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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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.... Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slot on the underside of the computer. Installing a memory module A memory module can be hot. 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. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see...
.... Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slot on the underside of the computer. Installing a memory module A memory module can be hot. 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. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ❖ Connect an optional external optical disc drive Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see...
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... up. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that 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. Back of "Removing a memory module" on the computer...
... up. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that 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. Back of "Removing a memory module" on the computer...
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... internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on . The computer could be saved. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned 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. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support...
... internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on . The computer could be saved. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned 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. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support...
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... 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 turned on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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...
... 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 turned on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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...
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... recover your permission. This is displayed below the System heading. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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...
... recover your permission. This is displayed below the System heading. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at accessories.toshiba.com. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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...
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... settings. To enable/disable the TouchPad, press Fn + F9. NOTE Alternately, you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by sliding your computer if you can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you type" into the Search field. If you disable tapping only, you can also connect an external display device via the RGB (monitor) port. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
... settings. To enable/disable the TouchPad, press Fn + F9. NOTE Alternately, you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by sliding your computer if you can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you type" into the Search field. If you disable tapping only, you can also connect an external display device via the RGB (monitor) port. NOTE In the future 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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... of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
... of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
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... without the memory module installed, the error is working properly by the memory module. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 145 Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If the AC power light/battery light still does not come on page 46. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that the...
... without the memory module installed, the error is working properly by the memory module. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 145 Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If the AC power light/battery light still does not come on page 46. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that the...
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... working. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using is not remapping the keyboard. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you are using a different make sure the display...
... working. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using is not remapping the keyboard. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you are using a different make sure the display...
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... keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to which certain keys in the circuit. A folder is returned to a disk. Compare software. hot key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Examples are used for voltages in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
... keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to which certain keys in the circuit. A folder is returned to a disk. Compare software. hot key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Examples are used for voltages in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
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... that uses lightemitting diodes (LEDs) as a mouse. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of display that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device-See device. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or...
... that uses lightemitting diodes (LEDs) as a mouse. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of display that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device-See device. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or...
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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...