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... of this , it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this change. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. Disconnection If you...
... of this , it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this change. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. Disconnection If you...
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... mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. The surrounding area may be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to be installed in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module...
... mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. The surrounding area may be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to be installed in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module...
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... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described...
... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described...
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.... 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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).
.... 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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).
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... models Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to the manual that came with display options. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI cable. Refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 76. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices...
... models Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to the manual that came with display options. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI cable. Refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 76. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices...
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... receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just...
... receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just...
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...power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user...
...power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user...
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... 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. Subject to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on...
... 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. Subject to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on...
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... AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you change your computer model. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from...
... AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you change your computer model. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from...
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...to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is not using functions. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or...
...to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is not using functions. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or...
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... control button, then clicking Personalize. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to choose the colors for an external monitor. You can change the display settings...
... control button, then clicking Personalize. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to choose the colors for an external monitor. You can change the display settings...
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... modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. For more advanced users. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer's modem port...
... modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. For more advanced users. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer's modem port...
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... change. A group of keys that you turn the computer off . 222 Glossary Hibernation - internal device - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See device. The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected...
... change. A group of keys that you turn the computer off . 222 Glossary Hibernation - internal device - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See device. The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected...
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... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 228 not charging 178 notifications 115 power plan 204 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 114 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive...
... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 228 not charging 178 notifications 115 power plan 204 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 114 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive...
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... 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 double-click 75 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 188 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172
... 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 double-click 75 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 188 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172
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... 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode 81 configuring 85 hot key 206 starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan...
... 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode 81 configuring 85 hot key 206 starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan...
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... J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M main battery changing 119 installing 119, 121 removing 120 safety precautions 122 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 177 removing memory module slot cover 55 memory module installation 53 installing inserting into socket 56 removing 58, 60 Index 231 memory module slot 55 microphone using 135 modem connecting...
... J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M main battery changing 119 installing 119, 121 removing 120 safety precautions 122 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 177 removing memory module slot cover 55 memory module installation 53 installing inserting into socket 56 removing 58, 60 Index 231 memory module slot 55 microphone using 135 modem connecting...
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... 109 problem solving 178 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernation 85 using Shut Down 83 using Sleep 87 precautions 43 printer connecting 79 problem solving 185 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device...
... 109 problem solving 178 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernation 85 using Shut Down 83 using Sleep 87 precautions 43 printer connecting 79 problem solving 185 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device...
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... Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 85 from Sleep 90 Startup menu problem solving 173 supervisor password, deleting 148 supervisor password, set up 147 T Taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 78 connecting 76 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 145 TOSHIBA Assist 140 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 85 from Sleep 90 Startup menu problem solving 173 supervisor password, deleting 148 supervisor password, set up 147 T Taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 78 connecting 76 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 145 TOSHIBA Assist 140 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
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234 Index TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ control buttons 75 primary button 75 secondary button 75 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 188 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 100 Utilities 139 V video cables 76 video display device connecting 76 video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty ...
234 Index TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ control buttons 75 primary button 75 secondary button 75 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 188 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 100 Utilities 139 V video cables 76 video display device connecting 76 video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty ...