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... charges.) In order to do this equipment causes harm to make any changes necessary to permanently disconnect your computer has the capability to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If this , it unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection...
... charges.) In order to do this equipment causes harm to make any changes necessary to permanently disconnect your computer has the capability to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If this , it unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection...
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... recovery method 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 77 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 79 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 83 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 84 Connecting an external monitor...
... recovery method 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 75 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 77 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 79 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 82 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 83 Using external display devices 83 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 84 Connecting an external monitor...
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... media 144 Removing memory media 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Using the expansion port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix 151 Optimize 152 TOSHIBA Application Installer 153 Setting passwords 154 Using an instant password 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA Security Assist 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 Mouse Utility 163 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 164 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 166 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep...
... media 144 Removing memory media 145 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 146 Using the expansion port 146 Chapter 5: Utilities 147 TOSHIBA Assist 148 Connect 149 Secure 150 Protect & Fix 151 Optimize 152 TOSHIBA Application Installer 153 Setting passwords 154 Using an instant password 154 Using a supervisor password 155 Using a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 158 TOSHIBA Security Assist 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 Mouse Utility 163 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 164 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 166 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep...
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... adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may also be hot. You can be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot...
... adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may also be hot. You can be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot...
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... Sleep mode). When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Make sure...
... Sleep mode). When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Make sure...
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... located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
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... recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this computer?" To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site...
... recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this computer?" To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site...
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... you 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 a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by...
... you 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 a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by...
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... do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Do not set the volume too high when using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is turned on the configuration, your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For example, if it to...
... do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Do not set the volume too high when using this , follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. For other types of media, use the associated software to open Windows Media® Player and use it is turned on the configuration, your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For example, if it to...
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... TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 157 (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 a text file or external media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions...
... TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 157 (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 a text file or external media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions...
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... Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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, docking and USB information), date of initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. It alerts users to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware...
... Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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, docking and USB information), date of initial system use this information for quality assurance analysis. It alerts users to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware...
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...; 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 change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays...
...; 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 change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays...
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... correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. A keypad overlay may need to its previous setting. Refer to activate the screen. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer...
... correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. A keypad overlay may need to its previous setting. Refer to activate the screen. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer...
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... up. Your hard disk seems very slow. After it clicks into place. Press gently until it opens, click Defragment disk. Replace the disc in the drive. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive problems 6 You can interfere with your drive. Make sure the tray that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Optical disc drive problems (Available on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the tray. Run Disk Defragmenter. Make sure the...
... up. Your hard disk seems very slow. After it clicks into place. Press gently until it opens, click Defragment disk. Replace the disc in the drive. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive problems 6 You can interfere with your drive. Make sure the tray that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Optical disc drive problems (Available on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the tray. Run Disk Defragmenter. Make sure the...
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...® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system. This is available, try the card in that used to be defective. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to work together, several sections in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the...
...® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system. This is available, try the card in that used to be defective. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to work together, several sections in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the...
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... program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See...
... program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See...
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... a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 84 monitor 84 power cord/cable 50 power source 50 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 48 customize computer settings 98 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 200 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 184 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 83, 218 display troubleshooting 188 display devices external 83 display output settings...
... a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 84 monitor 84 power cord/cable 50 power source 50 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 48 customize computer settings 98 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 200 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 184 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 83, 218 display troubleshooting 188 display devices external 83 display output settings...
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... Hibernation mode 214 keyboard overlays 220 Lock (Instant security) 211 optical disk drive 209 Output (Display switch) 215 power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 210 zoom 220 zoom in 220 zoom out 220 Hot Key Cards 207 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 137 moving to desktop 137 recycle bin 137 safety 43 inserting ExpressCard® 143 installation memory module 55 installing a charged battery 131 battery 129 memory modules 54 mouse 86 Instruction Manual...
... Hibernation mode 214 keyboard overlays 220 Lock (Instant security) 211 optical disk drive 209 Output (Display switch) 215 power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 210 zoom 220 zoom in 220 zoom out 220 Hot Key Cards 207 Hot key functions 209 I icon desktop 137 moving to desktop 137 recycle bin 137 safety 43 inserting ExpressCard® 143 installation memory module 55 installing a charged battery 131 battery 129 memory modules 54 mouse 86 Instruction Manual...
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... starting again from Hibernation mode 95 Sleep mode 98 Startup menu problem solving 182 supervisor password, deleting 156 supervisor password, set up 155 system indicator lights AC power 49 drive in-use indicator 111 LEDs 50, 51, 53, 92, 95, 98, 122, 123, 142 T taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 100 Toshiba online resources 116 registering computer Toshiba Web site 54 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
... starting again from Hibernation mode 95 Sleep mode 98 Startup menu problem solving 182 supervisor password, deleting 156 supervisor password, set up 155 system indicator lights AC power 49 drive in-use indicator 111 LEDs 50, 51, 53, 92, 95, 98, 122, 123, 142 T taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 100 Toshiba online resources 116 registering computer Toshiba Web site 54 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
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... 192 installing hardware/software 201 keyboard 187 keyboard will not respond 179 memory problems 185 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 189 on-screen eject button 191 optical disc drive 190 power and batteries 185 printer 194 restore points 199 screen does not look correct/ flickers 188 slow Internet connection 183 sound system 191 trouble running discs 191 trouble running programs 190 URL address not found 183 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 Windows® operating...
... 192 installing hardware/software 201 keyboard 187 keyboard will not respond 179 memory problems 185 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 189 on-screen eject button 191 optical disc drive 190 power and batteries 185 printer 194 restore points 199 screen does not look correct/ flickers 188 slow Internet connection 183 sound system 191 trouble running discs 191 trouble running programs 190 URL address not found 183 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 202 USB Wakeup function does not work 203 Windows® operating...