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... (recommended recovery method 55 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 57 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 60 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Creating recovery media 65 Restoring from recovery media 67 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the touch pad 72 Adjusting touch pad settings 75 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 75 Connecting an external device 76 Using external display devices 76 Selecting video cables 77
... (recommended recovery method 55 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 57 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 60 Recovering to a custom size partition 63 Creating recovery media 65 Restoring from recovery media 67 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the touch pad 72 Adjusting touch pad settings 75 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 75 Connecting an external device 76 Using external display devices 76 Selecting video cables 77
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... 117 Connect 118 Secure 119 Protect & Fix 120 Optimize 121 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 Setting passwords 123 Using a supervisor password 123 Using a user password 125 Deleting a user password 125 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 126 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 127 Mouse Utility 128 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 129 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 USB Sleep and Charge 130 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......132 Power supply mode settings 132 TOSHIBA Accessibility 133 TOSHIBA Service Station...
... 117 Connect 118 Secure 119 Protect & Fix 120 Optimize 121 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 Setting passwords 123 Using a supervisor password 123 Using a user password 125 Deleting a user password 125 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 126 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 127 Mouse Utility 128 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 129 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 USB Sleep and Charge 130 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......132 Power supply mode settings 132 TOSHIBA Accessibility 133 TOSHIBA Service Station...
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... index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 29 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For the most up-to-date...
... index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 29 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For the most up-to-date...
User Guide
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... be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 44. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. You will be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of data. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer...
... be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 44. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. You will be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of data. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer...
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... Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the top slot...
... Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the top slot...
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... of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or...
... of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or...
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... 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 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. To do this computer?" The following program to make changes to perform...
... 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 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. To do this computer?" The following program to make changes to perform...
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... a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports To distinguish these ports, please look...
... a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports To distinguish these ports, please look...
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... included with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you can change the display settings by pressing F4, or by configuring the display properties settings.
... included with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you can change the display settings by pressing F4, or by configuring the display properties settings.
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..., bright background light and or shadows may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition utility. If recognition fails, log on -screen instructions to remove the user password. TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Your computer may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that are similar to the registrant's. 126 Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on to your computer using your Windows...
..., bright background light and or shadows may come with the TOSHIBA Face Recognition utility. If recognition fails, log on -screen instructions to remove the user password. TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Your computer may prevent a registrant from being recognized correctly. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that are similar to the registrant's. 126 Utilities TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on to your computer using your Windows...
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..., disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on your selection. In the list that appears above, click on to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to charge the device, or use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets...
..., disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on your selection. In the list that appears above, click on to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to charge the device, or use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets...
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... these 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...
... these 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...
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... keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. The keyboard you through the display options. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone 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 on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen...
... keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. The keyboard you through the display options. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone 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 on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen...
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... new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Before installing anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click the Start button...
... new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Before installing anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click the Start button...
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... used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping-The ability to perform a task instead 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...
... used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping-The ability to perform a task instead 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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... power light 40 accessing network 112 adding memory check total memory 53 memory (optional) 45 optional external devices 44 adequate ventilation cooling fan 39 adjusting touch pad settings 75 audio features 112 B backing up files 82, 85 battery battery life 93 Call2Recycle™ 106 care 104, 105 changing 101 charge indicator light 42 charge time 94 charger 94 charging 43, 94 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 95 conserving power 99 determine remaining power 97 disposal 105 indicator light 97 installation...
... power light 40 accessing network 112 adding memory check total memory 53 memory (optional) 45 optional external devices 44 adequate ventilation cooling fan 39 adjusting touch pad settings 75 audio features 112 B backing up files 82, 85 battery battery life 93 Call2Recycle™ 106 care 104, 105 changing 101 charge indicator light 42 charge time 94 charger 94 charging 43, 94 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 95 conserving power 99 determine remaining power 97 disposal 105 indicator light 97 installation...
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... monitor 77 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 78 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 154 desktop creating new icon 109 exploring the 108 icons 109 recycle bin 109 standard features 109 Windows® operating system 108 Device Manager fixing a problem 141 directing display output 77 disabling touch pad 75, 164 display troubleshooting 145 display devices external 76 display output settings 78 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 20 disposing of used batteries 105 DVD removing...
... monitor 77 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 78 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 154 desktop creating new icon 109 exploring the 108 icons 109 recycle bin 109 standard features 109 Windows® operating system 108 Device Manager fixing a problem 141 directing display output 77 disabling touch pad 75, 164 display troubleshooting 145 display devices external 76 display output settings 78 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 20 disposing of used batteries 105 DVD removing...
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... 89 DVD player troubleshooting 151 DVDs using 86 E eject button optical disc drive 87 eject, optical disc drive 87 enabling touch pad 75, 164 ENERGY STAR® 27 exploring desktop 108 external display device HDMI™ Out port 76 RGB (monitor) port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F files backing up 82, 85 restore 86 saving 85 function keys 83 H headphones using 113 Help and Support troubleshooting 140 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 display brightness 162 keyboard overlays 165 Lock (Instant security) 162 Output (Display switch) 163 volume mute...
... 89 DVD player troubleshooting 151 DVDs using 86 E eject button optical disc drive 87 eject, optical disc drive 87 enabling touch pad 75, 164 ENERGY STAR® 27 exploring desktop 108 external display device HDMI™ Out port 76 RGB (monitor) port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F files backing up 82, 85 restore 86 saving 85 function keys 83 H headphones using 113 Help and Support troubleshooting 140 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 display brightness 162 keyboard overlays 165 Lock (Instant security) 162 Output (Display switch) 163 volume mute...
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...-saving features 92 power management 94 optimum performance 94 power plans selecting power plan options 100 power saving options 99 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 148 problem solving contacting Toshiba 158 Startup options 139 program, starting 84 program, starting from Start menu 85 projector connecting 77 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 93 recording sounds 112 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 71 creating recovery media 65 erasing internal storage drive 69 installing drivers and applications 71 internal storage drive 53 out...
...-saving features 92 power management 94 optimum performance 94 power plans selecting power plan options 100 power saving options 99 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 148 problem solving contacting Toshiba 158 Startup options 139 program, starting 84 program, starting from Start menu 85 projector connecting 77 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 93 recording sounds 112 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 71 creating recovery media 65 erasing internal storage drive 69 installing drivers and applications 71 internal storage drive 53 out...
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... memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 TOSHIBA Assist 117 Connect tab 118 Optimize tab 121 Protect & Fix tab 120 Secure tab 119 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 126 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 127 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Service Station 134 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 touch pad using 72 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting 144 AC power light is blinking 137 battery light is blinking 138 bookmarked site not found 140 checking device properties 141 computer will not start...
... memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 TOSHIBA Assist 117 Connect tab 118 Optimize tab 121 Protect & Fix tab 120 Secure tab 119 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 126 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 127 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Service Station 134 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 touch pad using 72 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting 144 AC power light is blinking 137 battery light is blinking 138 bookmarked site not found 140 checking device properties 141 computer will not start...