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... service it is necessary. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service...
... service it is necessary. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service...
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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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... all open programs, shuts down the 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 page 125. Slot B is the bottom slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
... all open programs, shuts down the 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 page 125. Slot B is the bottom slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
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Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of...
Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of...
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..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30...
..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30...
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...-of -box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to recover your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. The following program to make changes to perform the action, click Continue; 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do...
...-of -box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to recover your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. The following program to make changes to perform the action, click Continue; 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do...
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... change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices...
... change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices...
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... click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the TouchPad™ or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Eject button-Press to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. NOTE Use of the computer. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use . Optical disc drive components...
... click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the TouchPad™ or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Eject button-Press to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. NOTE Use of the computer. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use . Optical disc drive components...
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... optical disc drive that allows you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer may come with the media on the configuration, your disc, try using headphones. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to pause, click the Play/pause button...
... optical disc drive that allows you insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your computer may come with the media on the configuration, your disc, try using headphones. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to pause, click the Play/pause button...
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... 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 your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the 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...
... 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 your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the 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...
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... 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant 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 residence (e.g., European Union...
... 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant 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 residence (e.g., European Union...
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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 experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix 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 experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... need to activate the screen. If you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Display Auto Off may be related to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Press any key, type...
... need to activate the screen. If you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Display Auto Off may be related to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Press any key, type...
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... computer was turned off . Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - internal device - HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - hot key - (1) A feature in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to transmit high quality audio and video signal via...
... computer was turned off . Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - internal device - HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - hot key - (1) A feature in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to transmit high quality audio and video signal via...
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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...