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..., please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to provide you with the best service it can. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to send any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on the...
..., please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to provide you with the best service it can. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to send any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on the...
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...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
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... adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system 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; The Shut Down menu appears. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
... adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system 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; The Shut Down menu appears. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out 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 using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out 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 using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...
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60 Getting Started 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click...
60 Getting Started 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click...
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...to the documentation for the type of device you are connecting. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to your operating system and devices. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are unassigned by default.
...to the documentation for the type of device you are connecting. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to your operating system and devices. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are unassigned by default.
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... wired and wireless connections ❖ Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc.) NOTE If your computer is displayed with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor...
... wired and wireless connections ❖ Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc.) NOTE If your computer is displayed with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor...
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... any network devices. 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. If you visit a client company occasionally, for example, you can set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default...
... any network devices. 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. If you visit a client company occasionally, for example, you can set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default...
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... the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that required by the computer. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may have to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is not working Once you change your work...
... the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that required by the computer. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may have to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is not working Once you change your work...
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... instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected...
... instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected...
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... cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 105. Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on page 112). The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Try using...
... cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 105. Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on page 112). The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Try using...
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... are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is blank. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the screen. You may have gone into a working...
... are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is blank. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the screen. You may have gone into a working...
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... line is on the screen. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not print what you see on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to someone ...problem may be set up to change these settings. For more information. This mode lets you see your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. See "Determining the COM port" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems...
... line is on the screen. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not print what you see on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to someone ...problem may be set up to change these settings. For more information. This mode lets you see your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. See "Determining the COM port" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to perform a task instead of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. 232 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to the surface of display that activates a memory...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to perform a task instead of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. 232 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to the surface of display that activates a memory...
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... conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 46, 107 not charging 183 notification 110 238 power plan 214 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 48, 58 start 123 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 96 character keys 87 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 181 click 66 communications network connection 126 set up...
... conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 46, 107 not charging 183 notification 110 238 power plan 214 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 48, 58 start 123 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 96 character keys 87 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 181 click 66 communications network connection 126 set up...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 66 DVD creating 101 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 66 DVD creating 101 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 138 icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer® 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 122 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules...
... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 138 icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer® 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 122 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules...
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...slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 125 determining COM port 124 problem solving 193 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 71 serial 71 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 126 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 126 networking wireless 128 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 189 troubleshooting 189 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user...
...slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 125 determining COM port 124 problem solving 193 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 71 serial 71 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 126 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 126 networking wireless 128 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 189 troubleshooting 189 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user...
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... Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 193 no sound 190 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190 checklist 191 error occurs 192 hot...
... Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 193 no sound 190 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190 checklist 191 error occurs 192 hot...
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... TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 102 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 189 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 94 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 129 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 128 Windows Media® Player 99 Windows Media...
... TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 102 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 189 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 94 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 129 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 128 Windows Media® Player 99 Windows Media...