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5 Connection to party line service is only applicable if your computer has the capability to send and receive fax transmissions. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be...
5 Connection to party line service is only applicable if your computer has the capability to send and receive fax transmissions. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be...
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... to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 81 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....81...
... to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 81 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....81...
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... Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......165 Power supply mode settings 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 170 Fingerprint utility limitations 170 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....170 Fingerprint Logon 171 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 171 Fingerprint reader limitations 173 TOSHIBA eco Utility 174 TOSHIBA Service Station 175 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 175 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 177 Problems that are easy to fix 177 Problems when you turn...
... Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......165 Power supply mode settings 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 170 Fingerprint utility limitations 170 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....170 Fingerprint Logon 171 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 171 Fingerprint reader limitations 173 TOSHIBA eco Utility 174 TOSHIBA Service Station 175 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 175 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 177 Problems that are easy to fix 177 Problems when you turn...
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... in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be installed in Slot A. NOTE...
... in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You will be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be installed in Slot A. NOTE...
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... a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate...
... a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate...
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.... 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on page 60. Using your computer on...
.... 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on page 60. Using your computer on...
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Back of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide...
Back of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide...
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... television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you first need a larger screen.
... television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you first need a larger screen.
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... to listen, turn the volume down. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using headphones. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. Do not set the volume too high when using an application...
... to listen, turn the volume down. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using headphones. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. Do not set the volume too high when using an application...
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... a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. NOTE This will remove the user password only. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media...
... a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. NOTE This will remove the user password only. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media...
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Additionally, TOSHIBA may be used to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). 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, docking and USB information), date of...
Additionally, TOSHIBA may be used to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). 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, docking and USB information), date of...
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... 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. To...
... 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. To...
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... working. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to activate the screen. Try using a different make of the keys. Display problems Here are using is not remapping the keyboard. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . 186 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, when you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you type...
... working. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to activate the screen. Try using a different make of the keys. Display problems Here are using is not remapping the keyboard. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . 186 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, when you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you type...
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... types of new cards. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is fed to work no longer work. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click Device Manager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk...
... types of new cards. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is fed to work no longer work. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click Device Manager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk...
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...-wide network of computers that you turn on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory...
...-wide network of computers that you turn on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory...
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Index A AC adaptor 46 AC power 115 AC power light 46 accessing network 136 adding memory check total memory 60 memory (optional) 51 optional external devices 51 adequate ventilation cooling fan 45 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Application Cards 209 audio features 138 B backing up files 98, 106 battery battery life 114 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 128, 129 changing 125 238 charge indicator light 48 charge time 116 charger 116 charging 48, 116 charging the real-time clock...
Index A AC adaptor 46 AC power 115 AC power light 46 accessing network 136 adding memory check total memory 60 memory (optional) 51 optional external devices 51 adequate ventilation cooling fan 45 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Application Cards 209 audio features 138 B backing up files 98, 106 battery battery life 114 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 128, 129 changing 125 238 charge indicator light 48 charge time 116 charger 116 charging 48, 116 charging the real-time clock...
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Index 239 running computer on battery power 114 safety precautions 128 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eco Utility™ 124 eject, optical disc drive 108 power 50 Shut down 53, 87 start 134 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 95 changing battery 125 character keys 99 charging the battery 48 cleaning the computer 95 communications network connection 136 set up 135 computer caring for 95 cleaning...
Index 239 running computer on battery power 114 safety precautions 128 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eco Utility™ 124 eject, optical disc drive 108 power 50 Shut down 53, 87 start 134 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 95 changing battery 125 character keys 99 charging the battery 48 cleaning the computer 95 communications network connection 136 set up 135 computer caring for 95 cleaning...
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disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 display brightness 217 Hibernation mode 215 keyboard overlays 221 Lock (Instant security) 212 Output (Display switch) 216 power plan 213 Sleep mode 214 using to set a power plan 123 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 221 zooming in 221 zooming out 221 Hot Key Cards 207 Hot key functions 211 I icon desktop 133 moving to desktop 133 recycle bin 133 safety 40 inserting ExpressCard® 140 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 127 battery 125 memory modules 51...
disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 display brightness 217 Hibernation mode 215 keyboard overlays 221 Lock (Instant security) 212 Output (Display switch) 216 power plan 213 Sleep mode 214 using to set a power plan 123 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 221 zooming in 221 zooming out 221 Hot Key Cards 207 Hot key functions 211 I icon desktop 133 moving to desktop 133 recycle bin 133 safety 40 inserting ExpressCard® 140 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 127 battery 125 memory modules 51...
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... video cables 81 setting low battery notifications 120 setting up AC adaptor 46 adding memory (optional) 51 communications 135 computer 45 software Setup Wizard 50 work environment 42 setting up a connection 136 settings customize computer settings 95 display output 82 Shut down button 53, 87 command 87 computer 53, 87 Hibernation mode 90 Sleep mode 92 Sleep mode 86 configuring 92 configuring options 92 hot key 214 powering down 92 Shut down 92 starting again from 95 using 92 software Setup...
... video cables 81 setting low battery notifications 120 setting up AC adaptor 46 adding memory (optional) 51 communications 135 computer 45 software Setup Wizard 50 work environment 42 setting up a connection 136 settings customize computer settings 95 display output 82 Shut down button 53, 87 command 87 computer 53, 87 Hibernation mode 90 Sleep mode 92 Sleep mode 86 configuring 92 configuring options 92 hot key 214 powering down 92 Shut down 92 starting again from 95 using 92 software Setup...
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... quickly 87 options 85 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 163 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 154 user password, setting 153 using a microphone 138 computer lock 96 DVDs 107 expansion port 143 ExpressCard® 140 Hibernation mode 89 hot key to set a power plan 123 Memory card reader 141 optical disc drive 107 Shut down command 87 Sleep mode 92 TOSHIBA eco power plan 124 TouchPad™ 76 Web Camera 139 using the keyboard 98 using...
... quickly 87 options 85 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 163 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 154 user password, setting 153 using a microphone 138 computer lock 96 DVDs 107 expansion port 143 ExpressCard® 140 Hibernation mode 89 hot key to set a power plan 123 Memory card reader 141 optical disc drive 107 Shut down command 87 Sleep mode 92 TOSHIBA eco power plan 124 TouchPad™ 76 Web Camera 139 using the keyboard 98 using...