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...number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone...
...number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone...
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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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... battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
... battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
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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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The virtual buttons on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the top of these buttons if you wish. In order to close the Mouse Properties window. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
The virtual buttons on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the top of these buttons if you wish. In order to close the Mouse Properties window. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
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... Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . Refer to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you can choose to the manual that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to...
... Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . Refer to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you can choose to the manual that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to...
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... Networking The Windows® operating system is rated for each device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is not working correctly. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
... Networking The Windows® operating system is rated for each device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is not working correctly. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
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... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to be faulty. It is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for the error again. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not caused by the device. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work...
... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to be faulty. It is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for the error again. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not caused by the device. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work...
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... hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off , make of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? After a period of keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Try using is normal for other product information. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be defective or incompatible with ? For more keyboard error messages. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
... hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off , make of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? After a period of keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Try using is normal for other product information. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be defective or incompatible with ? For more keyboard error messages. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
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... advance you 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 its previous setting. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Windows Color and Appearance...
... advance you 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 its previous setting. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Windows Color and Appearance...
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Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems (Available on page 178. PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in drivers for information about using PC Cards. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If your system does not have built-in that...
Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems (Available on page 178. PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in drivers for information about using PC Cards. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If your system does not have built-in that...
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... types of new cards. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work together, several sections in this chapter may be dead. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
... types of new cards. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work together, several sections in this chapter may be dead. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
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Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. Modem problems (Available on . Check that the printer is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray. Some printers will not receive or transmit properly. You may be in the instructions that the...
Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. Modem problems (Available on . Check that the printer is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray. Some printers will not receive or transmit properly. You may be in the instructions that the...
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... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of keys that you use to perform a task instead of the display, creating light and dark pixels. When an electric current passes through it. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other services. The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into...
... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of keys that you use to perform a task instead of the display, creating light and dark pixels. When an electric current passes through it. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other services. The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into...
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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...