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5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of your right to provide you with the best service it can. If these changes might affect your computer has the capability to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. The Telephone...
5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of your right to provide you with the best service it can. If these changes might affect your computer has the capability to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. The Telephone...
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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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... remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot...
... remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot...
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... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Slot B is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Slot B is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
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... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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...
... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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...
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.... Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined 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. This is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
.... Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined 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. This is a security feature to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
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... by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your television. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device...
... by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your television. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device...
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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. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is in -use . 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 indicator light-Indicates when the drive is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. Eject button...
... 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. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is in -use . 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 indicator light-Indicates when the drive is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. Eject button...
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... on the disc. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to loud sound can harm your computer may come with an optical disc drive that is turned on headphones to recordable optical media. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player...
... on the disc. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to loud sound can harm your computer may come with an optical disc drive that is turned on headphones to recordable optical media. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player...
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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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... system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. The collected information is used to the examples specified here. 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 restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive...
... system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. The collected information is used to the examples specified here. 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 restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive...
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... to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of 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...
... to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of 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...
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... update your keyboard driver. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). 172 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If, when you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor...
... update your keyboard driver. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). 172 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If, when you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor...
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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 keys that represents a function, file, or program. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. A small image displayed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device - L L1 (level one) cache - See also Sleep...
... key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. A small image displayed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device - L L1 (level one) cache - See also Sleep...
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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...