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... 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. If trouble is experienced with this equipment causes harm to maintain uninterrupted service. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may occasionally be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in...
... 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. If trouble is experienced with this equipment causes harm to maintain uninterrupted service. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may occasionally be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in...
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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 to be hot. See "Setting up your software" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The surrounding area may be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot...
... in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is to be hot. See "Setting up your software" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The surrounding area may be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that 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 computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on page 57...
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that 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 computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on page 57...
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... turned on page 60. Removing a memory module If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer is connected to a power...
... turned on page 60. Removing a memory module If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer is connected to a power...
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... the base 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 your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your...
... the base 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 your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your...
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... + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual 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 device.
... + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual 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 device.
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... come with the media on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Recording optical media Depending on the center of media, use the associated software to loud sound can harm your disc, try using headphones. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that...
... come with the media on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Recording optical media Depending on the center of media, use the associated software to loud sound can harm your disc, try using headphones. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that...
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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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...). 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 residence (e.g., European Union). The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. Additionally, TOSHIBA may use restrictions above, the data...
...). 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 residence (e.g., European Union). The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. Additionally, TOSHIBA may use restrictions above, the data...
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...; 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 highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. To open the Startup menu...
...; 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 highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. To open the Startup menu...
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... may need to continue working. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is on . The screen reactivates and allows you to update your keyboard driver. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. You have gone into effect. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays...
... may need to continue working. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is on . The screen reactivates and allows you to update your keyboard driver. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. You have gone into effect. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays...
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... properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work under the operating system. ExpressCards® that machine. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security...
... properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work under the operating system. ExpressCards® that machine. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security...
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... image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. interlaced-A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. internal device-See device. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control...
... image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. interlaced-A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. internal device-See device. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control...
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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...