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... makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the fax software instructions installed...
... makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the fax software instructions installed...
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... power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external...
... power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Slot B is in good condition. If only one or two memory modules. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
... Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Slot B is in good condition. If only one or two memory modules. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
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... a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot...
... a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot...
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... try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 59. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The...
... try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 59. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The...
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... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. 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 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. 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 52), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
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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. 62 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. 62 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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... time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to an available video port. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to see if you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with...
... time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to an available video port. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to see if you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with...
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...Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
...Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
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... unit for each device. 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 amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the system in the Startup menu. 164 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that...
... unit for each device. 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 amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the system in the Startup menu. 164 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that...
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... about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. 168 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware...
... about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. 168 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware...
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... previous setting. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖...
... previous setting. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖...
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... disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." If you are using PC Cards. Adjust the volume control. Sound system problems No sound is disabled. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. For additional information see if volume mute is coming from a microphone is fed to work under the operating system. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using external...
... disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." If you are using PC Cards. Adjust the volume control. Sound system problems No sound is disabled. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. For additional information see if volume mute is coming from a microphone is fed to work under the operating system. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using external...
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... the card did not come with an operating system driver, it is not supported. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as "warm swapping" and is properly connected. This is known as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 166. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models) ExpressCards® include many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Never swap modules when...
... the card did not come with an operating system driver, it is not supported. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as "warm swapping" and is properly connected. This is known as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 166. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models) ExpressCards® include many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Never swap modules when...
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... using Notepad. It should be busy or off line. Try making a test transmission to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Contact the software manufacturer for information on the screen. Make...
... using Notepad. It should be busy or off line. Try making a test transmission to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Contact the software manufacturer for information on the screen. Make...
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... a function, file, or program. internal device - Internet - A feature of many Toshiba computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. A 3.5-inch diskette that saves to the hard disk the current state of data. The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. A key or...
... a function, file, or program. internal device - Internet - A feature of many Toshiba computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. A 3.5-inch diskette that saves to the hard disk the current state of data. The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. A key or...
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... charge indicator light 48, 109 charge not lasting 170 charging 46, 48 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 109 not charging 169 224 notifications 111 power plan 200 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 51, 61 start 124 C CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 167 click 68 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 48, 109 charge not lasting 170 charging 46, 48 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 109 not charging 169 224 notifications 111 power plan 200 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 51, 61 start 124 C CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 167 click 68 communications network connection...
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.../trouble accessing a disk 173 running slow 174 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 174 cannot read a diskette 174 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 172 external monitor not working 172 screen is blank 171 display device external 69 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 184 DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 166 general hardware problem 166 non-system disk...
.../trouble accessing a disk 173 running slow 174 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 174 cannot read a diskette 174 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 172 external monitor not working 172 screen is blank 171 display device external 69 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 184 DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 166 general hardware problem 166 non-system disk...
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... memory module slot 54 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 181 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 171 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 175 troubleshooting 175 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user...
... memory module slot 54 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 181 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 171 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 175 troubleshooting 175 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user...
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... 139 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 184 external keyboard 170 keyboard 170 keypad overlay 170 optical drive 175 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 148 user password, setting 147 using 131 using a file extension 95 Utilities 138 V video projector adjusting display 70 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 128 Web Camera 132 Web sites 191 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 125 Windows...
... 139 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 184 external keyboard 170 keyboard 170 keypad overlay 170 optical drive 175 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 148 user password, setting 147 using 131 using a file extension 95 Utilities 138 V video projector adjusting display 70 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 128 Web Camera 132 Web sites 191 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 125 Windows...