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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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... screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to follow...
... screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to follow...
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... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as...
... the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as...
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... the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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 (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System.
... the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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 (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System.
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... on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition to allow you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without your permission. 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...
... on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition to allow you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without your permission. 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...
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... keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. 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 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...
... keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. 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 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...
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... 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 S-video Out. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices...
... 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 S-video Out. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices...
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... allow you can change . 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. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Briefly pause each time you want takes effect. Toshiba computers with the appropriate device attached and turned on. NOTE Some modes are only...
... allow you can change . 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. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Briefly pause each time you want takes effect. Toshiba computers with the appropriate device attached and turned on. NOTE Some modes are only...
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... two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in your bag. Changing the setting to Mode-1. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Disabled. 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 (DC 5V) will be supplied to compatible 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 charge external devices...
... two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in your bag. Changing the setting to Mode-1. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Disabled. 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 (DC 5V) will be supplied to compatible 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 charge external devices...
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... will be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that function. When this function in either mode. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be displayed on the external devices connected to the USB ports. By changing any of the options that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- NOTE When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in the dialog boxes...
... will be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that function. When this function in either mode. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be displayed on the external devices connected to the USB ports. By changing any of the options that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- NOTE When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in the dialog boxes...
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If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. 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. 168 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system...
If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. 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. 168 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system...
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.... 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to another. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. This tab also provides options...
.... 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to another. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. This tab also provides options...
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... Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key. You may have gone into a working . The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key. You may have gone into a working . The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to change these settings. The modem is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. 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...
... the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to change these settings. The modem is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. 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...
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... use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be able to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models) ❖ The setting of your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems...
... use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be able to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models) ❖ The setting of your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems...
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... work is refreshed. internal device - LAN (local area network) - Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. hot key - (1) A feature in combination 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 use to perform a task instead of pixels is returned to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take...
... work is refreshed. internal device - LAN (local area network) - Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. hot key - (1) A feature in combination 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 use to perform a task instead of pixels is returned to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take...
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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...