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... any person to use a computer or other number for them know of this change. If trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) Also, you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your...
... any person to use a computer or other number for them know of this change. If trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) Also, you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your...
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... changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using...
... changing the internal storage drive partitions 66 Creating recovery DVDs/media 68 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 74 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 79 Using external display devices 79 Connecting an external monitor or projector.....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using...
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... Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor password 146 Using a user password 147 Deleting a user password 148 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 149 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 Mouse Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 TOSHIBA Service Station 156 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 157 Problems that are easy to fix 157 Problems when you turn on the computer............158 The Windows® operating system is not working ..160 Using Startup options to fix problems...
... Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor password 146 Using a user password 147 Deleting a user password 148 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 149 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 Mouse Utility 151 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 152 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 TOSHIBA Service Station 156 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 157 Problems that are easy to fix 157 Problems when you turn on the computer............158 The Windows® operating system is not working ..160 Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. See "Setting up your software" on page 49. Slot B is in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module...
... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. See "Setting up your software" on page 49. Slot B is in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module...
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... series C650 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate...
... series C650 series (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the connector may have built up. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate...
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... a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your...
... a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your...
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... says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. NOTE From time to recover your permission. The System window appears. 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 your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. otherwise, click Cancel. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
... says, "Do you want to allow you were trying to work. NOTE From time to recover your permission. The System window appears. 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 your computer without your internal storage drive if necessary. otherwise, click Cancel. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
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... a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking...
... a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking...
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... disc manually. For example, if it to select and then play the CD or to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. For other types of media, use it is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to listen, turn the volume...
... disc manually. For example, if it to select and then play the CD or to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Recording optical media Depending on the disc. For other types of media, use it is turned on, the default player opens. ❖ To play the CD. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to listen, turn the volume...
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... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password...
... Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password...
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... Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu 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. If...
... Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu 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. If...
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... to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the adapter type is not set for your display settings and that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working . This opens the Personalization window. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that is not set for each...
... to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the adapter type is not set for your display settings and that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working . This opens the Personalization window. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that is not set for each...
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... bps (bits per second) or higher. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for example, the other system may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models.) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or...
... bps (bits per second) or higher. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for example, the other system may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models.) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or...
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... remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory...
... remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory...
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... adaptor 45 AC power 114 AC power light 45 accessing network 133 adding memory check total memory 59 memory (optional) 50 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Application Cards 186 audio features 135 B backing up files 95, 105 battery battery life 113 Call2Recycle™ 127 care 125, 126 changing 122 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 165 charge time 114 charger 114 charging 47, 114 charging the real-time...
... adaptor 45 AC power 114 AC power light 45 accessing network 133 adding memory check total memory 59 memory (optional) 50 optional external devices 50 adequate ventilation cooling fan 44 adjusting TouchPad™ settings 78 Application Cards 186 audio features 135 B backing up files 95, 105 battery battery life 113 Call2Recycle™ 127 care 125, 126 changing 122 charge indicator light 46 charge not lasting 165 charge time 114 charger 114 charging 47, 114 charging the real-time...
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216 Index RTC memory 113 running computer on battery power 112 safety precautions 125 setting notifications 118 battery indicator light 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eject, optical disc drive 106 power 49 Shut down 52, 85 start 131 C Call2Recycle™ battery 127 caring for your computer 93 changing battery 122 character keys 97 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 163 cleaning the computer 93 communications network connection 133 set up 132 computer caring for...
216 Index RTC memory 113 running computer on battery power 112 safety precautions 125 setting notifications 118 battery indicator light 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eject, optical disc drive 106 power 49 Shut down 52, 85 start 131 C Call2Recycle™ battery 127 caring for your computer 93 changing battery 122 character keys 97 charging the battery 47 checking device properties 163 cleaning the computer 93 communications network connection 133 set up 132 computer caring for...
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... printing 104 restore 105 saving 102 using a file extension 103 function keys 98 H headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows® operating system 162 Hibernation mode 84 configuring 88 configuring options 88 hot key 192 powering down 88 Shut down 88 starting again from 90 using 88 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 195 display brightness 194 Hibernation mode 192 keyboard overlays 198 Lock (Instant security) 189 Output (Display switch) 193 power plan 190 Sleep mode 191 using to set a power plan 121 volume mute 188...
... printing 104 restore 105 saving 102 using a file extension 103 function keys 98 H headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows® operating system 162 Hibernation mode 84 configuring 88 configuring options 88 hot key 192 powering down 88 Shut down 88 starting again from 90 using 88 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 195 display brightness 194 Hibernation mode 192 keyboard overlays 198 Lock (Instant security) 189 Output (Display switch) 193 power plan 190 Sleep mode 191 using to set a power plan 121 volume mute 188...
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... for cursor control 100 overlay keys 99 overlay to type numeric data 99 L LEDs system indicator lights 117 AC adaptor light 116 AC power light 45, 46 battery light 46, 47 ON/OFF light 49, 87, 90, 93 Web Camera light 136 lock computer, using 94 M maintaining your battery 126 manual eject hole optical disc drive 107 memory adding (optional) 50 check total memory 59 problem solving 164 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 51...
... for cursor control 100 overlay keys 99 overlay to type numeric data 99 L LEDs system indicator lights 117 AC adaptor light 116 AC power light 45, 46 battery light 46, 47 ON/OFF light 49, 87, 90, 93 Web Camera light 136 lock computer, using 94 M maintaining your battery 126 manual eject hole optical disc drive 107 memory adding (optional) 50 check total memory 59 problem solving 164 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 51...
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... 42 printer connecting 81 problem solving 171 setting 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 disk drive is slow 169 display is blank 166 external display not working 168 external monitor 167 faulty memory 164...
... 42 printer connecting 81 problem solving 171 setting 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 disk drive is slow 169 display is blank 166 external display not working 168 external monitor 167 faulty memory 164...
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... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TouchPad™ using 75 traveling tips 128 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 174 external keyboard 166 keyboard 166 optical disc drive 169 turning off computer 83 computer more quickly 86 options 83 turning on power 49 U USB-compatible printer 81 user password, deleting 148 user password, setting 147 using a microphone 135 computer lock 94 DVDs 106 Hibernation mode 88 hot key to set a power plan 121 Memory card reader 137 optical disc drive 106 Shut down command 85 Sleep mode 90 TouchPad™ 75 Web Camera 136 using...
... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TouchPad™ using 75 traveling tips 128 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 174 external keyboard 166 keyboard 166 optical disc drive 169 turning off computer 83 computer more quickly 86 options 83 turning on power 49 U USB-compatible printer 81 user password, deleting 148 user password, setting 147 using a microphone 135 computer lock 94 DVDs 106 Hibernation mode 88 hot key to set a power plan 121 Memory card reader 137 optical disc drive 106 Shut down command 85 Sleep mode 90 TouchPad™ 75 Web Camera 136 using...