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... and let them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If this , it may not be advised of service may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Disconnection If you should...
... and let them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If this , it may not be advised of service may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Disconnection If you should...
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... memory module slots on 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. The surrounding area may be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... memory module slots on 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. The surrounding area may be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 60...
When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 60...
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... 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. 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). 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...
... 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. 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). 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...
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... 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 cable to the HDMI Out port on the side of your television. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. Choose the settings you must purchase an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor...
... 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 cable to the HDMI Out port on the side of your television. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. Choose the settings you must purchase an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor...
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... or Sleep command. 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 very much like typing on page 87 to a disk may be lost. 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 active.
... or Sleep command. 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 very much like typing on page 87 to a disk may be lost. 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 active.
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... 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 password. 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 Utility.
... 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 password. 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 Utility.
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... may use this information for various devices). Additionally, Toshiba may also be transferred to the 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...
... may use this information for various devices). Additionally, Toshiba may also be transferred to the 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...
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... in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. 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. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in the Startup menu. The computer...
... in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. 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. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in the Startup menu. The computer...
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... device. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is causing a problem. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work...
... device. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is causing a problem. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work...
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... display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . Click Windows...
... display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . Click Windows...
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... modem is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. If you need assistance or if you...
... modem is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. If you need assistance or if you...
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... the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also World Wide Web. A small image displayed on the network. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A feature of many Toshiba computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. Memory cache...
... the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also World Wide Web. A small image displayed on the network. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A feature of many Toshiba computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. Memory 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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... Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 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...
... Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 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...
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... 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 118 http 132 I icon 127 desktop 127 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 40 installation memory module 53 installing main battery 119, 121 memory modules 52 mouse 78 Internet...
... 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 118 http 132 I icon 127 desktop 127 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 40 installation memory module 53 installing main battery 119, 121 memory modules 52 mouse 78 Internet...
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... Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 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...
... Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 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...
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... 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 properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict...
... 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 properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict...
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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 ...