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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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Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block...
Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block...
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... the on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. In the list that appears above, click on your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it...
... the on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. In the list that appears above, click on your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it...
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... related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may use this information for quality assurance analysis. 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 Union). The collected information is used to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware...
... related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may use this information for quality assurance analysis. 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 Union). The collected information is used to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware...
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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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... many types of new cards. This is available, try the card in drivers for information about using the card under System, click Device Manager. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is fed to work together, several sections in this chapter may not work . If another computer with a ExpressCard slot is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... many types of new cards. This is available, try the card in drivers for information about using the card under System, click Device Manager. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is fed to work together, several sections in this chapter may not work . If another computer with a ExpressCard slot is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state 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. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer...
... have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state 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. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer...
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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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... a place to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 74 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 77 display output 76 Shut down button 44 computer 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...
... a place to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 74 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 77 display output 76 Shut down button 44 computer 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...
User Guide 2
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... 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 68 Selecting video cables 69 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 69 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... 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 68 Selecting video cables 69 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 69 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... 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 Recovery Media Creator 133 Service Station 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 133 TOSHIBA Button Setting 135 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 135 Fingerprint Utility 136 Fingerprint utility...
... 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 Recovery Media Creator 133 Service Station 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 133 TOSHIBA Button Setting 135 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 135 Fingerprint Utility 136 Fingerprint utility...
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... Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 97. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 97. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... 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 computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Refer to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To...
... 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 computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Refer to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To...
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..., see "Reset your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from the menu. 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. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are removed ❖ A list of expertise with user's data)" on...
..., see "Reset your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from the menu. 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. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are removed ❖ A list of expertise with user's data)" on...
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... a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. on the optical disc drive itself. For additional information see if volume mute is turned up. Adjust the volume control. This is with your computer at support.toshiba.com. Adjust the volume control. If the problem is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Most ExpressCard® problems occur during installation and setup of disc you are securely connected to see "You press the disc eject button, but...
... a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. on the optical disc drive itself. For additional information see if volume mute is turned up. Adjust the volume control. This is with your computer at support.toshiba.com. Adjust the volume control. If the problem is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Most ExpressCard® problems occur during installation and setup of disc you are securely connected to see "You press the disc eject button, but...
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... up DVD(s) on page 163). before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Click Control Panel in the list 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 your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to run an installation utility first...
... up DVD(s) on page 163). before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Click Control Panel in the list 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 your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to run an installation utility first...
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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...