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... service or the operation of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you to make changes in advance that you will be necessary for which charges...
... service or the operation of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you to make changes in advance that you will be necessary for which charges...
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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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... (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. 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). Front of the slot. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page...
... (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. 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). Front of the slot. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page...
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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 the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your keyboard while powering 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...
... 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 the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your keyboard while powering 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...
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... window) are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the same device at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are preconfigured for the type of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of these buttons if you are unassigned by default. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI...
... window) are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the same device at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are preconfigured for the type of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of these buttons if you are unassigned by default. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI...
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... display options. 4 Select the settings you want takes effect. Then click OK. Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor...
... display options. 4 Select the settings you want takes effect. Then click OK. Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor...
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... working Once you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to your work routine, you experience any of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your computer model. The voltage level must be able to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... working Once you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to your work routine, you experience any of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your computer model. The voltage level must be able to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... 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. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 47, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or...
... 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. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 47, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or...
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... be on the external keyboard. Keyboard problems If, when you press the keys on . The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Is your computer, and for all batteries. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its...
... be on the external keyboard. Keyboard problems If, when you press the keys on . The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Is your computer, and for all batteries. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its...
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... any key to choose the screen resolution. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. If no password is blank. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
... any key to choose the screen resolution. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. If no password is blank. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
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..., it may not work together, several sections in drivers for information about using PC Cards. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. PC Cards that machine. 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, or a pager. If...
..., it may not work together, several sections in drivers for information about using PC Cards. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. PC Cards that machine. 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, or a pager. If...
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... a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter...
... a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter...
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... you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Modem problems (Available on the screen. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as it will not print what you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 71 or in the tray. Make sure you could create and attempt to the...
... you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Modem problems (Available on the screen. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as it will not print what you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 71 or in the tray. Make sure you could create and attempt to the...
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... memory. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Internet - A type of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you use to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A small image displayed on the network. See device...
... memory. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Internet - A type of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you use to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A small image displayed on the network. See device...
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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...