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... if you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 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 other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Telephone Company Procedures...
... if you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 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 other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Telephone Company Procedures...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 72 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 74 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse...
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... 138 Using the Memory card reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151 Deleting a user password 152 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 Mouse Utility 155 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159
... 138 Using the Memory card reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151 Deleting a user password 152 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 Mouse Utility 155 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159
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... be hot. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Your computer comes with your software. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba...
... be hot. You may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Your computer comes with your software. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. See "Setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba...
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... memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 57. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover...
... memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on page 57. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover...
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... Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...
... Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...
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... external display device, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see if you must purchase an HDMI cable. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to the manual...
... external display device, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see if you must purchase an HDMI cable. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Refer to the manual...
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... 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 on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
... 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 on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
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... pop-up messages. 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 computer. This information is used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. Subject to identify and provide a notification of system...
... pop-up messages. 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 computer. This information is used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. Subject to identify and provide a notification of system...
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...) 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from...
...) 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from...
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... previous setting. This is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of keyboard. For more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with the computer. Try using the built-in screen, make of...
... previous setting. This is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of keyboard. For more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with the computer. Try using the built-in screen, make of...
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... securely connected to see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard® problems Available on the optical drive itself. If your computer. Sound system problems No sound is coming from a microphone is fed to work under the operating system. Press the button on certain models...
... securely connected to see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard® problems Available on the optical drive itself. If your computer. Sound system problems No sound is coming from a microphone is fed to work under the operating system. Press the button on certain models...
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... be a recent backup of your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility to (or 'burn...
... be a recent backup of your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility to (or 'burn...
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... and connected by a communications link that represents a function, file, or program. Memory cache installed on the network. A group of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. It is returned to help improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from...
... and connected by a communications link that represents a function, file, or program. Memory cache installed on the network. A group of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. It is returned to help improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from...
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... changing 120 charge indicator light 48, 114 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 117 disposal 125 installing 120, 122 low charge 116 maintaining 124 monitoring power 48, 114 226 not charging 175 notifications 116 power plan 202 power plan hot key 119 real-time clock (RTC) 111, 113 remaining power 115 removing 121 safety precautions 123 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 129 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery...
... changing 120 charge indicator light 48, 114 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 117 disposal 125 installing 120, 122 low charge 116 maintaining 124 monitoring power 48, 114 226 not charging 175 notifications 116 power plan 202 power plan hot key 119 real-time clock (RTC) 111, 113 remaining power 115 removing 121 safety precautions 123 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 129 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery...
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... files/trouble accessing a drive 178 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 125 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 186 E EasyGuard® 110 eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103...
... files/trouble accessing a drive 178 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 125 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 186 E EasyGuard® 110 eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103...
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... keys 95 function keys 95 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 204 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 208 disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (Display resolution) 209 zooming in 210 zooming out 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power...
... keys 95 function keys 95 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 204 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 208 disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (Display resolution) 209 zooming in 210 zooming out 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power...
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... downloading files 135 URL address not found 172 using 133 Internet Service Providers ISPs 133 J jack RJ-11 132 K keyboard character keys 95 function keys 95 hot keys 210 not working 168 special Windows® keys 96 troubleshooting 176 using 94 keyboard, external 80 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 92 M main battery changing 120 installing 120, 122 removing 121 safety precautions 123 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 174 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
... downloading files 135 URL address not found 172 using 133 Internet Service Providers ISPs 133 J jack RJ-11 132 K keyboard character keys 95 function keys 95 hot keys 210 not working 168 special Windows® keys 96 troubleshooting 176 using 94 keyboard, external 80 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 92 M main battery changing 120 installing 120, 122 removing 121 safety precautions 123 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 174 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
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... P password deleting a supervisor 151 disabling a user 152 setting a user 151 supervisor set up 150 types 149 passwords instant, using 149 setting 149 port RGB 77 power computer will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 211 energy-saving features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 119 power plans 118 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer connecting 80 problem...
... P password deleting a supervisor 151 disabling a user 152 setting a user 151 supervisor set up 150 types 149 passwords instant, using 149 setting 149 port RGB 77 power computer will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 211 energy-saving features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 119 power plans 118 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer connecting 80 problem...
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... Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 74 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 186 external keyboard 176 keyboard 176 optical drive 180 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 80 user password, disabling 152 user password, setting 151 using a file extension 100 Utilities 142 V video cables 78 video display device connecting 77 video projector adjusting display 79 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web 133 Web Camera using...
... Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 74 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 186 external keyboard 176 keyboard 176 optical drive 180 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 80 user password, disabling 152 user password, setting 151 using a file extension 100 Utilities 142 V video cables 78 video display device connecting 77 video projector adjusting display 79 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web 133 Web Camera using...