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... any person to use a computer or other number for information. If the equipment is experienced with the best service it is necessary. If Problems Arise If this change. Also, you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to maintain uninterrupted service. 5 Connection to party line service is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...
... any person to use a computer or other number for information. If the equipment is experienced with the best service it is necessary. If Problems Arise If this change. Also, you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to maintain uninterrupted service. 5 Connection to party line service is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 71 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the TouchPad 78 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 81 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 82 Using external display devices 82 Connecting the display device 83 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 84 Adjusting the quality of the external display......85 Using an external keyboard 85 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 71 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the TouchPad 78 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 81 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 82 Using external display devices 82 Connecting the display device 83 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 84 Adjusting the quality of the external display......85 Using an external keyboard 85 Using a mouse...
User Guide
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.... Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You may want to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on...
.... Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You may want to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on...
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... secure the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 62. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 59 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...
... secure the memory module slot cover. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 62. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 59 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...
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... soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor...
... soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor...
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... Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. The following program to make changes to recover your permission. 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 57), and...
... Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. The following program to make changes to recover your permission. 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 57), and...
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... computer, and then connect the other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of its capabilities which allows devices to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer. Refer to the manual that may need to work together over an HDMI cable. Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to...
... computer, and then connect the other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of its capabilities which allows devices to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer. Refer to the manual that may need to work together over an HDMI cable. Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to...
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... information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. NOTE Some modes are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 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 on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device.
... information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. NOTE Some modes are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 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 on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device.
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... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 160 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions...
... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 160 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions...
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... devices). 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 computer's internal storage drive. You may also be transferred to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
... devices). 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 computer's internal storage drive. You may also be transferred to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
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..., locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix...
..., locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix...
User Guide
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... Wrong Keyboard problems 193 Keyboard problems If, when you through the display options. A keypad overlay may have registered a password, press any of keyboard. You have gone into effect. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the software you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may need to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to update your keyboard driver...
... Wrong Keyboard problems 193 Keyboard problems If, when you through the display options. A keypad overlay may have registered a password, press any of keyboard. You have gone into effect. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the software you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may need to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to update your keyboard driver...
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... hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your critical data has changed, or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed. Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be Disabled. 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...
... hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your critical data has changed, or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed. Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be Disabled. 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...
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... Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of computers or other on the computer again, your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of keys that enables any device to create a complete screen image. A method of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. K keyboard...
... Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of computers or other on the computer again, your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of keys that enables any device to create a complete screen image. A method of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. K keyboard...
User Guide
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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...