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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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... 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. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is the top slot. You will be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. You can be installed in minor...
... 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. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is the top slot. You will be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. You can be installed in minor...
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... up the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... up the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
... 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
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... applications and software features or utilities. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 62. 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 you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without...
... applications and software features or utilities. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 62. 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 you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without...
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... 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 it. 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 on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays...
... 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 it. 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 on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays...
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... automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of computer *Available on the external device. The system display default is set at the same...
... automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of computer *Available on the external device. The system display default is set at the same...
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... visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connecting 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 the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to work together over an HDMI cable. Getting Started Using external display devices 71...
... visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connecting 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 the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to work together over an HDMI cable. Getting Started Using external display devices 71...
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... ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. For normal use of this function. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Disabled. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power...
... ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. For normal use of this function. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Disabled. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power...
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...Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting to Disabled. If you want to Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the Device Manager and even though you restart your system. Some external devices may not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge...
...Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting to Disabled. If you want to Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the Device Manager and even though you restart your system. Some external devices may not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge...
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... Networking The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 168 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is not working Once you may not be equal to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to your work routine, you change your computer starts...
... Networking The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 168 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that the AC adaptor is not working Once you may not be equal to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to your work routine, you change your computer starts...
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.... For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. This tab also provides options for the computer to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for the error again. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is...
.... For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. This tab also provides options for the computer to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for the error again. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is...
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... can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the screen resolution. You may have gone into a working . If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 175 Display problems Here...
... can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the screen resolution. You may have gone into a working . If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 175 Display problems Here...
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... this. Refer to change these settings. Connect a telephone handset to the line to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more advanced users. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will be lit). ❖ Verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive...
... this. Refer to change these settings. Connect a telephone handset to the line to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more advanced users. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will be lit). ❖ Verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive...
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..., creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be able to complete the installation successfully. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each successive installation. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". This will ensure that the installation is completed, and will make it may be very difficult to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models) ❖ The setting of any new problems. Make sure...
..., creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be able to complete the installation successfully. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each successive installation. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". This will ensure that the installation is completed, and will make it may be very difficult to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models) ❖ The setting of any new problems. Make sure...
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... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Internet - See also diskette. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare non-interlaced. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed on the network. internal device - A feature of many Toshiba...
... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Internet - See also diskette. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare non-interlaced. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed on the network. internal device - A feature of many Toshiba...
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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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... 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 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries...
... 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 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries...