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... person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information...
... person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information...
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...52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up...
...52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up...
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE For this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in good condition. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. NOTE For this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in good condition. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module...
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... the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
... the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
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... and the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while...
... and the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot B Slot A Back of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot B Slot A Back of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you were trying to recover your hard disk drive to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer. 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...
... factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you were trying to recover your hard disk drive to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer. 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...
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...) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between each press, until the setting you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on . Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you want...
...) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between each press, until the setting you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on . Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you want...
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... Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery...
... Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery...
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... that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. By changing any of the options that function. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work . Any options that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ); Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- If you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the Device Manager and even...
... that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. By changing any of the options that function. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work . Any options that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ); Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- If you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the Device Manager and even...
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..., default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting You can set up profiles to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 163 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings...
..., default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting You can set up profiles to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 163 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings...
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...; Safe Mode with Networking If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix...
...; Safe Mode with Networking If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix...
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Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 173 ❖ 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. If...
Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 173 ❖ 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. If...
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... display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external keyboard. If you are using the built-in the lower-right part of the Start menu. You may have registered a password, press any key to the Lock button in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start...
... display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external keyboard. If you are using the built-in the lower-right part of the Start menu. You may have registered a password, press any key to the Lock button in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start...
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.... This mode lets you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. If you see your original file. Many programs display information on the screen. Check...
.... This mode lets you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. If you see your original file. Many programs display information on the screen. Check...
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... use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . hot swapping - A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. interlaced - internal device - See also World Wide Web. K keyboard...
... use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . hot swapping - A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. interlaced - internal device - See also World Wide Web. K keyboard...
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... 87 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 175 charging 46, 48 conserving power 110 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 48, 107 not charging 174 notifications 110 power plan 203 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 134 button power 51 start 123 C character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 172 click 68 communications network connection 125 set up...
... 87 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 175 charging 46, 48 conserving power 110 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 48, 107 not charging 174 notifications 110 power plan 203 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 134 button power 51 start 123 C character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 172 click 68 communications network connection 125 set up...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 178 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 177 screen is blank 176 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 97 E ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages device driver conflict...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 178 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 177 screen is blank 176 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 97 E ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages device driver conflict...
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... Fn keys 89 function keys 89 H hard drive recovery utilities 60 hardware conflicts 171 resolving 172 headphones using 130 Help and Support Windows® operating system 171 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 207 Hibernation mode 205 keyboard overlays 211 Lock (Instant security) 202 Output (Display switch) 206 power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 volume mute 201 Zoom (Display resolution) 210 zooming 211 Hot Key Cards 197 Hot key functions 201 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK® port 135...
... Fn keys 89 function keys 89 H hard drive recovery utilities 60 hardware conflicts 171 resolving 172 headphones using 130 Help and Support Windows® operating system 171 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 207 Hibernation mode 205 keyboard overlays 211 Lock (Instant security) 202 Output (Display switch) 206 power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 volume mute 201 Zoom (Display resolution) 210 zooming 211 Hot Key Cards 197 Hot key functions 201 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK® port 135...
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230 Index troubleshooting 175 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 84 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 51 problem solving 173 removing memory module slot cover 54 memory module inserting 55 installation 52 removing 59 memory module slot 54 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 184 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 176 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 99...
230 Index troubleshooting 175 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 84 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 51 problem solving 173 removing memory module slot cover 54 memory module inserting 55 installation 52 removing 59 memory module slot 54 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 184 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 176 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 99...