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... public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for information. If the equipment is not practical, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make changes in their equipment, operations or...
... public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for information. If the equipment is not practical, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make changes in their equipment, operations or...
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...52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up...
...52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up...
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... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. NOTE For this procedure. You will be installed in the memory module slots on may be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is...
... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. NOTE For this procedure. You will be installed in the memory module slots on may be hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is...
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... no memory slot is available, 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 computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
... no memory slot is available, 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 computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
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... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you need to work. You can damage the...
... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you need to work. You can damage the...
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... recognized the change. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... recognized the change. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." 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 your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. This is strongly recommended that the module is displayed below...
... says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." 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 your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. This is strongly recommended that the module is displayed below...
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... pcsupport.toshiba.com. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display...
... pcsupport.toshiba.com. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display...
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... Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 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 Disabled. However, some external devices cannot be able to use of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ As such, we recommend that you connect...
... Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 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 Disabled. However, some external devices cannot be able to use of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ As such, we recommend that you connect...
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... function" will not work. By changing any of the options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ); When this happens, change will be displayed on the external devices connected to the USB ports. The Wakeup setting (function to a USB port that appear in either mode. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- If you restart your system. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores...
... function" will not work. By changing any of the options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ); When this happens, change will be displayed on the external devices connected to the USB ports. The Wakeup setting (function to a USB port that appear in either mode. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- If you restart your system. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores...
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... firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting If you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices. Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 163 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set...
... firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting If you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices. Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 163 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem...
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... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to be faulty. Memory problems Incorrectly connected...
... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to be faulty. Memory problems Incorrectly connected...
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...-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If...
...-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If...
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... regarding your work exactly as it . Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Contact the software manufacturer for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. For more information. Many programs display information on . See if your original file. Turn the printer back on, make sure it is on . This mode lets...
... regarding your work exactly as it . Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Contact the software manufacturer for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. For more information. Many programs display information on . See if your original file. Turn the printer back on, make sure it is on . This mode lets...
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... the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the network. L2 (level two) cache - It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services...
... the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the network. L2 (level two) cache - It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to create a complete screen image. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services...
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... 87 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 175 charging 46, 48 conserving power 110 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 48, 107 not charging 174 notifications 110 power plan 203 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 134 button power 51 start 123 C character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 172 click 68 communications network connection 125 set up...
... 87 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 175 charging 46, 48 conserving power 110 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 48, 107 not charging 174 notifications 110 power plan 203 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 134 button power 51 start 123 C character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 172 click 68 communications network connection 125 set up...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 178 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 177 screen is blank 176 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 97 E ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages device driver conflict...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 178 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 177 screen is blank 176 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 97 E ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages device driver conflict...
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... configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 207 Hibernation mode 205 keyboard overlays 211 Lock (Instant security) 202 Output (Display switch) 206 power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 volume mute 201 Zoom (Display resolution) 210 zooming 211 Hot Key Cards 197 Hot key functions 201 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK® port 135 icon 122 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 38 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse 71 instant passwords, using...
... configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 207 Hibernation mode 205 keyboard overlays 211 Lock (Instant security) 202 Output (Display switch) 206 power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 volume mute 201 Zoom (Display resolution) 210 zooming 211 Hot Key Cards 197 Hot key functions 201 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK® port 135 icon 122 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 38 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse 71 instant passwords, using...
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... monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 176 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 99 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 101, 102 optical drive problems 180 troubleshooting 180 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 144 types 143 passwords instant, using 143 setting 143 port...
... monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 176 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 99 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 101, 102 optical drive problems 180 troubleshooting 180 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 144 types 143 passwords instant, using 143 setting 143 port...
