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... repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is to provide you with the best service it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to...
... repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is to provide you with the best service it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission 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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... 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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... or two memory modules. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. NOTE For this procedure. The surrounding area may be hot. 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 the bottom slot. You will be installed in the memory module slots on may...
... or two memory modules. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. NOTE For this procedure. The surrounding area may be hot. 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 the bottom slot. You will be installed in the memory module slots on may...
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... least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while...
... least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while...
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... 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 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
... 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 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
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.... 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to S-video Out. 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...
.... 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to S-video Out. 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 work together over an HDMI cable. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you want takes effect. 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...
... a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you want takes effect. 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...
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... the computer in either mode. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to all USB ports, including compatible ports, even when the computer is Disabled. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- By changing any of this function. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is in Enabled. When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Hibernation Mode or shutdown state. To...
... the computer in either mode. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to all USB ports, including compatible ports, even when the computer is Disabled. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- By changing any of this function. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is in Enabled. When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Hibernation Mode or shutdown state. To...
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... operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking 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 your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu to start...
... operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking 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 your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu to start...
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... memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in slot A. The tabs that seem to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 51, and making sure the module is to be installed, it must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions...
... memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in slot A. The tabs that seem to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 51, and making sure the module is to be installed, it must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions...
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... the keys. Is the display power set to the software documentation and check that shipped with the computer. Is your software using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as an ExpressCard® or memory module, that takes its ability to stay current on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to any of the Start menu. To purchase a new battery...
... the keys. Is the display power set to the software documentation and check that shipped with the computer. Is your software using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as an ExpressCard® or memory module, that takes its ability to stay current on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to any of the Start menu. To purchase a new battery...
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...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to choose the colors for an external monitor. Click Windows Color and Appearance to continue working power outlet...
...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to choose the colors for an external monitor. Click Windows Color and Appearance to continue working power outlet...
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... the line to change these settings. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to someone else. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Try making a test transmission to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®...
... the line to change these settings. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to someone else. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Try making a test transmission to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®...
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... its list 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 enabled on the wireless access point. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the search field. 3 At the top-left of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using the device, since the connection would not be displayed. ❖ Connect...
... its list 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 enabled on the wireless access point. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the search field. 3 At the top-left of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using the device, since the connection would not be displayed. ❖ Connect...
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... Web. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the network. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that enables any other services. See also diskette. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. high-density diskette - See device. L2 (level two) cache - It is refreshed. hot swapping - A key or...
... Web. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the network. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that enables any other services. See also diskette. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. high-density diskette - See device. L2 (level two) cache - It is refreshed. hot swapping - A key or...
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... 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 properties 171 click 67 communications network connection 125 set...
... 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 properties 171 click 67 communications network connection 125 set...
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... DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning resume failure 166 Error-checking 177 expansion memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCard® checklist 180 computer stops working 181 errors 182 hot swapping fails 181 inserting 131 not recognized 181 problem solving 180 removing 132 external 71 monitor not working 176 external diskette drive connecting...
... DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning resume failure 166 Error-checking 177 expansion memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCard® checklist 180 computer stops working 181 errors 182 hot swapping fails 181 inserting 131 not recognized 181 problem solving 180 removing 132 external 71 monitor not working 176 external diskette drive connecting...
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... 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 50 mouse 71 instant passwords, using 142 Internet...
... 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 50 mouse 71 instant passwords, using 142 Internet...
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... 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 100 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password...
... 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 100 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password...
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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...