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... use a computer or other number for them know of the telephone company is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the transmission, the date and time it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection...
... use a computer or other number for them know of the telephone company is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the transmission, the date and time it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection...
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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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... recently, the memory module may also be hot. You can be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to follow these directions could result in good condition. You will be lost. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small...
... recently, the memory module may also be hot. You can be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to follow these directions could result in good condition. You will be lost. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Checking total memory" on . You can now continue setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in "Checking total memory" on . You can now continue setting up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... release the primary (left mouse button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Control buttons When a step instructs you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. The function of the TouchPad. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on a mouse or trackball. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. To scroll vertically, run your finger...
... release the primary (left mouse button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Control buttons When a step instructs you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. The function of the TouchPad. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on a mouse or trackball. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. To scroll vertically, run your finger...
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... 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 live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. Connecting 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 computer. Toshiba notebooks with display options. 4 Select the settings you need...
... 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 live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. Connecting 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 computer. Toshiba notebooks with display options. 4 Select the settings you need...
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To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. If external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be in an operational state. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use of the external devices thoroughly before use , set the setting to the compatible ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 141 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for example when carrying...
To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. If external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be in an operational state. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use of the external devices thoroughly before use , set the setting to the compatible ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 141 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for example when carrying...
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Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to allow the Wakeup) check box will not work for compatible ports. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Zoom (Display resolution)" on page 199). NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will become default settings when you change will supply USB bus power (DC 5V...
Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to allow the Wakeup) check box will not work for compatible ports. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Zoom (Display resolution)" on page 199). NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will become default settings when you change will supply USB bus power (DC 5V...
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...; The screen does not look right. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. If you change your computer model. 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. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system...
...; The screen does not look right. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. If you change your computer model. 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. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system...
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... the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
... the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
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... typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to activate the screen. You may have gone into a working . The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the screen. If you to choose the colors for the built-in screen, make...
... typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to activate the screen. You may have gone into a working . The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the screen. If you to choose the colors for the built-in screen, make...
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...: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard, which contains information about using ExpressCards. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which will be listed under the operating system. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make...
...: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard, which contains information about using ExpressCards. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which will be listed under the operating system. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make...
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... to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting 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 need any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-mail, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system...
... to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting 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 need any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-mail, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system...
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... of keys that enables any device to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . The ability to create a complete screen image. 210 Glossary Hibernation - When you turn on the network...
... of keys that enables any device to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . The ability to create a complete screen image. 210 Glossary Hibernation - When you turn on the network...
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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...