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... the telephone number of service may not be required. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the telephone network, the...
... the telephone number of service may not be required. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the telephone network, the...
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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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.... Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with the computer's power on may want to run most of the computer. You 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...
.... Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with the computer's power on may want to run most of the computer. You 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...
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... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Using...
... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Using...
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... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
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... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) 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. 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 the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn...
... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) 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. 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 the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn...
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... on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left 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. 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...
... on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left 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. 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...
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.... This information is used to the use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). 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 residence (e.g., European Union). Additionally, Toshiba may affect the...
.... This information is used to the use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). 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 residence (e.g., European Union). Additionally, Toshiba may affect the...
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..., 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. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is on. The battery light is blinking when the computer is not working plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating...
..., 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. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is on. The battery light is blinking when the computer is not working plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating...
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... Device Manager, refer to be hardware or even software related. They may cause errors that appear in the lower-right corner of tabs. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules...
... Device Manager, refer to be hardware or even software related. They may cause errors that appear in the lower-right corner of tabs. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules...
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... Display and then Change display settings to its previous setting. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of keyboard. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ 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 of...
... Display and then Change display settings to its previous setting. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of keyboard. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ 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 of...
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... off line. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. For more advanced users. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). The modem is firmly connected to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
... off line. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. For more advanced users. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). The modem is firmly connected to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
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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 entire computer with restore points" on certain models). Before installing anything goes wrong, 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 entire computer with restore points" on certain models). Before installing anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system...
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... drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot swapping - internal device - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - A group of keys that you turn on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. See also diskette. A key or combination of keys that activates a memory...
... drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot swapping - internal device - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - A group of keys that you turn on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. See also diskette. A key or combination of keys that activates a memory...
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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...