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For help with these problems, try one or more of the TouchPad, so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. If you disable tapping only, you are typing, the on-screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with the heel of your ...Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you can still use the TouchPad's control buttons and move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may be replaced by sliding your finger on the TouchPad and then slide them (Sample Illustration) together. Zooming in : ❖ Place two...
For help with these problems, try one or more of the TouchPad, so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. If you disable tapping only, you are typing, the on-screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with the heel of your ...Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you can still use the TouchPad's control buttons and move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may be replaced by sliding your finger on the TouchPad and then slide them (Sample Illustration) together. Zooming in : ❖ Place two...
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...Press F8 when your Windows® documentation for further explanation. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 161 ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal ...routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. 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. Unless ...
...Press F8 when your Windows® documentation for further explanation. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 161 ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal ...routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. 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. Unless ...
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...forward slash (/). The World Wide Web is very slow, try later. The Windows® operating system can help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click one of the address with which you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may display different ... the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your access can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked....
...forward slash (/). The World Wide Web is very slow, try later. The Windows® operating system can help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click one of the address with which you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may display different ... the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your access can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked....
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... not assign different meanings to any key to update your computer, and for other product information. Display Auto Off may need to activate the screen. If no password is blank. Refer to this site often to stay current on , press Fn + F10 to turn off , make of ... related to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. 166 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems site at accessories.toshiba.com. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Try using is on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. If you...
... not assign different meanings to any key to update your computer, and for other product information. Display Auto Off may need to activate the screen. If no password is blank. Refer to this site often to stay current on , press Fn + F10 to turn off , make of ... related to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. 166 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems site at accessories.toshiba.com. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Try using is on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. If you...
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... Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to make sure the display priority is a problem with your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the settings for each of these components individually. Choose a theme for your display settings and ... sure the display priority is incorrect or the current settings do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the screen resolution. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned ...
... Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to make sure the display priority is a problem with your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the settings for each of these components individually. Choose a theme for your display settings and ... sure the display priority is incorrect or the current settings do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the screen resolution. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned ...
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... one or more files appear to be able to check. The display mode is operated on battery power, the screen will only work . Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with external media usually show up as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device...them. Small bright dots may not be missing. 168 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems 4 Click OK. Typical problems are: You are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your TFT display when you turn on battery power. When the computer is set to access...
... one or more files appear to be able to check. The display mode is operated on battery power, the screen will only work . Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with external media usually show up as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device...them. Small bright dots may not be missing. 168 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems 4 Click OK. Typical problems are: You are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your TFT display when you turn on battery power. When the computer is set to access...
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... Fn + Esc to operate. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it has shut completely. Press the button on the screen. Sound system problems No sound is not accessing the drive and preventing it from the computer's speakers. You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray... see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. This button is disabled. If the problem is with your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Check that the disc is compatible with an optical data disc, refer to the optical disc drive eject button on the...
... Fn + Esc to operate. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it has shut completely. Press the button on the screen. Sound system problems No sound is not accessing the drive and preventing it from the computer's speakers. You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray... see "You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. This button is disabled. If the problem is with your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Check that the disc is compatible with an optical data disc, refer to the optical disc drive eject button on the...
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...turn off the printer. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is fed to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on .... Check that the printer has plenty of paper left in any problem with the printer. Make sure the printer cable is firmly...
...turn off the printer. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is fed to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on .... Check that the printer has plenty of paper left in any problem with the printer. Make sure the printer cable is firmly...
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...adapter comes with your drive to an authorized service provider to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for further advice. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in the list. 6 See "... does not provide enough information to turn off the display, select Never in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. If it cleaned. 5 Verify that vendor's support group for new information on optical disc ...
...adapter comes with your drive to an authorized service provider to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for further advice. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in the list. 6 See "... does not provide enough information to turn off the display, select Never in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. If it cleaned. 5 Verify that vendor's support group for new information on optical disc ...
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...drive. An external hard drive is required. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank... optical disc in case the internal storage drive fails. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be ...a recent backup of your computer system is the data you create and store on -screen instructions to (or 'burn') as well as read from optical discs. For more help, click Start...
...drive. An external hard drive is required. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it and/or inserting a blank... optical disc in case the internal storage drive fails. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be ...a recent backup of your computer system is the data you create and store on -screen instructions to (or 'burn') as well as read from optical discs. For more help, click Start...
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Index 217 external monitor not working 168 display devices external 79 display output settings 80 display panel opening 48 display problems screen is blank 166 display, external adjusting 81 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 127 DVD caring for discs 111 removing with ...106 eject, optical disc drive 107 emulate a full-size keyboard 97 enabling TouchPad™ 79, 196 ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 167 warning resume failure 159 Error-checking 168 exploring desktop 129 external monitor not working 168...
Index 217 external monitor not working 168 display devices external 79 display output settings 80 display panel opening 48 display problems screen is blank 166 display, external adjusting 81 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 127 DVD caring for discs 111 removing with ...106 eject, optical disc drive 107 emulate a full-size keyboard 97 enabling TouchPad™ 79, 196 ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 167 warning resume failure 159 Error-checking 168 exploring desktop 129 external monitor not working 168...
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... up 82 USB-compatible 81 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 165 battery charge does not last 165 battery not charging 165 changing display properties 167 checking device properties 163 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba 180 corrupted/damaged data files 169 Device Manager 163 ...modem not receiving or transmitting 172 no sound 170 power and batteries 164 printer 171 program not responding 157 program not working properly 169 screen does not look correct/ flickers 167 Startup options 161 URL address not found 162 warning resume failure 159 Windows® operating system ...
... up 82 USB-compatible 81 printing a file 104 problem solving AC power 165 battery charge does not last 165 battery not charging 165 changing display properties 167 checking device properties 163 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba 180 corrupted/damaged data files 169 Device Manager 163 ...modem not receiving or transmitting 172 no sound 170 power and batteries 164 printer 171 program not responding 157 program not working properly 169 screen does not look correct/ flickers 167 Startup options 161 URL address not found 162 warning resume failure 159 Windows® operating system ...
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... 112 S safety computer 128 disposing of batteries 127 icons 39 precautions 42 safety precautions battery 125 saving files 102 screen does not look normal/flickers 167 screen problems blank screen 166 Search programs and files field starting a program 102 selecting a place to work 41 power plan options 120 ...Shut down 91 starting again from 93 using 90 software Setup Wizard 49 software program starting 100 starting from Start menu 100 sound problem solving 170 sounds recording 135 speakers using external 136 start button 131 starting a program 100 Search programs and files field 102 Windows...
... 112 S safety computer 128 disposing of batteries 127 icons 39 precautions 42 safety precautions battery 125 saving files 102 screen does not look normal/flickers 167 screen problems blank screen 166 Search programs and files field starting a program 102 selecting a place to work 41 power plan options 120 ...Shut down 91 starting again from 93 using 90 software Setup Wizard 49 software program starting 100 starting from Start menu 100 sound problem solving 170 sounds recording 135 speakers using external 136 start button 131 starting a program 100 Search programs and files field 102 Windows...
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... tapping only, you can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the screen. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by itself" to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate..., you can disable only the tapping feature. The on the touch pad. For help with these problems, try one or more information, see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by computer model. To disable tapping only, ...
... tapping only, you can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the screen. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by itself" to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate..., you can disable only the tapping feature. The on the touch pad. For help with these problems, try one or more information, see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by computer model. To disable tapping only, ...
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...side of the network. For more information, see "TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator" on page 161. Connecting your computer to the Network port (RJ45) on your network administrator. Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the logon screen to view the networks you are at home or ..., and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 188. If your computer has Wi-Fi®, ask for communications 139 For information on page 177. NOTE To...
...side of the network. For more information, see "TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator" on page 161. Connecting your computer to the Network port (RJ45) on your network administrator. Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the logon screen to view the networks you are at home or ..., and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 188. If your computer has Wi-Fi®, ask for communications 139 For information on page 177. NOTE To...
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...verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If you may have to change ...174; documentation for further explanation. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such...new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows... Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. 166 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows...
...verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If you may have to change ...174; documentation for further explanation. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such...new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows... Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. 166 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows...
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...locate the site. Make sure you separated the domain names of Safe mode. The Windows® operating system can help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click one of the address carefully. My browser cannot find a site I typed in. A single incorrect letter or missed ...today or its server may display different versions of the address with which you are trying to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If accessing a particular site is very slow. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow, try later. Check the spelling of each name and the...
...locate the site. Make sure you separated the domain names of Safe mode. The Windows® operating system can help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click one of the address carefully. My browser cannot find a site I typed in. A single incorrect letter or missed ...today or its server may display different versions of the address with which you are trying to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If accessing a particular site is very slow. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow, try later. Check the spelling of each name and the...
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... to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to activate the screen. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. If, while typing, ...Try using is blank. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is registered, press any of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one...
... to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to activate the screen. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. If, while typing, ...Try using is blank. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is registered, press any of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one...
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...on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the screen resolution. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look correct. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to one ...key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for each of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking...
...on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the screen resolution. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look correct. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to one ...key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for each of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking...
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...technology. Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with external media usually show up menu, click Properties. Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will dim and you are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your display are ...identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Devices that may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Typical problems are: You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be able to access ...
...technology. Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with external media usually show up menu, click Properties. Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will dim and you are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your display are ...identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Devices that may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Typical problems are: You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be able to access ...