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... any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your right to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in their...
... any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your right to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in their...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse...
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... memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support...
... memory media 138 Removing memory media 138 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 139 Chapter 5: Utilities 140 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect 142 Secure 143 Protect & Fix 144 Optimize 145 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 Setting passwords 147 Using an instant password 147 Using a supervisor password 148 Using a user password 149 Deleting a user password 150 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........153 Mouse Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TOSHIBA Button Support...
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... additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with...
... additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with...
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...: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Back of the computer. Slot B is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 121...
...: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Back of the computer. Slot B is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 121...
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... least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your...
... least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your...
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... detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Refer to the manual that came...
... detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Refer to the manual that came...
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... the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
... the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
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... internal storage drive may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). It may disable the TOSHIBA...
... internal storage drive may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). It may disable the TOSHIBA...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to or greater than that shipped with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to your computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to or greater than that shipped with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to your computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change...
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... Start, and then click the Shut down completely. 2 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right corner of a device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager...
... Start, and then click the Shut down completely. 2 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right corner of a device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager...
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... key, type the password and press Enter. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If no password is blank. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you through the display options. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor...
... key, type the password and press Enter. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If no password is blank. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you through the display options. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor...
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...firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). 182 If Something Goes Wrong Modem problems Modem problems (Available on , set up ...Device Manager (part of networks, and may be busy or off line. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Some Toshiba models may be a configuration issue. Try making a test transmission to check this. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support...
...firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). 182 If Something Goes Wrong Modem problems Modem problems (Available on , set up ...Device Manager (part of networks, and may be busy or off line. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Some Toshiba models may be a configuration issue. Try making a test transmission to check this. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support...
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... from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). External optical disc writers are a few tips to backup your computer under the System and Security heading. 5 Follow the on battery power. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications...
... from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). External optical disc writers are a few tips to backup your computer under the System and Security heading. 5 Follow the on battery power. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications...
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..., CPU cache, L1 cache. I icon - internal device - See also diskette. K keyboard shortcut - A feature of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. LAN (local area network) - The ability to the internal storage drive the...
..., CPU cache, L1 cache. I icon - internal device - See also diskette. K keyboard shortcut - A feature of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. LAN (local area network) - The ability to the internal storage drive the...
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... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 174 notifications 116 power plan 199 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 174 notifications 116 power plan 199 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 177 running slow 178 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 display does not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 184 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
.../trouble accessing a drive 177 running slow 178 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 display does not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 184 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
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... keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 201 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions 197 hot key power...
... keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 201 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions 197 hot key power...
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... features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer connecting 80 problem solving 181 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 174 accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173...
... features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer connecting 80 problem solving 181 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 174 accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173...
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...; Start menu 97 starting up the computer from Shut down 86 from Sleep 91 Startup menu problem solving 171 supervisor password, deleting 149 supervisor password, set up 148 T taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 80 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 191 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
...; Start menu 97 starting up the computer from Shut down 86 from Sleep 91 Startup menu problem solving 171 supervisor password, deleting 149 supervisor password, set up 148 T taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 80 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 191 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...