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... the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. If Problems Arise If this change. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to...
... the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. If Problems Arise If this change. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to...
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... Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Using external display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting...
... Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Using external display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting...
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... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 126 Inserting memory media 126 Removing memory media 127 Using the i.LINK® port 127 Chapter 5: Utilities 128 TOSHIBA Assist 129 Connect 130 Secure 131 Protect & Fix 132 Optimize 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Setting passwords 135 Using an instant password 135 Using a supervisor password 136 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 CD/DVD Drive...
... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 126 Inserting memory media 126 Removing memory media 127 Using the i.LINK® port 127 Chapter 5: Utilities 128 TOSHIBA Assist 129 Connect 130 Secure 131 Protect & Fix 132 Optimize 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Setting passwords 135 Using an instant password 135 Using a supervisor password 136 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 CD/DVD Drive...
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... in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module...
... in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module...
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... memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in the socket. NOTE If your system has the memory modules...
... memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up the memory module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in the socket. NOTE If your system has the memory modules...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you can now continue setting...
... and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. If you can now continue setting...
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... memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of the slot. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
... memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of the slot. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
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... then recovering it. Getting Started 55 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one 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...
... then recovering it. Getting Started 55 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one 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...
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... active regions on the TouchPad™ that allow you have no default settings. Control buttons When a step instructs you would with the TouchPad™ There are using. It usually corresponds to determine whether it into place by default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. You must configure these buttons in the Mouse Properties dialog box before they can be used. Getting Started 61 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad...
... active regions on the TouchPad™ that allow you have no default settings. Control buttons When a step instructs you would with the TouchPad™ There are using. It usually corresponds to determine whether it into place by default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. You must configure these buttons in the Mouse Properties dialog box before they can be used. Getting Started 61 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad...
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... change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 154 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for each device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
... change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 154 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for each device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
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... device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 45, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 49. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions...
... device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 45, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 49. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions...
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... have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to this site often to turn off , make of the keys. 160 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on page 97. After a period of the Start menu. Try using a different make sure the software...
... have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to this site often to turn off , make of the keys. 160 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on page 97. After a period of the Start menu. Try using a different make sure the software...
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... screen. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. Press any key. If you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Display settings to choose the colors for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is not set for the screen. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power...
... screen. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. Press any key. If you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Display settings to choose the colors for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is not set for the screen. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power...
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...). Check the port settings to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be set up to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is firmly connected to someone else. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information...
...). Check the port settings to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be set up to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is firmly connected to someone else. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information...
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... than main memory. A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the motherboard to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to create a complete screen image. 207 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in...
... than main memory. A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the motherboard to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to create a complete screen image. 207 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in...
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... battery changing 106 charge indicator light 41, 99 charge not lasting 159 charging 39, 41 conserving power 103 disposal 111 low charge 101 monitoring power 41, 99 not charging 159 notification 102 power plan 189 power plan hot key 105 real-time clock (RTC) 96 removing 106 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 126 removing memory media 127 button power 44, 53 start 115 C CD creating 93 playing an audio 91 CD, using 89 character keys 80 charging the battery 41 checking device...
... battery changing 106 charge indicator light 41, 99 charge not lasting 159 charging 39, 41 conserving power 103 disposal 111 low charge 101 monitoring power 41, 99 not charging 159 notification 102 power plan 189 power plan hot key 105 real-time clock (RTC) 96 removing 106 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 126 removing memory media 127 button power 44, 53 start 115 C CD creating 93 playing an audio 91 CD, using 89 character keys 80 charging the battery 41 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 163 running slow 163 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 164 cannot read a diskette 164 connecting 65 external, connecting 65 display does not look normal/flickers 161 external monitor not working 162 screen is blank 161 display device external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 23 disposing of used batteries 111 double-click 61 DVD creating 93 DVD player general problems 172 DVD, using 89 E environment computer-friendly 34 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 163 running slow 163 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 164 cannot read a diskette 164 connecting 65 external, connecting 65 display does not look normal/flickers 161 external monitor not working 162 screen is blank 161 display device external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 23 disposing of used batteries 111 double-click 61 DVD creating 93 DVD player general problems 172 DVD, using 89 E environment computer-friendly 34 error messages device driver...
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... problem solving 166 removing 125 external monitor not working 162 mouse 64 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting 63 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 163 file extensions 87 file, backing up 79 files backing up 88 printing 87 restoring 88 saving 85 Fn keys 81 function keys 81 H hardware conflicts 156 resolving 157 headphones using 124 Help and Support Windows® operating system 156 Hibernation mode 67 configuring 71 starting again from 73 hot key display brightness...
... problem solving 166 removing 125 external monitor not working 162 mouse 64 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting 63 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 163 file extensions 87 file, backing up 79 files backing up 88 printing 87 restoring 88 saving 85 Fn keys 81 function keys 81 H hardware conflicts 156 resolving 157 headphones using 124 Help and Support Windows® operating system 156 Hibernation mode 67 configuring 71 starting again from 73 hot key display brightness...
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... Index keyboard, external 63 keyboard, full-size 80 L lock computer, using 77 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 44 problem solving 158 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory module inserting 47 installation 45 removing 51 microphone 123 modem connecting to telephone line 117 determining COM port 116 problem solving 169 resetting port to default settings 116 upgrading 116 monitor 61 connecting 62 not working 161 mouse installing 64 serial 64 mouse utility 141 N network accessing 118 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 118 networking wireless 120 Notification Area 115 O opening the display panel...
... Index keyboard, external 63 keyboard, full-size 80 L lock computer, using 77 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 44 problem solving 158 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory module inserting 47 installation 45 removing 51 microphone 123 modem connecting to telephone line 117 determining COM port 116 problem solving 169 resetting port to default settings 116 upgrading 116 monitor 61 connecting 62 not working 161 mouse installing 64 serial 64 mouse utility 141 N network accessing 118 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 118 networking wireless 120 Notification Area 115 O opening the display panel...
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... optical drive 164 turning on the computer 43 turning on the power 43 U Uilities 128 user password, disabling 138 user password, setting 137 using a file extension 87 V video projector adjusting display 63 W warranty limited warranty 33 Web 121 Web sites 179 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 120 Windows Media® Player 91 Windows® Explorer 84 Windows® operating system Help and Support 156 problem solving 154 Windows® operating system desktop 113 Windows® Start menu 83 wireless networking...
... optical drive 164 turning on the computer 43 turning on the power 43 U Uilities 128 user password, disabling 138 user password, setting 137 using a file extension 87 V video projector adjusting display 63 W warranty limited warranty 33 Web 121 Web sites 179 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 120 Windows Media® Player 91 Windows® Explorer 84 Windows® operating system Help and Support 156 problem solving 154 Windows® operating system desktop 113 Windows® Start menu 83 wireless networking...