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...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 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 71 Using external display devices 71 Connecting the display device 71 Directing the display output when you turn on...
...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 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 71 Using external display devices 71 Connecting the display device 71 Directing the display output when you turn on...
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... area may also be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . NOTE For this procedure. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in...
... area may also be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . NOTE For this procedure. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in...
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... to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can now continue setting up the next time you need to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can now continue setting up the next time you need to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. The System window appears...
... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. The System window appears...
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... Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition NOTE During the HDD Recovery Process it . If not skip to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your computer be connected to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and...
... Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition NOTE During the HDD Recovery Process it . If not skip to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your computer be connected to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and...
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...) button depends on the program you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 72. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 73. Selecting video cables To connect a device to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on page 212. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices The function...
...) button depends on the program you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 72. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 73. Selecting video cables To connect a device to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on page 212. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices The function...
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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. Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. For more information. For example, when...
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. Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. For more information. For example, when...
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... password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password...
... password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password...
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... "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. The Wakeup setting (function to allow USB ports to Mode-2. If you want to use this function in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you can change it to come into contact with USB ports. By changing any of this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected...
... "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. The Wakeup setting (function to allow USB ports to Mode-2. If you want to use this function in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you can change it to come into contact with USB ports. By changing any of this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected...
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... the operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... the operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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... updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab does not appear if the device is not caused by the device. This tab also provides options for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is causing a problem. If removing the memory module...
... updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab does not appear if the device is not caused by the device. This tab also provides options for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is causing a problem. If removing the memory module...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Display problems Here...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Display problems Here...
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... transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Make sure the line has a dial tone. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 187 Modem problems (Available on how to check this. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack.
... transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Make sure the line has a dial tone. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 187 Modem problems (Available on how to check this. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack.
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... Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at a time. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. Change...
... Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at a time. This will clean up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. Change...
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... diskette - Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A key or combination of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other line of your work , including all open files and...
... diskette - Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A key or combination of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other line of your work , including all open files and...
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... battery changing 116 charge indicator light 48, 110 charge not lasting 178 charging 46, 48 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 112 monitoring power 48, 110 not charging 177 230 notifications 112 power plan 206 power plan hot key 115 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 116 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 135 removing memory media 136 button power 51, 61 start 125 C character keys 92 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 175 click 70 communications network connection 127 set...
... battery changing 116 charge indicator light 48, 110 charge not lasting 178 charging 46, 48 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 112 monitoring power 48, 110 not charging 177 230 notifications 112 power plan 206 power plan hot key 115 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 116 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 135 removing memory media 136 button power 51, 61 start 125 C character keys 92 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 175 click 70 communications network connection 127 set...
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... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 127 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 175 checking properties 175 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 181 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 182 cannot read a diskette 182 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 127 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 175 checking properties 175 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 181 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 182 cannot read a diskette 182 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
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... mouse installing 75 mouse utility 152 N network accessing 127 Connect to the Internet 127 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 125 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 103 inserting 102 removing 104, 105 optical drive problems 182 troubleshooting 182 using 99 optical media recording 104 other documentation 39 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user 148 supervisor set up 147 types 146 passwords instant, using 146 setting 146 port RGB 71 power computer will not start 169 connecting cable...
... mouse installing 75 mouse utility 152 N network accessing 127 Connect to the Internet 127 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 125 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 103 inserting 102 removing 104, 105 optical drive problems 182 troubleshooting 182 using 99 optical media recording 104 other documentation 39 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user 148 supervisor set up 147 types 146 passwords instant, using 146 setting 146 port RGB 71 power computer will not start 169 connecting cable...
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... files 182 Device Manager 175 disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179 ExpressCard® 184 checklist 184 error occurs 186 hot swapping fails 185 not recognized 185 slot appears dead 184 external display not working 180 external monitor 179 faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181...
... files 182 Device Manager 175 disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179 ExpressCard® 184 checklist 184 error occurs 186 hot swapping fails 185 not recognized 185 slot appears dead 184 external display not working 180 external monitor 179 faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181...
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... 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 190 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 optical drive 182 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using 131 using a file extension 97 Utilities 139 V video cables 71 video display device connecting 71 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 129 Web Camera 133 Web sites 197 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 126 Windows® Explorer 94 Windows® operating system Help and Support 174 problem...
... 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 190 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 optical drive 182 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using 131 using a file extension 97 Utilities 139 V video cables 71 video display device connecting 71 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 129 Web Camera 133 Web sites 197 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 126 Windows® Explorer 94 Windows® operating system Help and Support 174 problem...