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... the message and the telephone number of service may be required. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this , it may occasionally be necessary for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United...
... the message and the telephone number of service may be required. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this , it may occasionally be necessary for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United...
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... Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 81 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............85 Connecting an external monitor...
... Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 81 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............85 Connecting an external monitor...
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... Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 Mouse Utility 159 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 USB Sleep and Charge 162 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 164 Power supply mode settings...
... Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 Mouse Utility 159 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 USB Sleep and Charge 162 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 164 Power supply mode settings...
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... Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn...
... Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn...
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... cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
... cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
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... cables. If only one memory module is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 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 underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 132. 16 Turn...
... cables. If only one memory module is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 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 underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 132. 16 Turn...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the...
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... this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 64. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to work. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
... this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 64. This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to work. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
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..., turn the volume down. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using headphones. For other types of...
..., turn the volume down. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using headphones. For other types of...
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... 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... 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. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist...
Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist...
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..., CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. Subject to specific system conditions via pop-up messages. It alerts users to the use restrictions above, the data logged 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...
..., CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. Subject to specific system conditions via pop-up messages. It alerts users to the use restrictions above, the data logged 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...
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.... Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, 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 usually occur when you may have to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640...
.... Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, 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 usually occur when you may have to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640...
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... cursor control overlay light is not remapping the keyboard. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is on . Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. The screen...
... cursor control overlay light is not remapping the keyboard. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is on . Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. The screen...
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... computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on...
... computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on...
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... to a network 141 HDMI™-compatible TV or external display device 85 monitor 86 power cord/cable 47 power source 47 connection set up 141 cooling fan adequate ventilation 45 customize computer settings 100 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 191 desktop creating new icon 138 exploring the 137 icons 138 recycle bin 138 standard features 138 Windows® operating system 137 Device Manager fixing a problem 176 directing display output 86 disabling touch pad 84, 208 display troubleshooting 180 display devices external 85
... to a network 141 HDMI™-compatible TV or external display device 85 monitor 86 power cord/cable 47 power source 47 connection set up 141 cooling fan adequate ventilation 45 customize computer settings 100 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 191 desktop creating new icon 138 exploring the 137 icons 138 recycle bin 138 standard features 138 Windows® operating system 137 Device Manager fixing a problem 176 directing display output 86 disabling touch pad 84, 208 display troubleshooting 180 display devices external 85
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... (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 87 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 function keys 105 H headphones using 142 Help and Support troubleshooting 175 Hibernation mode 90 configuring 94 configuring options 95 hot key 204 powering down 95 Shut down 95 starting again from 97 using 94 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant...
... (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 87 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 function keys 105 H headphones using 142 Help and Support troubleshooting 175 Hibernation mode 90 configuring 94 configuring options 95 hot key 204 powering down 95 Shut down 95 starting again from 97 using 94 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant...
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... light 50, 94, 97, 100 Web Camera light 143 Licenses 29 lock computer, using 101 M maintaining your battery 134 manual eject hole optical disc drive 115 memory adding (optional) 52 check total memory 62 removing memory module slot cover 55 Memory card reader inserting memory media 144 removing memory media 145 using 144 memory module installation 52 inserting into socket 56 removing 59, 61 microphone using 142 monitor connecting 86 monitor problems troubleshooting 180 monitoring battery power 124 mouse installing 87 mouse utility 159 moving the computer 101 N network accessing 141 connecting...
... light 50, 94, 97, 100 Web Camera light 143 Licenses 29 lock computer, using 101 M maintaining your battery 134 manual eject hole optical disc drive 115 memory adding (optional) 52 check total memory 62 removing memory module slot cover 55 Memory card reader inserting memory media 144 removing memory media 145 using 144 memory module installation 52 inserting into socket 56 removing 59, 61 microphone using 142 monitor connecting 86 monitor problems troubleshooting 180 monitoring battery power 124 mouse installing 87 mouse utility 159 moving the computer 101 N network accessing 141 connecting...
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... worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect tab 148 Optimize tab 151 Protect & Fix tab 150 Secure tab 149 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 166 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 168 TOSHIBA Service Station 168 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 167 touch pad using 81 traveling tips 136 troubleshooting 179 AC power light is blinking 172 battery light is blinking 173 bookmarked...
... worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect tab 148 Optimize tab 151 Protect & Fix tab 150 Secure tab 149 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 166 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 168 TOSHIBA Service Station 168 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 167 touch pad using 81 traveling tips 136 troubleshooting 179 AC power light is blinking 172 battery light is blinking 173 bookmarked...
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... Windows® operating system not working 173 wireless networking 186 turning off computer 89 computer more quickly 92 options 90 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 193 USB Wakeup function does not work 194 USB-compatible printer 88 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 142 computer lock 101 DVDs 113 external display devices 85 Hibernation mode 94 hot key to set a power plan 129 Memory card reader 144 optical disc drive 113 Shut down command 92 Sleep mode 97 touch pad 81 Web Camera 143 using the keyboard 103 using...
... Windows® operating system not working 173 wireless networking 186 turning off computer 89 computer more quickly 92 options 90 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 193 USB Wakeup function does not work 194 USB-compatible printer 88 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 142 computer lock 101 DVDs 113 external display devices 85 Hibernation mode 94 hot key to set a power plan 129 Memory card reader 144 optical disc drive 113 Shut down command 92 Sleep mode 97 touch pad 81 Web Camera 143 using the keyboard 103 using...