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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...
User Guide
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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...
User Guide
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... some basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ 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. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Introduction...
... some basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ 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. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Introduction...
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...
User Guide
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... output configuration option by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the settings is to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. NOTE To locate your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Depending upon the type and number of external display devices connected to...
... output configuration option by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the settings is to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. NOTE To locate your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Depending upon the type and number of external display devices connected to...
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... new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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 active. If you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is very much like typing...
... new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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 active. If you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is very much like typing...
User Guide
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... password function and delete the user password: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to a text file or external media of your selection. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 105 (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 remove the user password. NOTE This will remove...
... password function and delete the user password: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to a text file or external media of your selection. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 105 (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 remove the user password. NOTE This will remove...
User Guide
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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 screen. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. It also tracks the usage of the window...
... 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 screen. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. It also tracks the usage of the window...
User Guide
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... installing a new program or adding a device. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. 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. If the specifications do not match, locate...
... installing a new program or adding a device. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. 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. If the specifications do not match, locate...
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... into a working . If you through the display options. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 135 If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you are using the...
... into a working . If you through the display options. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 135 If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you are using the...
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... using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard...
... using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard...
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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...
User Guide
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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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... the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of publication to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
... the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of publication to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
User Guide 2
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... 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 the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device...
... 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 the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device...
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... set for an external monitor. Try using the built-in screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is turned on page 80. Refer to update your keyboard driver. If this , press Fn+F5. HINT: Pressing the Fn+F5 key combination several times will advance through the display options. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Changing...
... set for an external monitor. Try using the built-in screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is turned on page 80. Refer to update your keyboard driver. If this , press Fn+F5. HINT: Pressing the Fn+F5 key combination several times will advance through the display options. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Changing...
User Guide 2
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... memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of pixels is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. hot swapping-The ability to perform a task instead of your work is refreshed. internal device...
... memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of pixels is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. hot swapping-The ability to perform a task instead of your work is refreshed. internal device...
User Guide 2
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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
User Guide 2
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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...