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... your service or the operation of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be required. If the equipment is causing harm to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center...
... your service or the operation of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be required. If the equipment is causing harm to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center...
User Guide
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE For this model Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to be installed, it . If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE For this model Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to be installed, it . If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
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... operating system has loaded, you turn it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration...
... operating system has loaded, you turn it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration...
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... 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. 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). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is...
... 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. 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). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is...
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... more information. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other end of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 76...
... more information. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other end of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 76...
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...) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is active. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. 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...
...) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is active. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. 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...
User Guide
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... 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 password. 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. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password...
... 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 password. 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. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password...
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... related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). 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 your Toshiba...
... related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). 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 your Toshiba...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The computer may have to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that required by the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The computer may have to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that required by the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode...
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... the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to another. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed...
... the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to another. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed...
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... problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to activate the screen. Click Display settings to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You can change the display settings...
... problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to activate the screen. Click Display settings to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You can change the display settings...
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... port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is good using the utility provided with the Wi-Fi® adapter. If it can detect access points or routers. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems...
... port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is good using the utility provided with the Wi-Fi® adapter. If it can detect access points or routers. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that you turn the computer off . When you turn on the network. L L1 (level one) cache - A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to add or remove devices...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that you turn the computer off . When you turn on the network. L L1 (level one) cache - A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to add or remove devices...
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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 ...