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... telephone network, the telephone company may not be necessary for information. 5 Connection to party line service is to provide you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service...
... telephone network, the telephone company may not be necessary for information. 5 Connection to party line service is to provide you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service...
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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...
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... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You may want to run most of the computer. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in minor bodily injury. 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...
... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You may want to run most of the computer. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You will be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in minor bodily injury. 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...
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... the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may 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...
... the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may 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...
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... Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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...)" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. The following program to make changes to perform the action, click Continue; To do this computer?" The System window appears. If unsure, cancel and try again. This is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
...)" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. The following program to make changes to perform the action, click Continue; To do this computer?" The System window appears. If unsure, cancel and try again. This is displayed below the System heading. Installed memory (RAM) is a security feature to work. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... access the TOSHIBA Application Installer, see page 156.) The HDMI-CEC utility is a standard in the CE Industry which can allow you to: ❖ Use a TV remote control to your television. Refer to the manual that may need to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 83. Getting Started 83 Using external display devices HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting...
... access the TOSHIBA Application Installer, see page 156.) The HDMI-CEC utility is a standard in the CE Industry which can allow you to: ❖ Use a TV remote control to your television. Refer to the manual that may need to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 83. Getting Started 83 Using external display devices HDMI™ Out port* RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting...
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... is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The quickest way to change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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...
... is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The quickest way to change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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...
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... 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. 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-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions...
... 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. 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-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions...
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.... TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. It also tracks the usage of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). 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...
.... TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. It also tracks the usage of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). 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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... indicates a power mismatch. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on page 211. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem...
... indicates a power mismatch. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on page 211. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem...
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... the keyboard or to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the software you to update your keyboard driver. If no password is blank. You have gone into effect. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Press any key to any key, type the password...
... the keyboard or to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the software you to update your keyboard driver. If no password is blank. You have gone into effect. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Press any key to any key, type the password...
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... 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 used, change the setting to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you are connected to use a USB port that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that support the "USB Sleep...
... 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 used, change the setting to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you are connected to use a USB port that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that support the "USB Sleep...
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... and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. A small image displayed on the network. Compare non-interlaced. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. 239 Glossary Hibernation - See device. Internet - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - I icon - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from...
... and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. A small image displayed on the network. Compare non-interlaced. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. 239 Glossary Hibernation - See device. Internet - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - I icon - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from...
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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...