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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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... Your Computer's Features 107 Exploring the desktop 107 Finding your way around the desktop 108 Setting up for communications 110 Connecting your computer to a network .........111 Exploring audio features 111 Recording sounds 111 Using external speakers or headphones..........112 Using the Web Camera 112 Using an ExpressCard 113 Inserting an ExpressCard 113 Removing an ExpressCard 114 Using the Memory card reader 114 Inserting memory media 115 Removing memory media 116
... Your Computer's Features 107 Exploring the desktop 107 Finding your way around the desktop 108 Setting up for communications 110 Connecting your computer to a network .........111 Exploring audio features 111 Recording sounds 111 Using external speakers or headphones..........112 Using the Web Camera 112 Using an ExpressCard 113 Inserting an ExpressCard 113 Removing an ExpressCard 114 Using the Memory card reader 114 Inserting memory media 115 Removing memory media 116
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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...
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... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn it must be installed in Slot A. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If only one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module...
... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn it must be installed in Slot A. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If only one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module...
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... block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 102...
... block the vents located at the underside of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 102...
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... memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 44), and then check that says, "Do you want to allow you can check that the computer has recognized the change. NOTE From time to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover...
... memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 44), and then check that says, "Do you want to allow you can check that the computer has recognized the change. NOTE From time to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Recover...
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... the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™ (Available on certain models.) NOTE You may need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your monitor to use the internal display only, the external device only...
... the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™ (Available on certain models.) NOTE You may need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your monitor to use the internal display only, the external device only...
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... viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is active. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character...
... viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is active. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character...
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... the User Password icon. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your selection. NOTE This will remove the user password only. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist...
... the User Password icon. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file or external media of your selection. NOTE This will remove the user password only. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist...
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... not connected to the computer, the battery of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will now work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned OFF. 138 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will take longer than charging the devices with USB ports. As for the specifications of the external devices...
... not connected to the computer, the battery of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will now work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned OFF. 138 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will take longer than charging the devices with USB ports. As for the specifications of the external devices...
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... affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer. It alerts users to the use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). 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 residence (e.g., European...
... affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer. It alerts users to the use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for various devices). 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 residence (e.g., European...
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... 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 Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To...
... 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 Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To...
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... keyboard you connected may be related to its previous setting. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If no password is blank. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the keyboard itself. You have registered a password, press any key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor...
... keyboard you connected may be related to its previous setting. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If no password is blank. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the keyboard itself. You have registered a password, press any key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor...
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... are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager...
... are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager...
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... to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. See also HDMI. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer...
... to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. See also HDMI. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer...
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... memory (optional) 43 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 71 audio features 111 B backing up files 80, 84 battery battery life 90 Call2Recycle™ 105 care 103, 104 changing 100 charge indicator light 41 charging 41 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 93 conserving power 97 determine remaining power 95 disposal 104 indicator light 95 installation 100, 102 low charge 96 maintaining 104 maximum capacity 90 monitoring power 41, 94 power management...
... memory (optional) 43 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 71 audio features 111 B backing up files 80, 84 battery battery life 90 Call2Recycle™ 105 care 103, 104 changing 100 charge indicator light 41 charging 41 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 93 conserving power 97 determine remaining power 95 disposal 104 indicator light 95 installation 100, 102 low charge 96 maintaining 104 maximum capacity 90 monitoring power 41, 94 power management...
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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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... 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 183 zoom 192 zoom in 192 zoom out 192 Hot Key Cards 181 Hot key functions 183 I icon desktop 108 moving to desktop 108 recycle bin 108 safety 29 inserting ExpressCard® 113 installation memory module...
... 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 183 zoom 192 zoom in 192 zoom out 192 Hot Key Cards 181 Hot key functions 183 I icon desktop 108 moving to desktop 108 recycle bin 108 safety 29 inserting ExpressCard® 113 installation memory module...
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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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... a place to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 75 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 39 adding memory (optional) 43 communications 110 computer 38 software Setup Wizard 42 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 78 display output 77 Shut down button 45 computer 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...
... a place to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 75 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 39 adding memory (optional) 43 communications 110 computer 38 software Setup Wizard 42 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 78 display output 77 Shut down button 45 computer 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...