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... necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) Fax Branding The following information is resolved. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be required. In order to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is sent and...
... necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) Fax Branding The following information is resolved. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be required. In order to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is sent and...
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... software with user's data 54 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 57 Recovering to a custom size partition 60 Creating recovery media 62 Restoring from recovery media 65 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 67 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 69 Installing drivers and applications 69 Using the touch pad 69 Adjusting touch pad settings 73 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 73 Using external display devices 74 Selecting video cables 74 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 74 Connecting an external monitor...
... software with user's data 54 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 57 Recovering to a custom size partition 60 Creating recovery media 62 Restoring from recovery media 65 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 67 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 69 Installing drivers and applications 69 Using the touch pad 69 Adjusting touch pad settings 73 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 73 Using external display devices 74 Selecting video cables 74 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 74 Connecting an external monitor...
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... battery 115 Disposing of your computer 115 Traveling tips 116 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 117 Exploring the desktop 117 Finding your way around the desktop 118 Setting up for communications 120 Connecting your computer to a network .........121 Exploring audio features 121 Recording sounds 121 Using external speakers or headphones..........122 Using the Web Camera 123 Using the Memory card reader 123 Inserting memory media 124 Removing memory media...
... battery 115 Disposing of your computer 115 Traveling tips 116 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 117 Exploring the desktop 117 Finding your way around the desktop 118 Setting up for communications 120 Connecting your computer to a network .........121 Exploring audio features 121 Recording sounds 121 Using external speakers or headphones..........122 Using the Web Camera 123 Using the Memory card reader 123 Inserting memory media 124 Removing memory media...
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... 127 Connect 128 Secure 129 Protect & Fix 130 Optimize 131 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 132 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 Setting passwords 133 Using an instant password 133 Using a supervisor password 134 Using a user password 135 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 137 TOSHIBA Security Assist 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 USB Sleep and Charge 144 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 146 Power supply mode settings 146 TOSHIBA Button Support 147...
... 127 Connect 128 Secure 129 Protect & Fix 130 Optimize 131 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 132 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 Setting passwords 133 Using an instant password 133 Using a supervisor password 134 Using a user password 135 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 137 TOSHIBA Security Assist 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 144 USB Sleep and Charge 144 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 146 Power supply mode settings 146 TOSHIBA Button Support 147...
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... in Windows® 7. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web...
... in Windows® 7. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web...
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... the location you use complex software or process large amounts of a memory module. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by clicking Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then Toshiba Registration. You may want to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... the location you use complex software or process large amounts of a memory module. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by clicking Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then Toshiba Registration. You may want to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... jump around as you type" into the Search field. To enable/disable the touch pad, do one of the following : ❖ Try adjusting your finger on the touch pad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. Getting Started 73 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For help with the touch pad. The on the screen.
... jump around as you type" into the Search field. To enable/disable the touch pad, do one of the following : ❖ Try adjusting your finger on the touch pad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. Getting Started 73 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For help with the touch pad. The on the screen.
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... settings is connected): ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in the following order (the last two options are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 75 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
... settings is connected): ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in the following order (the last two options are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 75 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
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... TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Delete. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. Using a user password A user password provides instant password and power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Assist. A pop-up screen appears asking for the power-on password protection. A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted. 6 Click OK to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. Utilities Setting passwords...
... TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Delete. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. Using a user password A user password provides instant password and power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Assist. A pop-up screen appears asking for the power-on password protection. A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted. 6 Click OK to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. Utilities Setting passwords...
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... password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 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 of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA...
... password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Support & Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 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 of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA...
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Select the boot device by pressing the power button to turn on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 142 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is turned off. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced-Allows you to enable/disable the ports and features on your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then...
Select the boot device by pressing the power button to turn on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 142 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is turned off. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced-Allows you to enable/disable the ports and features on your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then...
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... you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 145 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function...
... you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 145 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function...
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... use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your TOSHIBA computer. 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, wireless communication switch, docking and USB...
... use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your TOSHIBA computer. 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, wireless communication switch, docking and USB...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change your work routine, you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start...
... installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change your work routine, you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start...
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... to update your keyboard driver. 166 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to activate the screen. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to the keyboard itself. Press any key. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the cursor control overlay light...
... to update your keyboard driver. 166 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to activate the screen. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to the keyboard itself. Press any key. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the cursor control overlay light...
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... connecting a new hardware item to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 174). ❖ Have your back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to the computer. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software...
... connecting a new hardware item to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 174). ❖ Have your back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to the computer. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software...
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.... hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
.... hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
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... TV or display device 74 monitor 75 power cord/cable 46 power source 46 connection set up 121 cooling fan adequate ventilation 44 customize computer settings 89 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 174 desktop creating new icon 118 exploring the 117 icons 118 recycle bin 118 standard features 118 Windows® operating system 117 Device Manager fixing a problem 163 directing display output 75 disabling touch pad 73, 191 display troubleshooting 167 display devices external 74 display output settings 75 display panel opening 48 display, external adjusting 76...
... TV or display device 74 monitor 75 power cord/cable 46 power source 46 connection set up 121 cooling fan adequate ventilation 44 customize computer settings 89 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 174 desktop creating new icon 118 exploring the 117 icons 118 recycle bin 118 standard features 118 Windows® operating system 117 Device Manager fixing a problem 163 directing display output 75 disabling touch pad 73, 191 display troubleshooting 167 display devices external 74 display output settings 75 display panel opening 48 display, external adjusting 76...
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... enabling wireless devices 190 display brightness 189 Hibernation mode 187 keyboard overlays 194 Lock (Instant security) 184 Output (Display switch) 188 power plan 185 Sleep mode 186 using to set a power plan 112 volume mute 183 Zoom (Display resolution) 192 zooming in 194 zooming out 194 Hot Key Cards 181 Hot key functions 183 I icon desktop 118 moving to desktop 118 recycle bin 118 safety 39 installing memory modules 50 mouse 76 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 41 internal storage drive recovery...
... enabling wireless devices 190 display brightness 189 Hibernation mode 187 keyboard overlays 194 Lock (Instant security) 184 Output (Display switch) 188 power plan 185 Sleep mode 186 using to set a power plan 112 volume mute 183 Zoom (Display resolution) 192 zooming in 194 zooming out 194 Hot Key Cards 181 Hot key functions 183 I icon desktop 118 moving to desktop 118 recycle bin 118 safety 39 installing memory modules 50 mouse 76 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 41 internal storage drive recovery...
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... computer more quickly 81 options 79 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 176 USB Wakeup function does not work 177 USB-compatible printer 77 user password, deleting 136 user password, setting 135 using a microphone 121 computer lock 90 Hibernation mode 83 hot key to set a power plan 112 Memory card reader 123 Shut down command 81 Sleep mode 86 TOSHIBA eco power plan 113 touch pad 69 Web Camera 123 using the keyboard 92 using the overlay for cursor control 95 Utilities 126 V video projector adjusting display 76 W warranty...
... computer more quickly 81 options 79 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 176 USB Wakeup function does not work 177 USB-compatible printer 77 user password, deleting 136 user password, setting 135 using a microphone 121 computer lock 90 Hibernation mode 83 hot key to set a power plan 112 Memory card reader 123 Shut down command 81 Sleep mode 86 TOSHIBA eco power plan 113 touch pad 69 Web Camera 123 using the keyboard 92 using the overlay for cursor control 95 Utilities 126 V video projector adjusting display 76 W warranty...