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... of 1991 makes 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 program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. 5 Connection to party line service is sent...
... of 1991 makes 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 program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. 5 Connection to party line service is sent...
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... a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting...
... a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting...
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... the bottom slot. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is to...
... the bottom slot. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is to...
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... described in "Installing a memory module" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you need to work. The...
... described in "Installing a memory module" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you need to work. The...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. 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...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. 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...
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... connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system HDMI Out port* *Available on the external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default...
... connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system HDMI Out port* *Available on the external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default...
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... a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to change the display output settings is a standard in the CE Industry which can allow you want takes effect. Toshiba notebooks with the appropriate device attached and turned on. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Connecting toa TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function...
... a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to change the display output settings is a standard in the CE Industry which can allow you want takes effect. Toshiba notebooks with the appropriate device attached and turned on. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Connecting toa TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function...
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... function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the Device Manager and even though you can reconfigure that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ). Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to come into contact with metal products, for compatible ports. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to Mode-2. When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the Device Manager and even though you can reconfigure that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ). Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to come into contact with metal products, for compatible ports. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to Mode-2. When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
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... computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. 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 your work routine, you change your system's configuration...
... computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. 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 your work routine, you change your system's configuration...
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... a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in the lower-right part of the Start menu. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module installed for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to work. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 51, and making...
... a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in the lower-right part of the Start menu. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module installed for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to work. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 51, and making...
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... with ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to turn off , make of the Start menu. Is the display power set to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the most recent software and hardware options for all batteries. Was the battery fully charged to any of time, the battery will restart and recognize the device. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may be replaced. Nothing happens...
... with ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to turn off , make of the Start menu. Is the display power set to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the most recent software and hardware options for all batteries. Was the battery fully charged to any of time, the battery will restart and recognize the device. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may be replaced. Nothing happens...
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... the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If 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. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen...
... the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If 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. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen...
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... equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. The modem is firmly connected to change these settings. Connect a telephone handset...
... equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. The modem is firmly connected to change these settings. Connect a telephone handset...
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... verify a connection to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in the wireless part of the Start menu, click cmd.exe. 4 Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for recent firmware upgrades. A message informs you that the selected network is probably wireless-related. ❖ If you install a wireless access point device, the Windows® operating system checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the wireless access point. The IP address for each active network adapter will...
... verify a connection to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in the wireless part of the Start menu, click cmd.exe. 4 Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for recent firmware upgrades. A message informs you that the selected network is probably wireless-related. ❖ If you install a wireless access point device, the Windows® operating system checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the wireless access point. The IP address for each active network adapter will...
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... was turned off . internal device - Memory cache built into the processor to the hard disk the current state of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba notebook computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. Internet - K keyboard...
... was turned off . internal device - Memory cache built into the processor to the hard disk the current state of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba notebook computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. Internet - K keyboard...
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... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 47, 108 charge not lasting 173 charging 45, 47 conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 47, 108 not charging 173 226 notifications 111 power plan 202 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 99 CD, using 95 character keys 87 charging the battery 47 checking device...
... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 47, 108 charge not lasting 173 charging 45, 47 conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 47, 108 not charging 173 226 notifications 111 power plan 202 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 99 CD, using 95 character keys 87 charging the battery 47 checking device...
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... battery power 104 setting up 42, 52 warning resume failure message 166 computer lock 84 computing tips 85 connecting 69 connecting to a power source 45 connection set up 125 control buttons 67 Ctrl keys 88 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 171 checking properties 171 devices keyboard 71 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 177 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 178 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
... battery power 104 setting up 42, 52 warning resume failure message 166 computer lock 84 computing tips 85 connecting 69 connecting to a power source 45 connection set up 125 control buttons 67 Ctrl keys 88 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 171 checking properties 171 devices keyboard 71 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 177 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 178 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
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... Support Windows® operating system 170 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (display resolution) 206 zooming 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 122 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules...
... Support Windows® operating system 170 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (display resolution) 206 zooming 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 122 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules...
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... battery removing 114 memory adding 50 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 57 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 183 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 175 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 98 optical discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 using 95 optical media creating...
... battery removing 114 memory adding 50 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 57 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 183 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 175 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 98 optical discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 using 95 optical media creating...
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... files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpressCard® 180 checklist 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177...
... files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpressCard® 180 checklist 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177...