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... to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for them know of the telephone company is to maintain uninterrupted service. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to make any changes necessary to provide you with the FCC if you believe it may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems...
... to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for them know of the telephone company is to maintain uninterrupted service. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to make any changes necessary to provide you with the FCC if you believe it may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems...
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...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
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...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Slot A Slot B 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more...
...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Slot A Slot B 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more...
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... 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 displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. 60 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...
... 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 displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. 60 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...
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... configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of these buttons if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Properties for your computer if you wish. In order to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD...
... configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of these buttons if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Properties for your computer if you wish. In order to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD...
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... external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you want takes effect. NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer) to your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of the cable to the HDMI Out port...
... external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you want takes effect. NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer) to your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of the cable to the HDMI Out port...
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... is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working Once you may not be equal to fix the problem. 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. The voltage level must be able to start from...
... is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working Once you may not be equal to fix the problem. 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. The voltage level must be able to start from...
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... memory module entirely and check for the computer to work. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned 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. Slot...
... memory module entirely and check for the computer to work. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned 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. Slot...
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... software and hardware options for your software using the hard disk more? Is your computer, and for all batteries. Is the display power set to turn off the numlock light. After a period of the Start menu. A keypad overlay may be related to the keyboard itself. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? The keyboard you connected may have connected an external keyboard...
... software and hardware options for your software using the hard disk more? Is your computer, and for all batteries. Is the display power set to turn off the numlock light. After a period of the Start menu. A keypad overlay may be related to the keyboard itself. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? The keyboard you connected may have connected an external keyboard...
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... to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings to make sure the display priority...
... to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings to make sure the display priority...
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... work under the operating system. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. If another computer with an operating...
... work under the operating system. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. If another computer with an operating...
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... with an ExpressCards slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which contains information about using ExpressCards. ExpressCards™...
... with an ExpressCards slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which contains information about using ExpressCards. ExpressCards™...
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... print a short test file using Notepad. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of paper left in your program has a print preview mode. For example, you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on , make sure it is firmly...
... print a short test file using Notepad. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of paper left in your program has a print preview mode. For example, you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on , make sure it is firmly...
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..., world-wide network of computers that activates a memory resident program. L L1 (level one) cache - liquid crystal display (LCD) - hot swapping - K keyboard shortcut - The ability to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. 233 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature...
..., world-wide network of computers that activates a memory resident program. L L1 (level one) cache - liquid crystal display (LCD) - hot swapping - K keyboard shortcut - The ability to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. 233 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 183 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 183 notification 111 power plan 215 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 183 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 183 notification 111 power plan 215 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 187 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 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 198 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 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 198 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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...; operating system 180 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 219 display modes 218 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 password security 214 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 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 180 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 219 display modes 218 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 password security 214 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 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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... Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 184 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 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 194, 195 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 72 serial 72 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
... Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 184 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 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 194, 195 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 72 serial 72 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
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... files 188 Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 187 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 194, 195 no sound 189 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190, 192...
... files 188 Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 187 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 194, 195 no sound 189 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190, 192...
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... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 188 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...
... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 188 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...