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... telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your equipment, the telephone company will be required. If Problems Arise If this change. If trouble...
... telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your equipment, the telephone company will be required. If Problems Arise If this change. If trouble...
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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...
User Guide
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... the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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...
... the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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...
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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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive...
... 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive...
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... the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. In order to use one of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you are connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to...
... the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. In order to use one of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you are connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to...
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... change the display output settings is to the manual that came with display options. Refer to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Then click OK. NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor...
... change the display output settings is to the manual that came with display options. Refer to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Then click OK. NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor...
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.... To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. If you may not be equal to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is rated for each device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to or...
.... To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. If you may not be equal to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is rated for each device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to or...
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... ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 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 then click the arrow next to Windows® online Help. The tabs that seem to work.
... ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 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 then click the arrow next to Windows® online Help. The tabs that seem to work.
User Guide
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... the display power set to stay current on the external keyboard. After a period of keyboard. For more keyboard error messages. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the keys. You may be replaced. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to turn off the numlock light. If the problem...
... the display power set to stay current on the external keyboard. After a period of keyboard. For more keyboard error messages. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the keys. You may be replaced. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to turn off the numlock light. If the problem...
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.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. The screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the screen. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. If you through the display options. If this...
.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. The screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the screen. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. If you through the display options. If this...
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... card did not come with a PC Card slot is available, try the card in any sound system when input from a microphone is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems...
... card did not come with a PC Card slot is available, try the card in any sound system when input from a microphone is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems...
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... a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of these devices to work no longer work together, several sections in that used to work . See "Resolving a hardware conflict...
... a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of these devices to work no longer work together, several sections in that used to work . See "Resolving a hardware conflict...
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... problem may have connected the printer while the computer is online, and then turn off the printer. If you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on , make sure it will print. Check that came with the printer itself. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on . For example, you installed the proper printer drivers...
... problem may have connected the printer while the computer is online, and then turn off the printer. If you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on , make sure it will print. Check that came with the printer itself. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on . For example, you installed the proper printer drivers...
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... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other on the network...
... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other on the network...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 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 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 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 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 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 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 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 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... and Support Windows® operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 Hot Key Cards 207 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 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 Hot Key Cards 207 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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... 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 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 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
... 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 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 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
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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 193 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 182 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 182 battery not charging 182 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties 185 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 193 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 182 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 182 battery not charging 182 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties 185 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 205 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 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 205 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 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...