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... decide to the telephone network, the telephone company may be a 900 number or any person to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. In order to do this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long...
... decide to the telephone network, the telephone company may be a 900 number or any person to use a computer or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. In order to do this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long...
User Guide
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... computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You can...
... computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You can...
User Guide
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... open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
... open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
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... cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 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" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
... cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 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" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
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... 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. Choose the settings you desire and click Apply. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the television for more information. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor...
... 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. Choose the settings you desire and click Apply. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the television for more information. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor...
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... more about Sleep. 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. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. This...
... more about Sleep. 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. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. This...
User Guide
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...power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 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 again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user...
...power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 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 again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user...
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... initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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 computer. The collected information is used to the...
... initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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 computer. The collected information is used to the...
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... with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 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. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating...
... with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 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. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating...
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... the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. This tab also provides options for the computer 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions...
... the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. This tab also provides options for the computer 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions...
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... external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If you through the display options. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. If you to its previous setting. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key, type...
... external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If you through the display options. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. If you to its previous setting. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key, type...
User Guide
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... to the line to someone else. Refer to 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 change these settings. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack.
... to the line to someone else. Refer to 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 change these settings. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack.
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... - LAN (local area network) - A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. I icon - A method of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. internal device - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
... - LAN (local area network) - A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. I icon - A method of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. internal device - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
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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 ...