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... 55 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 57 Recovering to a custom size partition 60 Creating recovery media 62 Restoring from recovery media 65 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 67 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 68 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 69 Adjusting touch pad settings 73 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 73 Scrolling with the touch pad 74 Control buttons 74 Connecting an external device 74 Using external display devices 75 Selecting video cables 75 Connecting an HDMI...
... 55 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 57 Recovering to a custom size partition 60 Creating recovery media 62 Restoring from recovery media 65 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 67 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 68 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 69 Adjusting touch pad settings 73 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 73 Scrolling with the touch pad 74 Control buttons 74 Connecting an external device 74 Using external display devices 75 Selecting video cables 75 Connecting an HDMI...
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... 119 Connect 120 Secure 121 Protect & Fix 122 Optimize 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Setting passwords 125 Using an instant password 125 Using a supervisor password 126 Using a user password 127 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 129 TOSHIBA Security Assist 130 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 132 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 133 Mouse Utility 134 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 135 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 137 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 137 USB Sleep and Charge 137 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......139 Power supply mode settings 139 TOSHIBA Button Support...
... 119 Connect 120 Secure 121 Protect & Fix 122 Optimize 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Setting passwords 125 Using an instant password 125 Using a supervisor password 126 Using a user password 127 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 129 TOSHIBA Security Assist 130 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 132 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 133 Mouse Utility 134 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 135 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 137 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 137 USB Sleep and Charge 137 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......139 Power supply mode settings 139 TOSHIBA Button Support...
User Guide
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... those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 102. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the...
... those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 102. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the...
User Guide
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... remove the user password only. 128 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 the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. In the list...
... remove the user password only. 128 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 the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. In the list...
User Guide
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... this, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your Windows® documentation for further explanation. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these 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...
... this, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your Windows® documentation for further explanation. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these 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...
User Guide
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... certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work . Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work . Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Interlaced monitors take...
... have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Interlaced monitors take...
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... display device 75 monitor 76 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 78 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 175 desktop creating new icon 108 exploring the 107 icons 108 recycle bin 108 standard features 108 Windows® operating system 107 Device Manager fixing a problem 159 directing display output 76 disabling touch pad 73, 191 display troubleshooting 163 display devices external 75 display output settings 77 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 18 disposing of used batteries...
... display device 75 monitor 76 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 78 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 175 desktop creating new icon 108 exploring the 107 icons 108 recycle bin 108 standard features 108 Windows® operating system 107 Device Manager fixing a problem 159 directing display output 76 disabling touch pad 73, 191 display troubleshooting 163 display devices external 75 display output settings 77 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 18 disposing of used batteries...
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...; 75 HDMI™ Out port 75 RGB (monitor) port 75 external display, adjusting 78 F files backing up 80, 84 Index 211 restore 84 saving 84 fingerprint authentication 143 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 143 function keys 82 H headphones using 112 Help and Support troubleshooting 158 Hibernation mode hot key 187 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 190 display brightness 189 Hibernation mode 187 keyboard overlays 192 Lock (Instant security) 184 Output (Display switch) 188 power plan 185 Sleep mode 186 using to set a power plan 99 volume mute...
...; 75 HDMI™ Out port 75 RGB (monitor) port 75 external display, adjusting 78 F files backing up 80, 84 Index 211 restore 84 saving 84 fingerprint authentication 143 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 143 function keys 82 H headphones using 112 Help and Support troubleshooting 158 Hibernation mode hot key 187 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 190 display brightness 189 Hibernation mode 187 keyboard overlays 192 Lock (Instant security) 184 Output (Display switch) 188 power plan 185 Sleep mode 186 using to set a power plan 99 volume mute...
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...function keys 82 L LEDs system indicator lights 95 AC adaptor light 94 AC power light 39, 41 battery light 41 Web Camera light 112 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 79 M maintaining your battery 104 manual eject hole optical disc drive 86 memory adding (optional) 43 check total memory 53 removing memory module slot cover 46 Memory card reader inserting memory media 115 removing memory media 116 using 114 memory module installation 44 inserting into socket 48 removing 50, 52 microphone using 111 monitor connecting 76 monitor problems troubleshooting 163 monitoring battery power 94 mouse utility...
...function keys 82 L LEDs system indicator lights 95 AC adaptor light 94 AC power light 39, 41 battery light 41 Web Camera light 112 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 79 M maintaining your battery 104 manual eject hole optical disc drive 86 memory adding (optional) 43 check total memory 53 removing memory module slot cover 46 Memory card reader inserting memory media 115 removing memory media 116 using 114 memory module installation 44 inserting into socket 48 removing 50, 52 microphone using 111 monitor connecting 76 monitor problems troubleshooting 163 monitoring battery power 94 mouse utility...
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... 45 Sleep mode hot key 186 software Setup Wizard 42 software program starting 82 starting from Start menu 83 solid state drive (SSD) 86 sounds recording 111 speakers using external 112 start button 109 starting a program 82 Search programs and files field 83 Windows® Start menu 83 starting a program from Start 83 Startup menu problem solving 157 supervisor password, deleting 127 supervisor password, set up 126 system indicator lights AC power 39 drive in-use indicator 86 LEDs 41, 94, 95, 112 T taking care of battery...
... 45 Sleep mode hot key 186 software Setup Wizard 42 software program starting 82 starting from Start menu 83 solid state drive (SSD) 86 sounds recording 111 speakers using external 112 start button 109 starting a program 82 Search programs and files field 83 Windows® Start menu 83 starting a program from Start 83 Startup menu problem solving 157 supervisor password, deleting 127 supervisor password, set up 126 system indicator lights AC power 39 drive in-use indicator 86 LEDs 41, 94, 95, 112 T taking care of battery...
User Guide 2
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... Sleep mode 42 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory (optional 43 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Scrolling with the touch pad 67 Control buttons 67 Connecting an external device 68 Using external display devices...
... Sleep mode 42 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory (optional 43 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Scrolling with the touch pad 67 Control buttons 67 Connecting an external device 68 Using external display devices...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 97. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the slot. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 97. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the slot. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port DisplayPort™* or HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on left side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn...
... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port DisplayPort™* or HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on left side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn...
User Guide 2
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.... To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in the lower right corner of removed apps...
.... To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in the lower right corner of removed apps...
User Guide 2
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... optical disc drive itself. Adjust the volume control. Adjust the volume control. Most ExpressCard® problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is disabled. It occurs in this chapter may apply. Press the button on the screen. on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If you are using is with your optical disc drive...
... optical disc drive itself. Adjust the volume control. Adjust the volume control. Most ExpressCard® problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is disabled. It occurs in this chapter may apply. Press the button on the screen. on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If you are using is with your optical disc drive...
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... the hardware or software. before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. follow the installation instructions that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of 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 installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to set a restore point...
... the hardware or software. before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. follow the installation instructions that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of 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 installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to set a restore point...
User Guide 2
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... control overlay TOSHIBA Function key 174 customize computer settings 72 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 116 Media & Entertainment tab 117 Support & Recovery tab 119 Tools & Utilities tab 118 Device Manager fixing a problem 147 directing display output 70 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 152 display devices external 68 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 16 disposing of used batteries...
... control overlay TOSHIBA Function key 174 customize computer settings 72 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 116 Media & Entertainment tab 117 Support & Recovery tab 119 Tools & Utilities tab 118 Device Manager fixing a problem 147 directing display output 70 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 152 display devices external 68 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 16 disposing of used batteries...
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... indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 88, 89, 109 System Settings 124 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 71 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 74 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 41 worldwide offices 169 Toshiba accessories memory 43 TOSHIBA Application Installer 133 TOSHIBA Button Setting 135 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 63 Toshiba EasyGuard® 84 TOSHIBA Function keys cursor control overlay 174 disabling or enabling wireless devices...
... indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 88, 89, 109 System Settings 124 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 71 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 74 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 41 worldwide offices 169 Toshiba accessories memory 43 TOSHIBA Application Installer 133 TOSHIBA Button Setting 135 Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 63 Toshiba EasyGuard® 84 TOSHIBA Function keys cursor control overlay 174 disabling or enabling wireless devices...
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... enabling/disabling touch pad 173 Hibernation mode 171 keyboard Function keys 175 Lock (Instant security) 171 numeric overlay 174 optical disk drive 174 Output (Display switch) 172 power plan 171 scroll lock 174 Sleep mode 171 speaker volume 175 using to set a power plan 93 volume mute 174 Zoom (Display resolution) 175 zoom in 175 zoom out 175 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 129 TouchPad™ control buttons 67 primary button 67 secondary button 68 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 151 AC power light is blinking 142 battery light is blinking...
... enabling/disabling touch pad 173 Hibernation mode 171 keyboard Function keys 175 Lock (Instant security) 171 numeric overlay 174 optical disk drive 174 Output (Display switch) 172 power plan 171 scroll lock 174 Sleep mode 171 speaker volume 175 using to set a power plan 93 volume mute 174 Zoom (Display resolution) 175 zoom in 175 zoom out 175 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 129 TouchPad™ control buttons 67 primary button 67 secondary button 68 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 151 AC power light is blinking 142 battery light is blinking...