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... of factory default software with user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 81 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 85...
... of factory default software with user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 81 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 85...
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...140 Removing memory media 140 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151 Deleting a user password 152 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 159 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 159 USB Sleep and Charge 159 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and...
...140 Removing memory media 140 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151 Deleting a user password 152 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 159 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 159 USB Sleep and Charge 159 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and...
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... the index to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. 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. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For the...
... the index to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. 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. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For the...
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... before they have cooled. You will be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in Slot A. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory module(s) can install one memory module is the top slot. If the computer has been running recently...
... before they have cooled. You will be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in Slot A. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory module(s) can install one memory module is the top slot. If the computer has been running recently...
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... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet...
... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet...
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... allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. The following program to make changes to out-of factory default software with the socket latches. The System window appears. If you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely...
... allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image to prevent programs or people from C:\Users. The following program to make changes to out-of factory default software with the socket latches. The System window appears. If you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely...
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... TV screen. ❖ Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you can allow you first need to work together over an HDMI™ cable. 86 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV 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 external device. The HDMI™-CEC utility is...
... TV screen. ❖ Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you can allow you first need to work together over an HDMI™ cable. 86 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV 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 external device. The HDMI™-CEC utility is...
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... associated with the media on the disc. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. 112 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To...
... associated with the media on the disc. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. 112 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To...
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... the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to...
... the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to...
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...) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. ❖ Panel open/Power...
...) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. ❖ Panel open/Power...
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... 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 your TOSHIBA computer. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). Additionally, TOSHIBA may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight...
... 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 your TOSHIBA computer. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). Additionally, TOSHIBA may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight...
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...; Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays...
...; Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays...
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... built-in screen. To do not work with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. To change the display settings by the computer's internal display. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 179 If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. If...
... built-in screen. To do not work with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. To change the display settings by the computer's internal display. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 179 If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. If...
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... in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 175 for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is enabled, it cleaned. 5 Verify that came with your optical disc drive by clicking Start, and then Computer. Change the setting for new information on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu. 2 Click Screen Saver...
... in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 175 for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is enabled, it cleaned. 5 Verify that came with your optical disc drive by clicking Start, and then Computer. Change the setting for new information on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu. 2 Click Screen Saver...
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...-wide network of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. It is returned to help improve processing speed. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is slower...
...-wide network of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. It is returned to help improve processing speed. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is slower...
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... battery indicator light 120 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107, 108 button 3D ON/OFF button 110 eco Utility™ 125 eject, optical disc drive 109 Illumination ON/OFF button 110 mute button 110 play/pause button 110 power 52 Shut down 55, 90 start 135 volume control buttons 110 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 110 buttons media control buttons 110 C Call2Recycle™ battery 132 caring for your computer 98 changing battery 126 character keys 102 charging the battery...
... battery indicator light 120 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107, 108 button 3D ON/OFF button 110 eco Utility™ 125 eject, optical disc drive 109 Illumination ON/OFF button 110 mute button 110 play/pause button 110 power 52 Shut down 55, 90 start 135 volume control buttons 110 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 110 buttons media control buttons 110 C Call2Recycle™ battery 132 caring for your computer 98 changing battery 126 character keys 102 charging the battery...
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... (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 88 F files backing up 101, 106 restore 106 saving 105 function keys 102 H headphones using 138 Help and Support troubleshooting 174 Hibernation mode 89 configuring 93 configuring options 93 hot key 204 powering down 93 Shut down 93 starting again from 95 using 93 hot key backlight 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 optical disk drive 199 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 using to set a power...
... (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 88 F files backing up 101, 106 restore 106 saving 105 function keys 102 H headphones using 138 Help and Support troubleshooting 174 Hibernation mode 89 configuring 93 configuring options 93 hot key 204 powering down 93 Shut down 93 starting again from 95 using 93 hot key backlight 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 optical disk drive 199 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 using to set a power...
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... disc drive 109 media control buttons 3D ON/OFF button 110 Illumination ON/OFF button 110 mute button 110 play/pause button 110 using 110 volume control buttons 110 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 110 memory adding (optional) 53 check total memory 62 removing memory module slot cover 56 Memory card reader inserting memory media 140 removing memory media 140 using 139 memory module installation 54 inserting into socket 57 removing 59, 61 microphone using 137 monitor connecting 86 monitor problems troubleshooting 179 monitoring battery power 119 mouse utility 156 moving the computer 99 N network...
... disc drive 109 media control buttons 3D ON/OFF button 110 Illumination ON/OFF button 110 mute button 110 play/pause button 110 using 110 volume control buttons 110 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 110 memory adding (optional) 53 check total memory 62 removing memory module slot cover 56 Memory card reader inserting memory media 140 removing memory media 140 using 139 memory module installation 54 inserting into socket 57 removing 59, 61 microphone using 137 monitor connecting 86 monitor problems troubleshooting 179 monitoring battery power 119 mouse utility 156 moving the computer 99 N network...
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...195 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 Toshiba accessories memory 53 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect tab 144 Optimize tab 147 Protect & Fix tab 146 Secure tab 145 TOSHIBA Button Support 163 TOSHIBA eco power plan 125 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 165 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 155 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 167 TOSHIBA Service Station 167 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 159 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 166 touch pad using 81 traveling tips 132 troubleshooting 178 battery light is...
...195 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 Toshiba accessories memory 53 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect tab 144 Optimize tab 147 Protect & Fix tab 146 Secure tab 145 TOSHIBA Button Support 163 TOSHIBA eco power plan 125 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 165 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 155 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 167 TOSHIBA Service Station 167 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 159 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 166 touch pad using 81 traveling tips 132 troubleshooting 178 battery light is...
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...; operating system not working 172 wireless networking 185 turning off computer 88 computer more quickly 91 options 88 turning on power 52 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 192 USB Wakeup function does not work 193 user password, deleting 152 user password, setting 151 using a microphone 137 computer lock 99 DVDs 107 Hibernation mode 93 hot key to set a power plan 124 Memory card reader 139 optical disc drive 107 Shut down command 90 Sleep mode 95 TOSHIBA eco power plan 125 touch pad 81 Web Camera 138 using the keyboard 101 Utilities 142 V video projector adjusting display...
...; operating system not working 172 wireless networking 185 turning off computer 88 computer more quickly 91 options 88 turning on power 52 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 192 USB Wakeup function does not work 193 user password, deleting 152 user password, setting 151 using a microphone 137 computer lock 99 DVDs 107 Hibernation mode 93 hot key to set a power plan 124 Memory card reader 139 optical disc drive 107 Shut down command 90 Sleep mode 95 TOSHIBA eco power plan 125 touch pad 81 Web Camera 138 using the keyboard 101 Utilities 142 V video projector adjusting display...