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... size partition 47 Creating recovery media 50 Restoring from recovery media 52 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 54 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 56 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 60 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 61 Scrolling with the touch pad 61 Control buttons 61 Connecting an external device 62 Using external display devices 62 Selecting video cables 62 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 63 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....63 Adjusting the...
... size partition 47 Creating recovery media 50 Restoring from recovery media 52 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 54 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 56 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 60 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 61 Scrolling with the touch pad 61 Control buttons 61 Connecting an external device 62 Using external display devices 62 Selecting video cables 62 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 63 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....63 Adjusting the...
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... Memory card reader 93 Inserting memory media 93 Removing memory media 94 Chapter 5: Utilities 95 TOSHIBA Assist 96 Connect 97 Secure 98 Protect & Fix 99 Optimize 100 TOSHIBA Application Installer 101 Setting passwords 102 Using an instant password 102 Using a supervisor password 102 Using a user password 104 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 106 TOSHIBA Security Assist 107 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 109 Mouse Utility 110 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 111 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 USB Sleep and Charge 113 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep...
... Memory card reader 93 Inserting memory media 93 Removing memory media 94 Chapter 5: Utilities 95 TOSHIBA Assist 96 Connect 97 Secure 98 Protect & Fix 99 Optimize 100 TOSHIBA Application Installer 101 Setting passwords 102 Using an instant password 102 Using a supervisor password 102 Using a user password 104 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 106 TOSHIBA Security Assist 107 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 109 Mouse Utility 110 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 111 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 USB Sleep and Charge 113 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep...
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... find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
... find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
User Guide
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... also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port *Available on certain models. (Sample Illustration) Video ports on back of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port...
... also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port *Available on certain models. (Sample Illustration) Video ports on back of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port...
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... display, select the output configuration option by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE To configure your Quick Start document. Depending upon the type and number of external display devices connected to your computer, your available display options will vary, but will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
... display, select the output configuration option by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE To configure your Quick Start document. Depending upon the type and number of external display devices connected to your computer, your available display options will vary, but will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
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... procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. If you receive via external media, email, or download from...
... procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. If you receive via external media, email, or download from...
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... you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your selection. 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. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function and delete the user password: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the User Password icon.
... you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your selection. 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. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function and delete the user password: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the User Password icon.
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... pop-up messages. For more information on certain models). 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 information), date of the window. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for...
... pop-up messages. For more information on certain models). 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 information), date of the window. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for...
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... start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode 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® operating...
... start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode 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® operating...
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... cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key...
... cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key...
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... also HDMI. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. internal device-See device. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you turn the computer...
... also HDMI. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. internal device-See device. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you turn the computer...
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... computer to a network 91 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 63 monitor 63 power cord/cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 142 desktop creating new icon 88 exploring the 87 icons 88 recycle bin 88 standard features 88 Windows® operating system 87 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 disabling touch pad 61, 159 display troubleshooting 136 display devices external 62 display output settings 63 display, external adjusting 64 disposal...
... computer to a network 91 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 63 monitor 63 power cord/cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 142 desktop creating new icon 88 exploring the 87 icons 88 recycle bin 88 standard features 88 Windows® operating system 87 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 disabling touch pad 61, 159 display troubleshooting 136 display devices external 62 display output settings 63 display, external adjusting 64 disposal...
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... USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 Windows® operating system not working 130 wireless networking 138 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 118 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 user password, deleting 105 user password, setting 104 using a microphone 91 computer lock 66 hot key to set a power plan 82 Memory card reader 93 TOSHIBA eco power plan 83 touch pad 57 Web Camera 92 using the keyboard 68 Utilities 95 V video projector adjusting display 64 W warranty standard limited warranty 27 Web Camera using...
... USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 Windows® operating system not working 130 wireless networking 138 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 118 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 user password, deleting 105 user password, setting 104 using a microphone 91 computer lock 66 hot key to set a power plan 82 Memory card reader 93 TOSHIBA eco power plan 83 touch pad 57 Web Camera 92 using the keyboard 68 Utilities 95 V video projector adjusting display 64 W warranty standard limited warranty 27 Web Camera using...
User Guide 2
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... Connecting your computer to a network ...........88 Exploring audio features 89 Recording sounds 89 Using external speakers or headphones............89 Using the Web Camera 90 Using the Memory card reader 91 Inserting memory media 91 Removing memory media 92 Chapter 5: Utilities 93 Desktop Assist 94 Media & Entertainment 95 Tools & Utilities 96 Support & Recovery 97 eco Utility 98 Setting passwords 99 Using a supervisor password 99 Using a user password 101 Deleting a user password 101 System Settings 102 Sleep and Charge 104 USB Sleep and Charge 104 Enabling/Disabling USB...
... Connecting your computer to a network ...........88 Exploring audio features 89 Recording sounds 89 Using external speakers or headphones............89 Using the Web Camera 90 Using the Memory card reader 91 Inserting memory media 91 Removing memory media 92 Chapter 5: Utilities 93 Desktop Assist 94 Media & Entertainment 95 Tools & Utilities 96 Support & Recovery 97 eco Utility 98 Setting passwords 99 Using a supervisor password 99 Using a user password 101 Deleting a user password 101 System Settings 102 Sleep and Charge 104 USB Sleep and Charge 104 Enabling/Disabling USB...
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... about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For...
... about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For...
User Guide 2
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... Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Connect the device's power cable to your television or display device. Your computer may automatically detect the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect the following types of external display devices to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the monitor to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port ❖ An external monitor...
... Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Connect the device's power cable to your television or display device. Your computer may automatically detect the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect the following types of external display devices to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the monitor to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port ❖ An external monitor...
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... display options. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on page 80. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Changing the main battery" on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn+F5 to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may need to activate...
... display options. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on page 80. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Changing the main battery" on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn+F5 to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may need to activate...
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... every other services. Compare software. interlaced-A method of refreshing a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. HDMI CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also Sleep, Suspend. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination...
... every other services. Compare software. interlaced-A method of refreshing a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. HDMI CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also Sleep, Suspend. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination...
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... 84, 85 Desktop Assist 94 Media & Entertainment tab 95 Support & Recovery tab 97 Tools & Utilities tab 96 Device Manager fixing a problem 124 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 128 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 17 disposing of your computer 81 double-click 59 E eco power plan 79 eco Utility® 98 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling cursor control overlay 146 enabling/disabling numeric overlay 147 enabling/disabling scroll lock 147 enabling/disabling touch pad 146 eSATA
... 84, 85 Desktop Assist 94 Media & Entertainment tab 95 Support & Recovery tab 97 Tools & Utilities tab 96 Device Manager fixing a problem 124 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 128 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 17 disposing of your computer 81 double-click 59 E eco power plan 79 eco Utility® 98 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling cursor control overlay 146 enabling/disabling numeric overlay 147 enabling/disabling scroll lock 147 enabling/disabling touch pad 146 eSATA
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... from Start screen 68 Startup menu problem solving 121 supervisor password, deleting 100 supervisor password, set up 99 system indicator lights AC power 37 LEDs 39, 40, 74, 75, 90 System Settings 102 T taking care of battery 80 taskbar 86 television adjusting display 62 Tiles Start screen 85 tips for computing 65 Toshiba online resources 70 registering computer Toshiba Web site 41 worldwide offices 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 143 touch pad control buttons 59 primary button...
... from Start screen 68 Startup menu problem solving 121 supervisor password, deleting 100 supervisor password, set up 99 system indicator lights AC power 37 LEDs 39, 40, 74, 75, 90 System Settings 102 T taking care of battery 80 taskbar 86 television adjusting display 62 Tiles Start screen 85 tips for computing 65 Toshiba online resources 70 registering computer Toshiba Web site 41 worldwide offices 141 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 143 touch pad control buttons 59 primary button...