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...order to do this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to make any person to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of your right to the telephone network... software instructions installed on this change. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to permanently disconnect your service or the operation of...
...order to do this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to make any person to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of your right to the telephone network... software instructions installed on this change. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to permanently disconnect your service or the operation of...
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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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... using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Your computer comes with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on the base of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Your computer comes with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on the base of today's popular applications. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). Slot B is the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample...
... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). Slot B is the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample...
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... or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 52), 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near...
... or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 52), 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near...
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... the cable to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the television for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by...
... the cable to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the television for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by...
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... side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click 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 -screen instructions to exit. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for 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...
... side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click 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 -screen instructions to exit. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for 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...
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... time by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. 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 your Toshiba computer. You may be used to install the updates if you wish. It may use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models).
... time by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. 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 your Toshiba computer. You may be used to install the updates if you wish. It may use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models).
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... operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to your computer. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on page 190. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on . If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to your computer. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on page 190. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on . If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... instructions in the lower-right corner of tabs. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of the Start menu. The computer shuts down button in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem...
... instructions in the lower-right corner of tabs. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of the Start menu. The computer shuts down button in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem...
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... the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is blank. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. The screen...
... the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is blank. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. The screen...
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....toshiba.com. For more advanced users. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be set up to check this. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting...
....toshiba.com. For more advanced users. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be set up to check this. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting...
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.../or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up the computer while running on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, 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...
.../or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up the computer while running on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, 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...
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... the internal storage drive the current state of data. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot swapping - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. A feature of many Toshiba computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the...
... the internal storage drive the current state of data. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot swapping - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. A feature of many Toshiba computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn 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...