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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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... on battery power 90 Battery Notice 90 Power management 91 Using additional batteries 92 Charging the main battery 92 Charging the RTC battery 93 Monitoring main battery power 94 Determining remaining battery power 95 What to do when the main battery runs low .....96 Setting battery notifications 96 Conserving battery power 97 Power Plans 98 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 99 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 99 Changing the main battery 100 Removing the battery from the computer .......101 Inserting a charged battery...
... on battery power 90 Battery Notice 90 Power management 91 Using additional batteries 92 Charging the main battery 92 Charging the RTC battery 93 Monitoring main battery power 94 Determining remaining battery power 95 What to do when the main battery runs low .....96 Setting battery notifications 96 Conserving battery power 97 Power Plans 98 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 99 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 99 Changing the main battery 100 Removing the battery from the computer .......101 Inserting a charged battery...
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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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... replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed, it . Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules...
... replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed, it . Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules...
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.... Using your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
.... Using your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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...; Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you to work. If unsure, cancel and try again. This is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow...
...; Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Do you want to allow you to work. If unsure, cancel and try again. This is displayed below the System heading. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow...
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... or external display device. NOTE You may need a larger screen. Getting Started 75 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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 change the input on the external device. To...
... or external display device. NOTE You may need a larger screen. Getting Started 75 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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 change the input on the external device. To...
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... Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. This precaution is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive...
... Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. This precaution is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive...
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... 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 exit. 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. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button...
... 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 exit. 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. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button...
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... external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will generate heat if they come into contact with metal products, for compatible port. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF. It is turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. 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...
... external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will generate heat if they come into contact with metal products, for compatible port. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF. It is turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. 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...
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... 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 the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). Subject to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. This information is available for various devices). 148 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new...
... 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 the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). Subject to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. This information is available for various devices). 148 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new...
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..., use the options in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when 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 restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows...
..., use the options in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when 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 restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows...
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... keyboard error messages. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. 162 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor...
... keyboard error messages. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. 162 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor...
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... devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of the ExpressCard for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of these devices to work...
... devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of the ExpressCard for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of these devices to work...
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... of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 203 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is...
... of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. 203 Glossary HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is...
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... memory (optional) 43 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 70 audio features 111 B backing up files 79, 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 70 audio features 111 B backing up files 79, 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 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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...; 74 HDMI™ Out port 74 RGB (monitor) port 74 external display, adjusting 77 F files backing up 79, 84 restore 84 saving 84 fingerprint authentication 143 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 143 function keys 81 H headphones using 112 Help and Support troubleshooting 158 Hibernation mode hot key 188 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 191 display brightness 190 Hibernation mode 188 keyboard overlays 193 Lock (Instant security) 185 optical disk drive 183 Output (Display switch) 189 power plan 186 Sleep mode 187 using to set a power plan 99 volume mute...
...; 74 HDMI™ Out port 74 RGB (monitor) port 74 external display, adjusting 77 F files backing up 79, 84 restore 84 saving 84 fingerprint authentication 143 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 143 function keys 81 H headphones using 112 Help and Support troubleshooting 158 Hibernation mode hot key 188 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 191 display brightness 190 Hibernation mode 188 keyboard overlays 193 Lock (Instant security) 185 optical disk drive 183 Output (Display switch) 189 power plan 186 Sleep mode 187 using to set a power plan 99 volume mute...
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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...