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...The goal of the telephone company is to send any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to provide you with the best service it can. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or ... change. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to permanently disconnect your computer has the capability to make any person to use a computer or other number for information. If the equipment is causing harm to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network,...
...The goal of the telephone company is to send any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to provide you with the best service it can. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or ... change. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to permanently disconnect your computer has the capability to make any person to use a computer or other number for information. If the equipment is causing harm to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network,...
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...partition 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 73 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 77 Using the TouchPad 77 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display 82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting...
...partition 65 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 68 Creating recovery DVDs/media 70 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 73 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 77 Using the TouchPad 77 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display 82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting...
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... all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If the computer is on the cloth. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
... all open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. If the computer is on the cloth. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
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... the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to be installed in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector...
... the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to be installed in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. NOTE If no memory slot is to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector...
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... the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . You can now continue setting up . If you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL...
... the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . You can now continue setting up . If you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL...
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... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer...
... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer...
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... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your permission. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your...
... Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 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 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to recover your permission. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your...
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To enable/disable the TouchPad, press Fn + F9. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your computer if you type" into the Search field. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by computer model. RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video port on the TouchPad. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on...
To enable/disable the TouchPad, press Fn + F9. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your computer if you type" into the Search field. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by computer model. RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video port on the TouchPad. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on...
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... optical disc drive icon. To do this method, try using headphones. For other types of media, use it to select and then play the CD or to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to listen, turn the volume down. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 109 Playing an audio CD...
... optical disc drive icon. To do this method, try using headphones. For other types of media, use it to select and then play the CD or to loud sound can harm your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to listen, turn the volume down. Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 109 Playing an audio CD...
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... OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit.
... OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit.
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... computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use this information for various devices). Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at...
... computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use this information for various devices). Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at...
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... not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on . To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of the computer. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this , use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on . To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of the computer. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this , use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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... the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is not caused by the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of the Start menu...
... the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is not caused by the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of the Start menu...
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... simultaneously (once). This opens the Personalization window. If 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 your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions...
... simultaneously (once). This opens the Personalization window. If 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 your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions...
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... preview mode. If you installed the proper printer drivers as it will not print. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Some printers will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you could create and attempt to a working power outlet, turned on and...
... preview mode. If you installed the proper printer drivers as it will not print. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Some printers will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you could create and attempt to a working power outlet, turned on and...
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... software. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up your computer under the System and Security heading. It is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating...
... software. For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up your computer under the System and Security heading. It is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating...
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... components of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of programs and data. A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. hot key - (1) A feature in a computer is running and have secondary hard disks that represents a function, file, or...
... components of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of programs and data. A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. hot key - (1) A feature in a computer is running and have secondary hard disks that represents a function, file, or...
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... changing 122 charge indicator light 48, 116 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 115 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122, 124 low charge 118 maintaining 126 monitoring power 48, 116 224 not charging 174 notifications 118 power plan 199 power plan hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 113, 115 remaining power 117 removing 123 safety precautions 125 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 131 buttons eject, optical disc drive 107 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 changing...
... changing 122 charge indicator light 48, 116 charge not lasting 175 charging 48, 115 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122, 124 low charge 118 maintaining 126 monitoring power 48, 116 224 not charging 174 notifications 118 power plan 199 power plan hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 113, 115 remaining power 117 removing 123 safety precautions 125 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 131 buttons eject, optical disc drive 107 C Call2Recycle™ battery 128 changing...
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... restore 105 saving 102 Fn keys 98 function keys 98 H headphones using 139 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 201 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions...
... restore 105 saving 102 Fn keys 98 function keys 98 H headphones using 139 Help and Support Windows® operating system 172 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 hot key 201 starting again from 91 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 205 disabling or enabling wireless devices 204 display brightness 203 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 Lock (Instant security) 198 Output (Display switch) 202 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute 197 Zoom (Display resolution) 206 zooming in 207 zooming out 207 Hot Key Cards 193 Hot key functions...
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... 150 types 149 passwords instant, using 149 setting 149 port RGB 80 power computer will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 208 energy-saving features 112 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 121 power plans 120 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 89 using Sleep 92 precautions 43 printer connecting 82 problem solving 181 printing a file 104 problem solving accessing disk drives 168 battery charge...
... 150 types 149 passwords instant, using 149 setting 149 port RGB 80 power computer will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 208 energy-saving features 112 problem solving 174 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 121 power plans 120 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 89 using Sleep 92 precautions 43 printer connecting 82 problem solving 181 printing a file 104 problem solving accessing disk drives 168 battery charge...