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... number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to do this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it unlawful for any message unless such message clearly...
... number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to do this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it unlawful for any message unless such message clearly...
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... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 71 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 71 Using external display devices...
... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 71 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 71 Using external display devices...
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... card 135 Formatting an SD card 135 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card 136 Removing an SD card 136 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 137 Using the expansion port 137 Chapter 5: Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor password 146 Using a user password 147 Deleting a user password 148 TOSHIBA Security Assist 149 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 151 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility...
... card 135 Formatting an SD card 135 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card 136 Removing an SD card 136 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 137 Using the expansion port 137 Chapter 5: Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor password 146 Using a user password 147 Deleting a user password 148 TOSHIBA Security Assist 149 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 151 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility...
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...bootable SD card 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 159 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......159 USB Sleep and Charge 159 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 161 Power supply mode settings 161 Battery settings 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 162 TOSHIBA Button Support 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 166 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 167 Fingerprint utility limitations 167 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....167 Fingerprint Logon 167 Care and maintenance of...
...bootable SD card 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 159 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......159 USB Sleep and Charge 159 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 161 Power supply mode settings 161 Battery settings 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 162 TOSHIBA Button Support 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 166 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 167 Fingerprint utility limitations 167 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....167 Fingerprint Logon 167 Care and maintenance of...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. You will be lost. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. You will be lost. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
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... extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables...
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..., "Windows® needs your permission to continue." 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 page 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive...
..., "Windows® needs your permission to continue." 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 page 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive...
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... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the HDD without changing the current partition size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with an optical drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the HDD without changing the current partition size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with an optical drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
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...screen instructions to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 148 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window...
...screen instructions to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 148 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window...
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... Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. 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. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start from the...
... Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. 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. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start from the...
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... one memory module installed for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions...
... one memory module installed for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions...
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... change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Windows Color and Appearance to continue working power outlet. ❖ 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 choose the screen resolution. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. The screen...
... change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Windows Color and Appearance to continue working power outlet. ❖ 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 choose the screen resolution. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. The screen...
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... to recover lost data using utility software. You may already have a diskette in the drive. Open the tray and remove the disc. This is clean. You may also be able to your network administrator. Some programs run properly, refer to see "Disk or internal storage drive problems" on page 187). Run Errorchecking on certain models) You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray is probably a configuration problem...
... to recover lost data using utility software. You may already have a diskette in the drive. Open the tray and remove the disc. This is clean. You may also be able to your network administrator. Some programs run properly, refer to see "Disk or internal storage drive problems" on page 187). Run Errorchecking on certain models) You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray is probably a configuration problem...
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... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that saves to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. See also diskette. The ability to help improve processing speed. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the network. A 3.5-inch diskette that enables any other services...
... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that saves to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. See also diskette. The ability to help improve processing speed. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the network. A 3.5-inch diskette that enables any other services...
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... 90 battery changing 117 charge indicator light 49, 111 charge not lasting 183 charging 47, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 49, 111 not charging 183 242 notifications 113 power plan 213 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 52, 61 start 126 C CD, using 100 character keys 91 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 181 click 71 communications network connection 128 set up...
... 90 battery changing 117 charge indicator light 49, 111 charge not lasting 183 charging 47, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 49, 111 not charging 183 242 notifications 113 power plan 213 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 52, 61 start 126 C CD, using 100 character keys 91 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 181 click 71 communications network connection 128 set up...
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... disk or disk error message 177 not accessing disk drives 176 running on battery power 107 setting up 44, 53 warning resume failure message 176 computer lock 87 computing tips 89 ConfigFree® 170 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 128 control buttons 71 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 125 major features 125 desktop exploration 124 desktop icons 125 Device Manager 181 checking properties 181 devices keyboard 73 mouse 73 Disk...
... disk or disk error message 177 not accessing disk drives 176 running on battery power 107 setting up 44, 53 warning resume failure message 176 computer lock 87 computing tips 89 ConfigFree® 170 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 128 control buttons 71 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 125 major features 125 desktop exploration 124 desktop icons 125 Device Manager 181 checking properties 181 devices keyboard 73 mouse 73 Disk...
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... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 77 configuring 81 starting again from 83 hot key display brightness 217 Hibernation mode 215 keyboard overlays 221 Lock (Instant security) 212 Optical disk drive 210 Output (Display switch) 216 power plan 213 Sleep mode 214 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 220 zooming 221 Hot Key Cards 205 Hot key functions 209 hot key power plan 116 http 129 I icon 125 desktop 125 moving to desktop 125 recycle bin 125 safety 39 installation memory module...
... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 77 configuring 81 starting again from 83 hot key display brightness 217 Hibernation mode 215 keyboard overlays 221 Lock (Instant security) 212 Optical disk drive 210 Output (Display switch) 216 power plan 213 Sleep mode 214 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 220 zooming 221 Hot Key Cards 205 Hot key functions 209 hot key power plan 116 http 129 I icon 125 desktop 125 moving to desktop 125 recycle bin 125 safety 39 installation memory module...
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... slot cover 55 memory module inserting 55 installation 53 removing 59 memory module slot 55 microphone 131 monitor 72 connecting 72 not working 185 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 156 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 Index 245 using 100 optical media recording 103 other documentation 40 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting...
... slot cover 55 memory module inserting 55 installation 53 removing 59 memory module slot 55 microphone 131 monitor 72 connecting 72 not working 185 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 156 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 Index 245 using 100 optical media recording 103 other documentation 40 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting...
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... 188 Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 187 display is blank 185 ExpressCard® 190 checklist 190 error occurs 191 hot swapping fails 191 not recognized 191 slot appears dead 190 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 no sound...
... 188 Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 187 display is blank 185 ExpressCard® 190 checklist 190 error occurs 191 hot swapping fails 191 not recognized 191 slot appears dead 190 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 no sound...