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...53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up...
...53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up...
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.... If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be lost. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. NOTE For this procedure. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base...
.... If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be lost. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. NOTE For this procedure. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base...
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...-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
...-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
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... using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn...
... using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn...
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Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 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 53), and then check that the module is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer...
Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 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 53), and then check that the module is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer...
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... the HDD operating status 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 , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 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...
... the HDD operating status 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 , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 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...
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.../DVD player via the S-video Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port HDMI™ out port* RGB (Monitor) port S-video (TV Out) port* (Sample Illustration) Side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
.../DVD player via the S-video Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port HDMI™ out port* RGB (Monitor) port S-video (TV Out) port* (Sample Illustration) Side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
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... available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. The quickest way to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on . Getting Started Using external display devices 71...
... available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. The quickest way to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on . Getting Started Using external display devices 71...
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... Charge function Settings-The default setting is turned OFF. ❖ As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with their own chargers. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use . ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to come into contact with USB ports...
... Charge function Settings-The default setting is turned OFF. ❖ As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with their own chargers. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use . ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to come into contact with USB ports...
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... external devices may not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that you change will become default settings when you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change the setting to Disabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- The Wakeup setting (function to the USB ports. Any options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you restart your system. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the settings...
... external devices may not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that you change will become default settings when you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change the setting to Disabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- The Wakeup setting (function to the USB ports. Any options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you restart your system. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the settings...
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...'s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer model. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode...
...'s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer model. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode...
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... error again. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The tabs that seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using...
... error again. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The tabs that seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using...
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... any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. If you to continue working power...
... any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the colors for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. If you to continue working power...
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... switch is on how to someone else. It should be a configuration issue. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may be set up to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support...
... switch is on how to someone else. It should be a configuration issue. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may be set up to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support...
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... system, install just one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. For best results, follow directions carefully! Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be able to do so. If you to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models) ❖ The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be Disabled.
... system, install just one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. For best results, follow directions carefully! Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be able to do so. If you to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models) ❖ The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be Disabled.
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... represents a function, file, or program. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of keys that activates a memory resident program. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any other services. high-density diskette - L L1 (level one) cache - When you use to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . I icon - internal device - 220...
... represents a function, file, or program. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of keys that activates a memory resident program. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any other services. high-density diskette - L L1 (level one) cache - When you use to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . I icon - internal device - 220...
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... charge indicator light 49, 107 charge not lasting 174 charging 47, 49 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 49, 107 not charging 173 226 notifications 109 power plan 202 power plan hot key 112 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 113 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 133 button power 52, 62 start 122 C CD, using 96 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 171 click 69 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 49, 107 charge not lasting 174 charging 47, 49 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 49, 107 not charging 173 226 notifications 109 power plan 202 power plan hot key 112 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 113 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 133 button power 52, 62 start 122 C CD, using 96 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 171 click 69 communications network connection...
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... problems 186 DVD, using 96 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning resume failure 166 Error-checking 177 exploring the desktop 120 ExpressCard® checklist 180 computer stops working 181 errors 182 hot swapping fails 181 inserting 131 not recognized 181 problem solving 180 removing 132 external monitor not working 176 mouse 73 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display, adjusting...
... problems 186 DVD, using 96 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning resume failure 166 Error-checking 177 exploring the desktop 120 ExpressCard® checklist 180 computer stops working 181 errors 182 hot swapping fails 181 inserting 131 not recognized 181 problem solving 180 removing 132 external monitor not working 176 mouse 73 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display, adjusting...
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... removing 60 memory module slot 55 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 124 problem solving 183 monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 175 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 124 Connect to the Internet 124 networking wireless 123 Notification Area 122 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 99 optical discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 101, 102 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 using 96 optical media recording 101 other documentation 40 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user...
... removing 60 memory module slot 55 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 124 problem solving 183 monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 175 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 124 Connect to the Internet 124 networking wireless 123 Notification Area 122 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 99 optical discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 101, 102 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 using 96 optical media recording 101 other documentation 40 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user...
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... files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpressCard® 180 checklist 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177...
... files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpressCard® 180 checklist 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177...