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... state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any message unless such message clearly contains...
... state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any message unless such message clearly contains...
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... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 81 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. Slot B is the bottom slot. You can install one memory module is to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open...
... operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. Slot B is the bottom slot. You can install one memory module is to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open...
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... Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot...
... Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot...
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Getting Started 59 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place...
Getting Started 59 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place...
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... System. The System window appears. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. 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 62. If unsure, cancel and try again. The following program to make changes to work. To do this...
... System. The System window appears. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. 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 62. If unsure, cancel and try again. The following program to make changes to work. To do this...
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... or external display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the cable to your computer if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or...
... or external display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the cable to your computer if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or...
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... like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the TouchPad™ or a mouse is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. 108 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖...
... like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the TouchPad™ or a mouse is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. 108 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖...
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... CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to your hearing. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use it is turned on headphones to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to open the files...
... CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to your hearing. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use it is turned on headphones to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to open the files...
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... on-screen instructions to exit. 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... on-screen instructions to exit. 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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.... It alerts users to install the updates if you wish. Those countries may or may affect the performance of your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). 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 your TOSHIBA computer. Subject...
.... It alerts users to install the updates if you wish. Those countries may or may affect the performance of your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). 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 your TOSHIBA computer. Subject...
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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 change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To open...
... 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 change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To open...
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... a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you to update your keyboard driver. If you connected may be related to activate the screen. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using an external monitor...
... a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you to update your keyboard driver. If you connected may be related to activate the screen. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using an external monitor...
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... turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. L2 (level two) cache - One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse...
... turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. L2 (level two) cache - One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse...
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... adaptor 45 AC power 116 AC power light 45 accessing network 135 adding memory check total memory 60 memory (optional) 51 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 98, 105 battery battery life 115 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 127, 128 changing 124 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 171 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 check total memory 60 memory (optional) 51 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Application Cards 192 audio features 137 B backing up files 98, 105 battery battery life 115 Call2Recycle™ 130 care 127, 128 changing 124 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 171 charge time 116 charger 116 charging 47, 116 charging the real-time...
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... RTC memory 115 running computer on battery power 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 button eject, optical disc drive 108 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 95 changing battery 124 character keys 99 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 169 cleaning the computer 95 communications network connection 135 set up 134...
... RTC memory 115 running computer on battery power 114 safety precautions 127 setting notifications 120 battery indicator light 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 107 button eject, optical disc drive 108 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 133 C Call2Recycle™ battery 130 caring for your computer 95 changing battery 124 character keys 99 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 169 cleaning the computer 95 communications network connection 135 set up 134...
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... (monitor) port 80 external display, adjusting 83 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 174 file extensions using 104 files backing up 98, 105 file names 104 printing 104 restore 106 saving 103 using a file extension 104 function keys 99 H headphones using 138 Help and Support Windows® operating system 168 Hibernation mode 86 configuring 90 configuring options 90 hot key 198 powering down 90 Shut down 90 starting again from 92 using 90 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201
... (monitor) port 80 external display, adjusting 83 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 174 file extensions using 104 files backing up 98, 105 file names 104 printing 104 restore 106 saving 103 using a file extension 104 function keys 99 H headphones using 138 Help and Support Windows® operating system 168 Hibernation mode 86 configuring 90 configuring options 90 hot key 198 powering down 90 Shut down 90 starting again from 92 using 90 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 201
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... working 164 special Windows® keys 100 troubleshooting 172 using 98 keyboard, external 83 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 99 function keys 99 L LEDs system indicator lights 119 AC adaptor light 118 AC power light 45, 46 battery light 46, 47 ON/OFF light 49, 90, 92, 95 Web Camera light 138 lock computer, using 96 M maintaining your battery 128 manual eject hole optical disc drive 109 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 problem solving 170 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 140 removing memory media 140 using...
... working 164 special Windows® keys 100 troubleshooting 172 using 98 keyboard, external 83 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 99 function keys 99 L LEDs system indicator lights 119 AC adaptor light 118 AC power light 45, 46 battery light 46, 47 ON/OFF light 49, 90, 92, 95 Web Camera light 138 lock computer, using 96 M maintaining your battery 128 manual eject hole optical disc drive 109 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 problem solving 170 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 140 removing memory media 140 using...
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226 Index 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 90 using Sleep 93 precautions safety 42 printer connecting 83 setting up 84 USB-compatible 83 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 170 battery charge does not last 171 battery not charging 171 changing display properties 173 checking device properties 169 computer will not power up 164 contacting Toshiba 186...
226 Index 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 90 using Sleep 93 precautions safety 42 printer connecting 83 setting up 84 USB-compatible 83 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 170 battery charge does not last 171 battery not charging 171 changing display properties 173 checking device properties 169 computer will not power up 164 contacting Toshiba 186...
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...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 76 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 optical disc drive 175 turning off computer 85 computer more quickly 88 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 152 user password, setting 151 using a microphone 137 computer lock 96 DVDs 106 Hibernation mode 90 hot key to set a power plan 123 Memory card reader 139 optical disc drive...
...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 76 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 optical disc drive 175 turning off computer 85 computer more quickly 88 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 152 user password, setting 151 using a microphone 137 computer lock 96 DVDs 106 Hibernation mode 90 hot key to set a power plan 123 Memory card reader 139 optical disc drive...