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... may be necessary for any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of each transmitted page or on this equipment, for information. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457...
... may be necessary for any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of each transmitted page or on this equipment, for information. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457...
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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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... up squarely with the socket latches. 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 screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System.
... up squarely with the socket latches. 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 screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System.
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... 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 C: drive and then recovering it. To 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen...
... 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 C: drive and then recovering it. To 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen...
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... connecting. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to use one of these buttons if you wish. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to close the Mouse Properties window. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you are unassigned by default. Connecting an external monitor...
... connecting. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to use one of these buttons if you wish. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to close the Mouse Properties window. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you are unassigned by default. Connecting an external monitor...
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... Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you desire and click Apply. Choose the settings you want takes effect. Refer to the manual that came with display options. Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD...
... Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you desire and click Apply. Choose the settings you want takes effect. Refer to the manual that came with display options. Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD...
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... model. If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The computer may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... model. If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The computer may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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...-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources...
...-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources...
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...-right part of the keys. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for other product information. The keyboard you are off automatically? If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using a different make sure the software you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on . After a period of keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and...
...-right part of the keys. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for other product information. The keyboard you are off automatically? If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using a different make sure the software you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on . After a period of keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and...
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... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. This opens...
... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. This opens...
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... all cables are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. If your PC Card and the card did not come with a PC Card slot is too loud. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
... all cables are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. If your PC Card and the card did not come with a PC Card slot is too loud. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
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...) include many types of new cards. If you are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work . 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems (Available on page 178. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager...
...) include many types of new cards. If you are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work . 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems (Available on page 178. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager...
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... the telephone line jack. Make sure the cable from the way they print it is on . Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to the computer and the printer. This mode lets you see your work exactly as shown in the instructions that came with the printer itself. Check that the printer has plenty of paper. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the...
... the telephone line jack. Make sure the cable from the way they print it is on . Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to the computer and the printer. This mode lets you see your work exactly as shown in the instructions that came with the printer itself. Check that the printer has plenty of paper. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the...
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... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that activates a memory resident program. A method of keys that polarizes the light passing through the electrodes, the molecules in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the network. Internet - L2 (level two) cache - The ability to create...
... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that activates a memory resident program. A method of keys that polarizes the light passing through the electrodes, the molecules in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the network. Internet - L2 (level two) cache - The ability to create...
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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...
