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...make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Disconnection If you believe it is experienced with the best service it may occasionally be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network...number for information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) 5 Connection to party line service...
...make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Disconnection If you believe it is experienced with the best service it may occasionally be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network...number for information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) 5 Connection to party line service...
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... size partition 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 73 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 77 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 77 Using the touch pad 78 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Scrolling with the touch pad 82 Control buttons 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 83 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 84 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... size partition 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 73 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 77 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 77 Using the touch pad 78 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Scrolling with the touch pad 82 Control buttons 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 83 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 84 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... desktop 136 Setting up for communications 138 Connecting your computer to a network .........139 Exploring audio features 140 Recording sounds 140 Using external speakers or headphones..........140 Using the Web Camera 141 Using an ExpressCard 142 Inserting an ExpressCard 142 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Using the expansion port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure...
... desktop 136 Setting up for communications 138 Connecting your computer to a network .........139 Exploring audio features 140 Recording sounds 140 Using external speakers or headphones..........140 Using the Web Camera 141 Using an ExpressCard 142 Inserting an ExpressCard 142 Removing an ExpressCard 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Using the expansion port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure...
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... TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA Security Assist 158 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 160 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 165 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......167 Power supply mode settings 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Trusted Platform Module...
... TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA Security Assist 158 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 160 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 165 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......167 Power supply mode settings 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Trusted Platform Module...
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... down button 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 the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. You can install one memory module is in Slot A. If the computer is on the work surface...
... down button 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 the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. You can install one memory module is in Slot A. If the computer is on the work surface...
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... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Always make sure your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer...
... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Always make sure your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer...
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.... Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
.... Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
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... problems, try one or more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by sliding your finger on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by computer model. Scrolling with the touch pad...
... problems, try one or more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by sliding your finger on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by computer model. Scrolling with the touch pad...
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... change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™ (Available on certain models.) To connect a DisplayPort™-compatible monitor to your computer, read the directions that came with your computer) to your television or display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port...
... change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™ (Available on certain models.) To connect a DisplayPort™-compatible monitor to your computer, read the directions that came with your computer) to your television or display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 84 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port...
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... media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it to select and then play the CD or to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to recordable optical media. The drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive...
... media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it to select and then play the CD or to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to recordable optical media. The drive will run using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive...
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... external media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 156 Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window...
... external media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 156 Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window...
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... device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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...
... device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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...
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... 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® Normally When you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
... 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® Normally When you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
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... update your keyboard driver. You have registered a password, press any key. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Try using a different make sure the software you through the display options...
... update your keyboard driver. You have registered a password, press any key. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Try using a different make sure the software you through the display options...
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... ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is available, try the card in that used to work together, several sections in drivers for information about using the card under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is available, try the card in that used to work together, several sections in drivers for information about using the card under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... internal storage drive the current state of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen...
... internal storage drive the current state of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen...
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Index 241 safety precautions 131 setting notifications 125 taking care of 131 battery indicator light 123 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eco Utility™ 128 eject, optical disc drive 111 power 50 Shut down 53, 90 start 137 C Call2Recycle™ battery 134 caring for your computer 98 changing battery 129 character keys 102 charging the battery 48 cleaning the computer 98 click 82 communications network connection 139 set up 138 computer caring for...
Index 241 safety precautions 131 setting notifications 125 taking care of 131 battery indicator light 123 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eco Utility™ 128 eject, optical disc drive 111 power 50 Shut down 53, 90 start 137 C Call2Recycle™ battery 134 caring for your computer 98 changing battery 129 character keys 102 charging the battery 48 cleaning the computer 98 click 82 communications network connection 139 set up 138 computer caring for...
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... hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 220 display brightness 219 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 Lock (Instant security) 214 optical disk drive 212 Output (Display switch) 218 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 213 zoom 223 zoom in 223 zoom out 223 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions 212 I icon desktop 136 moving to desktop 136 recycle bin 136 safety 40 inserting ExpressCard® 142 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 130 battery...
... hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 220 display brightness 219 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 Lock (Instant security) 214 optical disk drive 212 Output (Display switch) 218 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 213 zoom 223 zoom in 223 zoom out 223 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions 212 I icon desktop 136 moving to desktop 136 recycle bin 136 safety 40 inserting ExpressCard® 142 installation memory module 52 installing a charged battery 130 battery...
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... external display problems 191 external keyboard 190 external monitor 191 good computing habits 201 hard disk drive is slow 193 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 186 high-pitched noise 195 installing hardware/software 204 keyboard 190 keyboard will not respond 182 memory problems 188 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 192 on-screen eject button 194 optical disc drive 193 power and batteries 188 printer 197 restore points 202 screen does not look correct/ flickers 191 slow Internet connection 186 sound system 194 trouble...
... external display problems 191 external keyboard 190 external monitor 191 good computing habits 201 hard disk drive is slow 193 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 186 high-pitched noise 195 installing hardware/software 204 keyboard 190 keyboard will not respond 182 memory problems 188 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 192 on-screen eject button 194 optical disc drive 193 power and batteries 188 printer 197 restore points 202 screen does not look correct/ flickers 191 slow Internet connection 186 sound system 194 trouble...
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... computer more quickly 90 options 88 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 86 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 140 computer lock 99 DVDs 110 expansion port 145 ExpressCard® 142 Hibernation mode 92 hot key to set a power plan 127 Memory card reader 143 optical disc drive 110 Shut down command 90 Sleep mode 95 TOSHIBA eco power plan 128 touch pad 78 Web Camera 141 using the keyboard 101 using the...
... computer more quickly 90 options 88 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 86 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 140 computer lock 99 DVDs 110 expansion port 145 ExpressCard® 142 Hibernation mode 92 hot key to set a power plan 127 Memory card reader 143 optical disc drive 110 Shut down command 90 Sleep mode 95 TOSHIBA eco power plan 128 touch pad 78 Web Camera 141 using the keyboard 101 using the...