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... message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Fax Branding The following information is not practical, the telephone company will be required. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to make any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number...
... message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Fax Branding The following information is not practical, the telephone company will be required. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to make any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number...
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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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... specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Introduction This guide 41 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
... specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Introduction This guide 41 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
User Guide
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... result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may also be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it...
... result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may also be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it...
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... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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.... This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. This is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 66. The following program to make changes to recover your...
.... This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. This is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 66. The following program to make changes to recover your...
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... is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models.) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. 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 computer...
... is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models.) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. 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 computer...
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... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove...
... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove...
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... 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 on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. NOTE...
... 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 on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. NOTE...
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... alerts users to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your computer. The collected information is used to entities located outside of initial system use this information for various devices). 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...
... alerts users to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your computer. The collected information is used to entities located outside of initial system use this information for various devices). 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...
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... options: ❖ 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 may have to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To open...
... options: ❖ 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 may have to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To open...
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... display settings by the computer's internal display. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... display settings by the computer's internal display. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off the display using Device Manager to view DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ movies. 4 Clean the disc and try the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. 2 Click Choose when to fix the problem yourself. If the screen saver is properly inserted in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is enabled...
... optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off the display using Device Manager to view DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ movies. 4 Clean the disc and try the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. 2 Click Choose when to fix the problem yourself. If the screen saver is properly inserted in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is enabled...
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... with HDMI cables. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also HDMI. internal device-See device. See also World Wide Web. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination 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...
... with HDMI cables. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also HDMI. internal device-See device. See also World Wide Web. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination 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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... 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...