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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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.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice...
.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice...
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... computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the cloth. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the...
... computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the cloth. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the...
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... computer Back of computer P740 series P750 series Back of 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. 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 its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity...
... computer Back of computer P740 series P750 series Back of 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. 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 its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity...
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... one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, it...
... one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, it...
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... remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of 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...
... remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of 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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... 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 available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning...
... 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 available: Recovery option Recover to out-of-box state Description This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive, returning...
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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 external device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on a TV when the HDMI™ output is dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see if...
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 external device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on a TV when the HDMI™ output is dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see if...
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... disc manually. If your disc, try using headphones. Continuous exposure to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. 118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the disc. Do not stack discs. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Do not set the volume...
... disc manually. If your disc, try using headphones. Continuous exposure to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. 118 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the disc. Do not stack discs. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Do not set the volume...
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... 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 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. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... 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 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. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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... power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. To access it: ❖ Click 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 change...
... power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. To access it: ❖ Click 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 change...
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...'s internal storage drive. Subject to the use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models). It alerts users to install the updates if you wish. Additionally, TOSHIBA may affect the performance of initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. 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...
...'s internal storage drive. Subject to the use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models). It alerts users to install the updates if you wish. Additionally, TOSHIBA may affect the performance of initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. 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...
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... ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you may have 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. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
... ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you may have 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. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
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... then Display. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. You can change the display settings by the computer's internal display. The screen does not look correct. To change the settings for an external monitor. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then...
... then Display. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. You can change the display settings by the computer's internal display. The screen does not look correct. To change the settings for an external monitor. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then...
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... the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead 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 keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files...
... the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead 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 keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files...
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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...