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... other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...
... other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...
User Guide
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... the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
... the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
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... computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to work. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on . In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
... computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to work. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on . In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
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... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of the...
... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Back of the...
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... video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 76. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port...
... video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 76. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port...
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... 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 especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on page 87 to learn more about Sleep...
... 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 especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on page 87 to learn more about Sleep...
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... a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it...
... a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it...
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... on the internal storage drive may use this information for various devices). Additionally, Toshiba may be used to the examples specified here. It alerts users 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...
... on the internal storage drive may use this information for various devices). Additionally, Toshiba may be used to the examples specified here. It alerts users 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...
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..., and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem.
..., and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem.
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...; The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to be faulty. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The tabs that seem...
...; The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to be faulty. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The tabs that seem...
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... display options. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to activate the screen. 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 firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key...
... display options. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to activate the screen. 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 firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key...
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... the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on how to check this. If it can detect access points or routers. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive...
... the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on how to check this. If it can detect access points or routers. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive...
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... the change. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache...
... the change. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache...
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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 ...