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... with the best service it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to make changes in advance that you to allow you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
... with the best service it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to make changes in advance that you to allow you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
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...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in slot A. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in slot A. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu...
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... the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize 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 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then...
... the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize 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 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then...
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... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options 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. 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen...
... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options 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. 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen...
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... "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to the RGB (monitor) port on the bottom of these buttons if you are unassigned by default. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to close the Mouse Properties window. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. Connecting an external monitor...
... "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to the RGB (monitor) port on the bottom of these buttons if you are unassigned by default. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to close the Mouse Properties window. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. Connecting an external monitor...
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... external video device) simultaneously 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to your television. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order...
... external video device) simultaneously 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to your television. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order...
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... adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an...
... adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an...
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... information about Device Manager, refer to be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. NOTE For this model, Slot A is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab does not appear if the device is to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in...
... information about Device Manager, refer to be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. NOTE For this model, Slot A is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab does not appear if the device is to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in...
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... software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off automatically? You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of keyboard. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Refer to this site often to turn off , make of the Start menu. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
... software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off automatically? You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of keyboard. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Refer to this site often to turn off , make of the Start menu. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
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... the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. If you are using the built-in screen. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
... the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. If you are using the built-in screen. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
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... an operating system driver, it may not work . It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to work no longer work under the operating system. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager...
... an operating system driver, it may not work . It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to work no longer work under the operating system. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager...
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... ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard™ checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in this chapter may be dead. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to work together, several sections in that used to...
... ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard™ checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in this chapter may be dead. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to work together, several sections in that used to...
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... screen image. I icon - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. When an electric current passes through it. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the network. See also World Wide Web. LAN (local area network) - liquid crystal display (LCD) - interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light...
... screen image. I icon - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. When an electric current passes through it. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the network. See also World Wide Web. LAN (local area network) - liquid crystal display (LCD) - interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 183 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 183 notification 111 power plan 215 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 183 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 183 notification 111 power plan 215 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 198 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 198 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... and Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 219 display modes 218 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 password security 214 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
... and Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 219 display modes 218 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 password security 214 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
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... L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 194, 195 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 72 serial 72 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting...
... L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 194, 195 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 72 serial 72 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting...
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... 48 power button 48, 58 power plan hot key 114 power plans 112 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 79 using Shut Down 77 using Sleep 81 precautions 40 primary button 66 printer connecting 72 problem solving 194 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 183 accessing disk drives 176 battery charge does not last 183 battery not charging 183 cannot insert diskette in drive 188 cannot read a diskette 188 changing display properties 186 checking device...
... 48 power button 48, 58 power plan hot key 114 power plans 112 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 79 using Shut Down 77 using Sleep 81 precautions 40 primary button 66 printer connecting 72 problem solving 194 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 183 accessing disk drives 176 battery charge does not last 183 battery not charging 183 cannot insert diskette in drive 188 cannot read a diskette 188 changing display properties 186 checking device...
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... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display...
... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display...