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... to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be required. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your...
... to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be required. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your...
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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...
User Guide
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... down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If you install or 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. otherwise...
... down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If you install or 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. otherwise...
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... 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 from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 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 so that secure the memory module slot cover...
... 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 from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 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 so that secure the memory module slot cover...
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... including those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 132. 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...
... including those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 132. 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...
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... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure 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). 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. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30...
... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure 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). 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. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30...
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... squarely with user's data" on page 64. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities 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. 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...
... squarely with user's data" on page 64. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities 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. 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...
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... listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is a music CD, open the files on the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your hearing. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon...
... listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using an application that is a music CD, open the files on the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your hearing. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon...
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... the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the 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...
... the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the 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...
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... TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. 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. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the BIOS to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. Select the boot device...
... TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. 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. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the BIOS to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. Select the boot device...
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... also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. It alerts users to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your TOSHIBA computer. 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...
... also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. It alerts users to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your TOSHIBA computer. 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...
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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 highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. 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 highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor...
... external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor...
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... two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. internal device-See device. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. 220 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition...
... two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. internal device-See device. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. 220 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition...
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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...