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... it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of each transmitted page or on this change. Disconnection If you should ever decide...
... it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of each transmitted page or on this change. Disconnection If you should ever decide...
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... time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Using external display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer...
... time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Using external display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer...
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... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The computer 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 bottom slot. You can be installed in slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The computer 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 bottom slot. You can be installed in slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
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... and the memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... and the memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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.... 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. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM).
.... 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. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM).
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... default. This feature can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port (available on certain models) ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port (available on a mouse or trackball. The function of the TouchPad. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling...
... default. This feature can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port (available on certain models) ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port (available on a mouse or trackball. The function of the TouchPad. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling...
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... allow you need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a TV using HDMI-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected 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 external device. Connecting to...
... allow you need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a TV using HDMI-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected 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 external device. Connecting to...
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... use. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will be supplied to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to the computer, the battery of this function. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is not connected to Mode-1. Changing the setting to compatible ports even when the power of the computer may always be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). However, some external devices cannot be in Enabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 141 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works...
... use. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will be supplied to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to the computer, the battery of this function. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is not connected to Mode-1. Changing the setting to compatible ports even when the power of the computer may always be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). However, some external devices cannot be in Enabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 141 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works...
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... is in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in Sleep Mode. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to Disabled. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to allow the Wakeup) check box will become default settings when you can change it to all applications or any of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer...
... is in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in Sleep Mode. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to Disabled. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to allow the Wakeup) check box will become default settings when you can change it to all applications or any of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer...
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.... 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. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start properly, you are familiar with Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading...
.... 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. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start properly, you are familiar with Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading...
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... to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in case the new version is not using functions. TECHNICAL...
... to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in case the new version is not using functions. TECHNICAL...
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... display options. This opens the Personalization window. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for the screen. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 165 Display problems...
... display options. This opens the Personalization window. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for the screen. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 165 Display problems...
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... card in drivers for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. 170 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the speakers and the speaker volume is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. ExpressCard® problems Available on page 160. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
... card in drivers for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. 170 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the speakers and the speaker volume is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. ExpressCard® problems Available on page 160. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
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..., creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to determine the origin of any of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are still functioning. 6 For each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be Disabled. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". It...
..., creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to determine the origin of any of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are still functioning. 6 For each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be Disabled. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". It...
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... set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Internet - It is refreshed. 210 Glossary Hibernation - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. L2 (level two) cache - A feature of many Toshiba notebook...
... set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Internet - It is refreshed. 210 Glossary Hibernation - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. L2 (level two) cache - A feature of many Toshiba notebook...
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... 78 battery changing 104 charge indicator light 47, 98 charge not lasting 164 charging 45, 47 conserving power 101 disposal 109 low charge 100 monitoring power 47, 98 not charging 163 216 notification 100 power plan 192 power plan hot key 103 real-time clock (RTC) 95 removing 104 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 124 removing memory media 124 button power 50 start 113 C CD playing an audio 90 CD, using 86 character keys 79 charging the battery 47 checking device...
... 78 battery changing 104 charge indicator light 47, 98 charge not lasting 164 charging 45, 47 conserving power 101 disposal 109 low charge 100 monitoring power 47, 98 not charging 163 216 notification 100 power plan 192 power plan hot key 103 real-time clock (RTC) 95 removing 104 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 124 removing memory media 124 button power 50 start 113 C CD playing an audio 90 CD, using 86 character keys 79 charging the battery 47 checking device...
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... general problems 176 DVD, using 86 E error messages device driver conflict 160 general hardware problem 160 non-system disk or disk error 157 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 166 warning resume failure 156 Error-checking 167 exploring the desktop 111 ExpressCard® checklist 170 computer stops working 171 errors 171 hot swapping fails 171 inserting 122 not recognized 171 problem solving 170 external monitor not working 166 mouse 63 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting...
... general problems 176 DVD, using 86 E error messages device driver conflict 160 general hardware problem 160 non-system disk or disk error 157 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 166 warning resume failure 156 Error-checking 167 exploring the desktop 111 ExpressCard® checklist 170 computer stops working 171 errors 171 hot swapping fails 171 inserting 122 not recognized 171 problem solving 170 external monitor not working 166 mouse 63 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting...
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... using 120 Help and Support Windows® operating system 160 Hibernation mode 66 configuring 70 starting again from 72 hot key display brightness 196 Hibernation mode 194 keyboard overlays 200 Lock (Instant security) 191 Output (Display switch) 195 power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 volume mute 190 zooming 200 Hot Key Cards 186 Hot key functions 190 hot key power plan 103 http 117 I i.LINK port 125 icon 112 desktop 112 moving to desktop 112 recycle bin 112 safety 37 installation memory module...
... using 120 Help and Support Windows® operating system 160 Hibernation mode 66 configuring 70 starting again from 72 hot key display brightness 196 Hibernation mode 194 keyboard overlays 200 Lock (Instant security) 191 Output (Display switch) 195 power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 volume mute 190 zooming 200 Hot Key Cards 186 Hot key functions 190 hot key power plan 103 http 117 I i.LINK port 125 icon 112 desktop 112 moving to desktop 112 recycle bin 112 safety 37 installation memory module...
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... memory module slot 53 microphone 120 modem connecting to telephone line 115 problem solving 172, 173 monitor 60 connecting 61 not working 165 mouse installing 63 mouse utility 138 N network accessing 115 Connect to the Internet Wizard 115 networking wireless 114 Notification Area 113 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 89 optical discs handling 89 inserting 88 removing 92 optical drive problems 168 troubleshooting 168 using 86 optical media recording 91 other documentation 38 P password deleting a supervisor 134 disabling a user 135 setting a user...
... memory module slot 53 microphone 120 modem connecting to telephone line 115 problem solving 172, 173 monitor 60 connecting 61 not working 165 mouse installing 63 mouse utility 138 N network accessing 115 Connect to the Internet Wizard 115 networking wireless 114 Notification Area 113 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 89 optical discs handling 89 inserting 88 removing 92 optical drive problems 168 troubleshooting 168 using 86 optical media recording 91 other documentation 38 P password deleting a supervisor 134 disabling a user 135 setting a user...
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... error occurs 171 hot swapping fails 171 not recognized 171 slot appears dead 170 external display not working 166 external monitor 165 faulty memory 162 hardware conflict 160 high-pitched noise 169 Internet bookmarked site not found 159 Internet connection is slow 159 keyboard not responding 156 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 167 modem not receiving or transmitting 172, 173 no sound 169 non-system disk or disk error 157 power and batteries...
... error occurs 171 hot swapping fails 171 not recognized 171 slot appears dead 170 external display not working 166 external monitor 165 faulty memory 162 hardware conflict 160 high-pitched noise 169 Internet bookmarked site not found 159 Internet connection is slow 159 keyboard not responding 156 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 167 modem not receiving or transmitting 172, 173 no sound 169 non-system disk or disk error 157 power and batteries...
