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... number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to state tariffs. Also, you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to program this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission...
... number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to state tariffs. Also, you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to program this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Connecting the display device 79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Connecting the display device 79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse...
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...139 Using the Web Camera 139 Using the Memory card reader 140 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 141 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 142 Chapter 5: Utilities 143 TOSHIBA Assist 144 Connect 145 Secure 146 Protect & Fix 147 Optimize 148 TOSHIBA Application Installer 149 Setting passwords 150 Using an instant password 150 Using a supervisor password 151 Using a user password 153 Deleting a user password 153 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 154 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 159
...139 Using the Web Camera 139 Using the Memory card reader 140 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 141 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 142 Chapter 5: Utilities 143 TOSHIBA Assist 144 Connect 145 Secure 146 Protect & Fix 147 Optimize 148 TOSHIBA Application Installer 149 Setting passwords 150 Using an instant password 150 Using a supervisor password 151 Using a user password 153 Deleting a user password 153 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 154 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 159
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... this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in...
... this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in...
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... connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
... connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Back of computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
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... work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected...
... work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected...
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... first need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer if you must purchase an HDMI cable. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 Connecting the display device...
... first need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer if you must purchase an HDMI cable. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 Connecting the display device...
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... start your disc, try using headphones. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use the disc. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is a music CD, open the files on the disc. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Learning the Basics Using...
... start your disc, try using headphones. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use the disc. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is a music CD, open the files on the disc. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Learning the Basics Using...
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... 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 password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that may occur to you not remember it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 153 Using a user password A user password provides power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password...
... 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 password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that may occur to you not remember it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to exit. Utilities Setting passwords 153 Using a user password A user password provides power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password...
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... related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). Additionally, Toshiba may also be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). 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...
... related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). Additionally, Toshiba may also be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). 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...
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... computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The output specifications of the AC adapter must match the input specifications of the computer...
... computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The output specifications of the AC adapter must match the input specifications of the computer...
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... external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key. Press any of keyboard. For more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you are using a different make sure the display priority is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light...
... external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key. Press any of keyboard. For more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you are using a different make sure the display priority is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light...
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... may have connected the printer while the computer is online, and then turn off line. Turn the printer back on . If you could create and attempt to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. It should be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Disable Sleep mode, turn off...
... may have connected the printer while the computer is online, and then turn off line. Turn the printer back on . If you could create and attempt to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. It should be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Disable Sleep mode, turn off...
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... was when the computer was turned off . K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. L2 (level two) cache - The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you...
... was when the computer was turned off . K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. L2 (level two) cache - The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you...
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... changing 122 charge indicator light 48, 116 charge not lasting 177 charging 48, 115 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122, 124 low charge 118 maintaining 126 monitoring power 48, 116 not charging 177 notifications 119 power plan 202 power plan hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 113, 115 remaining power 118 removing 123 safety precautions 125 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 140 removing memory media 141 button power 50 start 131 buttons eject, optical disc drive 106 Media control buttons...
... changing 122 charge indicator light 48, 116 charge not lasting 177 charging 48, 115 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122, 124 low charge 118 maintaining 126 monitoring power 48, 116 not charging 177 notifications 119 power plan 202 power plan hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 113, 115 remaining power 118 removing 123 safety precautions 125 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 140 removing memory media 141 button power 50 start 131 buttons eject, optical disc drive 106 Media control buttons...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 180 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 181 cannot read a diskette 182 display does not look normal/flickers 179 external monitor not working 180 display device connecting 79 external 78 display output settings 80 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 178 display, external adjusting 81 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 127 DVD using 105 DVD player general problems 186 E eject button optical disc drive 106 eject, optical disc drive 106 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
.../trouble accessing a drive 180 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 181 cannot read a diskette 182 display does not look normal/flickers 179 external monitor not working 180 display device connecting 79 external 78 display output settings 80 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 178 display, external adjusting 81 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 127 DVD using 105 DVD player general problems 186 E eject button optical disc drive 106 eject, optical disc drive 106 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
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... keys 97 function keys 97 H HDMI™ Out Port 78 headphones using 139 Help and Support Windows® operating system 174 Hibernation mode 84 configuring 88 hot key 204 starting again from 90 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 208 disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (Display resolution) 209 zooming in 210 zooming out 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power...
... keys 97 function keys 97 H HDMI™ Out Port 78 headphones using 139 Help and Support Windows® operating system 174 Hibernation mode 84 configuring 88 hot key 204 starting again from 90 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 208 disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (Display resolution) 209 zooming in 210 zooming out 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power...
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... problem solving 184 monitor 78 connecting 79 monitor problems monitor not working 179 mouse installing 81 mouse utility 156 N network accessing 133 Connect to the Internet 133 networking wireless 132 notification area 132 O optical disc handling 108 inserting 107 positioning 108 optical disc drive drive in-use indicator light 106 eject button 106 manual eject hole 106 problems 182 removing disc 110, 111 troubleshooting 182 using 105 optical media recording 110 other documentation 41 overlay keys 98 P password deleting a supervisor 152 disabling a user 153 setting a user 153 supervisor set...
... problem solving 184 monitor 78 connecting 79 monitor problems monitor not working 179 mouse installing 81 mouse utility 156 N network accessing 133 Connect to the Internet 133 networking wireless 132 notification area 132 O optical disc handling 108 inserting 107 positioning 108 optical disc drive drive in-use indicator light 106 eject button 106 manual eject hole 106 problems 182 removing disc 110, 111 troubleshooting 182 using 105 optical media recording 110 other documentation 41 overlay keys 98 P password deleting a supervisor 152 disabling a user 153 setting a user 153 supervisor set...
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... 231 passwords instant, using 150 setting 150 port RGB 78 power computer will not start 169 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 211 energy-saving features 112 problem solving 176 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 121 power plans 120 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 88 using Sleep 90 precautions 43 printer connecting 81 problem solving 183, 184 printing a file 103 problem solving accessing disk drives 170 battery charge...
... 231 passwords instant, using 150 setting 150 port RGB 78 power computer will not start 169 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 211 energy-saving features 112 problem solving 176 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 121 power plans 120 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 88 using Sleep 90 precautions 43 printer connecting 81 problem solving 183, 184 printing a file 103 problem solving accessing disk drives 170 battery charge...
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...; Start menu 100 starting up the computer from Shut down 88 from Sleep 93 Startup menu problem solving 172 supervisor password, deleting 152 supervisor password, set up 151 T taskbar 131 telephone line connecting to modem 134 television adjusting display 81 connecting 79 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 194 TOSHIBA Accessibility 161 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 149 TOSHIBA Assist 144 TOSHIBA Button Support 160 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 122 TOSHIBA eco Utility 162 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
...; Start menu 100 starting up the computer from Shut down 88 from Sleep 93 Startup menu problem solving 172 supervisor password, deleting 152 supervisor password, set up 151 T taskbar 131 telephone line connecting to modem 134 television adjusting display 81 connecting 79 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 194 TOSHIBA Accessibility 161 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 149 TOSHIBA Assist 144 TOSHIBA Button Support 160 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 122 TOSHIBA eco Utility 162 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...