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... 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 file a complaint with the best service it can. In order to do this, it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax...
... 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 file a complaint with the best service it can. In order to do this, it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax...
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... for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 57 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the...
... for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 57 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the...
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... installed in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. The surrounding area may also be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... installed in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. The surrounding area may also be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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..., "Windows® needs your permission to continue." NOTE It is a security feature to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just...
..., "Windows® needs your permission to continue." NOTE It is a security feature to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just...
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... 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 recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using...
... 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 recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using...
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... Started Using external display devices 67 unassigned by the cable installer at the building premises as close to the point of device you are applicable in "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to close the Mouse Properties window. In order to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable...
... Started Using external display devices 67 unassigned by the cable installer at the building premises as close to the point of device you are applicable in "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to close the Mouse Properties window. In order to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable...
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... information, system settings are off the computer using a USB or IEEE 1394 port on your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to turn off . 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for...
... information, system settings are off the computer using a USB or IEEE 1394 port on your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to turn off . 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for...
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...; Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to learn more about Sleep. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78 to a disk may be lost. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut...
...; Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to learn more about Sleep. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78 to a disk may be lost. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut...
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... password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
... password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start properly, you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start properly, you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu...
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... removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab also provides options...
... removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab also provides options...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password...
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.... See also World Wide Web. LAN (local area network) - A type of display that polarizes the light passing through the electrodes, the molecules in combination with any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. liquid crystal display (LCD) - load - I icon - See...
.... See also World Wide Web. LAN (local area network) - A type of display that polarizes the light passing through the electrodes, the molecules in combination with any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. liquid crystal display (LCD) - load - I icon - See...
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... 83 battery changing 112 charge indicator light 44, 105 charge not lasting 175 charging 42, 44 conserving power 109 disposal 117 low charge 107 monitoring power 44, 105 not charging 175 228 notification 108 power plan 205 power plan hot key card 111 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter Slot inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 47, 56 start 121 C CD creating 99 playing an audio 97 CD, using 94 character keys 85 charging the battery...
... 83 battery changing 112 charge indicator light 44, 105 charge not lasting 175 charging 42, 44 conserving power 109 disposal 117 low charge 107 monitoring power 44, 105 not charging 175 228 notification 108 power plan 205 power plan hot key card 111 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter Slot inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 47, 56 start 121 C CD creating 99 playing an audio 97 CD, using 94 character keys 85 charging the battery...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 179 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 180 cannot read a diskette 180 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 178 screen is blank 177 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 117 double-click 64 DVD creating 99 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 94 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 179 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 180 cannot read a diskette 180 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 178 screen is blank 177 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 117 double-click 64 DVD creating 99 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 94 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows® 172 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 starting again from 78 hot key display brightness 209 display modes 208 Hibernation mode 207 keyboard overlays 212 password security 203 power plan 205 Sleep mode 206 volume mute 202 zooming 212 hot key power plan 111 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 120 desktop 120 Internet Explorer 120 moving to desktop 120 recycle bin 120 safety 35 Windows Media Player 120 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse 69 instant passwords, using...
... Support Windows® 172 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 starting again from 78 hot key display brightness 209 display modes 208 Hibernation mode 207 keyboard overlays 212 password security 203 power plan 205 Sleep mode 206 volume mute 202 zooming 212 hot key power plan 111 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 120 desktop 120 Internet Explorer 120 moving to desktop 120 recycle bin 120 safety 35 Windows Media Player 120 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse 69 instant passwords, using...
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..., external 69 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 112 memory adding 47 problem solving 174 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 54 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 123 determining COM port 122 resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 177 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 146 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting...
..., external 69 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 112 memory adding 47 problem solving 174 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 54 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 123 determining COM port 122 resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 177 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 146 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting...
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... Device Manager 173 disk drive is slow 179 display is blank 177 external display not working 178 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 172 high-pitched noise 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 179 no sound 181 non-system disk or disk error 169 PC Card 182 checklist 182 error occurs 183 hot swapping fails 183 not recognized 183 slot...
... Device Manager 173 disk drive is slow 179 display is blank 177 external display not working 178 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 172 high-pitched noise 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 179 no sound 181 non-system disk or disk error 169 PC Card 182 checklist 182 error occurs 183 hot swapping fails 183 not recognized 183 slot...
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... 118 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 187 external keyboard 176 keyboard 176 keypad overlay 176 optical drive 180 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 144 user password, setting 143 using a file extension 92 V video projector adjusting display 68 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 127 Web sites 195 Wi-Fi wireless networking 126 Windows problem solving 170 Windows Explorer 89 Windows Media Player 97 Windows Media Player icon 120 Windows operating system desktop 119 Windows Start menu 88 Windows...
... 118 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 187 external keyboard 176 keyboard 176 keypad overlay 176 optical drive 180 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 144 user password, setting 143 using a file extension 92 V video projector adjusting display 68 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 127 Web sites 195 Wi-Fi wireless networking 126 Windows problem solving 170 Windows Explorer 89 Windows Media Player 97 Windows Media Player icon 120 Windows operating system desktop 119 Windows Start menu 88 Windows...