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...use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be advised of this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble... the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this change. 5 Connection to party line service is only applicable if your computer...
...use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be advised of this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble... the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this change. 5 Connection to party line service is only applicable if your computer...
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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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... top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is the bottom slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to be installed, it...
... top cover of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is the bottom slot. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to be installed, it...
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... cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place...
... cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Back of computer Back of computer L730 series L740 series Back of computer L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place...
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... and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is to a power outlet (even if your computer...
... and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is to a power outlet (even if your computer...
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... in Sleep mode). 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 underside of the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For...
... in Sleep mode). 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 underside of the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For...
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... your internal storage drive, returning your permission. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 64. To do this computer?" 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...
... your internal storage drive, returning your permission. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 64. To do this computer?" 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...
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... volume down. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. For example, if it is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Before putting on headphones to use the associated software to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration...
... volume down. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. For example, if it is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Before putting on headphones to use the associated software to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration...
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... 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. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 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...
... 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. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 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...
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... drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting...
... drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting...
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... 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The stored data uses a very small portion of initial system use this information for various devices). Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight...
... 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The stored data uses a very small portion of initial system use this information for various devices). Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight...
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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 start properly, you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays...
... 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 start properly, you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays...
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... set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. Try using a different make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you are off the numlock light. If you to activate the screen...
... set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. Try using a different make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you are off the numlock light. If you to activate the screen...
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... services. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. It is refreshed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work...
... services. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. It is refreshed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work...
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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...