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... contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you believe it may occasionally be advised 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 in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is...
... contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you believe it may occasionally be advised 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 in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is...
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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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... 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 be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If only one or two memory modules. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is in Slot A. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
... 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 be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If only one or two memory modules. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is in Slot A. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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. Slot B is to a power outlet...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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. Slot B is to a power outlet...
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... block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base 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...
... block the air vents including those located at the base of the slot. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base 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...
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... state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering 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 to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the...
... state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering 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 to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the...
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...; cable. 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 projector to your television. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device...
...; cable. 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 projector to your television. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device...
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.... 108 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to use . NOTE Use of the computer. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on the side of the TouchPad™ or a mouse is in use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to release the disc tray.
.... 108 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to use . NOTE Use of the computer. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on the side of the TouchPad™ or a mouse is in use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to release the disc tray.
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... optical disc drive that is a music CD, open the files on headphones to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it to select and then play the CD or to your hearing. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. For more information regarding supported optical media formats...
... optical disc drive that is a music CD, open the files on headphones to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it to select and then play the CD or to your hearing. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. For more information regarding supported optical media formats...
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... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove...
... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove...
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... 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. 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. Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures...
... 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. 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. Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures...
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... these 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.
... these 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.
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... keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you are using a different make sure the display priority is turned on. If you to its previous setting. You have gone into effect. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error...
... keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you are using a different make sure the display priority is turned on. If you to its previous setting. You have gone into effect. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error...
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... key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. 214 Glossary HDMI...
... key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. 214 Glossary HDMI...
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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...