audio features 116 Recording sounds 116 Using external speakers or headphones..........117 Using the Web Camera 118 Using the Memory card reader 118 Inserting memory media 119 Removing memory media 119 Chapter 5: Utilities 121 TOSHIBA Assist 122 Secure 123 Protect & Fix 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 126 Setting passwords 127 Using an instant password 127 Using a supervisor password 128
... way around the desktop 113 Setting up for communications 115 Connecting your computer to a network .........116 Exploring audio features 116 Recording sounds 116 Using external speakers or headphones..........117 Using the Web Camera 118 Using the Memory card reader 118 Inserting memory media 119 Removing memory media 119 Chapter 5: Utilities 121 TOSHIBA Assist 122 Secure 123 Protect & Fix 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 126 Setting passwords 127 Using an instant password 127 Using a supervisor password 128
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... running recently, the memory module(s) may want to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 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 software. Installing a memory module A memory module can be hot. See "Setting up your software" on page 39...
... running recently, the memory module(s) may want to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. 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 software. Installing a memory module A memory module can be hot. See "Setting up your software" on page 39...
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... surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that...
... surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 If replacing an existing memory module, remove this memory module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that...
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... open the memory module slot cover. The computer could be lost. The memory module pops up slightly. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn on . Do not try to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module...
... open the memory module slot cover. The computer could be lost. The memory module pops up slightly. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you turn on . Do not try to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module...
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.... Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Back of the slot. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
.... Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Back of the slot. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
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..., cancel and try again. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; To do this computer?" Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with...
..., cancel and try again. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; To do this computer?" Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following program to make changes to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with...
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... (monitor) port. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by sliding your computer if you type" into the Search field. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
... (monitor) port. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by sliding your computer if you type" into the Search field. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
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... power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 130 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window...
... power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 130 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window...
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To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to change the system in...
To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to change the system in...
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... button in a lamp or other appliance. If the AC power light/battery light still does not come on page 40, and making sure the module is working properly by the memory module. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the error again. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module...
... button in a lamp or other appliance. If the AC power light/battery light still does not come on page 40, and making sure the module is working properly by the memory module. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the error again. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module...
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... cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to continue working. You may need to the keyboard itself. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the software you have gone into effect. You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Press any key. If...
... cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to continue working. You may need to the keyboard itself. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the software you have gone into effect. You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Press any key. If...
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... the operating system can contain files and other folders. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all components of an electric circuit are removable. The primary (or only) hard disk in which all open...
... the operating system can contain files and other folders. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all components of an electric circuit are removable. The primary (or only) hard disk in which all open...
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... transparent electrode panels. internal device-See device. LAN (Local Area Network)-A group of computers or other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any other line of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Multiple diodes are used together, since the light created by a communications link that represents a function, file...
... transparent electrode panels. internal device-See device. LAN (Local Area Network)-A group of computers or other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any other line of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Multiple diodes are used together, since the light created by a communications link that represents a function, file...
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... adaptor 34 AC power 97 AC power light 34 AC power/battery indicator light 100 AC power/battery indicator light 100 accessing network 116 adding memory check total memory 48 memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 39 adequate ventilation cooling fan 33 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 67 Application Cards 164 audio features 116 B backing up files 85, 93 battery battery life 96 Call2Recycle™ 111 care 108, 109 changing 105 charge indicator light 36 charge time 97 charger 97 charging 36, 97 charging the real...
... adaptor 34 AC power 97 AC power light 34 AC power/battery indicator light 100 AC power/battery indicator light 100 accessing network 116 adding memory check total memory 48 memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 39 adequate ventilation cooling fan 33 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 67 Application Cards 164 audio features 116 B backing up files 85, 93 battery battery life 96 Call2Recycle™ 111 care 108, 109 changing 105 charge indicator light 36 charge time 97 charger 97 charging 36, 97 charging the real...
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... power cord/cable 35 power source 35 cooling fan adequate ventilation 33 customize computer settings 82 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 113 exploring the 112 icons 113 recycle bin 113 standard features 113 Windows® operating system 112 Device Manager fixing a problem 144 directing display output 69 disabling TouchPad™ 68, 174 display troubleshooting 148 display devices external 68 display output settings 69 display panel opening 37 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 18 disposing of used batteries...
... power cord/cable 35 power source 35 cooling fan adequate ventilation 33 customize computer settings 82 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 113 exploring the 112 icons 113 recycle bin 113 standard features 113 Windows® operating system 112 Device Manager fixing a problem 144 directing display output 69 disabling TouchPad™ 68, 174 display troubleshooting 148 display devices external 68 display output settings 69 display panel opening 37 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 18 disposing of used batteries...
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... using 117 Help and Support troubleshooting 143 Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 configuring options 77 hot key 170 powering down 77 Shut down 77 starting again from 79 using 77 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 173 display brightness 172 Hibernation mode 170 keyboard overlays 177 Index 195 Lock (Instant security) 167 Output (Display switch) 171 power plan 168 Sleep mode 169 using to set a power plan 104 volume mute 166 Zoom (Display resolution) 176 zooming in 177 zooming out 177 Hot Key Cards 162 Hot key functions...
... using 117 Help and Support troubleshooting 143 Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 configuring options 77 hot key 170 powering down 77 Shut down 77 starting again from 79 using 77 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 173 display brightness 172 Hibernation mode 170 keyboard overlays 177 Index 195 Lock (Instant security) 167 Output (Display switch) 171 power plan 168 Sleep mode 169 using to set a power plan 104 volume mute 166 Zoom (Display resolution) 176 zooming in 177 zooming out 177 Hot Key Cards 162 Hot key functions...
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... total memory 48 removing memory module slot cover 42 Memory card reader inserting memory media 119 removing memory media 119 using 118 memory module installation 40 inserting into socket 43 removing 46, 47 microphone using 116 monitor connecting 68 monitor problems troubleshooting 148 monitoring battery power 99 mouse installing 70 mouse utility 132 moving the computer 83 N network accessing 116 connecting your computer 116 networking wireless 115 notification area 115 O ON/OFF indicator light 100 online resources Toshiba 94 optional external devices adding 39 optional secondary battery 97...
... total memory 48 removing memory module slot cover 42 Memory card reader inserting memory media 119 removing memory media 119 using 118 memory module installation 40 inserting into socket 43 removing 46, 47 microphone using 116 monitor connecting 68 monitor problems troubleshooting 148 monitoring battery power 99 mouse installing 70 mouse utility 132 moving the computer 83 N network accessing 116 connecting your computer 116 networking wireless 115 notification area 115 O ON/OFF indicator light 100 online resources Toshiba 94 optional external devices adding 39 optional secondary battery 97...
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... 160 TOSHIBA Accessibility 136 Toshiba accessories memory 40 TOSHIBA Application Installer 126 TOSHIBA Assist 122 Optimize tab 125 Protect & Fix tab 124 Secure tab 123 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 137 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 133 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 131 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 126 TOSHIBA Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 135 TouchPad™ using 64 traveling tips 111 troubleshooting 147 AC power light is blinking 140 battery light is blinking 141 bookmarked site not found 143 computer will not start...
... 160 TOSHIBA Accessibility 136 Toshiba accessories memory 40 TOSHIBA Application Installer 126 TOSHIBA Assist 122 Optimize tab 125 Protect & Fix tab 124 Secure tab 123 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 137 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 133 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 131 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 126 TOSHIBA Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 135 TouchPad™ using 64 traveling tips 111 troubleshooting 147 AC power light is blinking 140 battery light is blinking 141 bookmarked site not found 143 computer will not start...
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... 143 Windows® operating system not working 141 wireless networking 152 turning off computer 72 computer more quickly 75 options 72 turning on power 38 U USB-compatible printer 70 user password, deleting 130 user password, setting 129 using a microphone 116 computer lock 83 external display devices 68 Hibernation mode 77 hot key to set a power plan 104 Memory card reader 118 Shut down command 74 Sleep mode 79 TouchPad™ 64 Web Camera 118 using the keyboard 85 using the overlay for cursor control 88 Utilities 121 V video projector adjusting display 70...
... 143 Windows® operating system not working 141 wireless networking 152 turning off computer 72 computer more quickly 75 options 72 turning on power 38 U USB-compatible printer 70 user password, deleting 130 user password, setting 129 using a microphone 116 computer lock 83 external display devices 68 Hibernation mode 77 hot key to set a power plan 104 Memory card reader 118 Shut down command 74 Sleep mode 79 TouchPad™ 64 Web Camera 118 using the keyboard 85 using the overlay for cursor control 88 Utilities 121 V video projector adjusting display 70...