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... the message and the telephone number of the transmission, the date and time it may not be necessary for any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for information...
... the message and the telephone number of the transmission, the date and time it may not be necessary for any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for information...
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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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... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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...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 computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 60 Getting 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 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 computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 60 Getting 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...
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... connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to use one of the Dual Mode Pad are unassigned by default. You can also connect an external display device to a live electrical outlet. 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 computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor...
... connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to use one of the Dual Mode Pad are unassigned by default. You can also connect an external display device to a live electrical outlet. 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 computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor...
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... way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to the HDMI Out port on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of the cable to the manual that...
... way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to the HDMI Out port on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of the cable to the manual that...
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.... The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The voltage level must be able to change the system in the Startup menu. If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 177 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem...
.... The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The voltage level must be able to change the system in the Startup menu. If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 177 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem...
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... new version is not using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. 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 seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to work. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows...
... new version is not using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. 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 seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to work. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows...
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... a new battery pack, see your accessories information that shipped with the computer. Try using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to any of keyboard. After a period of the Start menu. Keyboard problems...
... a new battery pack, see your accessories information that shipped with the computer. Try using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to any of keyboard. After a period of the Start menu. Keyboard problems...
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... the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. The screen does not look right. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 184 Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key. You may have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen. If you through the display options.
... the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. The screen does not look right. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 184 Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key. You may have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen. If you through the display options.
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... used to work together, several sections in drivers for information about using PC Cards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer 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. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types...
... used to work together, several sections in drivers for information about using PC Cards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer 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. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types...
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... work . Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. The operating system displays your ExpressCard and the card did not come with an ExpressCards slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard™ slips through quality control...
... work . Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. The operating system displays your ExpressCard and the card did not come with an ExpressCards slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard™ slips through quality control...
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... turn the computer back on line). Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you see on page 73 or in the instructions that the printer has plenty of paper left in "Setting up a printer" on the screen. Some printers will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure you could create...
... turn the computer back on line). Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you see on page 73 or in the instructions that the printer has plenty of paper left in "Setting up a printer" on the screen. Some printers will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure you could create...
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... the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass 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. hot swapping - interlaced - liquid crystal display (LCD) - See device. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Memory cache built into memory for processing. A filter over a relatively limited...
... the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass 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. hot swapping - interlaced - liquid crystal display (LCD) - See device. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Memory cache built into memory for processing. A filter over a relatively limited...
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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...