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... card drivers 130 Inserting an SD card 130 Formatting an SD card 131 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card 131 Removing an SD card 131 Using the i.LINK® port 132 Using an expansion device 133 Using an Optional Toshiba Slim Port Replicator II with your computer.......133 Chapter 5: Utilities 134 TOSHIBA Assist 135 Connect 136 Secure 137 Protect & Fix 138 Optimize 139 TOSHIBA Application Installer 140 Setting passwords 141 Using an instant password 141 Using a supervisor password...
... card drivers 130 Inserting an SD card 130 Formatting an SD card 131 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card 131 Removing an SD card 131 Using the i.LINK® port 132 Using an expansion device 133 Using an Optional Toshiba Slim Port Replicator II with your computer.......133 Chapter 5: Utilities 134 TOSHIBA Assist 135 Connect 136 Secure 137 Protect & Fix 138 Optimize 139 TOSHIBA Application Installer 140 Setting passwords 141 Using an instant password 141 Using a supervisor password...
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50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in the lower-right corner of the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this...
50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in the lower-right corner of the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this...
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... mode. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module...
... mode. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module...
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... under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." The System window appears. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your hard disk drive or create Hard Drive Recovery media. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
... under Memory (RAM). Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." The System window appears. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your hard disk drive or create Hard Drive Recovery media. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
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... primary (left mouse button. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. The function of the TouchPad. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Once you have positioned your finger along the right edge of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the TouchPad™ that allow you would with the TouchPad™ There are connecting. This...
... primary (left mouse button. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. The function of the TouchPad. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Once you have positioned your finger along the right edge of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the TouchPad™ that allow you would with the TouchPad™ There are connecting. This...
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144 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility...
144 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility...
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... the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to your computer model. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start . ❖ The operating system...
... the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to your computer model. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start . ❖ The operating system...
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... least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab also provides options for the error again. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and...
... least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. This tab also provides options for the error again. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and...
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If you have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to choose the colors for an external monitor. The screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. If no password is not set for the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again...
If you have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to choose the colors for an external monitor. The screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. If no password is not set for the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again...
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...; Change a mode setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be used, change the setting to the compatible port. If this function in the BIOS setup. ❖ Some external devices may not be able to Mode-1. There are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. Some external devices may not be depleted even when the power of the computer will be supplied to the external device connected to Disabled. In this happens, change the setting to Disabled in Enabled. Disables the function Troubleshooting...
...; Change a mode setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be used, change the setting to the compatible port. If this function in the BIOS setup. ❖ Some external devices may not be able to Mode-1. There are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. Some external devices may not be depleted even when the power of the computer will be supplied to the external device connected to Disabled. In this happens, change the setting to Disabled in Enabled. Disables the function Troubleshooting...
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... and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device. Internet - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - A type of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with...
... and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device. Internet - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - A type of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with...
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... charge indicator light 46, 104 charge not lasting 173 charging 44, 46 conserving power 107 disposal 115 low charge 106 monitoring power 46, 104 not charging 173 notification 107 power plan 203 power plan hot key 109 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 110 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 49, 58 start 119 C CD creating 97 playing an audio 95 CD, using 92 character keys 84 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 171 click 65 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 46, 104 charge not lasting 173 charging 44, 46 conserving power 107 disposal 115 low charge 106 monitoring power 46, 104 not charging 173 notification 107 power plan 203 power plan hot key 109 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 110 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 49, 58 start 119 C CD creating 97 playing an audio 95 CD, using 92 character keys 84 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 171 click 65 communications network connection...
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...-system disk or disk error message 167 not accessing disk drives 166 running on battery power 100 setting up 42, 50 warning resume failure message 166 computer lock 81 computing tips 82 connecting to a power source 44 connection set up 121 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys 85 D desktop creating new icon 118 major features 118 desktop exploration 117 desktop icons 118 Device Manager 171 checking properties 171 devices keyboard 67 mouse 67 Disk Defragmenter 177 disk drive...
...-system disk or disk error message 167 not accessing disk drives 166 running on battery power 100 setting up 42, 50 warning resume failure message 166 computer lock 81 computing tips 82 connecting to a power source 44 connection set up 121 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys 85 D desktop creating new icon 118 major features 118 desktop exploration 117 desktop icons 118 Device Manager 171 checking properties 171 devices keyboard 67 mouse 67 Disk Defragmenter 177 disk drive...
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... 52 installation 50 removing 55 microphone 126 modem determining COM port 120 resetting port to default settings 120 upgrading 120 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 175 mouse installing 67 serial 67 mouse utility 151 N network accessing 121 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 121 networking wireless 122 Notification Area 119 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 other documentation 38 overlay keys 86 P password deleting a supervisor 143 disabling a user 144 setting a user 143 supervisor set up 142 types 141 passwords instant, using 141 setting 141 PC Card...
... 52 installation 50 removing 55 microphone 126 modem determining COM port 120 resetting port to default settings 120 upgrading 120 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 175 mouse installing 67 serial 67 mouse utility 151 N network accessing 121 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 121 networking wireless 122 Notification Area 119 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 other documentation 38 overlay keys 86 P password deleting a supervisor 143 disabling a user 144 setting a user 143 supervisor set up 142 types 141 passwords instant, using 141 setting 141 PC Card...
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... Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 PC Card 180 checklist 180 error occurs 181 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot...
... Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 PC Card 180 checklist 180 error occurs 181 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot...
Maintenance Manual
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... bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed. Installation of a short circuit, which could come loose, creating a danger of the wrong battery can cause the battery to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer PORTÉGÉ R500. Preface This maintenance manual describes how to explode. PORTÉGÉ R400 Maintenance Manual (960-623))[CONFIDENTIAL] iii CAUTION: "Caution" indicates the existence of messages are...
... bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed. Installation of a short circuit, which could come loose, creating a danger of the wrong battery can cause the battery to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer PORTÉGÉ R500. Preface This maintenance manual describes how to explode. PORTÉGÉ R400 Maintenance Manual (960-623))[CONFIDENTIAL] iii CAUTION: "Caution" indicates the existence of messages are...
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...in HDD ERROR (21) Select Bay ERROR (22) TIMER INTERRUPT ERROR (23) RTC UPDATE ERROR PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-17 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Check 2 The IRT checks the system board. If the error message (21) appears, go to the Optical Drive Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.9. (1) PIT ERROR (2) MEMORY REFRESH ERROR (3) TIMER CH.2 OUT ERROR (4) CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR (5) CMOS BAD BATTERY ERROR (6) FIRST 64KB MEMORY ERROR (7) FIRST 64KB MEMORY PARITY ERROR (8) VRAM ERROR (9) SYSTEM MEMORY ERROR (10) SYSTEM MEMORY PARITY...
...in HDD ERROR (21) Select Bay ERROR (22) TIMER INTERRUPT ERROR (23) RTC UPDATE ERROR PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-17 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Check 2 The IRT checks the system board. If the error message (21) appears, go to the Optical Drive Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.9. (1) PIT ERROR (2) MEMORY REFRESH ERROR (3) TIMER CH.2 OUT ERROR (4) CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR (5) CMOS BAD BATTERY ERROR (6) FIRST 64KB MEMORY ERROR (7) FIRST 64KB MEMORY PARITY ERROR (8) VRAM ERROR (9) SYSTEM MEMORY ERROR (10) SYSTEM MEMORY PARITY...
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...- SET FEATURE ERROR(RESET) HUB - GET DESCR.ERROR(SECOND) VRAM SIZE NOT SUPPORT PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-35 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Table 3-2 lists the error codes and error status names for the DIAGNOSTIC TEST. NOT SUPPORTED PS-SYSTEM ROM - THORMISTOR ERROR(3) RAM - SET CONFIGURATION ERROR HUB - CLEAR FEATURE ERROR HUB - SENSING ERROR(AC-ADAPT) ROM - GET DESCR.ERROR (FIRST) USB - CLEAR FEATURE2 ERROR USB - SERIAL ID WRITE ERROR ROM - PARITY ERROR RAM - GET...
...- SET FEATURE ERROR(RESET) HUB - GET DESCR.ERROR(SECOND) VRAM SIZE NOT SUPPORT PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-35 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.18 Error Code and Error Status Names Table 3-2 lists the error codes and error status names for the DIAGNOSTIC TEST. NOT SUPPORTED PS-SYSTEM ROM - THORMISTOR ERROR(3) RAM - SET CONFIGURATION ERROR HUB - CLEAR FEATURE ERROR HUB - SENSING ERROR(AC-ADAPT) ROM - GET DESCR.ERROR (FIRST) USB - CLEAR FEATURE2 ERROR USB - SERIAL ID WRITE ERROR ROM - PARITY ERROR RAM - GET...
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... PRT - POWER OFF PRT - FRAMING ERROR RS232C - OVERRUN ERROR RS232C - UNDEFINED ERROR HDD - ECC ERROR HDD - BAD COMMAND ERROR FDD - TIME OUT ERROR FDD - DRIVE NOT READY 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) RECORD NOT FOUND FDD - LINE STATUS ERROR RS232C - ECC RECOVER ENABLE HDD - DMA OVERRUN ERROR FDD - OUT OF PAPER PRT - HDC ERROR HDD - ADDRESS MARK NOT FOUND FDD - SELECT LINE PRT - HDC NOT RESET ERROR HDD - DRIVE NOT INITIALIZE HDD - MEDIA REMOVED FDD...
... PRT - POWER OFF PRT - FRAMING ERROR RS232C - OVERRUN ERROR RS232C - UNDEFINED ERROR HDD - ECC ERROR HDD - BAD COMMAND ERROR FDD - TIME OUT ERROR FDD - DRIVE NOT READY 3-36 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTEGE R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) RECORD NOT FOUND FDD - LINE STATUS ERROR RS232C - ECC RECOVER ENABLE HDD - DMA OVERRUN ERROR FDD - OUT OF PAPER PRT - HDC ERROR HDD - ADDRESS MARK NOT FOUND FDD - SELECT LINE PRT - HDC NOT RESET ERROR HDD - DRIVE NOT INITIALIZE HDD - MEDIA REMOVED FDD...
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... 4-4 and 4-5. 1. Loosen the following screws and remove the memory cover. • M2×4B STEP screw ×2 M2×4B STEP Memory cover Figure 4-4 Removing the memory module (1) 4-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is powered off when you remove or insert a memory module. Inserting a memory module with the power on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Never press hard or bend the memory module.
... 4-4 and 4-5. 1. Loosen the following screws and remove the memory cover. • M2×4B STEP screw ×2 M2×4B STEP Memory cover Figure 4-4 Removing the memory module (1) 4-12 [CONFIDENTIAL] PORTÉGÉ R500 Maintenance Manual (960-634) To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is powered off when you remove or insert a memory module. Inserting a memory module with the power on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Never press hard or bend the memory module.