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... software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this computer. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify you to make changes in their equipment, operations... a margin at (949) 859-4273. 5 Connection to party line service is necessary. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457...
... software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this computer. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify you to make changes in their equipment, operations... a margin at (949) 859-4273. 5 Connection to party line service is necessary. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457...
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...Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using the TouchPad 69 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 70 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using the TouchPad 69 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 70 Using external display...
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... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may also be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. You can be installed, it . Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may also be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. You can be installed, it . Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that secure(s) the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module...
... memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that secure(s) the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module...
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... open the memory module slot cover. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... open the memory module slot cover. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information...
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information...
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... 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 computer. 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 displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery...
... 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 computer. 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 displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery...
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... the settings you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to your operating system and devices. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of device you are connecting. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on the external device. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by default.
... the settings you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to your operating system and devices. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of device you are connecting. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on the external device. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by default.
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... external video device) simultaneously NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Choose the settings you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD...
... external video device) simultaneously NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Choose the settings you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD...
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... fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. Starting ConfigFree® To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. The Connectivity Doctor works with an "X." For more detailed information on setting up ConfigFree. ConfigFree® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your computer is not connected to open...
... fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. Starting ConfigFree® To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. The Connectivity Doctor works with an "X." For more detailed information on setting up ConfigFree. ConfigFree® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your computer is not connected to open...
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...; Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 169 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set...
...; Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 169 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set...
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...a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar with Networking If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the...installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you may not be equal to fix the problem. The computer may have to your computer model. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working...
...a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar with Networking If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the...installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you may not be equal to fix the problem. The computer may have to your computer model. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working...
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... 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 computer to be faulty. The tabs that seem to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions.
... 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 computer to be faulty. The tabs that seem to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions.
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... the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. The computer will advance you through the display options. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor...
... the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. The computer will advance you through the display options. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor...
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... on the screen. It should be set up to change these settings. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your work exactly as it . Make sure the line has a dial tone. Many programs display information on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
... on the screen. It should be set up to change these settings. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your work exactly as it . Make sure the line has a dial tone. Many programs display information on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
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... the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. high-density diskette - See also diskette. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . interlaced - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - A feature of your work , including all open files...
... the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. high-density diskette - See also diskette. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . interlaced - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - A feature of your work , including all open files...
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... battery changing 117 charge indicator light 47, 110 charge not lasting 181 charging 45, 47 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 112 monitoring power 47, 110 not charging 180 232 notifications 113 power plan 208 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 50, 60 start 126 C CD playing an audio 102 CD, using 98 character keys 90 charging the battery 47 checking device...
... battery changing 117 charge indicator light 47, 110 charge not lasting 181 charging 45, 47 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 112 monitoring power 47, 110 not charging 180 232 notifications 113 power plan 208 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 50, 60 start 126 C CD playing an audio 102 CD, using 98 character keys 90 charging the battery 47 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 184 running slow 185 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 185 cannot read a diskette 185 connecting 74 external, connecting 74 display does not look normal/flickers 183 external monitor not working 183 screen is blank 182 display device external 70 display output settings 71 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 69 Dual Mode Pad using 66 DVD player general problems 193 DVD, using 98 E error messages device driver conflict 177 general hardware problem...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 184 running slow 185 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 185 cannot read a diskette 185 connecting 74 external, connecting 74 display does not look normal/flickers 183 external monitor not working 183 screen is blank 182 display device external 70 display output settings 71 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 69 Dual Mode Pad using 66 DVD player general problems 193 DVD, using 98 E error messages device driver conflict 177 general hardware problem...
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... using 133 Help and Support Windows® operating system 177 Hibernation mode 76 configuring 80 starting again from 82 hot key display brightness 212 Hibernation mode 210 keyboard overlays 216 Lock (Instant security) 207 Output (Display switch) 211 power plan 208 Sleep mode 209 volume mute 206 zooming 216 Hot Key Cards 202 Hot key functions 206 hot key power plan 116 http 130 I i.LINK port 137 icon 125 desktop 125 moving to desktop 125 recycle bin 125 safety 37 installation memory module...
... using 133 Help and Support Windows® operating system 177 Hibernation mode 76 configuring 80 starting again from 82 hot key display brightness 212 Hibernation mode 210 keyboard overlays 216 Lock (Instant security) 207 Output (Display switch) 211 power plan 208 Sleep mode 209 volume mute 206 zooming 216 Hot Key Cards 202 Hot key functions 206 hot key power plan 116 http 130 I i.LINK port 137 icon 125 desktop 125 moving to desktop 125 recycle bin 125 safety 37 installation memory module...
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... monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 182 mouse installing 72 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet Wizard 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 101 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104, 105 optical drive problems 186 troubleshooting 186 using 98 optical media recording 104 other documentation 38 overlay keys 92 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user 147 supervisor set up 146 types 145 passwords instant, using 145 setting 145 port...
... monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 182 mouse installing 72 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet Wizard 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 101 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104, 105 optical drive problems 186 troubleshooting 186 using 98 optical media recording 104 other documentation 38 overlay keys 92 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user 147 supervisor set up 146 types 145 passwords instant, using 145 setting 145 port...