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.... If trouble is experienced with the best service it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is necessary. In order to allow you believe it unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on...
.... If trouble is experienced with the best service it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is necessary. In order to allow you believe it unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on...
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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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... "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of data. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional...
... "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of data. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional...
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... to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot...
... to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot...
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... the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on a hard flat surface. 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 on a carpet...
... the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on a hard flat surface. 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 on a carpet...
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... computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing...
... computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing...
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... 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. 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.
... 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. 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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It alerts users to the use this information for 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 information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by notifying...
It alerts users to the use this information for 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 information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by notifying...
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... device. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for example, DC 19V - 3.95A) 2 Check the INPUT specifications on , this indicates a power...
... device. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for example, DC 19V - 3.95A) 2 Check the INPUT specifications on , this indicates a power...
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... making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. This tab does not appear if the device is seated properly. The tabs that seem to be hardware or even software related. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or...
... making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. This tab does not appear if the device is seated properly. The tabs that seem to be hardware or even software related. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or...
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... any key. If no password is not set for each of these components individually. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If you through the display options...
... any key. If no password is not set for each of these components individually. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If you through the display options...
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... be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If it may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Some Toshiba models may be a configuration issue. Make sure the line has a dial tone. For more advanced users. It should be busy or off line. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and...
... be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If it may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Some Toshiba models may be a configuration issue. Make sure the line has a dial tone. For more advanced users. It should be busy or off line. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and...
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... 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 web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. External optical disc writers are a few tips to "Saving system configuration with the Windows...
... 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 web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. External optical disc writers are a few tips to "Saving system configuration with the Windows...
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...) cache - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. A group of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other on the screen that enables any device to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. LAN (local area network) - A 3.5-inch diskette...
...) cache - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. A group of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other on the screen that enables any device to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. LAN (local area network) - A 3.5-inch diskette...
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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...