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... software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number...
... software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number...
User Guide
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... adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. See "Setting up your software" on page 56. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or...
... adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module with enough memory to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. See "Setting up your software" on page 56. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or...
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... cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 62. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on...
... cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 62. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on...
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... the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 64 Getting Started 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. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 64 Getting Started 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. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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..., click Continue; Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. This is a security feature to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 computer...
..., click Continue; Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that the computer has recognized the change. This is a security feature to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 computer...
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... an HDMI cable. Toshiba computers with the television for more information. Refer to the manual that came with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that may need to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer. Getting Started 83 Using external display devices HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you to: ❖ Use a TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. Connecting to a TV using HDMI™...
... an HDMI cable. Toshiba computers with the television for more information. Refer to the manual that came with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that may need to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer. Getting Started 83 Using external display devices HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you to: ❖ Use a TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. Connecting to a TV using HDMI™...
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... change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
... change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
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... 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. 160 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...
... 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. 160 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...
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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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The stored data uses a very small portion of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination...
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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The stored data uses a very small portion of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination...
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... model. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working...
... model. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working...
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... the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are using is not set for an external monitor. Try using the built-in screen, make of the keys. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. You may need to update your keyboard driver. If no password is registered...
... the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make sure the software you are using is not set for an external monitor. Try using the built-in screen, make of the keys. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. You may need to update your keyboard driver. If no password is registered...
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... should be set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. The printer will not print what you see your original file. Try making a test transmission to print a short test file using Notepad. Try...
... should be set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. The printer will not print what you see your original file. Try making a test transmission to print a short test file using Notepad. Try...
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... port. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 209 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one or more information, see "USB Sleep and Charge Utility" on certain models) ❖ The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not be Disabled. For more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. In that case, use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Cannot use...
... port. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 209 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one or more information, see "USB Sleep and Charge Utility" on certain models) ❖ The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not be Disabled. For more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. In that case, use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Cannot use...
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... instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other on the network. A group of keys that activates a memory resident program. A small image displayed on the screen that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that represents a function, file, or program. See device. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running...
... instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other on the network. A group of keys that activates a memory resident program. A small image displayed on the screen that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that represents a function, file, or program. See device. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running...
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... keyboard 103 battery Call2Recycle™ 133 changing 128 charge indicator light 53, 121 charge not lasting 192 charging 53, 120 conserving power 124 disposal 133 installing 128, 130 low charge 123 maintaining 132 monitoring power 53, 121 not charging 192 notifications 123 power plan 221 power plan hot key 126 real-time clock (RTC) 118, 120 remaining power 122 removing 128 safety precautions 131 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 55 start 137 buttons eject, optical drive 110 Media control buttons...
... keyboard 103 battery Call2Recycle™ 133 changing 128 charge indicator light 53, 121 charge not lasting 192 charging 53, 120 conserving power 124 disposal 133 installing 128, 130 low charge 123 maintaining 132 monitoring power 53, 121 not charging 192 notifications 123 power plan 221 power plan hot key 126 real-time clock (RTC) 118, 120 remaining power 122 removing 128 safety precautions 131 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 55 start 137 buttons eject, optical drive 110 Media control buttons...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 195 running slow 196 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 196 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 194 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 83 external 82 display output settings 84 display panel opening 54 display problems screen is blank 193 display, external adjusting 85 disposal information 33 disposing of used batteries 133 DVD using 109 DVD player general problems 203 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 112 removing 112 E eject button optical drive 110 eject, optical drive...
.../trouble accessing a drive 195 running slow 196 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 196 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 194 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 83 external 82 display output settings 84 display panel opening 54 display problems screen is blank 193 display, external adjusting 85 disposal information 33 disposing of used batteries 133 DVD using 109 DVD player general problems 203 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 112 removing 112 E eject button optical drive 110 eject, optical drive...
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... keys 101 function keys 101 H HDMI™ Out Port 82 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 88 configuring 92 hot key 223 starting again from 94 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 227 disabling or enabling wireless devices 226 display brightness 225 Hibernation mode 223 keyboard overlays 229 Lock (Instant security) 220 Output (Display switch) 224 power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 volume mute 219 Zoom (Display resolution) 228 zooming in 229 zooming out 229 Hot Key Cards 214 Hot key functions 218 hot key power...
... keys 101 function keys 101 H HDMI™ Out Port 82 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 88 configuring 92 hot key 223 starting again from 94 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 227 disabling or enabling wireless devices 226 display brightness 225 Hibernation mode 223 keyboard overlays 229 Lock (Instant security) 220 Output (Display switch) 224 power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 volume mute 219 Zoom (Display resolution) 228 zooming in 229 zooming out 229 Hot Key Cards 214 Hot key functions 218 hot key power...
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... Internet Service Providers ISPs 141 J jack RJ-11 140 K keyboard character keys 101 function keys 101 hot keys 229 not working 185 overlay keys 102 special Windows® keys 102 troubleshooting 193 unexpected characters 193 using 100 keyboard, external 85 keyboard, full-size 101 L light AC power 51 drive in-use indicator 110 lock computer, using 98 M main battery changing 128 installing 128, 130 removing 128 safety precautions 131 manual eject hole optical drive 111 memory adding 57 problem solving 191 removing memory module slot cover 59 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
... Internet Service Providers ISPs 141 J jack RJ-11 140 K keyboard character keys 101 function keys 101 hot keys 229 not working 185 overlay keys 102 special Windows® keys 102 troubleshooting 193 unexpected characters 193 using 100 keyboard, external 85 keyboard, full-size 101 L light AC power 51 drive in-use indicator 110 lock computer, using 98 M main battery changing 128 installing 128, 130 removing 128 safety precautions 131 manual eject hole optical drive 111 memory adding 57 problem solving 191 removing memory module slot cover 59 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 195 modem not receiving or transmitting 201 no sound 198 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 191 printer 200, 201 program not responding 183 program not working properly 196 screen does not look correct/ flickers 194 Startup options 188 URL address not found 189 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 209 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
.../trouble accessing a drive 195 modem not receiving or transmitting 201 no sound 198 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 191 printer 200, 201 program not responding 183 program not working properly 196 screen does not look correct/ flickers 194 Startup options 188 URL address not found 189 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 209 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
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...Zooming Utility 171 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 81 disabling 82 enabling 82 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 203 external keyboard 193 keyboard 193 optical drive 197 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 55 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 209 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 USB-compatible printer 86 user password, disabling 160 user password, setting 159 using TouchPad™ 78 using a file extension 107 Utilities 150 V video cables 83 video display device connecting 83 video projector adjusting display 85...
...Zooming Utility 171 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 81 disabling 82 enabling 82 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 203 external keyboard 193 keyboard 193 optical drive 197 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 55 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 209 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 USB-compatible printer 86 user password, disabling 160 user password, setting 159 using TouchPad™ 78 using a file extension 107 Utilities 150 V video cables 83 video display device connecting 83 video projector adjusting display 85...