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... number or any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this, it may not be required. If Problems Arise If this computer. 5 Connection...
... number or any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this, it may not be required. If Problems Arise If this computer. 5 Connection...
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... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Connecting the display device 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display......82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse...
... without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Connecting the display device 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display......82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse...
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... 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 step 3. 1 Click Start. Start button (Sample Image) Shut down button Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
... 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 step 3. 1 Click Start. Start button (Sample Image) Shut down button Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or...
... and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the Safe Mode options is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or...
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... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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). Using your...
... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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). Using your...
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.../DVD player" on page 80. Refer to the manual that may need to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer). 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. To access the TOSHIBA Application Installer, see page 155. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control...
.../DVD player" on page 80. Refer to the manual that may need to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer). 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. To access the TOSHIBA Application Installer, see page 155. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control...
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Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears...
Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 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 functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears...
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... problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. The collected information is available for your computer. 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. It may use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models). Utilities TOSHIBA Service...
... problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. The collected information is available for your computer. 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. It may use restrictions above, the data logged on certain models). Utilities TOSHIBA Service...
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... use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the AC adaptor (for each device...
... use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the AC adaptor (for each device...
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... display problems and their solutions: The screen is on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may be related to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You may need to turn off the numlock light. Keyboard problems If, when you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on . If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light...
... display problems and their solutions: The screen is on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may be related to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You may need to turn off the numlock light. Keyboard problems If, when you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on . If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light...
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... help ensure safe and easy installation 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 special toolbars for "back up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on page 205). Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced...
... help ensure safe and easy installation 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 special toolbars for "back up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on page 205). Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced...
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... hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical data has changed, or starting at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that important devices...
... hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical data has changed, or starting at a time, creating restore points immediately before each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that important devices...
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... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. L L1 (level one) cache - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control...
... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. L L1 (level one) cache - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control...
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... changing 127 charge indicator light 48, 120 charge not lasting 191 charging 48, 119 conserving power 123 disposal 132 installing 127, 129 low charge 122 maintaining 131 monitoring power 48, 120 244 not charging 191 notifications 123 power plan 220 power plan hot key 125 real-time clock (RTC) 117, 119 remaining power 122 removing 127 safety precautions 130 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 136 buttons eject, optical drive 108 Media control buttons 109 C Call2Recycle™ battery...
... changing 127 charge indicator light 48, 120 charge not lasting 191 charging 48, 119 conserving power 123 disposal 132 installing 127, 129 low charge 122 maintaining 131 monitoring power 48, 120 244 not charging 191 notifications 123 power plan 220 power plan hot key 125 real-time clock (RTC) 117, 119 remaining power 122 removing 127 safety precautions 130 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 136 buttons eject, optical drive 108 Media control buttons 109 C Call2Recycle™ battery...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 194 running slow 195 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 193 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 80 external 79 display output settings 81 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 192 display, external adjusting 82 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 132 DVD using 107 DVD player general problems 203 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 110 removing 111 E eject button optical drive 108 eject, optical drive...
.../trouble accessing a drive 194 running slow 195 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 196 display does not look normal/flickers 193 external monitor not working 194 display device connecting 80 external 79 display output settings 81 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 192 display, external adjusting 82 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 132 DVD using 107 DVD player general problems 203 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 110 removing 111 E eject button optical drive 108 eject, optical drive...
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... keys 98 function keys 99 H HDMI™ Out Port 79 headphones using 143 Help and Support Windows® operating system 188 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 222 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 226 disabling or enabling wireless devices 225 display brightness 224 Hibernation mode 222 keyboard overlays 228 Lock (Instant security) 219 Output (Display switch) 223 power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 volume mute 218 Zoom (Display resolution) 227 zooming in 228 zooming out 228 Hot Key Cards 213 Hot key functions 217 hot key power...
... keys 98 function keys 99 H HDMI™ Out Port 79 headphones using 143 Help and Support Windows® operating system 188 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 222 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 226 disabling or enabling wireless devices 225 display brightness 224 Hibernation mode 222 keyboard overlays 228 Lock (Instant security) 219 Output (Display switch) 223 power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 volume mute 218 Zoom (Display resolution) 227 zooming in 228 zooming out 228 Hot Key Cards 213 Hot key functions 217 hot key power...
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... Internet Service Providers ISPs 140 J jack RJ-11 139 K keyboard character keys 98 function keys 99 hot keys 228 not working 184 overlay keys 100 special Windows® keys 99 troubleshooting 192 unexpected characters 192 using 97 keyboard, external 82 keyboard, full-size 98 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 108 lock computer, using 95 M main battery changing 127 installing 127, 129 removing 127 safety precautions 130 manual eject hole optical drive 109 memory adding 52 problem solving 190 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory Card Reader inserting memory media...
... Internet Service Providers ISPs 140 J jack RJ-11 139 K keyboard character keys 98 function keys 99 hot keys 228 not working 184 overlay keys 100 special Windows® keys 99 troubleshooting 192 unexpected characters 192 using 97 keyboard, external 82 keyboard, full-size 98 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 108 lock computer, using 95 M main battery changing 127 installing 127, 129 removing 127 safety precautions 130 manual eject hole optical drive 109 memory adding 52 problem solving 190 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory Card Reader inserting memory media...
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... O optical disc handling 112 inserting (slot-type drive) 110 inserting (tray-type drive) 111 positioning 112 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 108 eject button 108 manual eject hole 109 problems 196 removing disc 114, 115 troubleshooting 196 using 107 optical media recording 113 other documentation 41 overlay keys 100 P password deleting a supervisor 158 disabling a user 159 setting a user 158 supervisor set up 157 types 156 passwords instant, using 156 setting 156 port RGB 79 power computer will not start 183 connecting cable to...
... O optical disc handling 112 inserting (slot-type drive) 110 inserting (tray-type drive) 111 positioning 112 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 108 eject button 108 manual eject hole 109 problems 196 removing disc 114, 115 troubleshooting 196 using 107 optical media recording 113 other documentation 41 overlay keys 100 P password deleting a supervisor 158 disabling a user 159 setting a user 158 supervisor set up 157 types 156 passwords instant, using 156 setting 156 port RGB 79 power computer will not start 183 connecting cable to...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 200, 201 no sound 197 non-system disk or disk error 185 power and batteries 190 printer 200 program not responding 182 program not working properly 195 screen does not look correct/ flickers 193 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 warning resume failure 184 Windows® operating...
.../trouble accessing a drive 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 200, 201 no sound 197 non-system disk or disk error 185 power and batteries 190 printer 200 program not responding 182 program not working properly 195 screen does not look correct/ flickers 193 Startup options 187 URL address not found 188 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 warning resume failure 184 Windows® operating...
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... 177 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 78 disabling 79 enabling 79 using 75 traveling tips 133 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 203 external keyboard 192 keyboard 192 optical drive 196 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 167 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, disabling 159 user password, setting 158 using a file extension 105 Utilities 149 V video cables 80 video display device connecting 80 video projector adjusting display 82
... 177 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 78 disabling 79 enabling 79 using 75 traveling tips 133 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 203 external keyboard 192 keyboard 192 optical drive 196 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 208 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 167 USB Wakeup function does not work 209 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, disabling 159 user password, setting 158 using a file extension 105 Utilities 149 V video cables 80 video display device connecting 80 video projector adjusting display 82