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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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... in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. The surrounding area may be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on...
... in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. The surrounding area may be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on...
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... 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 and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and 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 and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC...
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... feature to work. The following program to make changes to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to...
... feature to work. The following program to make changes to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to...
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... to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™ (Available on certain models.) NOTE You may need to change the input selection on your television or external display device. Getting Started 75 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
... to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Connecting an external monitor via the DisplayPort™ (Available on certain models.) NOTE You may need to change the input selection on your television or external display device. Getting Started 75 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
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... breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it is active. This precaution is especially important for 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...
... breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it is active. This precaution is especially important for 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...
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...-screen instructions to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to a text file or external media of your selection. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password...
...-screen instructions to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to a text file or external media of your selection. In the list that appears above, click on password function: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password...
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... USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery...
... USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery...
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... on the computer's internal storage drive. The collected information is available for your TOSHIBA computer. Those countries may or may affect the performance of initial system use this information 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...
... on the computer's internal storage drive. The collected information is available for your TOSHIBA computer. Those countries may or may affect the performance of initial system use this information 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...
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... Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If...
... Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If...
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... key. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to update your keyboard driver. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Press any key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor...
... key. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to update your keyboard driver. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 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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... drivers for information about using the card under System, click Device Manager. If your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work . ExpressCards® that machine. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
... drivers for information about using the card under System, click Device Manager. If your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work . ExpressCards® that machine. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
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... network of keys that you use to perform a task instead of your work is returned to help improve processing speed. See also Sleep, Suspend. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that represents a function...
... network of keys that you use to perform a task instead of your work is returned to help improve processing speed. See also Sleep, Suspend. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that represents a function...
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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 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 mouse utility 134...
...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 mouse utility 134...
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... 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 103 taskbar 109 television adjusting display 77 tips for computing 79 Toshiba online resources 89 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 180 TOSHIBA Accessibility 141 Toshiba accessories memory 43 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 TOSHIBA Assist 119 Connect...
... 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 103 taskbar 109 television adjusting display 77 tips for computing 79 Toshiba online resources 89 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 180 TOSHIBA Accessibility 141 Toshiba accessories memory 43 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 TOSHIBA Assist 119 Connect...