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...50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Checking the HDD operating status 69 Installing drivers and applications 69 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 70 Control buttons 70 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 71 Using external display devices 71 Connecting the display device 71 Directing the display output when you turn on...
...50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Checking the HDD operating status 69 Installing drivers and applications 69 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 70 Control buttons 70 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 71 Using external display devices 71 Connecting the display device 71 Directing the display output when you turn on...
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...'s power on the base of the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. You will be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may be installed, it . NOTE For this procedure. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot...
...'s power on the base of the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. You will be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may be installed, it . NOTE For this procedure. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot...
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.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to work. If you can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52 to work. If you can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
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Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows® needs your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. If the computer ...
Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows® needs your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. If the computer ...
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... recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your system offers a choice of Windows Vista...
... recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your system offers a choice of Windows Vista...
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.... Getting Started 71 Using external display devices The function of system Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI cable. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. If you are using. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by default. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button ("right...
.... Getting Started 71 Using external display devices The function of system Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI cable. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. If you are using. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by default. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button ("right...
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... is a standard in display you may need to be installed) dedicated to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the back of your computer, and then connect the other external display device you can allow you...
... is a standard in display you may need to be installed) dedicated to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the back of your computer, and then connect the other external display device you can allow you...
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... -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
... -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
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... Mode-1 setting, change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to the USB ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- The Wakeup setting (function to allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products, for compatible ports. For normal use of the options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you want to use this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Disabled. If all USB ports have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available. 156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware...
... Mode-1 setting, change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to the USB ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- The Wakeup setting (function to allow USB ports to come into contact with metal products, for compatible ports. For normal use of the options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you want to use this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Disabled. If all USB ports have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available. 156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware...
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... 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 are familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start...
... 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 are familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start...
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... the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. The tabs that seem to another. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu...
... the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. The tabs that seem to another. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu...
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... are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the screen. If you are using the built-in screen. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor...
... are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the screen. If you are using the built-in screen. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor...
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... can detect access points or routers. The other system may be a configuration issue. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on how to check this. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The modem is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. If you need assistance...
... can detect access points or routers. The other system may be a configuration issue. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on how to check this. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The modem is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. If you need assistance...
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This will make it may be very difficult to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be able to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models). ❖ Do not guess-follow the installation instructions that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to do so. Change the setting to complete the installation successfully...
This will make it may be very difficult to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be able to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models). ❖ Do not guess-follow the installation instructions that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to do so. Change the setting to complete the installation successfully...
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... main memory. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other on the screen that you use to help improve processing speed. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other line of keys that activates a memory...
... main memory. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other on the screen that you use to help improve processing speed. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other line of keys that activates a memory...
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... battery changing 116 charge indicator light 48, 110 charge not lasting 178 charging 46, 48 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 112 monitoring power 48, 110 not charging 177 230 notifications 112 power plan 206 power plan hot key 115 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 116 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 135 removing memory media 136 button power 51, 61 start 125 C character keys 92 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 175 click 70 communications network connection 127 set...
... battery changing 116 charge indicator light 48, 110 charge not lasting 178 charging 46, 48 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 112 monitoring power 48, 110 not charging 177 230 notifications 112 power plan 206 power plan hot key 115 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 116 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 135 removing memory media 136 button power 51, 61 start 125 C character keys 92 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 175 click 70 communications network connection 127 set...
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... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 127 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 175 checking properties 175 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 181 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 182 cannot read a diskette 182 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 127 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 175 checking properties 175 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 181 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 182 cannot read a diskette 182 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
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... mouse installing 75 mouse utility 152 N network accessing 127 Connect to the Internet 127 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 125 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 103 inserting 102 removing 104, 105 optical drive problems 182 troubleshooting 182 using 99 optical media recording 104 other documentation 39 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user 148 supervisor set up 147 types 146 passwords instant, using 146 setting 146 port RGB 71 power computer will not start 169 connecting cable...
... mouse installing 75 mouse utility 152 N network accessing 127 Connect to the Internet 127 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 125 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 103 inserting 102 removing 104, 105 optical drive problems 182 troubleshooting 182 using 99 optical media recording 104 other documentation 39 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user 148 supervisor set up 147 types 146 passwords instant, using 146 setting 146 port RGB 71 power computer will not start 169 connecting cable...
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... files 182 Device Manager 175 disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179 ExpressCard® 184 checklist 184 error occurs 186 hot swapping fails 185 not recognized 185 slot appears dead 184 external display not working 180 external monitor 179 faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181...
... files 182 Device Manager 175 disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179 ExpressCard® 184 checklist 184 error occurs 186 hot swapping fails 185 not recognized 185 slot appears dead 184 external display not working 180 external monitor 179 faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181...
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... 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 190 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 optical drive 182 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using 131 using a file extension 97 Utilities 139 V video cables 71 video display device connecting 71 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 129 Web Camera 133 Web sites 197 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 126 Windows® Explorer 94 Windows® operating system Help and Support 174 problem...
... 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 190 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 optical drive 182 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using 131 using a file extension 97 Utilities 139 V video cables 71 video display device connecting 71 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 129 Web Camera 133 Web sites 197 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 126 Windows® Explorer 94 Windows® operating system Help and Support 174 problem...