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... until the problem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is subject to state tariffs. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of...
... until the problem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is subject to state tariffs. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of...
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... 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display...
... 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display...
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... using the SD card 132 Removing an SD card 133 Using the Ultra SlimBay 133 Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay ...134 Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay.......135 Using an expansion device 135 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 136 Chapter 5: Utilities 137 TOSHIBA Assist 138 Connect 139 Secure 140 Protect & Fix 141 Optimize 142 TOSHIBA Application Installer 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Using a supervisor password 144 Using a user password...
... using the SD card 132 Removing an SD card 133 Using the Ultra SlimBay 133 Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay ...134 Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay.......135 Using an expansion device 135 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer 136 Chapter 5: Utilities 137 TOSHIBA Assist 138 Connect 139 Secure 140 Protect & Fix 141 Optimize 142 TOSHIBA Application Installer 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Using a supervisor password 144 Using a user password...
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... lost. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in minor bodily injury. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on may be hot. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on...
... lost. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in minor bodily injury. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on may be hot. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on...
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... memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to locate the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel...
... memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to locate the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The following : Press the power button and hold it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If you turn it on . You can...
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The following : Press the power button and hold it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If you turn it on . You can...
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... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
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.... Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57. NOTE It is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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...
.... Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57. NOTE It is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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...
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... the RGB (monitor) port. The function of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting, press Fn...
... the RGB (monitor) port. The function of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting, press Fn...
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.... Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the User Password icon. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. 147 (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start...
.... Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the User Password icon. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. 147 (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start...
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...-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by the computer. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to a different power outlet, preferably in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems...
...-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by the computer. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to a different power outlet, preferably in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... may be on the external keyboard. You have gone into effect. Try using a different make sure the software you have registered a password, press any key to its previous setting. Using the computer's TouchPad, click Start, then either Shut Down or Turn off the numlock light. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is registered, press any of keyboard. If you connected may be defective or...
... may be on the external keyboard. You have gone into effect. Try using a different make sure the software you have registered a password, press any key to its previous setting. Using the computer's TouchPad, click Start, then either Shut Down or Turn off the numlock light. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is registered, press any of keyboard. If you connected may be defective or...
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... you need assistance or if you are referring to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The modem is on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Try making a test transmission to change these settings. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact...
... you need assistance or if you are referring to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The modem is on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Try making a test transmission to change these settings. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact...
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... you install a wireless access point device, the Windows® operating system checks whether WEP encryption is not secure. 4 The Windows® operating system will be secure. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in the System Tray (far-right portion of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using the device, since the connection would not be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to the selected wireless network...
... you install a wireless access point device, the Windows® operating system checks whether WEP encryption is not secure. 4 The Windows® operating system will be secure. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in the System Tray (far-right portion of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using the device, since the connection would not be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to the selected wireless network...
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.... Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can not back up your computer or just your important files to the right. An external hard drive is required. Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer, and click OK. Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed...
.... Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can not back up your computer or just your important files to the right. An external hard drive is required. Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer, and click OK. Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by applications when they were installed...
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... activates a memory resident program. To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact 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 polarizes the light passing through it. interlaced - A key or combination of using a pointing device...
... activates a memory resident program. To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact 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 polarizes the light passing through it. interlaced - A key or combination of using a pointing device...
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... adding memory 49 adjusting recording quality 128 Alt keys 85 audio files 127 audio features 127 B backing up files 83 battery alarms 108 changing 110 charge indicator light 46, 105 charge not lasting 187 charging 44, 46 conserving power 108 disposal 115 low charge 107 monitoring power 46, 105 not charging 186 power profile 213 power profile hot key 110 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 111 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 49, 57 start 119 C CD creating...
... adding memory 49 adjusting recording quality 128 Alt keys 85 audio files 127 audio features 127 B backing up files 83 battery alarms 108 changing 110 charge indicator light 46, 105 charge not lasting 187 charging 44, 46 conserving power 108 disposal 115 low charge 107 monitoring power 46, 105 not charging 186 power profile 213 power profile hot key 110 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 111 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 49, 57 start 119 C CD creating...
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... a power source 44 connection set up 123 control buttons 66 Ctrl keys 85 D desktop creating new icon 118 major features 118 desktop exploration 117 desktop icons 118 Device Manager 184 checking properties 185 disabling a device 184 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 191 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 running slow 191 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 192 connecting 70 external, connecting 70 display...
... a power source 44 connection set up 123 control buttons 66 Ctrl keys 85 D desktop creating new icon 118 major features 118 desktop exploration 117 desktop icons 118 Device Manager 184 checking properties 185 disabling a device 184 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 191 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 running slow 191 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 192 connecting 70 external, connecting 70 display...
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... 84 function keys 85 hot keys 217 not working 178 overlay keys 86 troubleshooting 188 using 84 Windows® special keys 85 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 84 L lock computer, using 80 M main battery removing 111 memory adding 49 problem solving 185 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 50 removing 55 microphone 127 modem connecting to telephone line 121 determining COM port 120 problem solving 197 resetting port to default settings 120 upgrading 120 monitor 66 connecting 66 not working 189 mouse installing 68 mouse utility 156 N network accessing...
... 84 function keys 85 hot keys 217 not working 178 overlay keys 86 troubleshooting 188 using 84 Windows® special keys 85 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 84 L lock computer, using 80 M main battery removing 111 memory adding 49 problem solving 185 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 50 removing 55 microphone 127 modem connecting to telephone line 121 determining COM port 120 problem solving 197 resetting port to default settings 120 upgrading 120 monitor 66 connecting 66 not working 189 mouse installing 68 mouse utility 156 N network accessing...
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... Device Manager 184 disabling a device 184 disk drive is slow 191 display is blank 188 external display not working 190 external monitor 189 faulty memory 185 hardware conflict 182, 183 high-pitched noise 193 illegal operation 177 Internet bookmarked site not found 182 Internet connection is slow 181 keyboard not responding 178 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 modem not receiving or transmitting 197 no sound 193 non-system disk or disk error 179, 192 PC Card...
... Device Manager 184 disabling a device 184 disk drive is slow 191 display is blank 188 external display not working 190 external monitor 189 faulty memory 185 hardware conflict 182, 183 high-pitched noise 193 illegal operation 177 Internet bookmarked site not found 182 Internet connection is slow 181 keyboard not responding 178 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 modem not receiving or transmitting 197 no sound 193 non-system disk or disk error 179, 192 PC Card...