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..., please call the telephone company and let them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will be advised of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the...
..., please call the telephone company and let them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will be advised of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the...
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... bottom slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may be lost. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... bottom slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may be lost. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to work. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to work. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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... the settings you must purchase an HDMI cable. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI...
... the settings you must purchase an HDMI cable. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI...
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...) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. This precaution is especially important for viruses. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
...) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. This precaution is especially important for viruses. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
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... 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. 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 Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
... 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. 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 Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... 3 MB or less per year). 162 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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 residence (e.g., European...
... 3 MB or less per year). 162 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. 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 residence (e.g., European...
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... not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start 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. If...
... not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start 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. If...
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... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. This tab does not appear if the device is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove...
... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. This tab does not appear if the device is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove...
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... opens the Personalization window. The screen reactivates and allows you to choose the colors for the screen. Click Windows Color and Appearance 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 monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display settings to make sure...
... opens the Personalization window. The screen reactivates and allows you to choose the colors for the screen. Click Windows Color and Appearance 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 monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display settings to make sure...
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... per second) or higher. Make sure the cable from the modem to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can detect access points or routers. If you need assistance or if you...
... per second) or higher. Make sure the cable from the modem to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can detect access points or routers. If you need assistance or if you...
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... limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other services. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. It is refreshed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) - A group of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the motherboard to the same...
... limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other services. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. It is refreshed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) - A group of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the motherboard to the same...
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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 ...