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... public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) If Problems Arise If this , it is to state tariffs. or an authorized representative of service may not be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order...
... public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) If Problems Arise If this , it is to state tariffs. or an authorized representative of service may not be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order...
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... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... 33 Deleting a user password 158 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 160 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint...
... 33 Deleting a user password 158 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 160 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint...
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... cover of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 128. 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 cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button...
... cover of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 128. 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 cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button...
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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 in Sleep mode). Slot B is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer...
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 in Sleep mode). Slot B is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer...
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... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected 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). Getting Started...
... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected 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). Getting Started...
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... the TouchPad. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Windows Control Panel. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you type" into the Search field. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default.
... the TouchPad. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Windows Control Panel. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you type" into the Search field. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default.
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... internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. NOTE In the future 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. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Connecting...
... internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. NOTE In the future 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. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Connecting...
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... is turned on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use it may jam the drive. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. You are ready to use the associated software to listen, turn the volume down. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for...
... is turned on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use it may jam the drive. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. You are ready to use the associated software to listen, turn the volume down. To do this happens, contact Toshiba support for...
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... 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. 158 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 exit.
... 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. 158 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 exit.
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... 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 computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). It also tracks the usage of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for your computer. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA...
... 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 computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). It also tracks the usage of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for your computer. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA...
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... to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video...
... to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video...
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... using a different make sure the display priority is on . If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you connected may be related to continue working. You may need to its previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver...
... using a different make sure the display priority is on . If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you connected may be related to continue working. You may need to its previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver...
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... volume control. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems Sound system problems No sound is coming from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. This is available, try the card in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that they are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control...
... volume control. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems Sound system problems No sound is coming from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. This is available, try the card in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that they are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control...
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... Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to do so. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." In this function cannot be used, change the setting to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make...
... Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to do so. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." In this function cannot be used, change the setting to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 234 Glossary Hibernation - When you turn on the network. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. internal device - A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 234 Glossary Hibernation - When you turn on the network. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. internal device - A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn...
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... removing 128 RTC memory 118 running computer on battery power 117 safety precautions 131 setting notifications 123 battery indicator light 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 108 button eco Utility™ 127 eject, optical disc drive 110 Illumination ON/OFF button 111 mute button 111 play/pause button 111 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 137 volume increase/decrease buttons 111 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 111 buttons manual eject hole, optical disc drive 110 media control buttons...
... removing 128 RTC memory 118 running computer on battery power 117 safety precautions 131 setting notifications 123 battery indicator light 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 108 button eco Utility™ 127 eject, optical disc drive 110 Illumination ON/OFF button 111 mute button 111 play/pause button 111 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 137 volume increase/decrease buttons 111 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 111 buttons manual eject hole, optical disc drive 110 media control buttons...
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... using 142 Help and Support Windows® operating system 184 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 configuring options 90 hot key 218 powering down 90 Shut down 90 starting again from 92 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 221 display brightness 220 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard overlays 224 Lock (Instant security) 215 Output (Display switch) 219 power plan 216 Sleep mode 217 using to set a power plan 126 volume mute 214 Zoom (Display resolution) 223 zooming in 224 zooming out 224 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions...
... using 142 Help and Support Windows® operating system 184 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 configuring options 90 hot key 218 powering down 90 Shut down 90 starting again from 92 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 221 display brightness 220 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard overlays 224 Lock (Instant security) 215 Output (Display switch) 219 power plan 216 Sleep mode 217 using to set a power plan 126 volume mute 214 Zoom (Display resolution) 223 zooming in 224 zooming out 224 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions...
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... found 184 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 warning resume failure 181 Windows® operating system not working 182 program, starting 101 program, starting from Start menu 101 programs not running correctly 191 projector connecting 81 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out...
... found 184 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 warning resume failure 181 Windows® operating system not working 182 program, starting 101 program, starting from Start menu 101 programs not running correctly 191 projector connecting 81 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out...
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... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TouchPad™ using 76 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 199 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 optical disc drive 191 turning off computer 84 computer more quickly 87 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 158 user password, setting 157 using a microphone 141 computer lock 96 DVDs 107 ExpressCard® 143 Hibernation mode 89 hot key to set a power plan 126 Memory card reader...
... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TouchPad™ using 76 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 199 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 optical disc drive 191 turning off computer 84 computer more quickly 87 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 158 user password, setting 157 using a microphone 141 computer lock 96 DVDs 107 ExpressCard® 143 Hibernation mode 89 hot key to set a power plan 126 Memory card reader...