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... entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to allow you believe it can. 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. Fax...
... entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to allow you believe it can. 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. Fax...
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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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... cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top 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 step 3. 1 Click Start. Slot B is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
... cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top 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 step 3. 1 Click Start. Slot B is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
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... installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is in serious injury. If only one memory module is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
... installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is in serious injury. If only one memory module is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
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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 slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the...
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 slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the...
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... computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can disable only the tapping feature. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Windows Control Panel. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. To enable/disable the TouchPad, do one of the following types of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately...
... computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can disable only the tapping feature. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Windows Control Panel. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. To enable/disable the TouchPad, do one of the following types of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately...
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... Started 81 Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
... Started 81 Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
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114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive If you insert an optical disc into place. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. You are ready to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD...
114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive If you insert an optical disc into place. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. You are ready to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖ To stop the CD...
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... 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 -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 Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 158 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
... 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 -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 Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 158 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
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... can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is not limited to specific system conditions via pop-up messages. 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 your TOSHIBA computer. Those countries may...
... can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is not limited to specific system conditions via pop-up messages. 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 your TOSHIBA computer. Those countries may...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your Windows® documentation for further explanation. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your Windows® documentation for further explanation. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system...
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... numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . Try using is not set for an external monitor. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you to activate the screen. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If...
... numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . Try using is not set for an external monitor. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you to activate the screen. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If...
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... all cables are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard® problems (Available on the computer is turned up. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is disabled. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Adjust the volume control. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may be defective. If you are securely connected...
... all cables are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard® problems (Available on the computer is turned up. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is disabled. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Adjust the volume control. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may be defective. If you are securely connected...
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.... 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of any new problems. For best results, follow this function cannot be Disabled. If this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation is completed, and will make it much easier to do so. Change the setting to Enabled...
.... 2 Create a restore point. 3 Install one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of any new problems. For best results, follow this function cannot be Disabled. If this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation is completed, and will make it much easier to do so. Change the setting to Enabled...
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..., CPU cache, L2 cache. LAN (Local Area Network) - When you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. hot swapping - I icon - internal device - Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control...
..., CPU cache, L2 cache. LAN (Local Area Network) - When you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. hot swapping - I icon - internal device - Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control...
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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...