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... may not be advised of this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to file a complaint with the FCC if you with this...
... may not be advised of this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to file a complaint with the FCC if you with this...
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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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... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows® 7. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed...
... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows® 7. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed...
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NOTE For this model, Slot A 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is 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...
NOTE For this model, Slot A 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. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is 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...
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... Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work...
... Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work...
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... recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat...
... recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat...
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... out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of factory default software with user's data This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up squarely with user's data" on page 66. 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 52), and...
... out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of factory default software with user's data This option recovers the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up squarely with user's data" on page 66. 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 52), and...
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... a Toshiba utility. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE In the future you first need a larger screen. 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. Toshiba computers with the monitor to work together...
... a Toshiba utility. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE In the future you first need a larger screen. 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. Toshiba computers with the monitor to work together...
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...Do not set the volume too high when using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use the disc. Do not touch the surface of the tray until it to select and then play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖... To stop the CD, click the Stop button. You are ready to use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using an application that is turned on, the default player opens....
...Do not set the volume too high when using this method, try launching the optical disc manually. For other types of media, use the disc. Do not touch the surface of the tray until it to select and then play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button. ❖... To stop the CD, click the Stop button. You are ready to use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try using an application that is turned on, the default player opens....
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... 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. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
... 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. Utilities Setting passwords 159 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
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... quickly pressing the F12 key. 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. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample 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...
... quickly pressing the F12 key. 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. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample 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...
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... portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). 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 initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may not have the same...
... portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). 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 initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may not have the same...
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... hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays 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 automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows...
... hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays 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 automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows...
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... 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. ❖ 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...
... 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. ❖ 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...
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... audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. Compare non-interlaced. internal device-See device. 231 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. hot key-(1) A feature in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. It is refreshed. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices...
... audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. Compare non-interlaced. internal device-See device. 231 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. hot key-(1) A feature in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. It is refreshed. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices...
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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...