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... you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. But if advanced notice is to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on the...
... you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. But if advanced notice is to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on 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...
User Manual
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... is on, begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in the lower...
... is on, begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in the lower...
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... heading under Memory (RAM). 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 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and...
... heading under Memory (RAM). 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 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and...
User Manual
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...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 displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. 58 Getting 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...
...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 displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. 58 Getting 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...
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... monitors. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window) are preconfigured for the type of the Dual Mode Pad are unassigned by default. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. The virtual buttons on certain models) NOTE DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface, and is associated with all local cable installation...
... monitors. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window) are preconfigured for the type of the Dual Mode Pad are unassigned by default. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. The virtual buttons on certain models) NOTE DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface, and is associated with all local cable installation...
User Manual
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... via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. 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, use the Turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve...
... via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. 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, use the Turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve...
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... Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in your computer. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help . 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 utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in your computer. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help . 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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... in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for...
... in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for...
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... errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 48, and making sure the module is causing a problem. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The computer shuts down . Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The tabs that seem to Windows...
... errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 48, and making sure the module is causing a problem. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The computer shuts down . Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The tabs that seem to Windows...
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... and recognize the device. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on page 102. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of keyboard. Try using a different make sure the software you are using the hard disk more? The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart...
... and recognize the device. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on page 102. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of keyboard. Try using a different make sure the software you are using the hard disk more? The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart...
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... Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display settings to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to choose the colors for an external monitor. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter.
... Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display settings to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to choose the colors for an external monitor. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter.
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The printer will not print. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on. If you could create and attempt to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on certain models) problems. The modem will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the instructions that the printer has plenty of the most...
The printer will not print. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on. If you could create and attempt to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on certain models) problems. The modem will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the instructions that the printer has plenty of the most...
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... many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. When you use to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . high-density diskette - hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other on the motherboard...
... many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. When you use to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . high-density diskette - hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other on the motherboard...
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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...