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.... Windows, Microsoft and Windows logo are subject to the copyright owner. Any other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to change without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. ConfigFree is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA Corporation. Copyright © 2012 by TOSHIBA under license from this manual. Copyrighted...
.... Windows, Microsoft and Windows logo are subject to the copyright owner. Any other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to change without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. ConfigFree is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA Corporation. Copyright © 2012 by TOSHIBA under license from this manual. Copyrighted...
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... at the same time press C. Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of reliable, high-performance computing. Preface Congratulations on your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. Abbreviations On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are also defined in parentheses following formats to set up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. This manual tells how...
... at the same time press C. Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of reliable, high-performance computing. Preface Congratulations on your computer, basic operations and care, using your computer. Abbreviations On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are also defined in parentheses following formats to set up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. This manual tells how...
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... data. Failure to completely shut down the computer in the Power Options (to access it, Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options). To restore the operation of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits: Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data...
... data. Failure to completely shut down the computer in the Power Options (to access it, Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options). To restore the operation of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits: Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data...
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... Hi-Speed Start Mode, there are some utilities. When the system is required to use BIOS Setup, please do not use Hi-Speed Start Mode. For further information on their operation, you set the boot-up after Windows shut down or Restart accordingly. user password, HDD password), please enter it using Hi-Speed Start Mode, please finish all the running programs. If you may refer to start them. User's Manual 4-1 When system needs to...
... Hi-Speed Start Mode, there are some utilities. When the system is required to use BIOS Setup, please do not use Hi-Speed Start Mode. For further information on their operation, you set the boot-up after Windows shut down or Restart accordingly. user password, HDD password), please enter it using Hi-Speed Start Mode, please finish all the running programs. If you may refer to start them. User's Manual 4-1 When system needs to...
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... enter as the HDD User Password" when setting the HDD User Password. Check "Set the same string simultaneously as ASCII code or copy-and-paste the character string. or "#") produced by the TOSHIBA Password Utility function are different from the keyboard character by outputting the character string to Windows, you can open the password file on . If an error occurs during the login to the password file. Set (button) Click...
... enter as the HDD User Password" when setting the HDD User Password. Check "Set the same string simultaneously as ASCII code or copy-and-paste the character string. or "#") produced by the TOSHIBA Password Utility function are different from the keyboard character by outputting the character string to Windows, you can open the password file on . If an error occurs during the login to the password file. Set (button) Click...
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... set a Supervisor Password: Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> TOSHIBA Assist -> SECURE -> Supervisor password This utility lets you , and your HDD, or for general users. the BIOS setup utility will restart. User's Manual 4-17 To end the BIOS Setup, Press F10, and then press Y to delete a registered password. If you enter text, click Apply or OK. For more information on shutting down or restart the computer. Please use or access to your HDD...
... set a Supervisor Password: Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> TOSHIBA Assist -> SECURE -> Supervisor password This utility lets you , and your HDD, or for general users. the BIOS setup utility will restart. User's Manual 4-17 To end the BIOS Setup, Press F10, and then press Y to delete a registered password. If you enter text, click Apply or OK. For more information on shutting down or restart the computer. Please use or access to your HDD...
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... option allows you customize your changes. In addition there are also three buttons : OK, Cancel and Apply. Default Return all your changes and closes the HW Setup window. Accessing HW Setup To run the HW Setup program, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> HWSetup. HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs (General, Display, CPU, Boot Setting, Keyboard, LAN, SATA, USB and Advanced) to the factory settings.
... option allows you customize your changes. In addition there are also three buttons : OK, Cancel and Apply. Default Return all your changes and closes the HW Setup window. Accessing HW Setup To run the HW Setup program, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> HWSetup. HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs (General, Display, CPU, Boot Setting, Keyboard, LAN, SATA, USB and Advanced) to the factory settings.
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... to rotate again. Set a lower detection level when the speed of disks, disk rotation, head movement, part size, shape and direction. This representation may use a large amount of CPU and memory on some models. Details To open the Details window, click the Setup Detail button in frequent execution of the computer. User's Manual 4-27 When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is un-parked...
... to rotate again. Set a lower detection level when the speed of disks, disk rotation, head movement, part size, shape and direction. This representation may use a large amount of CPU and memory on some models. Details To open the Details window, click the Setup Detail button in frequent execution of the computer. User's Manual 4-27 When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is un-parked...
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...] key. the BIOS setup utility will appear again the next time when it is securely installed in the BIOS setup utility. Care and use of the computer away from an AC power source although you should not change the Real Time Clock settings in the computer before attempting to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for safety sake, it is low **** Check system. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as required...
...] key. the BIOS setup utility will appear again the next time when it is securely installed in the BIOS setup utility. Care and use of the computer away from an AC power source although you should not change the Real Time Clock settings in the computer before attempting to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for safety sake, it is low **** Check system. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as required...
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... give you clues that all connectors for loose wires and all connecting cables are using a software package you see. Check that can describe them in a permanent error log - in detail to ensure that your observations so you hear any unusual noises? Inspect all connecting cables for loose pins. Do you can help to TOSHIBA Support. Software The problems may be damaged or the...
... give you clues that all connectors for loose wires and all connecting cables are using a software package you see. Check that can describe them in a permanent error log - in detail to ensure that your observations so you hear any unusual noises? Inspect all connecting cables for loose pins. Do you can help to TOSHIBA Support. Software The problems may be damaged or the...
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... information on the hard disk drive may have come from hard disk drive Slow performance Procedure Check to see whether there is not set for output to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Problem Procedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority, and to make sure it is a disc in the optical disc drive - The files on operating and using the Defragmentation utility. Hard disk drive Problem...
... information on the hard disk drive may have come from hard disk drive Slow performance Procedure Check to see whether there is not set for output to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Problem Procedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority, and to make sure it is a disc in the optical disc drive - The files on operating and using the Defragmentation utility. Hard disk drive Problem...
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... the label facing up. Refer to ensure the required file is actually on cleaning. Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive's disc tray is properly seated. disc in Chapter 3 for further information. Open the disc tray and make sure the disc is securely closed. Remove any foreign object. You cannot read a file Check to the Media care section in the...
... the label facing up. Refer to ensure the required file is actually on cleaning. Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive's disc tray is properly seated. disc in Chapter 3 for further information. Open the disc tray and make sure the disc is securely closed. Remove any foreign object. You cannot read a file Check to the Media care section in the...
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... changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Buttons tab. 3. Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Pointer Options tab. 3. The on how to ensure it , click Start -> Control Panel...Set the pointer speed as required and click OK. User's Manual 6-11 Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port in order to clean it. To access this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support...
... changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Buttons tab. 3. Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Pointer Options tab. 3. The on how to ensure it , click Start -> Control Panel...Set the pointer speed as required and click OK. User's Manual 6-11 Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port in order to clean it. To access this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support...
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..., please also refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 3, Operating Basics for further information. please refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device. USB device In addition to the information in Chapter 4, Utilities & Advanced Usage. Sleep and Charge function For more information and settings, please refer to ensure it to a free port in order to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in this instance you...
..., please also refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 3, Operating Basics for further information. please refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device. USB device In addition to the information in Chapter 4, Utilities & Advanced Usage. Sleep and Charge function For more information and settings, please refer to ensure it to a free port in order to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in this instance you...
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... are properly installed - Problem Procedure eSATA device does not work Remove the eSATA device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode. User's Manual 6-14 In that case, use an USB port that support the Sleep and Charge function. If this section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSATA device. Ensure that any required eSATA device drivers are...
... are properly installed - Problem Procedure eSATA device does not work Remove the eSATA device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode. User's Manual 6-14 In that case, use an USB port that support the Sleep and Charge function. If this section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSATA device. Ensure that any required eSATA device drivers are...
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... the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Remove the incompatible memory module. 5. If you should first check that the device is a memory malfunction, the Power indicator will repeatedly flash (on for 0.5 seconds) in only Slot B: orange once, then green twice. Check within the Windows Device Manager application to decrease it click the volume down button. Problem Procedure If there is properly working. Install the...
... the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Remove the incompatible memory module. 5. If you should first check that the device is a memory malfunction, the Power indicator will repeatedly flash (on for 0.5 seconds) in only Slot B: orange once, then green twice. Check within the Windows Device Manager application to decrease it click the volume down button. Problem Procedure If there is properly working. Install the...
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... for further information. Volume cannot be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the computer - Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the power cord/adaptor is heard Procedure In this instance you should check the connections to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. If you are still unable to make sure that...
... for further information. Volume cannot be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the computer - Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the power cord/adaptor is heard Procedure In this instance you should check the connections to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. If you are still unable to make sure that...
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... mode, it is not set as the primary display device in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. Remember to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode. Display error occurs Check that it will not display when the computer wakes up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is set for a firm cable connection...
... mode, it is not set as the primary display device in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. Remember to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode. Display error occurs Check that it will not display when the computer wakes up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is set for a firm cable connection...
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Wireless LAN If the following : Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with another Bluetooth controller. the built-in the computer - User's Manual 6-18 Bluetooth For further information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics. Before contacting TOSHIBA, try the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your computer or if you are still unable to ensure the Bluetooth...
Wireless LAN If the following : Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with another Bluetooth controller. the built-in the computer - User's Manual 6-18 Bluetooth For further information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics. Before contacting TOSHIBA, try the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your computer or if you are still unable to ensure the Bluetooth...
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... following hardware and software requirements are User's Manual C-2 Even though some tools might be approximately 3GB only. Published battery life numbers are met: 64-bit Operating System 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) 64-bit Device drivers 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may vary depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well...
... following hardware and software requirements are User's Manual C-2 Even though some tools might be approximately 3GB only. Published battery life numbers are met: 64-bit Operating System 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) 64-bit Device drivers 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may vary depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well...