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... the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of each transmitted page or on this equipment, for information. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
... the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of each transmitted page or on this equipment, for information. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
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... Charging the main battery 45 Using the computer for the first time 46 Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Using the TouchPad 57 Scrolling with the TouchPad 57 Control buttons 57 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 58 Using external display devices 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 58 Adjusting the quality of the external display...
... Charging the main battery 45 Using the computer for the first time 46 Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Using the TouchPad 57 Scrolling with the TouchPad 57 Control buttons 57 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 58 Using external display devices 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 58 Adjusting the quality of the external display...
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.... If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. NOTE For this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be lost. You can be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small...
.... If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. NOTE For this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be lost. You can be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small...
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... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
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... remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 49 to work. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 56. Removing a memory module If you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
... remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 49 to work. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 56. Removing a memory module If you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
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... System heading under Memory (RAM). If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total...
... System heading under Memory (RAM). If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total...
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... available video port. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. To change the display output settings is enabled by default. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™...
... available video port. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. To change the display output settings is enabled by default. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™...
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... 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. Utilities Setting passwords 133 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password...
... 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. Utilities Setting passwords 133 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password...
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... is rated for each device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to start properly, 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 or...
... is rated for each device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to start properly, 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 or...
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... displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module...
... displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module...
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... for all batteries. Keyboard problems If, when you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Try using the hard disk more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 101). The computer will need to be replaced. Check the power options via your Power Plans (see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site...
... for all batteries. Keyboard problems If, when you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Try using the hard disk more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 101). The computer will need to be replaced. Check the power options via your Power Plans (see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site...
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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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen flickers. The screen does not look right. If you are some typical display problems and their...
... 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen flickers. The screen does not look right. If you are some typical display problems and their...
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... set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is firmly connected to change these settings. Try making...
... set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is firmly connected to change these settings. Try making...
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... set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache installed on the network. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to the hard disk the current state of keys that activates a memory...
... set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache installed on the network. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to the hard disk the current state of keys that activates a memory...
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... 76 battery changing 103 charge indicator light 45, 97 charge not lasting 156 charging 43, 45 conserving power 100 disposal 108 low charge 99 monitoring power 45, 97 not charging 155 208 notifications 100 power plan 184 power plan hot key 102 real-time clock (RTC) 94 removing 103 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 122 removing memory media 122 button power 48 start 112 C CD playing an audio 88 CD, using 84 character keys 77 charging the battery 45 checking device...
... 76 battery changing 103 charge indicator light 45, 97 charge not lasting 156 charging 43, 45 conserving power 100 disposal 108 low charge 99 monitoring power 45, 97 not charging 155 208 notifications 100 power plan 184 power plan hot key 102 real-time clock (RTC) 94 removing 103 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 122 removing memory media 122 button power 48 start 112 C CD playing an audio 88 CD, using 84 character keys 77 charging the battery 45 checking device...
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... connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 114 control buttons 57 Ctrl keys 77 D desktop creating new icon 111 major features 111 desktop exploration 110 desktop icons 111 Device Manager 153 checking properties 153 devices keyboard 60 mouse 60 Disk Defragmenter 159 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 160 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 159 running slow 159 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 160 cannot read a diskette 160 connecting 61 external, connecting 61 display...
... connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 114 control buttons 57 Ctrl keys 77 D desktop creating new icon 111 major features 111 desktop exploration 110 desktop icons 111 Device Manager 153 checking properties 153 devices keyboard 60 mouse 60 Disk Defragmenter 159 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 160 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 159 running slow 159 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 160 cannot read a diskette 160 connecting 61 external, connecting 61 display...
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... 83 printing 82 restoring 84 saving 81 Fn keys 77 function keys 78 H hardware conflicts 152 resolving 153 headphones using 119 Help and Support Windows® operating system 152 Hibernation mode 63 configuring 67 starting again from 69 hot key display brightness 188 Hibernation mode 186 keyboard overlays 192 Lock (Instant security) 183 Output (Display switch) 187 power plan 184 Sleep mode 185 volume mute 182 Zoom (Display resolution) 191 zooming 192 Hot Key Cards 178 Hot key functions 182 hot key power plan 102...
... 83 printing 82 restoring 84 saving 81 Fn keys 77 function keys 78 H hardware conflicts 152 resolving 153 headphones using 119 Help and Support Windows® operating system 152 Hibernation mode 63 configuring 67 starting again from 69 hot key display brightness 188 Hibernation mode 186 keyboard overlays 192 Lock (Instant security) 183 Output (Display switch) 187 power plan 184 Sleep mode 185 volume mute 182 Zoom (Display resolution) 191 zooming 192 Hot Key Cards 178 Hot key functions 182 hot key power plan 102...
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... working 157 mouse installing 60 mouse utility 135 N network accessing 114 Connect to the Internet 114 networking wireless 113 Notification Area 112 O Opening the display panel 46 optical disc positioning 87 optical discs handling 87 inserting 86 removing 90 optical drive problems 160 troubleshooting 160 using 84 optical media recording 89 other documentation 36 P password deleting a supervisor 132 disabling a user 133 setting a user 132 supervisor set up 131 types 130 passwords instant, using 130 setting 130 port RGB 58 power computer will not start 147 connecting cable...
... working 157 mouse installing 60 mouse utility 135 N network accessing 114 Connect to the Internet 114 networking wireless 113 Notification Area 112 O Opening the display panel 46 optical disc positioning 87 optical discs handling 87 inserting 86 removing 90 optical drive problems 160 troubleshooting 160 using 84 optical media recording 89 other documentation 36 P password deleting a supervisor 132 disabling a user 133 setting a user 132 supervisor set up 131 types 130 passwords instant, using 130 setting 130 port RGB 58 power computer will not start 147 connecting cable...
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... files 160 Device Manager 153 disk drive is slow 159 display is blank 157 ExpressCard® 162 checklist 162 error occurs 164 hot swapping fails 163 not recognized 163 slot appears dead 162 external display not working 158 external monitor 157 faulty memory 154 hardware conflict 152 high-pitched noise 162 Internet bookmarked site not found 151 Internet connection is slow 151 keyboard not responding 148 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 159...
... files 160 Device Manager 153 disk drive is slow 159 display is blank 157 ExpressCard® 162 checklist 162 error occurs 164 hot swapping fails 163 not recognized 163 slot appears dead 162 external display not working 158 external monitor 157 faulty memory 154 hardware conflict 152 high-pitched noise 162 Internet bookmarked site not found 151 Internet connection is slow 151 keyboard not responding 148 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 159...
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... TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 136 Toshiba online resources 91 traveling tips 109 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 168 external keyboard 156 keyboard 156 optical drive 160 Index 213 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 133 user password, setting 132 using 118 using a file extension 82 Utilities 124 V video projector adjusting display 59 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 116 Web Camera 120 Web sites 175 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 113 Windows Media® Player 88 Windows...
... TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 136 Toshiba online resources 91 traveling tips 109 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 168 external keyboard 156 keyboard 156 optical drive 160 Index 213 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 133 user password, setting 132 using 118 using a file extension 82 Utilities 124 V video projector adjusting display 59 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 116 Web Camera 120 Web sites 175 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 113 Windows Media® Player 88 Windows...