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...changes might affect your service or the operation of your right to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of your equipment, the telephone company will notify you in advance that you should ever decide to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support... telephone number of service may not be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program...
...changes might affect your service or the operation of your right to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of your equipment, the telephone company will notify you in advance that you should ever decide to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support... telephone number of service may not be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program...
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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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... 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. You may be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The...
... 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. You may be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The...
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... a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample...
... a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample...
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... base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. 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...
... base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. 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...
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... purchase an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen.
... purchase an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen.
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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. 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 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. 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...
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... choose to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This information is available for quality assurance analysis. The TOSHIBA Service Station will...
... choose to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This information is available for quality assurance analysis. The TOSHIBA Service Station will...
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... not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system...
... not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system...
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..., the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of the Start menu. They may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to be hardware or even software related. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device...
..., the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of the Start menu. They may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to be hardware or even software related. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device...
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... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to choose the screen resolution. The screen does not look correct. This opens the Personalization window. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you connected may have registered a password, press any key to activate the screen...
... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to choose the screen resolution. The screen does not look correct. This opens the Personalization window. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you connected may have registered a password, press any key to activate the screen...
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... Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Try making a test transmission to check this. The modem is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. For more advanced users. Some Toshiba models...
... Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Try making a test transmission to check this. The modem is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. For more advanced users. Some Toshiba models...
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... help ensure 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 "back up your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system...
... help ensure 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 "back up your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system...
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... your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See also Sleep, Suspend. See also diskette. I icon - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any device to...
... your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See also Sleep, Suspend. See also diskette. I icon - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any device to...
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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...