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... the telephone network, the telephone company may be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you with the best service it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to...
... the telephone network, the telephone company may be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you with the best service it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to...
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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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... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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 screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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 screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
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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 the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example...
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 the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example...
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... you can also connect an external display device to close the Mouse Properties window. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. To do this , refer to use one of device you need a larger screen. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer...
... you can also connect an external display device to close the Mouse Properties window. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. To do this , refer to use one of device you need a larger screen. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer...
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... on the external device. Choose the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with display options. 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...
... on the external device. Choose the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with display options. 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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... the correct unit for each device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer model. The labels on the...
... the correct unit for each device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer model. The labels on the...
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... about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in case the new version is not using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules...
... about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in case the new version is not using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules...
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... turned on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for all batteries. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. To purchase a new battery...
... turned on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for all batteries. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. To purchase a new battery...
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... for an external monitor. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. If you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking...
... for an external monitor. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. If you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking...
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... models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work no longer work under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. 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 the PC Card for your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using PC Cards...
... models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work no longer work under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. 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 the PC Card for your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using PC Cards...
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... a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems (Available on page 178. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. If your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which contains information about using ExpressCards. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double...
... a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems (Available on page 178. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. If your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which contains information about using ExpressCards. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double...
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... could create and attempt to check for more information. This mode lets you installed the proper printer drivers as it is firmly connected to the computer and the printer. Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on. Make sure the printer cable...
... could create and attempt to check for more information. This mode lets you installed the proper printer drivers as it is firmly connected to the computer and the printer. Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on. Make sure the printer cable...
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... instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. A type of display that represents a function, file, or program. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. 231 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in which only every other line of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Memory cache built...
... instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. A type of display that represents a function, file, or program. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. 231 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in which only every other line of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Memory cache built...
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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...