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..., for information. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If the equipment is resolved. If Problems Arise If this change. Contact the 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...
..., for information. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If the equipment is resolved. If Problems Arise If this change. Contact the 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...
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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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... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your computer comes with enough memory to follow these directions could result in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your computer comes with enough memory to follow these directions could result in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth...
..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth...
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... including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft...
... including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft...
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... external display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your television. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI...
... external display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your television. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI...
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Deleting a user password To cancel the power-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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears...
Deleting a user password To cancel the power-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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears...
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... models). 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 not limited to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor...
... models). 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 not limited to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor...
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... Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor (for each device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when...
... Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor (for each device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when...
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... Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to another. This tab does not appear if the device is seated properly. The computer shuts down button in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected...
... Memory problems 173 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to another. This tab does not appear if the device is seated properly. The computer shuts down button in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected...
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... that the monitor's power cord/cable is blank. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly plugged into effect. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. You can change the settings for...
... that the monitor's power cord/cable is blank. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly plugged into effect. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. You can change the settings for...
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... this. For more advanced users. Some Toshiba models may be a configuration issue. Make sure the cable from the modem to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. 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 the communications program. If you need assistance or if you...
... this. For more advanced users. Some Toshiba models may be a configuration issue. Make sure the cable from the modem to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. 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 the communications program. If you need assistance or if you...
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... 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 data or your entire computer with restore points" on battery power. Follow these steps to back up your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any changes that the installation...
... 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 data or your entire computer with restore points" on battery power. Follow these steps to back up your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any changes that the installation...
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... a function, file, or program. See also Sleep, Suspend. A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is returned to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of computers or other line of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen...
... a function, file, or program. See also Sleep, Suspend. A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is returned to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of computers or other line of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen...
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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...