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... 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. Disconnection If you should ever decide to provide you with this equipment causes harm to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company...
... 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. Disconnection If you should ever decide to provide you with this equipment causes harm to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company...
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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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... software" on page 50. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 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...
... software" on page 50. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 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...
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... dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. 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.
... dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. 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.
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.... Removing a memory module If you are protected from the work . You can now continue setting up . Overheating your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
.... Removing a memory module If you are protected from the work . You can now continue setting up . Overheating your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
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... power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module...
... power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module...
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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 a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your television or 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. NOTE In the future you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer...
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 a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your television or 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. NOTE In the future you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer...
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... optical disc drive that is a music CD, open the files on the center of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Recording optical media Depending on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on the configuration, your hearing. Do not set the volume...
... optical disc drive that is a music CD, open the files on the center of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Recording optical media Depending on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on the configuration, your hearing. Do not set the volume...
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... to remove the user password. 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. 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. 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. 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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... 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, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. This information is used to entities located outside of your TOSHIBA computer. Additionally, TOSHIBA may use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive...
... 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, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. This information is used to entities located outside of your TOSHIBA computer. Additionally, TOSHIBA may use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive...
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... 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 When you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu...
... 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 When you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu...
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... set for an external monitor. You may need to update your keyboard driver. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If no password is blank. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Display Auto Off may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make of the keys...
... set for an external monitor. You may need to update your keyboard driver. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If no password is blank. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Display Auto Off may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make of the keys...
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.... 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, and then under the operating system. If Something Goes Wrong ExpressCard® problems 191 The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If...
.... 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, and then under the operating system. If Something Goes Wrong ExpressCard® problems 191 The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If...
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... Web, and other services. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache...
... Web, and other services. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache...
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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...