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..., Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you to make changes in advance that you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed...
..., Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you to make changes in advance that you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed...
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... 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 devices 77 Connecting the display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse...
... 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 devices 77 Connecting the display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse...
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... 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......164 USB Sleep and Charge 164 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 166 Power supply mode settings 166 Battery settings 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169...
... 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 Deleting a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......164 USB Sleep and Charge 164 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 166 Power supply mode settings 166 Battery settings 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169...
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... step 3. 1 Click Start. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer...
... step 3. 1 Click Start. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer...
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... as described in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can now continue setting up . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this...
... as described in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can now continue setting up . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this...
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..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the slot. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 125. 6 Turn the computer right side...
..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the slot. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 125. 6 Turn the computer right side...
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... Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you must purchase an HDMI cable. Refer to the manual that came with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that may need to your television. The HDMI-CEC utility is a standard in the CE Industry which can allow you to: ❖ Use a TV remote control to work together over an HDMI cable. Connecting an HDMI™...
... Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you must purchase an HDMI cable. Refer to the manual that came with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that may need to your television. The HDMI-CEC utility is a standard in the CE Industry which can allow you to: ❖ Use a TV remote control to work together over an HDMI cable. Connecting an HDMI™...
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... external monitor or projector to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can change the display output settings 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...
... external monitor or projector to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can change the display output settings 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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... the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
... the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. 156 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click on the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... users to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. 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 initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. This information is used to specific system conditions via the Windows...
... users to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. 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 initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. This information is used to specific system conditions via the Windows...
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... computer. The battery light is blinking when the computer is not working Once you can easily detect if the operating system is on page 207. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . If you change the system in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds...
... computer. The battery light is blinking when the computer is not working Once you can easily detect if the operating system is on page 207. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . If you change the system in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds...
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... key, type the password and press Enter. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If no password is not set...
... key, type the password and press Enter. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If no password is not set...
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... communications program. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information. It should be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Try making a test transmission to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. For more advanced users. This mode lets you see Windows® Help and Support or contact your...
... communications program. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information. It should be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Try making a test transmission to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. For more advanced users. This mode lets you see Windows® Help and Support or contact your...
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... drive. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). No additional software is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel...
... drive. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). No additional software is recommended in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel...
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... drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See also Sleep, Suspend. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that represents a function, file, or program. L L1 (level one) cache - The ability to create a complete screen image. A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. internal device - Memory cache installed...
... drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See also Sleep, Suspend. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that represents a function, file, or program. L L1 (level one) cache - The ability to create a complete screen image. A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. internal device - Memory cache installed...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 192 running slow 192 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 193 cannot read a diskette 193 display does not look normal/flickers 191 external monitor not working 191 display device connecting 78 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 190 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 128 DVD using 103 DVD player general problems 200 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 106 removing 106 E eject button optical drive 104 eject, optical drive...
.../trouble accessing a drive 192 running slow 192 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 193 cannot read a diskette 193 display does not look normal/flickers 191 external monitor not working 191 display device connecting 78 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 190 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 128 DVD using 103 DVD player general problems 200 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 106 removing 106 E eject button optical drive 104 eject, optical drive...
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... keys 96 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 140 Help and Support Windows® operating system 186 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 219 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 223 disabling or enabling wireless devices 222 display brightness 221 Hibernation mode 219 keyboard overlays 225 Lock (Instant security) 216 Output (Display switch) 220 power plan 217 Sleep mode 218 volume mute 215 Zoom (Display resolution) 224 zooming in 225 zooming out 225 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions 214 hot key power...
... keys 96 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 140 Help and Support Windows® operating system 186 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 219 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 223 disabling or enabling wireless devices 222 display brightness 221 Hibernation mode 219 keyboard overlays 225 Lock (Instant security) 216 Output (Display switch) 220 power plan 217 Sleep mode 218 volume mute 215 Zoom (Display resolution) 224 zooming in 225 zooming out 225 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions 214 hot key power...
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... downloading files 139 URL address not found 186 using 137 Internet Service Providers ISPs 137 J jack RJ-11 136 K keyboard character keys 96 function keys 96 hot keys 225 not working 182 special Windows® keys 97 troubleshooting 190 using 95 keyboard, external 81 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 123 installing 123, 125 removing 124 safety precautions 127 manual eject hole optical drive 105 memory adding 52 problem solving 188 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
... downloading files 139 URL address not found 186 using 137 Internet Service Providers ISPs 137 J jack RJ-11 136 K keyboard character keys 96 function keys 96 hot keys 225 not working 182 special Windows® keys 97 troubleshooting 190 using 95 keyboard, external 81 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 104 lock computer, using 93 M main battery changing 123 installing 123, 125 removing 124 safety precautions 127 manual eject hole optical drive 105 memory adding 52 problem solving 188 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media...
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... drive drive in-use indicator light 104 eject button 104 manual eject hole 105 problems 193 removing disc 110 troubleshooting 193 using 103 optical media recording 109 other documentation 41 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 156 setting a user 155 supervisor set up 154 types 153 passwords instant, using 153 setting 153 port RGB 77 power computer will not start 181 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 226 energy-saving features 112 problem solving 188 turning...
... drive drive in-use indicator light 104 eject button 104 manual eject hole 105 problems 193 removing disc 110 troubleshooting 193 using 103 optical media recording 109 other documentation 41 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 156 setting a user 155 supervisor set up 154 types 153 passwords instant, using 153 setting 153 port RGB 77 power computer will not start 181 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 226 energy-saving features 112 problem solving 188 turning...
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...8482; Memory Card Format Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 175 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 73 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 200 external keyboard 190 keyboard 190 optical drive 193 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 206 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 81 user password, disabling 156 user password, setting 155 using a file extension 101 Utilities 146 V video cables 78 video display...
...8482; Memory Card Format Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 175 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using 73 traveling tips 130 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 200 external keyboard 190 keyboard 190 optical drive 193 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 206 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 164 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 81 user password, disabling 156 user password, setting 155 using a file extension 101 Utilities 146 V video cables 78 video display...