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... Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair... to file a complaint with the best service it is subject to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is necessary. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any...
... Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair... to file a complaint with the best service it is subject to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is necessary. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any...
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... to a custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 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 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79...
... to a custom size partition 62 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 65 Creating recovery DVDs/media 67 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 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Selecting video cables 79 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector ....79...
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... using the Start menu. You will be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be lost. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules...
... using the Start menu. You will be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be lost. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules...
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... Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located...
... Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located...
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... This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. 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 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If you want to work. If unsure, cancel and try again. The System window appears...
... This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning your permission. 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 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If you want to work. If unsure, cancel and try again. The System window appears...
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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 79 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the...
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 79 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the...
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... or to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Continuous exposure to use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is associated with the media on the center of media, use the associated software to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖...
... or to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Continuous exposure to use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is associated with the media on the center of media, use the associated software to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖...
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... power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window...
... power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window...
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...'s internal storage drive. 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 computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). This information is available for your computer. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such...
...'s internal storage drive. 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 computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). This information is available for your computer. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such...
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... of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your...
... of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your...
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... operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to continue working. Press any of keyboard. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not remapping the keyboard. HINT: Holding the Fn key...
... operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to continue working. Press any of keyboard. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not remapping the keyboard. HINT: Holding the Fn key...
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... bps (bits per second) or higher. Contact the software manufacturer for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be busy or off line. For more advanced users. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not...
... bps (bits per second) or higher. Contact the software manufacturer for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be busy or off line. For more advanced users. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not...
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... Security heading. 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. An external hard drive is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component...
... Security heading. 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. An external hard drive is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your backup target by connecting it , the next most valuable component...
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... function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of your work , including all open...
... function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of your work , including all open...
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Index A AC adaptor 44 AC power 114 AC power light 44 accessing network 133 adding memory check total memory 58 memory (optional) 49 optional external devices 49 adequate ventilation cooling fan 43 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Application Cards 192 audio features 135 B backing up files 96, 104 battery battery life 113 Call2Recycle™ 128 care 125, 126 changing 122 222 charge indicator light 45 charge time 114 charger 114 charging 46, 114 charging the real-time clock...
Index A AC adaptor 44 AC power 114 AC power light 44 accessing network 133 adding memory check total memory 58 memory (optional) 49 optional external devices 49 adequate ventilation cooling fan 43 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Application Cards 192 audio features 135 B backing up files 96, 104 battery battery life 113 Call2Recycle™ 128 care 125, 126 changing 122 222 charge indicator light 45 charge time 114 charger 114 charging 46, 114 charging the real-time clock...
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Index 223 running computer on battery power 112 safety precautions 125 setting notifications 119 battery indicator light 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 105, 106 button eject, optical disc drive 107 power 48 Shut down 51, 85 start 131 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 caring for your computer 93 changing battery 122 character keys 97 charging the battery 46 cleaning the computer 93 communications network connection 133 set up 132 computer caring for...
Index 223 running computer on battery power 112 safety precautions 125 setting notifications 119 battery indicator light 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 105, 106 button eject, optical disc drive 107 power 48 Shut down 51, 85 start 131 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 caring for your computer 93 changing battery 122 character keys 97 charging the battery 46 cleaning the computer 93 communications network connection 133 set up 132 computer caring for...
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... (monitor) port 78 external display, adjusting 81 F file extensions using 102 files backing up 96, 104 file names 102 printing 103 restore 104 saving 101, 102 using a file extension 102 function keys 97 H headphones using 135 Help and Support troubleshooting 167 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 configuring options 88 hot key 198 powering down 88 Shut down 88 starting again from 90 using 87 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 205 Lock (Instant...
... (monitor) port 78 external display, adjusting 81 F file extensions using 102 files backing up 96, 104 file names 102 printing 103 restore 104 saving 101, 102 using a file extension 102 function keys 97 H headphones using 135 Help and Support troubleshooting 167 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 configuring options 88 hot key 198 powering down 88 Shut down 88 starting again from 90 using 87 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 205 Lock (Instant...
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...48, 87, 90, 93 Web Camera light 136 lock computer, using 94 M maintaining your battery 126 manual eject hole optical disc drive 107 memory adding (optional) 49 check total memory 58 removing memory module slot cover 52 Memory card reader inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 50 inserting into socket 53 removing 55, 57 microphone using 135 modem connecting to telephone line 134 problem solving 178 monitor connecting 79 monitor problems troubleshooting 172 monitoring battery power 116 mouse installing 81 mouse utility 154 moving the computer 94
...48, 87, 90, 93 Web Camera light 136 lock computer, using 94 M maintaining your battery 126 manual eject hole optical disc drive 107 memory adding (optional) 49 check total memory 58 removing memory module slot cover 52 Memory card reader inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 50 inserting into socket 53 removing 55, 57 microphone using 135 modem connecting to telephone line 134 problem solving 178 monitor connecting 79 monitor problems troubleshooting 172 monitoring battery power 116 mouse installing 81 mouse utility 154 moving the computer 94
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... TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 49 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect tab 142 Optimize tab 145 Protect & Fix tab 144 Secure tab 143 TOSHIBA eco power plan 122 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ using 74 traveling tips 128 troubleshooting 171 AC power light is blinking 164 battery light...
... TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 49 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Connect tab 142 Optimize tab 145 Protect & Fix tab 144 Secure tab 143 TOSHIBA eco power plan 122 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ using 74 traveling tips 128 troubleshooting 171 AC power light is blinking 164 battery light...
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... working 165 wireless networking 178 turning off computer 82 computer more quickly 85 options 83 turning on power 48 U USB-compatible printer 81 user password, deleting 150 user password, setting 149 using a microphone 135 computer lock 94 DVDs 105 Hibernation mode 87 hot key to set a power plan 121 Memory card reader 137 optical disc drive 105 Shut down command 85 Sleep mode 90 TOSHIBA eco power plan 122 TouchPad™ 74 Web Camera 136 using the keyboard 96 using the overlay for cursor control 99 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display...
... working 165 wireless networking 178 turning off computer 82 computer more quickly 85 options 83 turning on power 48 U USB-compatible printer 81 user password, deleting 150 user password, setting 149 using a microphone 135 computer lock 94 DVDs 105 Hibernation mode 87 hot key to set a power plan 121 Memory card reader 137 optical disc drive 105 Shut down command 85 Sleep mode 90 TOSHIBA eco power plan 122 TouchPad™ 74 Web Camera 136 using the keyboard 96 using the overlay for cursor control 99 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display...