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... method 42 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 45 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 48 Recovering to a custom size partition 50 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 57 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 59 Installing drivers and applications 59 Using the touch pad 60 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 63 Connecting an external device 63 Using external display devices 64 Selecting video cables 64 Connecting an HDMI®...
... method 42 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 45 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 48 Recovering to a custom size partition 50 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 57 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 59 Installing drivers and applications 59 Using the touch pad 60 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 63 Connecting an external device 63 Using external display devices 64 Selecting video cables 64 Connecting an HDMI®...
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... Tool Utility 106 Mouse Utility 107 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 108 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 USB Sleep and Charge 110 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......112 Power supply mode settings 112 TOSHIBA Accessibility 113 TOSHIBA eco Utility 114 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 117 Problems that are easy to fix 117 Problems when you turn on the computer............118 The Windows® operating system is not working......120 Using Startup options to fix problems 120 Internet problems...
... Tool Utility 106 Mouse Utility 107 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 108 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 USB Sleep and Charge 110 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......112 Power supply mode settings 112 TOSHIBA Accessibility 113 TOSHIBA eco Utility 114 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 117 Problems that are easy to fix 117 Problems when you turn on the computer............118 The Windows® operating system is not working......120 Using Startup options to fix problems 120 Internet problems...
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... the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 25 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows® 7. Your particular...
... the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 25 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows® 7. Your particular...
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... loss, service or part replacement made necessary by clicking the Start button, and then in which windows appear, may vary according to run most of data. After starting your computer for the first time, you may want to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on adding memory to : ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 63) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on...
... loss, service or part replacement made necessary by clicking the Start button, and then in which windows appear, may vary according to run most of data. After starting your computer for the first time, you may want to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on adding memory to : ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 63) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on...
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... support.toshiba.com. Connecting an external device You can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by computer model. If you disable tapping only, you can disable only the tapping feature. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the touch pad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately, you first need to install new software. 2 Connect...
... support.toshiba.com. Connecting an external device You can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by computer model. If you disable tapping only, you can disable only the tapping feature. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the touch pad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately, you first need to install new software. 2 Connect...
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...; key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the keyboard and turns off using the Fn + Z keys.
...; key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the keyboard and turns off using the Fn + Z keys.
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.... 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. Setting a user password If you save your password, and then enter it . TOSHIBA is not responsible for the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. In the list that you choose to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password protection. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On...
.... 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. Setting a user password If you save your password, and then enter it . TOSHIBA is not responsible for the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. In the list that you choose to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password protection. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On...
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... 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 the sequence in which your selection. 108 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. Or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Search field, type HWSetup.
... 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 the sequence in which your selection. 108 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. Or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Search field, type HWSetup.
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..., disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use a different charging device. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you select. In the list that appears above, click your selection. Or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of the function keys without...
..., disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use a different charging device. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you select. In the list that appears above, click your selection. Or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of the function keys without...
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... region. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you wish. It alerts users to install the updates if you can then choose to specific system conditions via 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...
... region. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you wish. It alerts users to install the updates if you can then choose to specific system conditions via 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...
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.... Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If the specifications do not match, locate...
.... Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If the specifications do not match, locate...
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.... Is your keyboard driver. Is the display power set to begin charging immediately. Was the battery fully charged to turn on page 81). This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 76. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, the battery will need to update your software using a different make of its...
.... Is your keyboard driver. Is the display power set to begin charging immediately. Was the battery fully charged to turn on page 81). This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 76. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, the battery will need to update your software using a different make of its...
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... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If no password is blank. If you have gone into a working . You can change the settings for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by...
... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If no password is blank. If you have gone into a working . You can change the settings for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by...
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... new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on -screen instructions...
... new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on -screen instructions...
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...hot key functions. This hot key increases the screen brightness. Hot keys have a legend on and off . Help This hot key displays the help file. 138 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are performed using a hot key: 1 Press the function key. 2 Press the hot key associated with its available options below it. 3 To cycle through the displayed options, press the function key repeatedly. NOTE Hot keys are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Hot keys...
...hot key functions. This hot key increases the screen brightness. Hot keys have a legend on and off . Help This hot key displays the help file. 138 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are performed using a hot key: 1 Press the function key. 2 Press the hot key associated with its available options below it. 3 To cycle through the displayed options, press the function key repeatedly. NOTE Hot keys are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Hot keys...
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... 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 keys that represents a function, file, or program. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other line of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that you turn on the motherboard...
... 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 keys that represents a function, file, or program. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other line of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that you turn on the motherboard...
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... AC power light 36 accessing network 90 adding memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 62 audio features 90 B backing up files 69, 72 backlit keyboard 70 battery battery life 74 care 83, 84 changing 82 charge indicator light 38 160 charge time 76 charger 76 charging 38, 76 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 77 conserving power 80 determine remaining power 79 disposal 84 indicator light 78 installation 82 low charge...
... AC power light 36 accessing network 90 adding memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 62 audio features 90 B backing up files 69, 72 backlit keyboard 70 battery battery life 74 care 83, 84 changing 82 charge indicator light 38 160 charge time 76 charger 76 charging 38, 76 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 77 conserving power 80 determine remaining power 79 disposal 84 indicator light 78 installation 82 low charge...
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... a network 90 external device 63 HDMI®-compatible TV or display device 64 power cord/cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 66 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 132 desktop creating new icon 87 exploring the 86 icons 87 recycle bin 87 standard features 87 Windows® operating system 86 Device Manager fixing a problem 122 directing display output 65 disabling touch pad 63, 140 display troubleshooting 126 display devices external 64 display output settings 65 display, external adjusting 65...
... a network 90 external device 63 HDMI®-compatible TV or display device 64 power cord/cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 66 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 132 desktop creating new icon 87 exploring the 86 icons 87 recycle bin 87 standard features 87 Windows® operating system 86 Device Manager fixing a problem 122 directing display output 65 disabling touch pad 63, 140 display troubleshooting 126 display devices external 64 display output settings 65 display, external adjusting 65...
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... keys 70 L LEDs system indicator lights 78 AC adaptor light 77 AC power light 36, 38 battery light 38 Web Camera light 92 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 66 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding (optional) 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 92 removing memory media 93 using 92 microphone using 90 monitor problems troubleshooting 125 monitoring battery power 77 mouse utility 107 moving the computer 66 N network accessing 90 connecting your computer 90 networking wireless 89 notification area 89 O ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 73 optional external devices...
... keys 70 L LEDs system indicator lights 78 AC adaptor light 77 AC power light 36, 38 battery light 38 Web Camera light 92 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 66 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding (optional) 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 92 removing memory media 93 using 92 microphone using 90 monitor problems troubleshooting 125 monitoring battery power 77 mouse utility 107 moving the computer 66 N network accessing 90 connecting your computer 90 networking wireless 89 notification area 89 O ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 73 optional external devices...
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... TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 106 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 100 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 touch pad using 60 traveling tips 85 troubleshooting 125 AC power light is blinking 119 battery light is blinking 119 bookmarked site not found 121 checking device properties 122 computer will not start 118 contacting Toshiba 135 corrupted/damaged data files 127 data/entire system backup 132 Device Manager 122 Disk Defragmenter 127 display error message 126 display problems screen...
... TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 106 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 100 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 touch pad using 60 traveling tips 85 troubleshooting 125 AC power light is blinking 119 battery light is blinking 119 bookmarked site not found 121 checking device properties 122 computer will not start 118 contacting Toshiba 135 corrupted/damaged data files 127 data/entire system backup 132 Device Manager 122 Disk Defragmenter 127 display error message 126 display problems screen...