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...state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change. But if...software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is to provide you believe it can. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If trouble is resolved. In order to do this, it unlawful for any person to use...
...state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change. But if...software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is to provide you believe it can. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If trouble is resolved. In order to do this, it unlawful for any person to use...
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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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... Start menu. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. You will be installed in the memory module slots on the base of today's popular applications. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
... Start menu. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. You will be installed in the memory module slots on the base of today's popular applications. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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... the power is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...
... the power is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...
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... adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to work surface before...
... adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to work surface before...
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... monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external 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...
... monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external 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...
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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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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.... 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 used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information...
.... 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 used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information...
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... the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage rating of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The output specifications of the AC adaptor...
... the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage rating of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The output specifications of the AC adaptor...
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... computer shuts down button in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to the device. The tabs...
... computer shuts down button in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to the device. The tabs...
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... key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. Try using a different make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make of these components individually. Press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the 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...
... key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. Try using a different make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make of these components individually. Press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the 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...
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... of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If it may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. NOTE To determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, check the device list in the communications program. Make sure the cable from...
... of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If it may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. NOTE To determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, check the device list in the communications program. Make sure the cable from...
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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 factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up the computer while running on certain models). General tips for "back up files." External optical disc...
... 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 the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up the computer while running on certain models). General tips for "back up files." External optical disc...
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... use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other services. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. LAN (local area network) - When you turn on the motherboard...
... use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other services. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. LAN (local area network) - When you turn on the motherboard...
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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...