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.... If Problems Arise If this change. 5 Connection to party line service is necessary. 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 program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any changes necessary...
.... If Problems Arise If this change. 5 Connection to party line service is necessary. 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 program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any changes necessary...
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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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... hot. See "Setting up your software. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. 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. Before 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...
... hot. See "Setting up your software. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. 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. Before 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...
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... when an AC adaptor is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Make sure 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. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor...
... when an AC adaptor is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Make sure 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. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor...
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... connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer on page 52), The System window appears. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
... connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer on page 52), The System window appears. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
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... detect the external display device. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the external 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. 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...
... detect the external display device. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the external 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. 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...
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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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... service-relevant information on certain models). Subject to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. It alerts users to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may affect the performance of your Toshiba computer. 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...
... service-relevant information on certain models). Subject to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. It alerts users to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may affect the performance of your Toshiba computer. 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...
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..., locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you can easily detect if the operating system is not working plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If you change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The...
..., locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you can easily detect if the operating system is not working plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If you change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The...
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.... 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 "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources...
.... 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 "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources...
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... the screen resolution. Click Display and then Change display settings to its previous setting. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of keyboard. The screen reactivates and allows you to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. Choose a theme for an external monitor. Display...
... the screen resolution. Click Display and then Change display settings to its previous setting. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of keyboard. The screen reactivates and allows you to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. Choose a theme for an external monitor. Display...
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.... Make sure the line has a dial tone. For more advanced users. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer has an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, check the device list in...
.... Make sure the line has a dial tone. For more advanced users. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer has an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, check the device list in...
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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® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and...
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® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and...
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... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. See device. See also World Wide Web. LAN (local area network) - A feature of data. A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba...
... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. See device. See also World Wide Web. LAN (local area network) - A feature of data. A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba...
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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...