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... order to do this change. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of this , it may occasionally be a 900 number or any changes necessary to make any other number for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the telephone network,...is to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for information. 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 ...
... order to do this change. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of this , it may occasionally be a 900 number or any changes necessary to make any other number for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the telephone network,...is to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for information. 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 ...
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... drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 71 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 80 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............85 Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC 86 Connecting an external monitor...
... drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 71 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 80 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............85 Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC 86 Connecting an external monitor...
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...Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 173 Fingerprint reader limitations 175 TOSHIBA eco Utility 176 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 177 TOSHIBA Service Station 178 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 178 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 180 Problems that are easy to fix 180 Problems...
...Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 173 Fingerprint reader limitations 175 TOSHIBA eco Utility 176 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 177 TOSHIBA Service Station 178 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 178 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 180 Problems that are easy to fix 180 Problems...
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... your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
... your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
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... all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is on the cloth. 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 prevent scratching the top cover...
... all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is on the cloth. 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 prevent scratching the top cover...
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... a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor 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 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. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Using...
... a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor 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 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. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Using...
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... Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
... Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
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... factory default software with user's data" on page 66. This is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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...
... factory default software with user's data" on page 66. This is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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...
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... detect the external display device. 86 Getting Started Using external display devices 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 the computer. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. The HDMI™-CEC utility is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models.) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard...
... detect the external display device. 86 Getting Started Using external display devices 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 the computer. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. The HDMI™-CEC utility is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models.) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard...
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..., contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Continuous exposure to use it may jam the drive. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD...
..., contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on , the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. Continuous exposure to use it may jam the drive. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD...
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... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for 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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for 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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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... Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to change...
... Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to change...
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... the computer's internal storage drive. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination...
... the computer's internal storage drive. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination...
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... the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. See 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 (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable...
... the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. See 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 (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable...
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... monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in a blank area of the color palette to one that the adapter type...
... monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in a blank area of the color palette to one that the adapter type...
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... . See also World Wide Web. 231 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as...
... . See also World Wide Web. 231 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as...
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... 135 battery indicator light 126 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 114 button 3D ON/OFF button 116 eco Utility™ 131 eject, optical disc drive 115 Illumination ON/OFF button 116 mute button 116 play/pause button 116 power 50 Shut down 53, 92 start 141 volume control buttons 116 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 116 buttons media control buttons 116 C Call2Recycle™ battery 137 caring for your computer 100 changing battery 131 character keys 104 charging the battery...
... 135 battery indicator light 126 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 114 button 3D ON/OFF button 116 eco Utility™ 131 eject, optical disc drive 115 Illumination ON/OFF button 116 mute button 116 play/pause button 116 power 50 Shut down 53, 92 start 141 volume control buttons 116 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 116 buttons media control buttons 116 C Call2Recycle™ battery 137 caring for your computer 100 changing battery 131 character keys 104 charging the battery...
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power plan 213 Sleep mode 214 using to set a power plan 130 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 220 zooming in 221 zooming out 221 Hot Key Cards 208 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 140 moving to desktop 140 recycle bin 140 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 133 battery 131 memory modules 52 mouse 88 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 42 internal storage drive recovery 62 K keyboard Alt keys 105 character keys 104 Ctrl keys 105 emulate a full...
power plan 213 Sleep mode 214 using to set a power plan 130 volume mute 211 Zoom (Display resolution) 220 zooming in 221 zooming out 221 Hot Key Cards 208 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 140 moving to desktop 140 recycle bin 140 safety 40 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 133 battery 131 memory modules 52 mouse 88 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 42 internal storage drive recovery 62 K keyboard Alt keys 105 character keys 104 Ctrl keys 105 emulate a full...
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... Sleep mode 100 Startup menu problem solving 184 supervisor password, deleting 158 supervisor password, set up 157 system indicator lights AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 115 LEDs 47, 48, 50, 95, 97, 100, 125, 126, 145 T taking care of battery 135 taskbar 142 television adjusting display 88 tips for computing 102 Toshiba online resources 120 registering computer Toshiba Web site 51 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
... Sleep mode 100 Startup menu problem solving 184 supervisor password, deleting 158 supervisor password, set up 157 system indicator lights AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 115 LEDs 47, 48, 50, 95, 97, 100, 125, 126, 145 T taking care of battery 135 taskbar 142 television adjusting display 88 tips for computing 102 Toshiba online resources 120 registering computer Toshiba Web site 51 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
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... trouble running programs 192 URL address not found 185 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 203 USB Wakeup function does not work 204 Windows® operating system not working 183 wireless networking 196 turning off computer 90 computer more quickly 93 options 90 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 203 USB Wakeup function does not work 204 USB-compatible printer 88 user password, deleting 159 user password, setting 158 using a microphone 144 computer lock 101 DVDs 113 external display devices 85 Hibernation mode 95 hot key to set a power...
... trouble running programs 192 URL address not found 185 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 203 USB Wakeup function does not work 204 Windows® operating system not working 183 wireless networking 196 turning off computer 90 computer more quickly 93 options 90 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 203 USB Wakeup function does not work 204 USB-compatible printer 88 user password, deleting 159 user password, setting 158 using a microphone 144 computer lock 101 DVDs 113 external display devices 85 Hibernation mode 95 hot key to set a power...