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... 54 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 56 Recovering to a custom size partition 59 Creating recovery media 61 Restoring from recovery media 64 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 66 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 67 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 68 Adjusting touch pad settings 72 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 72 Scrolling with the touch pad 73 Control buttons 73 Connecting an external device 73 Using external display devices 74 Selecting video cables 74 Connecting an HDMI...
... 54 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 56 Recovering to a custom size partition 59 Creating recovery media 61 Restoring from recovery media 64 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 66 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 67 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 68 Adjusting touch pad settings 72 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 72 Scrolling with the touch pad 73 Control buttons 73 Connecting an external device 73 Using external display devices 74 Selecting video cables 74 Connecting an HDMI...
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.... 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 operate your computer on page 102. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 51 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For...
.... 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 operate your computer on page 102. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 51 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For...
User Guide
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... User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. NOTE This will remove the user password only. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click 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...
... User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. NOTE This will remove the user password only. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click 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...
User Guide
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any 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...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any 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...
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... installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to work no longer work together, several sections in drivers for information about using the card under the operating system. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is feedback between the microphone...
... installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to work no longer work together, several sections in drivers for information about using the card under the operating system. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is feedback between the microphone...
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... Sleep, Suspend. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. When you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that represents a function, file, or program. internal device...
... Sleep, Suspend. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. When you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in which only every other services. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that represents a function, file, or program. internal device...
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... display device 74 monitor 75 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 77 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 75 disabling touch pad 72, 192 display troubleshooting 163 display devices external 74 display output settings 76 display, external adjusting 77 disposal information 18 disposing of used batteries...
... display device 74 monitor 75 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 77 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 75 disabling touch pad 72, 192 display troubleshooting 163 display devices external 74 display output settings 76 display, external adjusting 77 disposal information 18 disposing of used batteries...
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... 81 function keys 81 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 78 M maintaining your battery 104 manual eject hole optical disc drive 86 memory adding (optional) 43 check total memory 52 removing memory module slot cover 46 Memory card reader Index 213 inserting memory media 115 removing memory media 116 using 114 memory module installation 43 inserting into socket 47 removing 49, 51 microphone using 111 monitor connecting 75 monitor problems troubleshooting 163 monitoring battery power 94...
... 81 function keys 81 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 78 M maintaining your battery 104 manual eject hole optical disc drive 86 memory adding (optional) 43 check total memory 52 removing memory module slot cover 46 Memory card reader Index 213 inserting memory media 115 removing memory media 116 using 114 memory module installation 43 inserting into socket 47 removing 49, 51 microphone using 111 monitor connecting 75 monitor problems troubleshooting 163 monitoring battery power 94...
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... 44 Sleep mode hot key 187 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...
... 44 Sleep mode hot key 187 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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...21 Removing memory media 112 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 113 Using the expansion port 113 Chapter 5: Utilities 115 Desktop Assist 116 Media & Entertainment 117 Tools & Utilities 118 Support & Recovery 119 eco Utility 120 Setting passwords 121 Using a supervisor password 121 Using a user password 123 System Settings 124 Sleep and Charge 126 USB Sleep and Charge 126 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......128 Power supply mode settings 128 HDD Protection Utility 129 Function Key 130 Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool 131 PC Diagnostic Tool 131 PC Health Monitor 132...
...21 Removing memory media 112 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 113 Using the expansion port 113 Chapter 5: Utilities 115 Desktop Assist 116 Media & Entertainment 117 Tools & Utilities 118 Support & Recovery 119 eco Utility 120 Setting passwords 121 Using a supervisor password 121 Using a user password 123 System Settings 124 Sleep and Charge 126 USB Sleep and Charge 126 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......128 Power supply mode settings 128 HDD Protection Utility 129 Function Key 130 Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool 131 PC Diagnostic Tool 131 PC Health Monitor 132...
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... your Quick Start document. In either of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you turn off the power while a disk/disc is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on and data in -use light are off . 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
... your Quick Start document. In either of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you turn off the power while a disk/disc is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on and data in -use light are off . 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
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... remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up slightly. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work...
... remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up slightly. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work...
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... automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you 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 the external device. Getting Started Using external display devices 69 RGB (Monitor) port DisplayPort™* or HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on the...
... automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you 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 the external device. Getting Started Using external display devices 69 RGB (Monitor) port DisplayPort™* or HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on the...
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.... If you may need to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your level of expertise with user's data)" on page 60. Reset your computer ❖ All of the problem and your PC" on page 57. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt...
.... If you may need to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your level of expertise with user's data)" on page 60. Reset your computer ❖ All of the problem and your PC" on page 57. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt...
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... regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the software's documentation and check that the type of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. For more of the drive when you are securely connected to press the manual eject button. Press the button on page 155. If the problem is turned up. on the optical disc drive itself. Sound system problems No sound is...
... regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the software's documentation and check that the type of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. For more of the drive when you are securely connected to press the manual eject button. Press the button on page 155. If the problem is turned up. on the optical disc drive itself. Sound system problems No sound is...
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... to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to set a restore point (see "Backing up files". If anything , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. 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...
... to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to set a restore point (see "Backing up files". If anything , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. 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...
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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...