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... or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is resolved...
... or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is resolved...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 69 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 72 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 75 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 76 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 69 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 72 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 75 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 76 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse...
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... be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. You can be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module with your software" on page 51. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots...
... be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. You can be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module with your software" on page 51. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots...
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... If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity 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 connector may have built up. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
... If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity 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 connector may have built up. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
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... battery. The System window appears. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. 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 120. 6 Turn...
... battery. The System window appears. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. 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 120. 6 Turn...
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... the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you 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. Getting Started 77 Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the HDMI™ Out port, you...
... the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you 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. Getting Started 77 Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the HDMI™ Out port, you...
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... 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 Assist. 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...
... 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 Assist. 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...
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... to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. The stored data uses a very small portion of residence (e.g., European Union). It alerts users to the examples specified here. 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 your Toshiba computer. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service...
... to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. The stored data uses a very small portion of residence (e.g., European Union). It alerts users to the examples specified here. 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 your Toshiba computer. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service...
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... to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer. If you change the system in the Startup menu to your computer. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
... to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer. If you change the system in the Startup menu to your computer. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
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.... Try using a different make sure the display priority is turned on. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have connected an 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 computer, and for an external monitor. If no password is blank. If you are using an external monitor...
.... Try using a different make sure the display priority is turned on. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have connected an 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 computer, and for an external monitor. If no password is blank. If you are using an external monitor...
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... about using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on the optical drive itself. Sound system problems No sound is coming from a microphone is fed to see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. For additional information see if volume mute is disabled. Adjust the volume control...
... about using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on the optical drive itself. Sound system problems No sound is coming from a microphone is fed to see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. For additional information see if volume mute is disabled. Adjust the volume control...
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...." Follow the on-screen instructions to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). An external hard drive is required. For more 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 read from optical discs. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on...
...." Follow the on-screen instructions to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). An external hard drive is required. For more 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 read from optical discs. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on...
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... network of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. A group of computers that enables any device...
... network of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. A group of computers that enables any device...
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... changing 118 charge indicator light 48, 112 charge not lasting 174 charging 48, 111 conserving power 115 disposal 123 installing 118, 120 low charge 114 maintaining 122 monitoring power 48, 112 not charging 174 notifications 114 power plan 201 power plan hot key 117 real-time clock (RTC) 109, 111 remaining power 113 removing 119 safety precautions 121 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 127 buttons eject, optical drive 102 Media control buttons 103 C Call2Recycle™ battery 124 changing...
... changing 118 charge indicator light 48, 112 charge not lasting 174 charging 48, 111 conserving power 115 disposal 123 installing 118, 120 low charge 114 maintaining 122 monitoring power 48, 112 not charging 174 notifications 114 power plan 201 power plan hot key 117 real-time clock (RTC) 109, 111 remaining power 113 removing 119 safety precautions 121 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 127 buttons eject, optical drive 102 Media control buttons 103 C Call2Recycle™ battery 124 changing...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 177 running slow 178 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 178 cannot read a diskette 178 display does not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 176 display device connecting 77 external 76 display output settings 78 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 175 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 123 DVD using 101 DVD player general problems 185 E eject button optical drive 102 eject, optical drive 102 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
.../trouble accessing a drive 177 running slow 178 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 178 cannot read a diskette 178 display does not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 176 display device connecting 77 external 76 display output settings 78 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 175 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 123 DVD using 101 DVD player general problems 185 E eject button optical drive 102 eject, optical drive 102 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
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... keys 94 function keys 94 H HDMI™ Out Port 76 headphones using 134 Help and Support Windows® operating system 171 Hibernation mode 81 configuring 85 hot key 203 starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 207 disabling or enabling wireless devices 206 display brightness 205 Hibernation mode 203 keyboard overlays 209 Lock (Instant security) 200 Output (Display switch) 204 power plan 201 Sleep mode 202 volume mute 199 Zoom (Display resolution) 208 zooming in 209 zooming out 209 Hot Key Cards 195 Hot key functions 199 hot key power...
... keys 94 function keys 94 H HDMI™ Out Port 76 headphones using 134 Help and Support Windows® operating system 171 Hibernation mode 81 configuring 85 hot key 203 starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 207 disabling or enabling wireless devices 206 display brightness 205 Hibernation mode 203 keyboard overlays 209 Lock (Instant security) 200 Output (Display switch) 204 power plan 201 Sleep mode 202 volume mute 199 Zoom (Display resolution) 208 zooming in 209 zooming out 209 Hot Key Cards 195 Hot key functions 199 hot key power...
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...slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 52 installing inserting into socket 55 removing 57, 59 memory module slot 54 microphone using 134 modem connecting to telephone line 129 problem solving 183 monitor 76 connecting 77 monitor problems monitor not working 175 mouse installing 79 mouse utility 154 N network accessing 129 Connect to the Internet 129 networking wireless 128 notification area 127 O optical disc handling 104 inserting 103 positioning 104 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 102 eject button...
...slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 52 installing inserting into socket 55 removing 57, 59 memory module slot 54 microphone using 134 modem connecting to telephone line 129 problem solving 183 monitor 76 connecting 77 monitor problems monitor not working 175 mouse installing 79 mouse utility 154 N network accessing 129 Connect to the Internet 129 networking wireless 128 notification area 127 O optical disc handling 104 inserting 103 positioning 104 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 102 eject button...
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P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user 149 supervisor set up 148 types 147 passwords instant, using 147 setting 147 port RGB 76 power computer will not start 166 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 210 energy-saving features 108 problem solving 173 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 117 power plans 116 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 85 using Sleep 87 precautions 43 printer connecting 79 problem solving...
P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user 149 supervisor set up 148 types 147 passwords instant, using 147 setting 147 port RGB 76 power computer will not start 166 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 210 energy-saving features 108 problem solving 173 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 117 power plans 116 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 85 using Sleep 87 precautions 43 printer connecting 79 problem solving...
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... Sleep mode 82 hot key 202 starting again from 90 sound problem solving 180 sounds recording 134 speakers using external 134 start button 127 starting a program 95 Search programs and files field 97 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® Start menu 95 starting up the computer from Shut down 85 from Sleep 90 Startup menu problem solving 170 supervisor password, deleting 149 supervisor password, set up 148 T taskbar 127 telephone line connecting to modem 129 television adjusting display...
... Sleep mode 82 hot key 202 starting again from 90 sound problem solving 180 sounds recording 134 speakers using external 134 start button 127 starting a program 95 Search programs and files field 97 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® Start menu 95 starting up the computer from Shut down 85 from Sleep 90 Startup menu problem solving 170 supervisor password, deleting 149 supervisor password, set up 148 T taskbar 127 telephone line connecting to modem 129 television adjusting display...
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... 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 75 disabling 76 enabling 76 using 73 traveling tips 124 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 185 external keyboard 175 keyboard 175 optical drive 179 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 99 Utilities 140 V video cables 77 video display device connecting 77 video projector adjusting display 79...
... 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 75 disabling 76 enabling 76 using 73 traveling tips 124 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 185 external keyboard 175 keyboard 175 optical drive 179 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 99 Utilities 140 V video cables 77 video display device connecting 77 video projector adjusting display 79...