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... transmission charges.) Also, you will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of service may occasionally be required. If the equipment is causing harm to do this change. In order to the telephone network, the...
... transmission charges.) Also, you will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of service may occasionally be required. If the equipment is causing harm to do this change. In order to the telephone network, the...
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... recovery method 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 77 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 79 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 83 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 84 Connecting an external monitor...
... recovery method 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 77 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 79 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 83 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 84 Connecting an external monitor...
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... media 144 Removing memory media 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Using the expansion port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix 151 Optimize 152 TOSHIBA Application Installer 153 Setting passwords 154 Using an instant password 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA Security Assist 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 Mouse Utility 163 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 164 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 166 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep...
... media 144 Removing memory media 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Using the expansion port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix 151 Optimize 152 TOSHIBA Application Installer 153 Setting passwords 154 Using an instant password 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA Security Assist 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 Mouse Utility 163 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 164 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 166 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep...
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... Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 53. You can be installed in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE For this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules...
... Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 53. You can be installed in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE For this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules...
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... computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in Sleep mode). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer.
... computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in Sleep mode). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer.
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... 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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...
... 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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...
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... to work. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. The System window appears. This is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...
... to work. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. The System window appears. This is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...
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... will automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with your computer if you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen.
... will automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with your computer if you can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen.
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... the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer may come with the media on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to listen, turn the volume down. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your disc, try using headphones. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Before putting on the disc. Continuous exposure...
... the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer may come with the media on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to listen, turn the volume down. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your disc, try using headphones. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Before putting on the disc. Continuous exposure...
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... a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 157 (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 of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords...
... a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 157 (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 of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords...
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... 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The collected information is available for quality assurance analysis. This information is used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 176 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station...
... 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The collected information is available for quality assurance analysis. This information is used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 176 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station...
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... 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. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device...
... 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. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device...
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... some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to update your keyboard driver. If no password is on . If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You have gone into effect. The keyboard you connected may be...
... some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to update your keyboard driver. If no password is on . If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You have gone into effect. The keyboard you connected may be...
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... disk. Your hard disk seems very slow. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Make sure the tray is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are damaged or corrupted. Run Disk Defragmenter. After it has shut completely. You may have become fragmented. Press gently until it is probably a configuration problem. Refer to your network administrator. Open the tray and remove the disc...
... disk. Your hard disk seems very slow. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Make sure the tray is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are damaged or corrupted. Run Disk Defragmenter. After it has shut completely. You may have become fragmented. Press gently until it is probably a configuration problem. Refer to your network administrator. Open the tray and remove the disc...
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... not work . This is too loud. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in drivers for information about using the card under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
... not work . This is too loud. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in drivers for information about using the card under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
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... signal. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that activates a memory resident program. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help...
... signal. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that activates a memory resident program. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help...
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... a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 84 monitor 84 power cord/cable 50 power source 50 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 48 customize computer settings 98 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 200 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 184 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 83, 218 display troubleshooting 188 display devices external 83 display output settings...
... a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 84 monitor 84 power cord/cable 50 power source 50 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 48 customize computer settings 98 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 200 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 184 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 83, 218 display troubleshooting 188 display devices external 83 display output settings...
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... Hibernation mode 214 keyboard overlays 220 Lock (Instant security) 211 optical disk drive 209 Output (Display switch) 215 power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 210 zoom 220 zoom in 220 zoom out 220 Hot Key Cards 207 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 137 moving to desktop 137 recycle bin 137 safety 43 inserting ExpressCard® 143 installation memory module 55 installing a charged battery 131 battery 129 memory modules 54 mouse 86 Instruction Manual...
... Hibernation mode 214 keyboard overlays 220 Lock (Instant security) 211 optical disk drive 209 Output (Display switch) 215 power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 210 zoom 220 zoom in 220 zoom out 220 Hot Key Cards 207 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 137 moving to desktop 137 recycle bin 137 safety 43 inserting ExpressCard® 143 installation memory module 55 installing a charged battery 131 battery 129 memory modules 54 mouse 86 Instruction Manual...
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... starting again from Hibernation mode 95 Sleep mode 98 Startup menu problem solving 182 supervisor password, deleting 156 supervisor password, set up 155 system indicator lights AC power 49 drive in-use indicator 111 LEDs 50, 51, 53, 92, 95, 98, 122, 123, 142 T taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 100 Toshiba online resources 116 registering computer Toshiba Web site 54 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
... starting again from Hibernation mode 95 Sleep mode 98 Startup menu problem solving 182 supervisor password, deleting 156 supervisor password, set up 155 system indicator lights AC power 49 drive in-use indicator 111 LEDs 50, 51, 53, 92, 95, 98, 122, 123, 142 T taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 100 Toshiba online resources 116 registering computer Toshiba Web site 54 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
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... 192 installing hardware/software 201 keyboard 187 keyboard will not respond 179 memory problems 185 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 189 on-screen eject button 191 optical disc drive 190 power and batteries 185 printer 194 restore points 199 screen does not look correct/ flickers 188 slow Internet connection 183 sound system 191 trouble running discs 191 trouble running programs 190 URL address not found 183 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 Windows® operating...
... 192 installing hardware/software 201 keyboard 187 keyboard will not respond 179 memory problems 185 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 189 on-screen eject button 191 optical disc drive 190 power and batteries 185 printer 194 restore points 199 screen does not look correct/ flickers 188 slow Internet connection 183 sound system 191 trouble running discs 191 trouble running programs 190 URL address not found 183 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 Windows® operating...