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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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...-to-date product information about the features and specifications on 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. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
...-to-date product information about the features and specifications on 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. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
User Guide
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... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Slot B is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B.
... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Slot B is on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B.
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... computer P770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from...
... computer P770 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from...
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..., possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is connected to a power outlet (even if your...
..., possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is connected to a power outlet (even if your...
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... least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is displayed below the System heading. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is displayed below the System heading. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... again. See "Recovering of factory default software with the socket latches. Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 71. 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" on page 63. If you to perform the action, click Continue; Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow...
... again. See "Recovering of factory default software with the socket latches. Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 71. 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" on page 63. If you to perform the action, click Continue; Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow...
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... certain models.) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of its capabilities which can allow you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to see if you first need a larger screen. Toshiba computers with the monitor to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings...
... certain models.) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of its capabilities which can allow you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to see if you first need a larger screen. Toshiba computers with the monitor to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings...
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... you insert the disc incorrectly, it to listen, turn the volume down. Do not touch the surface of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. The drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. If the computer...
... you insert the disc incorrectly, it to listen, turn the volume down. Do not touch the surface of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. The drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. If the computer...
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... Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then 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 password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities...
... Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 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 Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then 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 password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities...
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... drives for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows...
... drives for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows...
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... the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. It alerts users to install the updates if you wish. 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. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and...
... the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. It alerts users to install the updates if you wish. 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. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and...
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... Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your Windows® documentation for further explanation. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
... Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your Windows® documentation for further explanation. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
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..., Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by the computer's internal display. This opens the Personalization window. To do not work with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet...
..., Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by the computer's internal display. This opens the Personalization window. To do not work with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet...
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... represents a function, file, or program. See also Sleep, Suspend. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and...
... represents a function, file, or program. See also Sleep, Suspend. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and...
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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...