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... not be required. If Problems Arise If this change. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of 1991 makes it can. 5 Connection to party line service is to provide you with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
... not be required. If Problems Arise If this change. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of 1991 makes it can. 5 Connection to party line service is to provide you with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
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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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... Slot B. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. You will be installed in good condition. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; You can be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... Slot B. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. You will be installed in good condition. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; You can be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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). 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
... main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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). 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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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. 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 the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering...
... 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. 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 the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering...
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... Print functions. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. You can assign different functions to the documentation for your computer for the type of the Dual Mode Pad are preconfigured for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the building premises as close the Mouse Properties window. NOTE Coaxial cable connection to this...
... Print functions. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. You can assign different functions to the documentation for your computer for the type of the Dual Mode Pad are preconfigured for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the building premises as close the Mouse Properties window. NOTE Coaxial cable connection to this...
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... do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 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 Turning off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks...
... do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 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 Turning off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks...
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... Diagnostic Tool tab. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that appears to begin the tests. 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 the online Help documentation within the application for additional help diagnose problems with devices in the Protect & Fix tab of the...
... Diagnostic Tool tab. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that appears to begin the tests. 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 the online Help documentation within the application for additional help diagnose problems with devices in the Protect & Fix tab of the...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system...
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... Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the error again. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new...
... Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the error again. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new...
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... hard disk more keyboard error messages. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 109). You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
... hard disk more keyboard error messages. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 109). You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
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... to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Windows Color and Appearance to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If...
... to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Windows Color and Appearance to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If...
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... most common printer problems. The printer will not print. Try printing another file. Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready...
... most common printer problems. The printer will not print. Try printing another file. Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready...
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... displayed on the screen that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of computers or other on the motherboard to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys...
... displayed on the screen that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of computers or other on the motherboard to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys...
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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...