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... repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this computer. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support...
... repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this computer. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse...
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... 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......164 USB Sleep and Charge 164 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 166 Power supply mode settings 166 Battery settings 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169...
... 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......164 USB Sleep and Charge 164 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 166 Power supply mode settings 166 Battery settings 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample...
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... computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer...
... computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer...
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... adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Overheating your computer on page 125. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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.
... adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Overheating your computer on page 125. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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.
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... an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To access the TOSHIBA Application Installer, see page 152. Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device...
... an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To access the TOSHIBA Application Installer, see page 152. Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device...
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... display properties settings. NOTE In the future you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display output settings 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 computer. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device...
... display properties settings. NOTE In the future you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display output settings 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 computer. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device...
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... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 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 Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function...
... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 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 Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function...
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... Windows® Control Panel. Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The collected information is used to the examples specified here. 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...
... Windows® Control Panel. Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The collected information is used to the examples specified here. 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...
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... such as installing a new program or adding a device. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on page 207. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the AC adaptor must match exactly. See "Contacting Toshiba" on , this indicates a power mismatch. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system...
... such as installing a new program or adding a device. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on page 207. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the AC adaptor must match exactly. See "Contacting Toshiba" on , this indicates a power mismatch. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system...
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... are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you connected may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If no password is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. If...
... are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you connected may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If no password is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. If...
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.../OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will be set up to the telephone line is on the screen. The other system may be busy or off line. Try making a test transmission to check this. For more information. Contact the software manufacturer for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Many programs display information on certain models...
.../OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will be set up to the telephone line is on the screen. The other system may be busy or off line. Try making a test transmission to check this. For more information. Contact the software manufacturer for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Many programs display information on certain models...
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..., you create and store on battery power. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to optical drives, or hard drives. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility to help , click Start...
..., you create and store on battery power. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to optical drives, or hard drives. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility to help , click Start...
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... other line of many Toshiba computers that saves to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 235 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. LAN (local area network) - A group of data. K keyboard shortcut - L2 (level...
... other line of many Toshiba computers that saves to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 235 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. LAN (local area network) - A group of data. K keyboard shortcut - L2 (level...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 192 running slow 192 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 193 cannot read a diskette 193 display does not look normal/flickers 191 external monitor not working 191 display device connecting 78 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 190 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 128 DVD using 103 DVD player general problems 200 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 106 removing 106 E eject button optical drive 104 eject, optical drive...
.../trouble accessing a drive 192 running slow 192 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 193 cannot read a diskette 193 display does not look normal/flickers 191 external monitor not working 191 display device connecting 78 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 190 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 128 DVD using 103 DVD player general problems 200 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 106 removing 106 E eject button optical drive 104 eject, optical drive...
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... keys 96 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 140 Help and Support Windows® operating system 186 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 219 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 223 disabling or enabling wireless devices 222 display brightness 221 Hibernation mode 219 keyboard overlays 225 Lock (Instant security) 216 Output (Display switch) 220 power plan 217 Sleep mode 218 volume mute 215 Zoom (Display resolution) 224 zooming in 225 zooming out 225 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions 214 hot key power...
... keys 96 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 140 Help and Support Windows® operating system 186 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 219 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 223 disabling or enabling wireless devices 222 display brightness 221 Hibernation mode 219 keyboard overlays 225 Lock (Instant security) 216 Output (Display switch) 220 power plan 217 Sleep mode 218 volume mute 215 Zoom (Display resolution) 224 zooming in 225 zooming out 225 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions 214 hot key power...
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... downloading files 139 URL address not found 186 using 137 Internet Service Providers ISPs 137 J jack RJ-11 136 K keyboard character keys 96 function keys 96 hot keys 225 not working 182 special Windows® keys 97 troubleshooting 190 using 95 keyboard, external 81 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 123 installing 123, 125 removing 124 safety precautions 127 manual eject hole optical drive 105 memory adding 52 problem solving 188 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
... downloading files 139 URL address not found 186 using 137 Internet Service Providers ISPs 137 J jack RJ-11 136 K keyboard character keys 96 function keys 96 hot keys 225 not working 182 special Windows® keys 97 troubleshooting 190 using 95 keyboard, external 81 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 123 installing 123, 125 removing 124 safety precautions 127 manual eject hole optical drive 105 memory adding 52 problem solving 188 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
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... drive drive in-use indicator light 104 eject button 104 manual eject hole 105 problems 193 removing disc 110 troubleshooting 193 using 103 optical media recording 109 other documentation 41 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 156 setting a user 155 supervisor set up 154 types 153 passwords instant, using 153 setting 153 port RGB 77 power computer will not start 181 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 226 energy-saving features 112 problem solving 188 turning...
... drive drive in-use indicator light 104 eject button 104 manual eject hole 105 problems 193 removing disc 110 troubleshooting 193 using 103 optical media recording 109 other documentation 41 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 156 setting a user 155 supervisor set up 154 types 153 passwords instant, using 153 setting 153 port RGB 77 power computer will not start 181 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 226 energy-saving features 112 problem solving 188 turning...
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... disabling 77 enabling 77 using 73 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 200 external keyboard 190 keyboard 190 optical drive 193 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 206 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 81 user password, disabling 156 user password, setting 155 using a file extension 101 Utilities 146 V video cables 78 video display device connecting 78 video projector adjusting display 80 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web 137 Web Camera using...
... disabling 77 enabling 77 using 73 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 200 external keyboard 190 keyboard 190 optical drive 193 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 206 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 81 user password, disabling 156 user password, setting 155 using a file extension 101 Utilities 146 V video cables 78 video display device connecting 78 video projector adjusting display 80 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web 137 Web Camera using...