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.... If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will be necessary for them know of your fax transmission, refer to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems...
.... If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will be necessary for them know of your fax transmission, refer to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems...
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... a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display...
... a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 60 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 61 Recovering to a custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 70 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 71 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 Installing drivers and applications 73 Using the TouchPad 73 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display...
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... Charge Utility.......158 USB Sleep and Charge 158 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 165 ConfigFree 166 Getting Started 166 ConfigFree® Utilities 167 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer............171 The Windows® operating system is not working 174 Using Startup options to fix problems...
... Charge Utility.......158 USB Sleep and Charge 158 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 165 ConfigFree 166 Getting Started 166 ConfigFree® Utilities 167 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer............171 The Windows® operating system is not working 174 Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The computer closes all open...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The computer closes all open...
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... AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Always make sure your computer on page 60. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this...
... AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 122. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Always make sure your computer on page 60. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this...
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... into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be saved. If one of one another, you need to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module...
... into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be saved. If one of one another, you need to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module...
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... adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart...
... adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart...
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... first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Getting Started 79 Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function...
... first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Getting Started 79 Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function...
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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 total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). Doing so will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to entities located outside of residence (e.g., European Union). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions...
... 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 total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). Doing so will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to entities located outside of residence (e.g., European Union). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions...
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... Toshiba. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. 174 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer may not be equal to your work routine, you change the system in the DC-IN socket. The battery light is blinking...
... Toshiba. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. 174 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer may not be equal to your work routine, you change the system in the DC-IN socket. The battery light is blinking...
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... pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for all batteries. Try using the built-in screen, make of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. To do this site often to continue working. If no password is normal for your keyboard driver. If this does not correct the problem, press Fn...
... pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for all batteries. Try using the built-in screen, make of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. To do this site often to continue working. If no password is normal for your keyboard driver. If this does not correct the problem, press Fn...
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... on-screen instructions to back up the computer while running on its internal storage drive. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case the internal storage drive fails. An external hard drive is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel...
... on-screen instructions to back up the computer while running on its internal storage drive. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in case the internal storage drive fails. An external hard drive is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel...
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... work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device. Internet - A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the motherboard to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn the...
... work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device. Internet - A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the motherboard to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn the...
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... conserving power 117 disposal 125 installing 120, 122 low charge 116 maintaining 124 monitoring power 48, 114 not charging 179 notifications 116 power plan 207 power plan hot key 119 real-time clock (RTC) 111, 113 remaining power 115 removing 121 safety precautions 123 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 129 buttons eject, optical drive 104 Media control buttons 105 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing main battery 120 character keys 96 charging the battery 48 checking device properties...
... conserving power 117 disposal 125 installing 120, 122 low charge 116 maintaining 124 monitoring power 48, 114 not charging 179 notifications 116 power plan 207 power plan hot key 119 real-time clock (RTC) 111, 113 remaining power 115 removing 121 safety precautions 123 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 129 buttons eject, optical drive 104 Media control buttons 105 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing main battery 120 character keys 96 charging the battery 48 checking device properties...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 183 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 181 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 78 external 77 display output settings 80 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 81 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 125 DVD using 103 DVD player general problems 190 E eject button optical drive 104 eject, optical drive 104 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
.../trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 183 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 181 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 78 external 77 display output settings 80 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 81 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 125 DVD using 103 DVD player general problems 190 E eject button optical drive 104 eject, optical drive 104 ENERGY STAR® 37 error...
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... keys 96 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 176 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 209 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 213 disabling or enabling wireless devices 212 display brightness 211 Hibernation mode 209 keyboard overlays 215 Lock (Instant security) 206 Output (Display switch) 210 power plan 207 Sleep mode 208 volume mute 205 Zoom (Display resolution) 214 zooming in 215 zooming out 215 Hot Key Cards 200 Hot key functions 204 hot key power...
... keys 96 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 176 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 209 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 213 disabling or enabling wireless devices 212 display brightness 211 Hibernation mode 209 keyboard overlays 215 Lock (Instant security) 206 Output (Display switch) 210 power plan 207 Sleep mode 208 volume mute 205 Zoom (Display resolution) 214 zooming in 215 zooming out 215 Hot Key Cards 200 Hot key functions 204 hot key power...
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... found 176 using 131 Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 K keyboard character keys 96 function keys 96 hot keys 215 not working 172 special Windows® keys 97 troubleshooting 180 using 95 keyboard, external 81 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 120 installing 120, 122 removing 121 safety precautions 123 manual eject hole optical drive 104 memory adding 52 problem solving 178 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 memory module installation 52 installing inserting...
... found 176 using 131 Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 K keyboard character keys 96 function keys 96 hot keys 215 not working 172 special Windows® keys 97 troubleshooting 180 using 95 keyboard, external 81 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 120 installing 120, 122 removing 121 safety precautions 123 manual eject hole optical drive 104 memory adding 52 problem solving 178 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 memory module installation 52 installing inserting...
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... 176 keyboard not responding 172 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 no sound 185 non-system disk or disk error 173 power and batteries 178 printer 187, 188 program not responding 170 program not working properly 183 screen does not look correct/ flickers 181 Startup options 175 URL address not found 176 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 196 USB Wakeup function does not work 196 warning resume failure 172 Windows® operating...
... 176 keyboard not responding 172 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 no sound 185 non-system disk or disk error 173 power and batteries 178 printer 187, 188 program not responding 170 program not working properly 183 screen does not look correct/ flickers 181 Startup options 175 URL address not found 176 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 196 USB Wakeup function does not work 196 warning resume failure 172 Windows® operating...
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...98 Windows® Start menu 98 starting up the computer from Shut down 87 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 175 supervisor password, deleting 149 supervisor password, set up 148 T taskbar 129 television adjusting display 81 connecting 78 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 198 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 120 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 153 Toshiba...
...98 Windows® Start menu 98 starting up the computer from Shut down 87 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 175 supervisor password, deleting 149 supervisor password, set up 148 T taskbar 129 television adjusting display 81 connecting 78 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 198 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 120 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 153 Toshiba...
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... Health Monitor 165 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 73 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 190 external keyboard 180 keyboard 180 optical drive 184 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 196 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 158 USB Wakeup function does not work 196 USB-compatible printer 81 user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 101 Utilities 140 V video cables 78 video display device connecting...
... Health Monitor 165 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 73 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 190 external keyboard 180 keyboard 180 optical drive 184 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 196 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 158 USB Wakeup function does not work 196 USB-compatible printer 81 user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 101 Utilities 140 V video cables 78 video display device connecting...