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... (949) 859-4273. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States...
... (949) 859-4273. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States...
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... on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 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 68 Checking the HDD operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 71 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 73 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 73 Using external display devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on...
... on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 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 68 Checking the HDD operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 71 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 73 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 73 Using external display devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on...
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... Card Format Utility...........157 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 158 Booting from a bootable SD card 159 Mouse Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 163 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......163 USB Sleep and Charge 163 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 165 Power supply mode settings 165 Battery settings 165 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 166 TOSHIBA Button Support 167 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using...
... Card Format Utility...........157 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 158 Booting from a bootable SD card 159 Mouse Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 163 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......163 USB Sleep and Charge 163 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 165 Power supply mode settings 165 Battery settings 165 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 166 TOSHIBA Button Support 167 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. You will be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. You will be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
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..., without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Back 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small...
..., without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Back 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. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 6 Using a small...
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... memory" on page 60. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned...
... memory" on page 60. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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 Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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 Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
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... up that you create recovery DVDs before using a writable 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 page 53), and then check that the module is also strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer...
... up that you create recovery DVDs before using a writable 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 page 53), and then check that the module is also strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer...
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... change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To do this: 1 Read the directions that allow you to see "Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on a mouse or trackball. It usually corresponds to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Control buttons When a step instructs you are two active...
... change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To do this: 1 Read the directions that allow you to see "Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on a mouse or trackball. It usually corresponds to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Control buttons When a step instructs you are two active...
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..., images, audio, or video to be referenced from , the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. You can connect to the Internet by communications lines. They all work together to work together using a specific Internet protocol called...
..., images, audio, or video to be referenced from , the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. You can connect to the Internet by communications lines. They all work together to work together using a specific Internet protocol called...
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... remove the user password. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and...
... remove the user password. 152 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and...
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..., and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting ConfigFree® profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices. 176 Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (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 the power status of a home...
..., and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting ConfigFree® profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices. 176 Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (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 the power status of a home...
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... not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any 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...
... not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any 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...
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... the Lock button in case the new version is not caused by the device. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The tabs that seem to be faulty. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The...
... the Lock button in case the new version is not caused by the device. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The tabs that seem to be faulty. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The...
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... password is blank. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to activate the screen. Press any key to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter...
... password is blank. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to activate the screen. Press any key to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache - hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the motherboard to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . I icon - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - Memory...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache - hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the motherboard to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . I icon - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - Memory...
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... charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 188 charging 47, 49 conserving power 116 disposal 124 246 low charge 115 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 187 notifications 115 power plan 217 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 139 removing memory media 140 button power 52, 62 start 128 C CD, using 101 character keys 93 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 185 click 73 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 188 charging 47, 49 conserving power 116 disposal 124 246 low charge 115 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 187 notifications 115 power plan 217 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 139 removing memory media 140 button power 52, 62 start 128 C CD, using 101 character keys 93 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 185 click 73 communications network connection...
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... used batteries 124 double-click 73 DVD player general problems 200 DVD, using 101 E ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages device driver conflict 184 general hardware problem 184 non-system disk or disk error 181 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 190 warning resume failure 180 Error-checking 191 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 206 expansion capability 141 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 190 mouse 75 external diskette drive connecting 77 external display, adjusting...
... used batteries 124 double-click 73 DVD player general problems 200 DVD, using 101 E ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages device driver conflict 184 general hardware problem 184 non-system disk or disk error 181 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 190 warning resume failure 180 Error-checking 191 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 206 expansion capability 141 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 190 mouse 75 external diskette drive connecting 77 external display, adjusting...
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... monitor 73 connecting 73 not working 189 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 160 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 128 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 104 optical discs handling 104 inserting 103 removing 106 optical drive problems 193 troubleshooting 193 using 101 optical media recording 105 other documentation 40 overlay keys 95 P password deleting a supervisor 151 disabling a user 152 setting a user 151 supervisor set up 150 types 149 passwords instant, using 149 setting 149 PC Card...
... monitor 73 connecting 73 not working 189 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 160 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 128 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 104 optical discs handling 104 inserting 103 removing 106 optical drive problems 193 troubleshooting 193 using 101 optical media recording 105 other documentation 40 overlay keys 95 P password deleting a supervisor 151 disabling a user 152 setting a user 151 supervisor set up 150 types 149 passwords instant, using 149 setting 149 PC Card...
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... 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 200 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 keypad overlay 188 optical drive 193 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U USB Sleep and Charge Utility 163 user password, disabling 152 user password, setting 151 using 134 using a file extension 100 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 71 Utilities 142 V video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 40 Web 132 Web Camera 136 Web sites 207 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows®...
... 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 200 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 keypad overlay 188 optical drive 193 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U USB Sleep and Charge Utility 163 user password, disabling 152 user password, setting 151 using 134 using a file extension 100 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 71 Utilities 142 V video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 40 Web 132 Web Camera 136 Web sites 207 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows®...