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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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...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide...
...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide...
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... applications. See "Setting up your software" on page 44. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. You can be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may also be installed in good condition...
... applications. See "Setting up your software" on page 44. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. You can be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may also be installed in good condition...
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Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in...
Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in...
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... AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Back of the computer. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or...
... AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Back of the computer. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or...
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... computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to this : ❖ Click the Start button, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If unsure, cancel and try again. The System window appears. 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 55...
... computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to this : ❖ Click the Start button, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If unsure, cancel and try again. The System window appears. 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 55...
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... within the USB 3.0 port (if available). To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with 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 see if you can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external device NOTE Depending...
... within the USB 3.0 port (if available). To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with 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 see if you can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external device NOTE Depending...
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.... 4 Turn on the external device. Getting Started 77 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can change the display settings by pressing F4, or by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
.... 4 Turn on the external device. Getting Started 77 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can change the display settings by pressing F4, or by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
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...; Registering a user image ❖ Updating a user image ❖ Changing a user image ❖ Deleting a user image ❖ Configuring Settings ❖ Authentication Functions Please note that some changes to the likeness of a user and may affect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant's image has been registered. This utility provides another way to log on to remove the user password. In addition, bright background light and or...
...; Registering a user image ❖ Updating a user image ❖ Changing a user image ❖ Deleting a user image ❖ Configuring Settings ❖ Authentication Functions Please note that some changes to the likeness of a user and may affect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant's image has been registered. This utility provides another way to log on to remove the user password. In addition, bright background light and or...
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... key, meaning you select. In the list that appears above, click on to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 133 NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use a different charging device. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the Search field, type Accessibility...
... key, meaning you select. In the list that appears above, click on to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 133 NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use a different charging device. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the Search field, type Accessibility...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. If you may have to start properly, you experience any of 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...
... installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. If you may have to start properly, you experience any of 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...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the builtin screen. If you connected may need to update your keyboard driver. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the builtin screen. If you connected may need to update your keyboard driver. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor...
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... continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was in the drive. 2 Click the Start button. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up files." Follow the on-screen instructions to back up the computer while running on battery power. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your computer or just your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Follow these steps to...
... continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it was in the drive. 2 Click the Start button. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up files." Follow the on-screen instructions to back up the computer while running on battery power. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your computer or just your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Follow these steps to...
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... line of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to perform a task instead of computers that you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping-The ability...
... line of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to perform a task instead of computers that you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping-The ability...
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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...