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... affect your right to use a computer or other number for information. If Problems Arise If this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the ...trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to send and receive fax transmissions. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations...
... affect your right to use a computer or other number for information. If Problems Arise If this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the ...trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to send and receive fax transmissions. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations...
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... factory default software with user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage 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...
... factory default software with user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage 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...
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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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... Series. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your computer, or to -date product information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information...
... Series. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your computer, or to -date product information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 39 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information...
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... cover of the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to be installed, it must be lost. Slot B is the bottom slot. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using...
... cover of the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to be installed, it must be lost. Slot B is the bottom slot. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using...
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If only one memory module is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this...
If only one memory module is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this...
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... the power is turned on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Installed memory (RAM) is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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...
... the power is turned on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Installed memory (RAM) is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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...
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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 to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Recovery of factory default software with the socket latches. The following program to make changes to this option, any changes you...
... 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 to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Recovery of factory default software with the socket latches. The following program to make changes to this option, any changes you...
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... the external display device. The HDMI™-CEC utility is a standard in the CE Industry which can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. 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...
... the external display device. The HDMI™-CEC utility is a standard in the CE Industry which can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit support.toshiba.com. 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...
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... Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the disc. Do not touch the surface of media, use the disc. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. You are ready to use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is turned on, the default player opens...
... Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the disc. Do not touch the surface of media, use the disc. If this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. You are ready to use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it 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. 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 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...
... 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 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 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...
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... needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - 164 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
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... Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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 computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive...
... Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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 computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive...
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... screen does not look right. 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. If you may have to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, 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...
... screen does not look right. 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. If you may have to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, 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...
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... are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by clicking a blank area of the desktop with your display settings and that the adapter type is not set for the built-in a blank area of the color palette to one that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
... are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by clicking a blank area of the desktop with your display settings and that the adapter type is not set for the built-in a blank area of the color palette to one that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
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... using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn the computer off . I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to create...
... using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn the computer off . I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to create...
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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...