User Manual
Page 5
...-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this equipment, for information. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be advised of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may occasionally be required. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
...-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this equipment, for information. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be advised of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may occasionally be required. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
User Manual
Page 28
...Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using external display...
User Manual
Page 48
... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may want to run most of data. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The surrounding area may be hot. You will be installed in the memory module slots on the...
... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on may want to run most of data. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The surrounding area may be hot. You will be installed in the memory module slots on the...
User Manual
Page 53
... recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page...
... recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into position. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page...
User Manual
Page 55
... Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (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. Back of the slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module...
... Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot A Slot B (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. Back of the slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module...
User Manual
Page 56
...; Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your permission. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 48), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive...
...; Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your permission. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 48), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive...
User Manual
Page 59
... 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer. Getting Started 59 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...
... 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 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer. Getting Started 59 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...
User Manual
Page 69
... connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's S-Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 69 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 71. To connect a device to the HDMI Out port, you must purchase an Svideo cable. Using a poor-quality cable may result in your computer. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices NOTE Coaxial cable connection...
... connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's S-Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 69 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 71. To connect a device to the HDMI Out port, you must purchase an Svideo cable. Using a poor-quality cable may result in your computer. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices NOTE Coaxial cable connection...
User Manual
Page 70
... connect to your television. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and a plug compatible with your sound system on the other end (typically an RCA type connector). ❖ Using the S/PDIF jack on the other end. Then click OK. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI...
... connect to your television. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and a plug compatible with your sound system on the other end (typically an RCA type connector). ❖ Using the S/PDIF jack on the other end. Then click OK. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI...
User Manual
Page 71
Make sure the input to the device is correctly set for the S-video port. (See the device's documentation for the location of its Video In port. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S-video Out port on the back of an S-video cable (not included with your TV may have to adjust the Display Properties to pan the display. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player...
Make sure the input to the device is correctly set for the S-video port. (See the device's documentation for the location of its Video In port. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S-video Out port on the back of an S-video cable (not included with your TV may have to adjust the Display Properties to pan the display. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player...
User Manual
Page 158
... user is automatically logged on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The user's fingerprint is usually required. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key...
... user is automatically logged on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The user's fingerprint is usually required. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key...
User Manual
Page 177
... match exactly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 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 fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when...
... match exactly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 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 fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when...
User Manual
Page 181
... about Device Manager, refer to work. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 48, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 54. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors...
... about Device Manager, refer to work. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 48, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 54. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors...
User Manual
Page 184
... effect. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen. If you through the display options. The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings to choose the colors for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key. This opens the Personalization window.
... effect. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen. If you through the display options. The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings to choose the colors for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key. This opens the Personalization window.
User Manual
Page 191
... software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Make sure the printer cable is online, and then turn off the printer. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. Try printing another file. See if your work exactly as it will not print what you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on the screen...
... software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Make sure the printer cable is online, and then turn off the printer. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. Try printing another file. See if your work exactly as it will not print what you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on the screen...
User Manual
Page 230
... area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. To move information from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to add or remove devices from a computer...
... area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. To move information from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to add or remove devices from a computer...
User Manual
Page 236
... Cards 207 Using 208 audio files 133 audio features 133 B backing up files 88 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 44, 109 charge not lasting 183 charging 43, 45 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 44, 109 236 not charging 182 notification 112 power plan 212 power plan hot key 115 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 47, 57 start 125 C CD creating...
... Cards 207 Using 208 audio files 133 audio features 133 B backing up files 88 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 44, 109 charge not lasting 183 charging 43, 45 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 44, 109 236 not charging 182 notification 112 power plan 212 power plan hot key 115 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 47, 57 start 125 C CD creating...
User Manual
Page 237
.../trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device connecting 69 external 68 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 121 double-click 65 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver...
.../trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device connecting 69 external 68 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 121 double-click 65 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver...
User Manual
Page 239
..., using 87 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 48 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 133 modem connecting to telephone line 127 determining COM port 126 problem solving 191, 192 resetting port to default settings 126 upgrading 126 monitor 68 connecting 69, 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 serial 74 mouse utility 152 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 130 Notification Area 125 O opening the display panel 46 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
..., using 87 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 48 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 133 modem connecting to telephone line 127 determining COM port 126 problem solving 191, 192 resetting port to default settings 126 upgrading 126 monitor 68 connecting 69, 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 serial 74 mouse utility 152 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 130 Notification Area 125 O opening the display panel 46 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
User Manual
Page 241
..., set up 147 S-video port cable selection 69 T Taskbar 125 telephone line connecting to modem 127 television adjusting display 74 connecting 69 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices 203 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 104 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 95 V video cables 69 video display device connecting...
..., set up 147 S-video port cable selection 69 T Taskbar 125 telephone line connecting to modem 127 television adjusting display 74 connecting 69 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices 203 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 104 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 95 V video cables 69 video display device connecting...