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... the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be a 900 number or any other number for them to make any changes necessary to send any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be advised of service may not be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program...
... the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be a 900 number or any other number for them to make any changes necessary to send any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may be advised of service may not be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program...
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... 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the 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 67 Checking the HDD operating status 69 Installing drivers and applications 69 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 70 Control buttons 70 Using external display devices 71 Connecting the display device 71...
... 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the 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 67 Checking the HDD operating status 69 Installing drivers and applications 69 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 70 Control buttons 70 Using external display devices 71 Connecting the display device 71...
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... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot A Memory module slot cover Screw Slot B (Sample Image) Memory modules Slot A and Slot B You will be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot...
... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot A Memory module slot cover Screw Slot B (Sample Image) Memory modules Slot A and Slot B You will be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot...
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... the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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...
... the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 59. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
... and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 59. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
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... 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 says, "Windows® needs your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. NOTE From time to work. If...
... 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 says, "Windows® needs your permission. otherwise, click Cancel. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. NOTE From time to work. If...
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... one of Factory Default Software To recover 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 C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select...
... one of Factory Default Software To recover 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 C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select...
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... control to launch, operate and close applications on your television. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that device's speakers, or when you use the computer's built-in the CE Industry which can connect to external speakers or a stereo sound...
... control to launch, operate and close applications on your television. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that device's speakers, or when you use the computer's built-in the CE Industry which can connect to external speakers or a stereo sound...
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... TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- The Wakeup setting (function to a USB port that you can reconfigure that function. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- If all USB ports have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available. If the function does not work . To change it to Disabled. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard...
... TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- The Wakeup setting (function to a USB port that you can reconfigure that function. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- If all USB ports have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available. If the function does not work . To change it to Disabled. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard...
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To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer model. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. If...
To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer model. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. If...
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... provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is not caused by the device. The tabs that seem to work. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using...
... provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is not caused by the device. The tabs that seem to work. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using...
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.... The screen reactivates and allows you to its previous setting. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer is firmly attached. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. You may have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu.
.... The screen reactivates and allows you to its previous setting. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer is firmly attached. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. You may have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu.
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This mode lets you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. Make sure the line has a dial tone. For example, you see on the screen. Modem problems (Available on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be set up to change these settings. Refer to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The other system...
This mode lets you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. Make sure the line has a dial tone. For example, you see on the screen. Modem problems (Available on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be set up to change these settings. Refer to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The other system...
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... that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 197 3 Install one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. If this case, please try one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that important devices...
... that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 197 3 Install one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. If this case, please try one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that important devices...
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... create a complete screen image. I icon - See also World Wide Web. Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
... create a complete screen image. I icon - See also World Wide Web. Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
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... battery changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 46, 48 conserving power 116 disposal 124 low charge 115 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 178 232 notifications 115 power plan 208 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 139 button power 51, 61 start 128 C character keys 92 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 176 click 70 communications network connection 130 set...
... battery changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 46, 48 conserving power 116 disposal 124 low charge 115 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 178 232 notifications 115 power plan 208 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 139 button power 51, 61 start 128 C character keys 92 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 176 click 70 communications network connection 130 set...
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... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 130 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 93 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 183 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 183 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 130 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 93 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 183 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 183 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
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... monitor 71 connecting 71, 73 not working 180 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 128 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 105 optical discs handling 105 inserting 104 removing 107 optical drive DVD, using 101 problems 184 troubleshooting 184 optical media recording 106 other documentation 39 overlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using 148 setting 148 port...
... monitor 71 connecting 71, 73 not working 180 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 128 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 105 optical discs handling 105 inserting 104 removing 107 optical drive DVD, using 101 problems 184 troubleshooting 184 optical media recording 106 other documentation 39 overlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using 148 setting 148 port...
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... files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 180 ExpressCard® 185 checklist 186 error occurs 187 hot swapping fails 186 not recognized 187 slot appears dead 186 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182...
... files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 180 ExpressCard® 185 checklist 186 error occurs 187 hot swapping fails 186 not recognized 187 slot appears dead 186 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182...
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... 237 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 184 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 151 user password, setting 150 using 134 using a file extension 99 Utilities 141 V video cables 71 video display device connecting 71 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 132 Web Camera 136 Web sites 199 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® operating system...
... 237 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 184 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 151 user password, setting 150 using 134 using a file extension 99 Utilities 141 V video cables 71 video display device connecting 71 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 132 Web Camera 136 Web sites 199 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® operating system...