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... unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify you in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company may be a 900 number or any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to make changes in a margin...
... unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify you in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company may be a 900 number or any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to make changes in a margin...
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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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... remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in minor bodily injury. If only one or two memory modules. You will be hot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software...
... remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in minor bodily injury. If only one or two memory modules. You will be hot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software...
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... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Back 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 secure the memory module slot cover.
... handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Back 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 secure the memory module slot cover.
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... open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to work surface before restarting the computer. Removing a memory module If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables...
... open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to work surface before restarting the computer. Removing a memory module If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables...
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... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Always make sure your computer on page 127. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 operate...
... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Always make sure your computer on page 127. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 operate...
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... the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to your computer if you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
... the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to your computer if you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
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... software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the disc. If the computer is turned on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Before putting on , the default player opens...
... software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the disc. If the computer is turned on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Before putting on , the default player opens...
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... to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. NOTE This will remove the user password only. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 154 Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
... to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. NOTE This will remove the user password only. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 154 Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
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... data logged on the computer'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, docking and USB information), date of initial system use this information for your computer. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 175 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by...
... data logged on the computer'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, docking and USB information), date of initial system use this information for your computer. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 175 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by...
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... have to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays 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...
... have to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays 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...
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... any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is blank. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the software you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to continue working. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. Try using is not set for an external monitor. Press any key. To...
... any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is blank. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the software you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to continue working. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. Try using is not set for an external monitor. Press any key. To...
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...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work under the operating system. Adjust the volume control. Resolving...
...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work under the operating system. Adjust the volume control. Resolving...
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.... K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers...
.... K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers...
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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...