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... any person to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may occasionally be required. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...
... any person to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may occasionally be required. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...
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... 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 Deleting a user password 157 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 159 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TOSHIBA Button Support 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170...
... 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 Deleting a user password 157 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 159 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TOSHIBA Button Support 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170...
User Guide
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... be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If only one or two memory modules. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE...
... be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If only one or two memory modules. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE...
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... main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. The computer could hang up the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up...
... main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. The computer could hang up the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up...
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... the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
... the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
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... the manual that came with display options. Then click OK. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Side of the cable...
... the manual that came with display options. Then click OK. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Side of the cable...
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... computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when the HDMI output 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 external device. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard...
... computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when the HDMI output 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 external device. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard...
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... the on-screen instructions to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 157 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
... the on-screen instructions to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 157 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. 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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... models). 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), date of initial system use this time but you'd like to be used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory...
... models). 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), date of initial system use this time but you'd like to be used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer model. The Windows® operating system is not working 187 5 Verify that required by the computer. 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 fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer model. The Windows® operating system is not working 187 5 Verify that required by the computer. 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 fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and...
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... lower-right part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 191 ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. It is causing a problem. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in...
... lower-right part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 191 ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. It is causing a problem. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in...
User Guide
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... with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If no password is registered, press any key to activate the screen. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The built-in screen flickers. To...
... with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If no password is registered, press any key to activate the screen. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The built-in screen flickers. To...
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... the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it . You may be in the communications program. Try printing another file. Many programs display information on the screen. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Connect a telephone handset to the line...
... the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it . You may be in the communications program. Try printing another file. Many programs display information on the screen. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Connect a telephone handset to the line...
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... a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to help improve processing speed. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . When you turn on the screen that holds 1.44...
... a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to help improve processing speed. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . When you turn on the screen that holds 1.44...
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... changing 125 charge indicator light 49, 117 charge not lasting 193 charging 49, 116 conserving power 121 disposal 129 installing 125, 127 low charge 119 maintaining 129 monitoring power 49, 117 not charging 192 notifications 120 power plan 221 power plan hot key 123 real-time clock (RTC) 114, 116 remaining power 119 removing 125 safety precautions 128 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 145 removing memory media 145 button power 51 start 134 buttons eject, optical drive 105 Media control buttons...
... changing 125 charge indicator light 49, 117 charge not lasting 193 charging 49, 116 conserving power 121 disposal 129 installing 125, 127 low charge 119 maintaining 129 monitoring power 49, 117 not charging 192 notifications 120 power plan 221 power plan hot key 123 real-time clock (RTC) 114, 116 remaining power 119 removing 125 safety precautions 128 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 145 removing memory media 145 button power 51 start 134 buttons eject, optical drive 105 Media control buttons...
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... 190 devices keyboard 80 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 196 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 197 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 196 running slow 196 display does not look normal/flickers 194 external monitor not working 195 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 194 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 129 double-click 76 DVD using 104 DVD player general problems 204 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 107 removing...
... 190 devices keyboard 80 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 196 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 197 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 196 running slow 196 display does not look normal/flickers 194 external monitor not working 195 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 194 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 129 double-click 76 DVD using 104 DVD player general problems 204 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 107 removing...
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... Authentication Utility using 171 Fn keys 97 function keys 97 H hardware conflicts 189 resolving 190 HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 141 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 86 hot key 223 starting again from 88 hot key backlight 229 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 227 disabling or enabling wireless devices 226 display brightness 225 Hibernation mode 223 keyboard overlays 229 Lock (Instant security) 220 Output (Display switch) 224 power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 volume mute 219 Zoom (Display resolution...
... Authentication Utility using 171 Fn keys 97 function keys 97 H hardware conflicts 189 resolving 190 HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 141 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 86 hot key 223 starting again from 88 hot key backlight 229 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 227 disabling or enabling wireless devices 226 display brightness 225 Hibernation mode 223 keyboard overlays 229 Lock (Instant security) 220 Output (Display switch) 224 power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 volume mute 219 Zoom (Display resolution...
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... downloading files 140 URL address not found 188 using 138 Internet Service Providers ISPs 138 J jack RJ-11 137 K keyboard character keys 97 function keys 97 hot keys 229 not working 185 special Windows® keys 98 troubleshooting 193 using 97 keyboard, external 80 L light AC power 47 drive in-use indicator 105 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 125 installing 125, 127 removing 125 safety precautions 128 manual eject hole optical drive 105 memory adding 53 problem solving 191 removing memory module slot cover 56 memory module installation 54 installing...
... downloading files 140 URL address not found 188 using 138 Internet Service Providers ISPs 138 J jack RJ-11 137 K keyboard character keys 97 function keys 97 hot keys 229 not working 185 special Windows® keys 98 troubleshooting 193 using 97 keyboard, external 80 L light AC power 47 drive in-use indicator 105 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 125 installing 125, 127 removing 125 safety precautions 128 manual eject hole optical drive 105 memory adding 53 problem solving 191 removing memory module slot cover 56 memory module installation 54 installing...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 196 modem not receiving or transmitting 201 no sound 198 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 192 printer 200, 201 program not responding 183 program not working properly 197 screen does not look right/flickers 194 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 210 USB Wakeup function does not work 210 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
.../trouble accessing a drive 196 modem not receiving or transmitting 201 no sound 198 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 192 printer 200, 201 program not responding 183 program not working properly 197 screen does not look right/flickers 194 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 210 USB Wakeup function does not work 210 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
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... TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 161 TOSHIBA Service Station 175 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TouchPad™ control buttons 76 ON/OFF button 76 primary button 76 secondary button 76 using 75 traveling tips 131 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 204 external keyboard 193 keyboard 193 optical drive 197 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 210 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 210 USB-compatible printer 80 user password, disabling 157 user password, setting...
... TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 161 TOSHIBA Service Station 175 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TouchPad™ control buttons 76 ON/OFF button 76 primary button 76 secondary button 76 using 75 traveling tips 131 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 204 external keyboard 193 keyboard 193 optical drive 197 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 210 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 210 USB-compatible printer 80 user password, disabling 157 user password, setting...