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... changes might affect your service or the operation of this change. Disconnection If you with the best service it is necessary. But if advanced notice is to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this computer. 5 Connection...
... changes might affect your service or the operation of this change. Disconnection If you with the best service it is necessary. But if advanced notice is to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this computer. 5 Connection...
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... memory media 139 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 140 Chapter 5: Utilities 141 TOSHIBA Assist 142 Connect 143 Secure 144 Protect & Fix 145 Optimize 146 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 Setting passwords 148 Using an instant password 148 Using a supervisor password 149 Using a user password 150 Deleting a user password 151 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........154 Mouse Utility 155 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Button Support...
... memory media 139 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 140 Chapter 5: Utilities 141 TOSHIBA Assist 142 Connect 143 Secure 144 Protect & Fix 145 Optimize 146 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 Setting passwords 148 Using an instant password 148 Using a supervisor password 149 Using a user password 150 Deleting a user password 151 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........154 Mouse Utility 155 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Button Support...
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If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Failure to...
If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Failure to...
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... the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover...
... the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover...
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... Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module...
... Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module...
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... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 123. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. The System window appears...
... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 123. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. The System window appears...
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... Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the HDMI™ Out port, you desire and click Apply. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor...
... Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the HDMI™ Out port, you desire and click Apply. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor...
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... the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 151 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
... the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 151 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
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... and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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 following options: ❖ Accept both ❖ Accept TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor only ❖ Accept TOSHIBA Service Station...
... and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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 following options: ❖ Accept both ❖ Accept TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor only ❖ Accept TOSHIBA Service Station...
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... with Networking The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading...
... with Networking The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading...
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... is not using functions. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. The tabs that seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned...
... is not using functions. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. The tabs that seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned...
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... a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. Click Display settings to activate the screen. You can change the display settings by...
... a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. Click Display settings to activate the screen. You can change the display settings by...
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... your work exactly as shown in "Setting up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Turn the printer back on, make sure it . For example, you see on . Try making a test transmission to print a short test file using Notepad. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may...
... your work exactly as shown in "Setting up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Turn the printer back on, make sure it . For example, you see on . Try making a test transmission to print a short test file using Notepad. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may...
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... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other services. A group of keys that you use to create a complete screen image. hot swapping - interlaced - internal device - hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. See device. Internet - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 222 Glossary Hibernation - See also Sleep...
... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other services. A group of keys that you use to create a complete screen image. hot swapping - interlaced - internal device - hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. See device. Internet - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 222 Glossary Hibernation - See also Sleep...
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... changing 121 charge indicator light 50 charge not lasting 180 charging 50, 114 conserving power 118 disposal 126 installing 121, 123 low charge 117 maintaining 125 monitoring power 50 228 not charging 179 notifications 117 power plan 204 power plan hot key 120 real-time clock (RTC) 112, 114 remaining power 116 removing 122 safety precautions 124 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 139 removing memory media 140 button power 52 start 130 buttons eject, optical drive 105 Media control buttons 106...
... changing 121 charge indicator light 50 charge not lasting 180 charging 50, 114 conserving power 118 disposal 126 installing 121, 123 low charge 117 maintaining 125 monitoring power 50 228 not charging 179 notifications 117 power plan 204 power plan hot key 120 real-time clock (RTC) 112, 114 remaining power 116 removing 122 safety precautions 124 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 139 removing memory media 140 button power 52 start 130 buttons eject, optical drive 105 Media control buttons 106...
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... files/trouble accessing a drive 183 running slow 183 display does not look normal/flickers 181 external monitor not working 182 display device connecting 78 external 78 display output settings 79 display panel opening 51 display problems screen is blank 181 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 31 disposing of used batteries 126 double-click 77 DVD using 104 DVD player general problems 189 E eject button optical drive 105 eject, optical drive 105 ENERGY STAR® 39 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176...
... files/trouble accessing a drive 183 running slow 183 display does not look normal/flickers 181 external monitor not working 182 display device connecting 78 external 78 display output settings 79 display panel opening 51 display problems screen is blank 181 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 31 disposing of used batteries 126 double-click 77 DVD using 104 DVD player general problems 189 E eject button optical drive 105 eject, optical drive 105 ENERGY STAR® 39 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176...
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... 177 HDMI™ Out Port 78 headphones using 137 Help and Support Windows® operating system 176 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 206 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan...
... 177 HDMI™ Out Port 78 headphones using 137 Help and Support Windows® operating system 176 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 206 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan...
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... connecting 78, 79 monitor problems monitor not working 181 mouse installing 80 mouse utility 155 N network accessing 132 Connect to the Internet 132 networking wireless 131 notification area 130 O optical disc handling 107 inserting 106 positioning 107 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 105 eject button 105 manual eject hole 105 problems 184 removing disc 109, 110 troubleshooting 184 using 104 optical media recording 109 other documentation 43 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using...
... connecting 78, 79 monitor problems monitor not working 181 mouse installing 80 mouse utility 155 N network accessing 132 Connect to the Internet 132 networking wireless 131 notification area 130 O optical disc handling 107 inserting 106 positioning 107 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 105 eject button 105 manual eject hole 105 problems 184 removing disc 109, 110 troubleshooting 184 using 104 optical media recording 109 other documentation 43 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using...
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... using Sleep 89 precautions 45 printer connecting 81 problem solving 185, 186 printing a file 103 problem solving AC power 179 accessing disk drives 172 battery charge does not last 180 battery not charging 179 changing display properties 182 checking device properties 177 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 184 Device Manager 177 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 181 external display not working 182 external monitor 181 faulty memory 178 hardware...
... using Sleep 89 precautions 45 printer connecting 81 problem solving 185, 186 printing a file 103 problem solving AC power 179 accessing disk drives 172 battery charge does not last 180 battery not charging 179 changing display properties 182 checking device properties 177 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 184 Device Manager 177 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 181 external display not working 182 external monitor 181 faulty memory 178 hardware...
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... Windows® Start menu 99 starting up the computer from Shut down 87 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 150 supervisor password, set up 149 T Taskbar 130 telephone line connecting to modem 132 television adjusting display 80 connecting 78 Toshiba registering computer 53 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 TOSHIBA Assist 142 TOSHIBA Button Support 159 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 161 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... Windows® Start menu 99 starting up the computer from Shut down 87 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 150 supervisor password, set up 149 T Taskbar 130 telephone line connecting to modem 132 television adjusting display 80 connecting 78 Toshiba registering computer 53 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 TOSHIBA Assist 142 TOSHIBA Button Support 159 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 161 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...