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...Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that you believe it is necessary. In order to do this change. If the equipment is causing harm to make any changes... to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the telephone company is to maintain uninterrupted service. Also, you will be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems,...
...Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that you believe it is necessary. In order to do this change. If the equipment is causing harm to make any changes... to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the telephone company is to maintain uninterrupted service. Also, you will be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems,...
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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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NOTE For this procedure. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. Failure to be installed, it . Slot B is in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost...
NOTE For this procedure. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot. Failure to be installed, it . Slot B is in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost...
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... memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. 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...
... memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. 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...
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... the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it on page 62. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
... the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it on page 62. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
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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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total...
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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total...
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78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end...
78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end...
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... Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 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.
... Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 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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... functions such as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain 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...
... functions such as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain 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...
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... your work routine, you are familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working Once...
... your work routine, you are familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working Once...
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... to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button...
... to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button...
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... opens the Personalization window. If you to activate the screen. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for an external monitor. Press any key to continue working power outlet...
... opens the Personalization window. If you to activate the screen. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for an external monitor. Press any key to continue working power outlet...
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... program has a print preview mode. If you see your original file. Modem problems (Available on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on, set up a printer" on the screen. Make sure you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on . You...
... program has a print preview mode. If you see your original file. Modem problems (Available on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on, set up a printer" on the screen. Make sure you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on . You...
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... a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that represents a function, file, or program. hot swapping - I icon - internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of data. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. When you use to help improve processing speed...
... a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that represents a function, file, or program. hot swapping - I icon - internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of data. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. When you use to help improve processing speed...
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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...