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... state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you disconnect the equipment until the problem is...
... state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you disconnect the equipment until the problem is...
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... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. See "Setting up your software. The surrounding area may be lost. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing...
... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. See "Setting up your software. The surrounding area may be lost. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). Using...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 57 Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). Using...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. The System window appears. 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 Sleep mode). In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. The System window appears. 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 Sleep mode). In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel...
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... purchase an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible...
... purchase an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible...
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... on-screen instructions to exit. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
... on-screen instructions to exit. 150 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 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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The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. This information is used to the examples specified here. Subject to the use restrictions above, the data logged...
The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. This information is used to the examples specified here. Subject to the use restrictions above, the data logged...
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... device. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this indicates a power mismatch. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on . The output specifications of the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu...
... device. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this indicates a power mismatch. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on . The output specifications of the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in the Startup menu...
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... lists resources assigned to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to be hardware or even software related. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click Device Manager. 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 3 To view the properties, double-click the device. The operating...
... lists resources assigned to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to be hardware or even software related. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click Device Manager. 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 3 To view the properties, double-click the device. The operating...
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Display problems Here 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 make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Press any key. If no password is registered, press any key to activate the...
Display problems Here 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 make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Press any key. If no password is registered, press any key to activate the...
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... have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can detect access points or routers. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may be set up to...
... have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can detect access points or routers. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may be set up to...
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... drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up the computer while running on battery power. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits from them (available on certain models). If anything , use the System Restore utility to backup your critical data (see the section titled restore points). For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software...
... drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up the computer while running on battery power. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits from them (available on certain models). If anything , use the System Restore utility to backup your critical data (see the section titled restore points). For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software...
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... Wide Web, and other services. When you turn the computer off . A small image displayed on the network. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. internal device - L L1 (level one) cache...
... Wide Web, and other services. When you turn the computer off . A small image displayed on the network. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. internal device - L L1 (level one) cache...
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... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 174 notifications 116 power plan 199 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 174 notifications 116 power plan 199 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 115 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive 103 Media control buttons 104 C Call2Recycle™ battery 125 changing...
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... not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 184 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages non-system disk or disk error 169 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 177 warning resume failure 168...
... not look normal/flickers 176 external monitor not working 177 display device connecting 77 external 77 display output settings 79 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 176 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 184 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages non-system disk or disk error 169 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 177 warning resume failure 168...
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... keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 201 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions 197 hot key power...
... keys 95 function keys 96 H HDMI™ Out Port 77 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 201 starting again from 88 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions 197 hot key power...
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... features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer connecting 80 problem solving 181 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 174 accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173...
... features 109 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer connecting 80 problem solving 181 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 174 accessing disk drives 168 battery charge does not last 175 battery not charging 174 cannot insert diskette in drive 179 cannot read a diskette 179 changing display properties 177 checking device properties 173...
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... 80 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 191 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using...
... 80 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 191 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 146 TOSHIBA Assist 141 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA eco power plan Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 157 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 77 enabling 77 using...
Resource Guide
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... Start. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. The surrounding area may be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
... Start. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. The surrounding area may be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
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...; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 47. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer is the top slot. Slot...
...; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 47. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer is the top slot. Slot...