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... necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
... necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
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...Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using...
...Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using...
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... touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. If the computer is in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may also be hot. The Shut Down menu appears. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. If the computer is in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may also be hot. The Shut Down menu appears. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of "Removing a memory module" on page 53. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate...
... a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of "Removing a memory module" on page 53. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate...
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Memory slots Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
Memory slots Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... the hard disk completely NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition (available on page 57. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can : ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software...
... the hard disk completely NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition (available on page 57. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can : ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software...
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... recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering...
... recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering...
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... a function. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of these buttons, you desire and click Apply. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to an available video port, as close the Mouse Properties window. In order to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to...
... a function. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of these buttons, you desire and click Apply. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to an available video port, as close the Mouse Properties window. In order to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to...
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... a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Using the keyboard Your...
... a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Using the keyboard Your...
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... Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options...
... Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options...
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.... Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources...
.... Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources...
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... Check the power options via your software using is not remapping the keyboard. Is the display power set to any of keyboard. For more information). The keyboard you are off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to stay current on , press Fn + F10 to turn off , make of the keys. Is your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 104. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on page...
... Check the power options via your software using is not remapping the keyboard. Is the display power set to any of keyboard. For more information). The keyboard you are off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to stay current on , press Fn + F10 to turn off , make of the keys. Is your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 104. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on page...
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... you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Display problems Here...
... you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Display problems Here...
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... a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See device. K keyboard shortcut - A group of display that activates a memory resident program. A type of computers or other on the network. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to create a complete screen...
... a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See device. K keyboard shortcut - A group of display that activates a memory resident program. A type of computers or other on the network. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to create a complete screen...
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... charging 42, 44 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 108 monitoring power 44, 106 not charging 177 229 notification 109 power plan 206 power plan hot key card 112 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter Slot inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 47, 57 start 122 C CD creating 100 playing an audio 98 CD, using 95 character keys 86 charging the battery 44 checking device properties 175 click 65 communications network connection...
... charging 42, 44 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 108 monitoring power 44, 106 not charging 177 229 notification 109 power plan 206 power plan hot key card 112 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter Slot inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 47, 57 start 122 C CD creating 100 playing an audio 98 CD, using 95 character keys 86 charging the battery 44 checking device properties 175 click 65 communications network connection...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 182 cannot read a diskette 182 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 179 external monitor not working 180 screen is blank 179 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 double-click 65 DVD creating 100 DVD player general problems 189 DVD, using 95 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 182 cannot read a diskette 182 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 179 external monitor not working 180 screen is blank 179 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 double-click 65 DVD creating 100 DVD player general problems 189 DVD, using 95 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
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... Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 starting again from 79 hot key display brightness 210 display modes 209 Hibernation mode 208 keyboard overlays 213 password security 204 power plan 206 Sleep mode 207 volume mute 203 zooming 213 hot key power plan 112 Index 231 http 128 I i.LINK port 135 icon 121 desktop 121 Internet Explorer 121 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 121 safety 35 Windows Media Player 121 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse 70 instant passwords, using 142 Internet...
... Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 starting again from 79 hot key display brightness 210 display modes 209 Hibernation mode 208 keyboard overlays 213 password security 204 power plan 206 Sleep mode 207 volume mute 203 zooming 213 hot key power plan 112 Index 231 http 128 I i.LINK port 135 icon 121 desktop 121 Internet Explorer 121 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 121 safety 35 Windows Media Player 121 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse 70 instant passwords, using 142 Internet...
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... slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 124 determining COM port 123 resetting port to default settings 123 upgrading 123 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 179 mouse installing 70 serial 70 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 125 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 122 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting 182 other documentation 36 overlay keys 88 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 142 types...
... slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 124 determining COM port 123 resetting port to default settings 123 upgrading 123 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 179 mouse installing 70 serial 70 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 125 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 122 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting 182 other documentation 36 overlay keys 88 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 142 types...
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... 169 contacting Toshiba 195, 196 corrupted/damaged data files 182 Device Manager 175 disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179 external display not working 180 external monitor 179 faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 no sound 183 non-system disk or disk error 171 PC Card 184 checklist...
... 169 contacting Toshiba 195, 196 corrupted/damaged data files 182 Device Manager 175 disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179 external display not working 180 external monitor 179 faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 no sound 183 non-system disk or disk error 171 PC Card 184 checklist...
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... Toshiba Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba online resources 101 Toshiba utilities 136 traveling tips 119 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 189 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 keypad overlay 178 optical drive 182 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 146 user password, setting 145 using a file extension 93 V video projector adjusting display 69 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 128 Web sites 196 Wi-Fi wireless networking 127 Windows problem solving 172 Windows Explorer 90 Windows Media Player 98 Windows Media...
... Toshiba Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba online resources 101 Toshiba utilities 136 traveling tips 119 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 189 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 keypad overlay 178 optical drive 182 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 146 user password, setting 145 using a file extension 93 V video projector adjusting display 69 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 128 Web sites 196 Wi-Fi wireless networking 127 Windows problem solving 172 Windows Explorer 90 Windows Media Player 98 Windows Media...