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... fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may not be required. Also, you in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order...
... fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may not be required. Also, you in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order...
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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 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 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility...
... 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 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility...
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... 51. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 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. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be lost. Before you use a small Phillips...
... 51. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 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. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be lost. Before you use a small Phillips...
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If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is the bottom slot. Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or...
If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is the bottom slot. Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or...
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... or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. The System window appears. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer is displayed below the System heading. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. The System window appears. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer is displayed below the System heading. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual that came with the television for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
... the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual that came with the television for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
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150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 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 the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 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...
150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 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 the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 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...
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...service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. 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 your Toshiba computer. The TOSHIBA Service Station will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new...
...service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. 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 your Toshiba computer. The TOSHIBA Service Station will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new...
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... the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the AC adaptor (for each device. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The voltage level must match the input specifications of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Do...
... the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the AC adaptor (for each device. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The voltage level must match the input specifications of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Do...
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... options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the Shut down completely. 2 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 58. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is causing a problem. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver...
... options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the Shut down completely. 2 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 58. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is causing a problem. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver...
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... and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. This opens the Personalization window. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look correct. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is not set for an external monitor. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned...
... and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. This opens the Personalization window. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look correct. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is not set for an external monitor. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned...
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... else. Some Toshiba models may be busy or off line. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in Device Manager (part of networks, and may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Modem problems Modem problems (Available on , set up properly...
... else. Some Toshiba models may be busy or off line. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in Device Manager (part of networks, and may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Modem problems Modem problems (Available on , set up properly...
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... 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 special toolbars for your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating...
... 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 special toolbars for your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating...
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... the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. A method of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - L2 (level two) cache - LAN (local area network) - A feature of keys that saves to add or remove devices from...
... the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. A method of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - L2 (level two) cache - LAN (local area network) - A feature of keys that saves to add or remove devices from...
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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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... 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 plan 118 http 132 I icon 127 desktop 127 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing main battery 119, 121 memory modules 52 mouse 80 Internet...
... 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 plan 118 http 132 I icon 127 desktop 127 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing main battery 119, 121 memory modules 52 mouse 80 Internet...
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... contacting Toshiba 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not working 177 external monitor 176 faulty memory 173 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 172 Internet connection is slow 172 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 182 no sound 180 non-system disk or disk error 169 power and batteries...
... contacting Toshiba 190 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 172 disk drive is slow 178 display is blank 176 external display not working 177 external monitor 176 faulty memory 173 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 172 Internet connection is slow 172 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 182 no sound 180 non-system disk or disk error 169 power and batteries...
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... 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 155 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player
... 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 155 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player