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... the equipment until the problem is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may be necessary for information. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United...
... the equipment until the problem is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may be necessary for information. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United...
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... 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158 Deleting a user password 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 Mouse Utility 164 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......168 USB Sleep and Charge 168 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 170 Power supply mode settings 170 Battery settings 170 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TOSHIBA Button Support 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173...
... 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158 Deleting a user password 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 160 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 Mouse Utility 164 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......168 USB Sleep and Charge 168 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 170 Power supply mode settings 170 Battery settings 170 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TOSHIBA Button Support 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173...
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... cables connected to be installed, it must be lost. If the computer is the top slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button...
... cables connected to be installed, it must be lost. If the computer is the top slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button...
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... at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 128. 6 Turn the computer right...
... at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 128. 6 Turn the computer right...
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80 Getting Started Using external display devices Refer to the manual that may need to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer). Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on the computer. For more information. To do this: 1 Read the...
80 Getting Started Using external display devices Refer to the manual that may need to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer). Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on the computer. For more information. To do this: 1 Read the...
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... of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on certain models) Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit Keyboard (Available...
... of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on certain models) Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit Keyboard (Available...
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... Password tab. 3 Click Registered. 4 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears. 2 Select the Password tab. 3 Click Not Registered. 4 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA HWSetup. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities...
... Password tab. 3 Click Registered. 4 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears. 2 Select the Password tab. 3 Click Not Registered. 4 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA HWSetup. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities...
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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 your Toshiba computer. 178 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at any time by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. The TOSHIBA Service Station will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. 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 your Toshiba computer. 178 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at any time by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. The TOSHIBA Service Station will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA...
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... these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to or greater than that required by the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to change the system in the Startup menu. The...
... these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to or greater than that required by the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to change the system in the Startup menu. The...
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... any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that is firmly plugged into a working . The screen reactivates and allows you have activated the instant password feature by the computer's internal display. If you are using an external monitor: ❖...
... any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that is firmly plugged into a working . The screen reactivates and allows you have activated the instant password feature by the computer's internal display. If you are using an external monitor: ❖...
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... into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected to the software's documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. For additional information see if volume mute is disabled. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If you click the eject button on the optical drive itself. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or...
... into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected to the software's documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. For additional information see if volume mute is disabled. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If you click the eject button on the optical drive itself. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or...
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... wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. If you need assistance or if you see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your work exactly as it . Many programs display information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. This mode...
... wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. If you need assistance or if you see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your work exactly as it . Many programs display information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. This mode...
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... installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical drives, or hard drives. Since problems with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Most of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup...
... installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical drives, or hard drives. Since problems with restore points" on its internal storage drive. Most of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup...
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... faster than main memory. interlaced - internal device - Internet - LAN (local area network) - A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any other services. A group of pixels is returned to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. hot swapping - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache...
... faster than main memory. interlaced - internal device - Internet - LAN (local area network) - A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any other services. A group of pixels is returned to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. hot swapping - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache...
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... missing files/trouble accessing a drive 194 running slow 195 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 193 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 79 external 79 display output settings 81 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 192 display, external adjusting 82 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 132 DVD using 107 DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 109 removing 110 E eject button optical drive 108...
... missing files/trouble accessing a drive 194 running slow 195 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 193 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 79 external 79 display output settings 81 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 192 display, external adjusting 82 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 132 DVD using 107 DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 109 removing 110 E eject button optical drive 108...
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... H HDMI™ Out Port 79 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 222 starting again from 91 hot key backlight 228 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 226 disabling or enabling wireless devices 225 display brightness 224 Hibernation mode 222 keyboard overlays 228 Lock (Instant security) 219 Output (Display switch) 223 power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 volume mute 218 Zoom (Display resolution) 227 zooming in 228 zooming out 228 Hot Key Cards 213 Hot key functions 217 hot key power...
... H HDMI™ Out Port 79 headphones using 144 Help and Support Windows® operating system 189 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 222 starting again from 91 hot key backlight 228 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 226 disabling or enabling wireless devices 225 display brightness 224 Hibernation mode 222 keyboard overlays 228 Lock (Instant security) 219 Output (Display switch) 223 power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 volume mute 218 Zoom (Display resolution) 227 zooming in 228 zooming out 228 Hot Key Cards 213 Hot key functions 217 hot key power...
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... downloading files 143 URL address not found 188 using 140 Internet Service Providers ISPs 141 J jack RJ-11 139 K keyboard character keys 99 function keys 100 hot keys 228 not working 185 special Windows® keys 100 troubleshooting 192 using 99 keyboard, external 82 L light AC power 47 drive in-use indicator 108, 110 lock computer, using 95 M main battery changing 127 installing 127, 128 removing 127 safety precautions 130 manual eject hole optical drive 108, 110 memory adding 53 problem solving 190 removing memory module slot cover...
... downloading files 143 URL address not found 188 using 140 Internet Service Providers ISPs 141 J jack RJ-11 139 K keyboard character keys 99 function keys 100 hot keys 228 not working 185 special Windows® keys 100 troubleshooting 192 using 99 keyboard, external 82 L light AC power 47 drive in-use indicator 108, 110 lock computer, using 95 M main battery changing 127 installing 127, 128 removing 127 safety precautions 130 manual eject hole optical drive 108, 110 memory adding 53 problem solving 190 removing memory module slot cover...
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... O optical disc handling 112 inserting (slot-type drive) 109 inserting (tray-type drive) 110 positioning 112 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 108, 110 eject button 108, 110 manual eject hole 108, 110 problems 196 removing disc 114 troubleshooting 196 using 107 optical media recording 113 other documentation 42 P password deleting a supervisor 158 disabling a user 159 setting a user 158 supervisor set up 157 types 156 passwords instant, using 156 setting 156 port RGB 79 power computer will not start 184 connecting cable to...
... O optical disc handling 112 inserting (slot-type drive) 109 inserting (tray-type drive) 110 positioning 112 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 108, 110 eject button 108, 110 manual eject hole 108, 110 problems 196 removing disc 114 troubleshooting 196 using 107 optical media recording 113 other documentation 42 P password deleting a supervisor 158 disabling a user 159 setting a user 158 supervisor set up 157 types 156 passwords instant, using 156 setting 156 port RGB 79 power computer will not start 184 connecting cable to...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 200 no sound 197 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 191 printer 199, 200 program not responding 183 program not working properly 195 screen does not look correct/ flickers 193 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Wakeup function does not work 208 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
.../trouble accessing a drive 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 200 no sound 197 non-system disk or disk error 186 power and batteries 191 printer 199, 200 program not responding 183 program not working properly 195 screen does not look correct/ flickers 193 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Wakeup function does not work 208 warning resume failure 185 Windows® operating...
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...Memory Card Format Utility 163 TOSHIBA Service Station 178 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 78 disabling 78 enabling 78 using 75 traveling tips 133 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 external keyboard 192 keyboard 192 optical drive 196 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 USB Wakeup function does not work 208 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, disabling 159 user password, setting 158 using a file extension 104 Utilities 149 V video cables 79 video display device...
...Memory Card Format Utility 163 TOSHIBA Service Station 178 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 78 disabling 78 enabling 78 using 75 traveling tips 133 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 external keyboard 192 keyboard 192 optical drive 196 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 168 USB Wakeup function does not work 208 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, disabling 159 user password, setting 158 using a file extension 104 Utilities 149 V video cables 79 video display device...