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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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... and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you install or remove a memory module, turn it must be lost . NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
... and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you install or remove a memory module, turn it must be lost . NOTE For this model, Slot A is...
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... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned 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...
... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned 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...
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... Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this computer?" If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. If you to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display...
... Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this computer?" If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. If you to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display...
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.... 3 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with your monitor. NOTE In the future you can change the input selection on your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models.) NOTE You may need to DisplayPort. Directing the display output when you turn...
.... 3 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with your monitor. NOTE In the future you can change the input selection on your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models.) NOTE You may need to DisplayPort. Directing the display output when you turn...
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NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. This precaution is active. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. 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 reading from or writing to a disk may be lost...
NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. This precaution is active. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. 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 reading from or writing to a disk may be lost...
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... on 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. 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.
... on 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. 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.
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... when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. 138 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible ports. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard...
... when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. 138 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible ports. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard...
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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 system conditions that may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for your computer. The stored data uses a very small portion of the...
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 system conditions that may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for your computer. The stored data uses a very small portion of the...
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... of 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 may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your...
... of 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 may have to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your...
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... through the display options. If you connected may need to continue working. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you to update your keyboard driver. 162 If...
... through the display options. If you connected may need to continue working. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you to update your keyboard driver. 162 If...
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.... Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in any sound system when input from a microphone is too loud. ExpressCard® problems (Available on 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 the card malfunctions again, it may be dead. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in any sound system when input from a microphone is too loud. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards.
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... control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. hot key-(1) A feature in combination with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of keys that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. When you turn on the computer again, your work...
... control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. hot key-(1) A feature in combination with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of keys that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. When you turn on the computer again, your work...
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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...