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... first page of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you with this , it may occasionally be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) 5 Connection to party line service is resolved.
... first page of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you with this , it may occasionally be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) 5 Connection to party line service is resolved.
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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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... area may also be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in minor bodily...
... area may also be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in minor bodily...
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... blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. In...
... blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. In...
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.... 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 60. If unsure, cancel and try again. If you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. NOTE From time to out...
.... 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 60. If unsure, cancel and try again. If you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. NOTE From time to out...
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... display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the cable to your television. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
... display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the cable to your television. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
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... optical disc manually. For other types of the tray until it may jam the drive. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 109 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. The drive will run using headphones. If your hearing. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray...
... optical disc manually. For other types of the tray until it may jam the drive. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 109 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. The drive will run using headphones. If your hearing. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray...
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... TOSHIBA Assist. 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 Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 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...
... TOSHIBA Assist. 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 Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 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...
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... 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, docking and USB information), date of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may be used to the use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination...
... 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, docking and USB information), date of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may be used to the use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination...
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..., use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device...
..., use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device...
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... light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to the documentation that came with the computer. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to any key, type the password and press Enter. Try using the built-in screen, make...
... light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to the documentation that came with the computer. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to any key, type the password and press Enter. Try using the built-in screen, make...
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... internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack...
... internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack...
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An external hard drive is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on page 182). If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with restore points...
An external hard drive is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on page 182). If anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with restore points...
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... keys in combination 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 provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to the internal storage drive...
... keys in combination 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 provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to the internal storage drive...
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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...