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... entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the...
... entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the...
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... for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 57 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the...
... for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 57 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the...
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... could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the computer. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down menu If the...
... could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the computer. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down menu If the...
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... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (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. Memory slots Front of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the...
... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (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. Memory slots Front of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the...
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... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen...
... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen...
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... by the cable installer at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are preconfigured for connecting computers to this , refer to these buttons, you are connecting. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in your area. NOTE Coaxial cable connection to digital monitors. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the building premises as close the Mouse Properties window. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices.
... by the cable installer at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are preconfigured for connecting computers to this , refer to these buttons, you are connecting. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in your area. NOTE Coaxial cable connection to digital monitors. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the building premises as close the Mouse Properties window. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices.
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... configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error...
... configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error...
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... Tool icon in your computer. NOTE Click the + (plus) and - (minus) symbols to expand and collapse the categories. 4 Click Start Diagnostics when you would like to test by clicking the check box that you are ready to begin the tests. 146 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password.
... Tool icon in your computer. NOTE Click the + (plus) and - (minus) symbols to expand and collapse the categories. 4 Click Start Diagnostics when you would like to test by clicking the check box that you are ready to begin the tests. 146 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password.
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... computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. 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. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration...
... computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. 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. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration...
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... 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. The tabs that seem to be faulty. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module...
... 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. The tabs that seem to be faulty. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module...
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... nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Try using is on page 102. You may be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on the external keyboard. The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click...
... nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Try using is on page 102. You may be replaced. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on the external keyboard. The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click...
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... screen resolution. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for an external monitor. If you have gone into a working . You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ 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...
... screen resolution. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for an external monitor. If you have gone into a working . You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ 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...
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... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 187 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not print what you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 70 or in the instructions that the printer has plenty of paper left in your program has a print preview mode. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the...
... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 187 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not print what you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 70 or in the instructions that the printer has plenty of paper left in your program has a print preview mode. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the...
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... device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Internet - L L1 (level one) cache - The ability to create a complete screen image. A small image displayed on the network. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A group of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of computers that activates a memory...
... device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Internet - L L1 (level one) cache - The ability to create a complete screen image. A small image displayed on the network. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A group of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of computers that activates a memory...
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... battery changing 111 charge indicator light 44, 104 charge not lasting 178 charging 42, 44 conserving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 106 monitoring power 44, 104 not charging 178 notification 107 power plan 208 power plan hot key card 110 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 111 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 47, 56 start 120 C CD creating 97 playing an audio 96 CD, using 92 character keys 86 charging the battery 44 checking device...
... battery changing 111 charge indicator light 44, 104 charge not lasting 178 charging 42, 44 conserving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 106 monitoring power 44, 104 not charging 178 notification 107 power plan 208 power plan hot key card 110 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 111 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 47, 56 start 120 C CD creating 97 playing an audio 96 CD, using 92 character keys 86 charging the battery 44 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 screen is blank 180 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 64 DVD creating 97 DVD player general problems 191 DVD, using 92 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 screen is blank 180 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 64 DVD creating 97 DVD player general problems 191 DVD, using 92 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows® 175 Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 starting again from 79 hot key display brightness 212 display modes 211 Hibernation mode 210 keyboard overlays 215 password security 206 power plan 208 Sleep mode 209 Index 233 volume mute 205 zooming 215 hot key power plan 110 http 126 I i.LINK port 135 icon 119 desktop 119 Internet Explorer 119 moving to desktop 119 recycle bin 119 safety 35 Windows Media Player 119 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse...
... Support Windows® 175 Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 starting again from 79 hot key display brightness 212 display modes 211 Hibernation mode 210 keyboard overlays 215 password security 206 power plan 208 Sleep mode 209 Index 233 volume mute 205 zooming 215 hot key power plan 110 http 126 I i.LINK port 135 icon 119 desktop 119 Internet Explorer 119 moving to desktop 119 recycle bin 119 safety 35 Windows Media Player 119 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse...
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...L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 111 Media button functionality 94 memory adding 47 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 54 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 122 determining COM port 121 problem solving 187, 188 resetting port to default settings 121 upgrading 121 monitor 67 connecting 68 not working 180 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 123 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 123 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 120 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive...
...L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 111 Media button functionality 94 memory adding 47 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 54 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 122 determining COM port 121 problem solving 187, 188 resetting port to default settings 121 upgrading 121 monitor 67 connecting 68 not working 180 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 123 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 123 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 120 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive...
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Index 235 power button 47, 56 power plan hot key card 110 power plans 108 power source 42 connecting 43 precautions 38 primary button 64 printer connecting 70 problem solving 187 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 178 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer hangs when PC Card inserted...
Index 235 power button 47, 56 power plan hot key card 110 power plans 108 power source 42 connecting 43 precautions 38 primary button 64 printer connecting 70 problem solving 187 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 178 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer hangs when PC Card inserted...
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... 117 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 146 user password, setting 145 using a file extension 91 V video projector adjusting display 69 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 126 Web sites 198 Wi-Fi wireless networking 125 Windows problem solving 173 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Media Player 96 Windows Media Player icon 119 Windows operating system desktop 118 Windows Start menu 87 Windows...
... 117 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 146 user password, setting 145 using a file extension 91 V video projector adjusting display 69 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 126 Web sites 198 Wi-Fi wireless networking 125 Windows problem solving 173 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Media Player 96 Windows Media Player icon 119 Windows operating system desktop 118 Windows Start menu 87 Windows...