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... custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............80 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... custom size partition 63 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............80 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You can be lost. See "Setting up your software" on may be hot. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module...
... module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You can be lost. See "Setting up your software" on may be hot. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module...
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... 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 57. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing...
... 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 57. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing...
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... in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in Sleep mode). You can block the vents located at the base...
... in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in Sleep mode). You can block the vents located at the base...
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..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting...
..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting...
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... 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 51), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If unsure, cancel and try again. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image...
... 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 51), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading. If unsure, cancel and try again. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image...
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... Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device. Refer...
... Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device. Refer...
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... the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. If the computer is associated with an optical disc drive that is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use it to...
... the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. If the computer is associated with an optical disc drive that is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use it to...
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.... 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 appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
.... 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 appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
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... (approximately 3 MB or less per year). 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, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. Those countries...
... (approximately 3 MB or less per year). 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, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. Those countries...
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...; 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 change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating...
...; 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 change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating...
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...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that is supported by clicking a blank area of the desktop with your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display properties: 1 Right-click in screen. You can change the display settings by the computer's internal display. This opens the Personalization window. For...
...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that is supported by clicking a blank area of the desktop with your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display properties: 1 Right-click in screen. You can change the display settings by the computer's internal display. This opens the Personalization window. For...
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... be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be busy or off line. The modem is on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is ON (the wireless indicator light will be for more information. The other system may be lit). Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users...
... be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be busy or off line. The modem is on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is ON (the wireless indicator light will be for more information. The other system may be lit). Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users...
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... recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to back up the computer while running on page 182). Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to back up files." If anything , use the System Restore utility to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. External optical disc...
... recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to back up the computer while running on page 182). Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to back up files." If anything , use the System Restore utility to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. External optical disc...
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... 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. When you turn on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. See also Sleep, Suspend. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. Internet - See also cache, CPU...
... 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. When you turn on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. See also Sleep, Suspend. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. Internet - See also cache, CPU...
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... adaptor 45 AC power 116 AC power light 45 accessing network 135 adding memory 50 check total memory 59 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 96, 106 battery battery life 115 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 127, 128 changing 124 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 170 charge time 116 charger 116 charging 47, 116 charging the real-time...
... adaptor 45 AC power 116 AC power light 45 accessing network 135 adding memory 50 check total memory 59 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 96, 106 battery battery life 115 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 127, 128 changing 124 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 170 charge time 116 charger 116 charging 47, 116 charging the real-time...
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... on battery power 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BD player general problems 180 BDs using 107 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 button eject, optical disc drive 109 power 49 Shut down 52, 86 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 94 changing battery 124 character keys 98 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 168 cleaning the computer 94 communications network connection 135 set...
... on battery power 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BD player general problems 180 BDs using 107 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 button eject, optical disc drive 109 power 49 Shut down 52, 86 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 94 changing battery 124 character keys 98 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 168 cleaning the computer 94 communications network connection 135 set...
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... 91 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 204 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display switch) 199 power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 using to set a power plan 123 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolution) 203 zooming in 204 zooming out 204 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 I icon desktop 132 moving to desktop 132 recycle bin 132 safety 39 installation memory module 51 installing a charged battery 126 battery 124 memory modules 50 mouse 82 Instruction Manual...
... 91 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 204 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display switch) 199 power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 using to set a power plan 123 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolution) 203 zooming in 204 zooming out 204 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 I icon desktop 132 moving to desktop 132 recycle bin 132 safety 39 installation memory module 51 installing a charged battery 126 battery 124 memory modules 50 mouse 82 Instruction Manual...
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... features 114 problem solving 169 turning on 49 power button 49 power management 116 optimum performance 116 power plans selecting power plan options 122 using a hot key 123 power saving options 121 powering down using Hibernate 89 using Sleep 92 precautions safety 42 printer connecting 82 problem solving 177, 178 setting up 83 USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties...
... features 114 problem solving 169 turning on 49 power button 49 power management 116 optimum performance 116 power plans selecting power plan options 122 using a hot key 123 power saving options 121 powering down using Hibernate 89 using Sleep 92 precautions safety 42 printer connecting 82 problem solving 177, 178 setting up 83 USB-compatible 82 printing a file 105 problem solving AC power 169 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 170 changing display properties 172 checking device properties...
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... Installer 148 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect tab 144 Optimize tab 147 Protect & Fix tab 146 Secure tab 145 TOSHIBA eco power plan 124 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TouchPad™ using 75 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting BD player general problems 180 DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard 171 keyboard 171 optical disc drive...
... Installer 148 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect tab 144 Optimize tab 147 Protect & Fix tab 146 Secure tab 145 TOSHIBA eco power plan 124 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TouchPad™ using 75 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting BD player general problems 180 DVD player general problems 180 external keyboard 171 keyboard 171 optical disc drive...