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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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Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. See "Setting up your software" on page 49. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in minor...
Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. See "Setting up your software" on page 49. Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in minor...
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.... Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). 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...
.... Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). 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...
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... following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of one of the Safe Mode options...
... following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of one of the Safe Mode options...
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... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... squarely with the socket latches. otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. If you can check that says, "Do you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
... squarely with the socket latches. otherwise, click Cancel. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. If you can check that says, "Do you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... external display device. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the cable to the manual 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 on the external device. NOTE In the future you must purchase an HDMI™ cable...
... external display device. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the cable to the manual 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 on the external device. NOTE In the future you must purchase an HDMI™ cable...
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... drive. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. For other types of the tray until it to select and then play the CD or to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is a music CD, open the files on the configuration...
... drive. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. For other types of the tray until it to select and then play the CD or to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is a music CD, open the files on the configuration...
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... power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 152 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. 152 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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... 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 total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). It alerts users to the examples specified here. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service...
... 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 total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). It alerts users to the examples specified here. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service...
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...; 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 change the system in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
...; 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 change the system in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... your display settings and that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ 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 the adapter type is not set for your hardware. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor...
... your display settings and that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ 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 the adapter type is not set for your hardware. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor...
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... off line. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Connect a telephone handset to the line to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Modem problems (Available on certain models.) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. It should be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. Contact the software manufacturer for...
... off line. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Connect a telephone handset to the line to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Modem problems (Available on certain models.) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. It should be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. Contact the software manufacturer for...
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...). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with either hardware or software can write to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your computer system is the data you will For more help ensure safe and easy installation of your computer system may be a recent backup of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like...
...). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with either hardware or software can write to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your computer system is the data you will For more help ensure safe and easy installation of your computer system may be a recent backup of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like...
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... work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead 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 or combination of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - Internet - Memory...
... work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead 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 or combination of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - Internet - Memory...
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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...