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... Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is subject to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this equipment causes harm to maintain uninterrupted service.
... Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is subject to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this equipment causes harm to maintain uninterrupted service.
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...Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display...
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... or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
... or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
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58 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...
58 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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... the Mouse Properties window. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you wish. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. In order to the same device at the top of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable...
... the Mouse Properties window. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you wish. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. In order to the same device at the top of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable...
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... the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Choose the settings you desire and click Apply. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only...
... the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Choose the settings you desire and click Apply. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only...
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... before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking 176 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that required by the computer. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
... before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking 176 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that required by the computer. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
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... about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
... about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
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... of the keys. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be related to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that...
... of the keys. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be related to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that...
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... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Display settings to make sure the display...
... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Display settings to make sure the display...
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... or more of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of the PC Card for your system does not have built-in that used to work no longer work together, several sections in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to...
... or more of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of the PC Card for your system does not have built-in that used to work no longer work together, several sections in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to...
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... status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. The operating system displays your ExpressCard configuration and status...
... status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. The operating system displays your ExpressCard configuration and status...
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... will not print what you see on . Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. This mode lets you see your program has a print preview mode. Modem problems (Available on . Make sure the cable from the way they print it is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print. If a Notepad...
... will not print what you see on . Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. This mode lets you see your program has a print preview mode. Modem problems (Available on . Make sure the cable from the way they print it is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print. If a Notepad...
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... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of the display, creating light and dark pixels. Memory cache built into memory for processing. To move information from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. internal device - See also World Wide Web. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A type of display that represents a function...
... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of the display, creating light and dark pixels. Memory cache built into memory for processing. To move information from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. internal device - See also World Wide Web. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A type of display that represents a function...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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...; operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 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 Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse 72 instant passwords, using...
...; operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 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 Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse 72 instant passwords, using...
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... keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 183 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
... keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 183 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
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... files 187 Device Manager 180 disk drive is slow 186 display is blank 184 external display not working 185 external monitor 184 faulty memory 181 hardware conflict 179 high-pitched noise 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 Internet connection is slow 178 keyboard not responding 175 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 186 modem not receiving or transmitting 193, 194 no sound 188 non-system disk or disk error 176 PC Card 189, 191...
... files 187 Device Manager 180 disk drive is slow 186 display is blank 184 external display not working 185 external monitor 184 faulty memory 181 hardware conflict 179 high-pitched noise 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 Internet connection is slow 178 keyboard not responding 175 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 186 modem not receiving or transmitting 193, 194 no sound 188 non-system disk or disk error 176 PC Card 189, 191...
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... TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 130 Web Cam 133 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows Media...
... TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 130 Web Cam 133 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows Media...