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... to use a computer or other number for information. If Problems Arise If this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. 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...
... to use a computer or other number for information. If Problems Arise If this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. 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...
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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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... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing...
... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing...
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... a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... has recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 Sleep mode). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Make sure to work surface before restarting...
... has recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 Sleep mode). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Make sure to work surface before restarting...
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... can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to...
... can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to...
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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 the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... 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 the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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... 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 stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may use restrictions above, the data logged on the computer's internal storage drive. This information is not limited to specific...
... 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 stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may use restrictions above, the data logged on the computer's internal storage drive. This information is not limited to specific...
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... operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If you change the system in the DC-IN socket. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor (for each device. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating...
... operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If you change the system in the DC-IN socket. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor (for each device. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating...
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... of the manufacturer, the type of a device. This tab also provides 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 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system...
... of the manufacturer, the type of a device. This tab also provides 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 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system...
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... cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. You may have gone into a working . The screen reactivates and allows you are using...
... cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. You may have gone into a working . The screen reactivates and allows you are using...
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... has an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, check the device list in the communications program. The modem is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Some Toshiba models may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Try making a test transmission to check this. If you need assistance or...
... has an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, check the device list in the communications program. The modem is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Some Toshiba models may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Try making a test transmission to check this. If you need assistance or...
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... your backup target by connecting it was in case 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 Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your entire computer with restore points" on page 186). For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD...
... your backup target by connecting it was in case 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 Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your entire computer with restore points" on page 186). For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD...
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... and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device. A group of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of computers or other on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. A feature of...
... and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device. A group of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of computers or other on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. A feature of...
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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...