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If Problems Arise If this information into your fax transmission, refer to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the...
If Problems Arise If this information into your fax transmission, refer to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, 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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...'s screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down menu The Shut Down menu appears. Allow the module to cool to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
...'s screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down menu The Shut Down menu appears. Allow the module to cool to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
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... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. 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...
... inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. 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...
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... 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 computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 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...
... 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 computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 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...
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... by the cable installer at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are connecting. NOTE Coaxial cable connection to digital monitors. The virtual buttons on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your area. You can also connect an external display device to the point of cable entrance, or attachment, as close the Mouse Properties window. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at...
... by the cable installer at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are connecting. NOTE Coaxial cable connection to digital monitors. The virtual buttons on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your area. You can also connect an external display device to the point of cable entrance, or attachment, as close the Mouse Properties window. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at...
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... turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to a disk may be lost. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to learn more about Sleep. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating...
... turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to a disk may be lost. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to learn more about Sleep. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating...
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... for additional help diagnose problems with devices in the Protect & Fix tab of the device. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices 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. NOTE Click the...
... for additional help diagnose problems with devices in the Protect & Fix tab of the device. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices 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. NOTE Click the...
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... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the system...
... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the system...
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... . Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 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. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module...
... . Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 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. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module...
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... a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your software using is not remapping the keyboard. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for other product information. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make of the keys. Is the display power set to begin with the computer. Was the battery fully charged to turn off the cursor control mode light, or...
... a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your software using is not remapping the keyboard. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for other product information. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make of the keys. Is the display power set to begin with the computer. Was the battery fully charged to turn off the cursor control mode light, or...
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... screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window...
... screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window...
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...'s modem port and the telephone line jack. You may be in the tray. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem (available on . This mode lets you installed the proper printer drivers as it is connected to print a short test file using Notepad. Turn the printer back on line). Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with...
...'s modem port and the telephone line jack. You may be in the tray. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem (available on . This mode lets you installed the proper printer drivers as it is connected to print a short test file using Notepad. Turn the printer back on line). Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with...
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... to the hard disk the current state of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to perform a task instead of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
... to the hard disk the current state of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to perform a task instead of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
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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...