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... of service may occasionally be a 900 number or any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for information. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it can. If trouble is experienced with this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to make changes in...
... of service may occasionally be a 900 number or any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for information. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it can. If trouble is experienced with this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to make changes in...
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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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... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. See "Setting up...
... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. See "Setting up...
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... this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Overheating 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 and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work...
... this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Overheating 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 and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work...
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... computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat...
... computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat...
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.../DVD player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with your television. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual...
.../DVD player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with your television. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... available for various devices). 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 system conditions that may be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by notifying you can then choose to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel.
... available for various devices). 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 system conditions that may be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by notifying you can then choose to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel.
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... to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. If you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The voltage level must match the input specifications of these problems, use...
... to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. If you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The voltage level must match the input specifications of these problems, use...
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... that seem to the device. The computer shuts down button in the dialog box vary from one device to view the properties of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to another. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The...
... that seem to the device. The computer shuts down button in the dialog box vary from one device to view the properties of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to another. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The...
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... brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If you to activate the screen. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using a different make sure the display...
... brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If you to activate the screen. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using a different make sure the display...
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... 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. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. For more advanced users. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and...
... 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. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. For more advanced users. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and...
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... able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft...
... able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft...
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... your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. high-density diskette - I icon - LAN (local area network) - Memory cache installed on the screen that saves to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that enables any device to the internal storage drive the...
... your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. high-density diskette - I icon - LAN (local area network) - Memory cache installed on the screen that saves to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that enables any device 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...