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... possible. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of service may occasionally be required. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. Contact 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. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to...
... possible. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of service may occasionally be required. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. Contact 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. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to...
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... need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in the memory module slot on may also be lost. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be installed in good condition. You can be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in the memory module slot on may also be lost. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be installed in good condition. You can be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity 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 on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
... the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity 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 on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
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... recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For...
... recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For...
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... it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is...
... it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is...
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... 61. Connecting the display device If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 60, then skip to the S-video port, you must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by the cable installer at the factory to "Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on choosing a video cable, then refer to S-video Out. NOTE S-video cables and HDMI cables are...
... 61. Connecting the display device If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 60, then skip to the S-video port, you must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by the cable installer at the factory to "Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on choosing a video cable, then refer to S-video Out. NOTE S-video cables and HDMI cables are...
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..., powered speakers, or a stereo system that came with the television for the location of its Video In port. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and a plug compatible with your sound system on the other external display device you desire and click Apply. Getting Started Using external display devices 61 Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect...
..., powered speakers, or a stereo system that came with the television for the location of its Video In port. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and a plug compatible with your sound system on the other external display device you desire and click Apply. Getting Started Using external display devices 61 Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect...
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... user's fingerprint is automatically logged on certain models) can be used to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba...
... user's fingerprint is automatically logged on certain models) can be used to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba...
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... to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds 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. 174 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer may have to change...
... to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds 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. 174 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer may have to change...
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...-right part of the Start menu. 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. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 50, and making sure the module is causing a problem.
...-right part of the Start menu. 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. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 50, and making sure the module is causing a problem.
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... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . If you through the display options. If you have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 Nothing happens when you to continue working power outlet. ❖...
... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . If you through the display options. If you have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 Nothing happens when you to continue working power outlet. ❖...
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... a microphone is fed to see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you click the eject button on the computer is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected to work under the operating system. Press the button...
... a microphone is fed to see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out." Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If you click the eject button on the computer is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected to work under the operating system. Press the button...
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...-in drivers for information about using ExpressCards. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as "warm swapping" and is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see "Hibernation mode" on page 68 and "Sleep mode" on certain models. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Never swap modules when...
...-in drivers for information about using ExpressCards. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as "warm swapping" and is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see "Hibernation mode" on page 68 and "Sleep mode" on certain models. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Never swap modules when...
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.... For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to someone else. Try making a test transmission to the same COM port. See "Determining the COM port" on the screen differently from the modem to the...
.... For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to someone else. Try making a test transmission to the same COM port. See "Determining the COM port" on the screen differently from the modem to the...
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... display, creating light and dark pixels. A type of display that you use to the surface of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. Memory cache built into memory for processing. internal device - Internet - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a mouse. Memory cache installed on the network. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut - A filter over a relatively limited area and connected...
... display, creating light and dark pixels. A type of display that you use to the surface of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. Memory cache built into memory for processing. internal device - Internet - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a mouse. Memory cache installed on the network. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut - A filter over a relatively limited area and connected...
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... battery changing 112 charge indicator light 46, 106 charge not lasting 180 charging 44, 46 conserving power 109 disposal 116 low charge 108 monitoring power 46, 106 not charging 179 notification 109 power plan 211 power plan hot key 111 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 49 start 121 C CD creating 99 playing an audio 98 CD, using 92 CDs inserting 95 character keys 82 charging the battery...
... battery changing 112 charge indicator light 46, 106 charge not lasting 180 charging 44, 46 conserving power 109 disposal 116 low charge 108 monitoring power 46, 106 not charging 179 notification 109 power plan 211 power plan hot key 111 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 49 start 121 C CD creating 99 playing an audio 98 CD, using 92 CDs inserting 95 character keys 82 charging the battery...
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... missing files/trouble accessing a disk 183 running slow 184 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 184 cannot read a diskette 184 connecting 66 external, connecting 66 display does not look normal/flickers 182 external monitor not working 182 screen is blank 181 display device connecting 60 external 59 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 59 DVD creating 99 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 92 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 95 removing 96 E environment...
... missing files/trouble accessing a disk 183 running slow 184 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 184 cannot read a diskette 184 connecting 66 external, connecting 66 display does not look normal/flickers 182 external monitor not working 182 screen is blank 181 display device connecting 60 external 59 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 59 DVD creating 99 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 92 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 95 removing 96 E environment...
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... resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 59 connecting 60, 63 not working 181 mouse installing 65 serial 65 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 185 troubleshooting 185 other documentation 38 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 144 types 143 passwords instant, using 143 setting 143 PC Card checklist 186 computer stops working 187 configuring 132 errors 188 hot...
... resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 59 connecting 60, 63 not working 181 mouse installing 65 serial 65 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 185 troubleshooting 185 other documentation 38 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 144 types 143 passwords instant, using 143 setting 143 PC Card checklist 186 computer stops working 187 configuring 132 errors 188 hot...
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... removing 132 setting up 132 port COM 122 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB 59 power computer will not start 171 connecting cable to AC adaptor 45 cord/cable connectors 220 energy-saving features 102 problem solving 179 turning on 48 power button 49 power plan hot key 111 power plans 110 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 72 using Shut Down 70 using Sleep 74 precautions 40 primary button 59 printer connecting 65 problem solving...
... removing 132 setting up 132 port COM 122 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB 59 power computer will not start 171 connecting cable to AC adaptor 45 cord/cable connectors 220 energy-saving features 102 problem solving 179 turning on 48 power button 49 power plan hot key 111 power plans 110 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 72 using Shut Down 70 using Sleep 74 precautions 40 primary button 59 printer connecting 65 problem solving...
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... setting up adding memory 49 computer 42, 51 setting up a connection 125 Sleep mode 69 hot key 212 starting again from 77 sound problem solving 186 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 130 start button 121 Start Search field 87 starting a program 85 Start Search field 87 Windows® Explorer 86 Windows® Start menu 85 starting up the computer from Shut down 72 from Sleep 77 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 145 supervisor password, set up 144 S-video port cable...
... setting up adding memory 49 computer 42, 51 setting up a connection 125 Sleep mode 69 hot key 212 starting again from 77 sound problem solving 186 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 130 start button 121 Start Search field 87 starting a program 85 Start Search field 87 Windows® Explorer 86 Windows® Start menu 85 starting up the computer from Shut down 72 from Sleep 77 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 145 supervisor password, set up 144 S-video port cable...