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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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... specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows® 7. Introduction This guide...
... specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows® 7. Introduction This guide...
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... button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. 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 of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed...
... button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. 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 of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed...
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... 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. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. 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...
... 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. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. 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...
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... adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page...
... adaptor is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page...
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... computer. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the...
... computer. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the...
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... 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 52), and then check that says, "Do you want to allow you may have created are deleted. Recover to a custom size partition See "Recovering without This option recovers just your computer to its out-of factory default software with...
... 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 52), and then check that says, "Do you want to allow you may have created are deleted. Recover to a custom size partition See "Recovering without This option recovers just your computer to its out-of factory default software with...
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... which can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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 its capabilities which allows devices to launch, operate and close applications on the computer. 86 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using the Fn + F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI™ or LCD) when...
... which can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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 its capabilities which allows devices to launch, operate and close applications on the computer. 86 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using the Fn + F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI™ or LCD) when...
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... default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Before putting on headphones to use the associated software to loud sound can harm your disc does not run the optical disc. You are ready to listen, turn the volume down. Do not touch the surface of media, use the disc...
... default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Before putting on headphones to use the associated software to loud sound can harm your disc does not run the optical disc. You are ready to listen, turn the volume down. Do not touch the surface of media, use the disc...
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... 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. 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist...
... 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. 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist...
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... Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. 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 initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and...
... Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. 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 initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and...
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... to specific system conditions via pop-up messages. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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. 178 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service...
... to specific system conditions via pop-up messages. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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. 178 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service...
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... the Startup menu 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. 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...
... the Startup menu 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. 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...
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... 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 one that the adapter type is supported by clicking a blank area of these components individually. The screen does not look correct. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display and then Change display settings to...
... 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 one that the adapter type is supported by clicking a blank area of these components individually. The screen does not look correct. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display and then Change display settings to...
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... a mouse. See also HDMI. Compare non-interlaced. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work, including...
... a mouse. See also HDMI. Compare non-interlaced. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work, including...
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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...