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... recovery method 54 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 56 Recovering to a custom size partition 59 Creating recovery media 61 Restoring from recovery media 64 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 66 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 67 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the touch pad 68 Adjusting touch pad settings 71 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 72 Scrolling with the touch pad 72 Control buttons 72 Connecting an external device 73 Using external display devices 73 Selecting video cables 73 Connecting an HDMI...
... recovery method 54 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 56 Recovering to a custom size partition 59 Creating recovery media 61 Restoring from recovery media 64 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 66 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 67 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the touch pad 68 Adjusting touch pad settings 71 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 72 Scrolling with the touch pad 72 Control buttons 72 Connecting an external device 73 Using external display devices 73 Selecting video cables 73 Connecting an HDMI...
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... around the desktop 107 Setting up for communications 109 Connecting your computer to a network .........110 Exploring audio features 110 Recording sounds 110 Using external speakers or headphones..........111 Using the Web Camera 111 Using an ExpressCard 112 Inserting an ExpressCard 112 Removing an ExpressCard 113 Using the Memory card reader 114 Inserting memory media 114 Removing memory media 115 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 116 Using the expansion port 116 Chapter 5: Utilities 117 TOSHIBA Assist 118
... around the desktop 107 Setting up for communications 109 Connecting your computer to a network .........110 Exploring audio features 110 Recording sounds 110 Using external speakers or headphones..........111 Using the Web Camera 111 Using an ExpressCard 112 Inserting an ExpressCard 112 Removing an ExpressCard 113 Using the Memory card reader 114 Inserting memory media 114 Removing memory media 115 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 116 Using the expansion port 116 Chapter 5: Utilities 117 TOSHIBA Assist 118
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... Connect 119 Secure 120 Protect & Fix 121 Optimize 122 TOSHIBA Application Installer 123 Setting passwords 124 Using an instant password 124 Using a supervisor password 125 Using a user password 126 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 128 TOSHIBA Security Assist 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 131 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 132 Mouse Utility 133 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 134 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 136 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 136 USB Sleep and Charge 136 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......138 Power supply mode settings 138 TOSHIBA Button Support...
... Connect 119 Secure 120 Protect & Fix 121 Optimize 122 TOSHIBA Application Installer 123 Setting passwords 124 Using an instant password 124 Using a supervisor password 125 Using a user password 126 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 128 TOSHIBA Security Assist 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 131 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 132 Mouse Utility 133 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 134 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 136 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 136 USB Sleep and Charge 136 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......138 Power supply mode settings 138 TOSHIBA Button Support...
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...: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at...
...: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. See "Setting up your software. You will be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 42. You may also be installed in the memory module slots...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. See "Setting up your software. You will be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 43 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your software" on page 42. You may also be installed in the memory module slots...
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... battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected...
... battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected...
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... option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to recover your permission. NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM...
... option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to recover your permission. NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM...
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... within the USB 3.0 port (if available). To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started 73 Connecting an external device Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). Using external display devices When the touch pad is disabled, the (touch pad) primary and secondary buttons will also be disabled.Using external display devices Your computer...
... within the USB 3.0 port (if available). To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started 73 Connecting an external device Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). Using external display devices When the touch pad is disabled, the (touch pad) primary and secondary buttons will also be disabled.Using external display devices Your computer...
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... will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. NOTE To locate your RGB port, please refer to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side...
... will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. NOTE To locate your RGB port, please refer to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side...
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... OK to remove the user password. NOTE This will remove the user password only. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 127 (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...
... OK to remove the user password. NOTE This will remove the user password only. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 127 (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...
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... USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 137 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. As for compatible port. It is a USB port that interfaces with USB ports. In that case, if there is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected...
... USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 137 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. As for compatible port. It is a USB port that interfaces with USB ports. In that case, if there is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected...
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... 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, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you wish. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions...
... 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, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you wish. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions...
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... fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 154 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
... fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 154 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
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... to update your keyboard driver. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 159 NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you are some typical display problems and...
... to update your keyboard driver. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 159 NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you are some typical display problems and...
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... are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work under the operating system. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to work no longer work. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. If your...
... are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work under the operating system. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to work no longer work. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. If your...
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... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. Compare non-interlaced. hot swapping-The ability to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . 199 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open...
... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. Compare non-interlaced. hot swapping-The ability to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . 199 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open...
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... memory (optional) 43 optional external devices 42 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 69 audio features 110 B backing up files 79, 83 battery battery life 90 Call2Recycle™ 104 care 102, 103 changing 99 charge indicator light 40 charging 41 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 93 conserving power 96 determine remaining power 94 disposal 103 indicator light 94 installation 99, 101 low charge 95 maintaining 103 maximum capacity 90 monitoring power 40, 93 power management...
... memory (optional) 43 optional external devices 42 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 69 audio features 110 B backing up files 79, 83 battery battery life 90 Call2Recycle™ 104 care 102, 103 changing 99 charge indicator light 40 charging 41 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 93 conserving power 96 determine remaining power 94 disposal 103 indicator light 94 installation 99, 101 low charge 95 maintaining 103 maximum capacity 90 monitoring power 40, 93 power management...
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... monitor 74 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 75 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 172 desktop creating new icon 107 exploring the 106 icons 107 recycle bin 107 standard features 107 Windows® operating system 106 Device Manager fixing a problem 156 disabling touch pad 72, 188 display troubleshooting 160 display devices external 73 display output settings 74 display, external adjusting 75 disposal information 16 disposing of used batteries 103 double-click 72 DVD removing...
... monitor 74 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 75 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 172 desktop creating new icon 107 exploring the 106 icons 107 recycle bin 107 standard features 107 Windows® operating system 106 Device Manager fixing a problem 156 disabling touch pad 72, 188 display troubleshooting 160 display devices external 73 display output settings 74 display, external adjusting 75 disposal information 16 disposing of used batteries 103 double-click 72 DVD removing...
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...display device HDMI™ Out port 73 RGB (monitor) port 73 external display, adjusting 75 F files backing up 79, 83 restore 83 saving 82 fingerprint authentication 141 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 141 function keys 80 H headphones using 111 Help and Support troubleshooting 155 Hibernation mode hot key 184 hot key disabling or enabling the touch pad 188 disabling or enabling wireless devices 187 display brightness 186 Hibernation mode 184 keyboard overlays 189 Lock (Instant security) 181 Output (Display switch) 185 power plan 182 Sleep mode 183 using to set a power plan 98 volume...
...display device HDMI™ Out port 73 RGB (monitor) port 73 external display, adjusting 75 F files backing up 79, 83 restore 83 saving 82 fingerprint authentication 141 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 141 function keys 80 H headphones using 111 Help and Support troubleshooting 155 Hibernation mode hot key 184 hot key disabling or enabling the touch pad 188 disabling or enabling wireless devices 187 display brightness 186 Hibernation mode 184 keyboard overlays 189 Lock (Instant security) 181 Output (Display switch) 185 power plan 182 Sleep mode 183 using to set a power plan 98 volume...
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...80 function keys 80 L LEDs system indicator lights 94 AC adaptor light 93 AC power light 38, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 111 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 76 M maintaining your battery 103 manual eject hole optical disc drive 85 memory adding (optional) 43 check total memory 52 removing memory module slot cover 45 Memory card reader inserting memory media 114 removing memory media 115 Index 209 using 114 memory module installation 43 inserting into socket 47 removing 49, 51 microphone using 110 monitor connecting 74 monitor problems troubleshooting 160 monitoring battery power...
...80 function keys 80 L LEDs system indicator lights 94 AC adaptor light 93 AC power light 38, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 111 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 76 M maintaining your battery 103 manual eject hole optical disc drive 85 memory adding (optional) 43 check total memory 52 removing memory module slot cover 45 Memory card reader inserting memory media 114 removing memory media 115 Index 209 using 114 memory module installation 43 inserting into socket 47 removing 49, 51 microphone using 110 monitor connecting 74 monitor problems troubleshooting 160 monitoring battery power...