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... to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Fax Branding The following information is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If these changes...
... to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Fax Branding The following information is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If these changes...
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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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... this model, Slot A is to be installed, it . If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 48. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... this model, Slot A is to be installed, it . If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The surrounding area may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 48. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... power is turned on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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...
... power is turned on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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...
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... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. The following program to make changes to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to recover your permission. If you to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 60. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. The following program to make changes to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to recover your permission. If you to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 60. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
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... Started 79 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, 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. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable...
... Started 79 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, 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. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable...
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... Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For example, if it is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If you insert an optical disc into place. If the computer is a music CD, open Windows Media®...
... Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For example, if it is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If you insert an optical disc into place. If the computer is a music CD, open Windows Media®...
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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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... 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 initial system use this information for your home country or region. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is not limited to specific...
... 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 initial system use this information for your home country or region. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is not limited to specific...
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... 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. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start...
... 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. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start...
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... to continue working. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages...
... to continue working. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages...
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... not familiar with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is ON (the wireless indicator light will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The other system may be lit). Try making a test transmission to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you need assistance or if you see on certain models.) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will...
... not familiar with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is ON (the wireless indicator light will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The other system may be lit). Try making a test transmission to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you need assistance or if you see on certain models.) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will...
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... 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. For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for "back up your important files to help ensure safe and easy installation of your entire computer with restore points" on -screen instructions to...
... 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. For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for "back up your important files to help ensure safe and easy installation of your entire computer with restore points" on -screen instructions to...
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... also HDMI. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
... also HDMI. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
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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...