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...to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify you with this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the ...make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. But if advanced notice is experienced with the best service it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Contact the state public utility...
...to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify you with this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the ...make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. But if advanced notice is experienced with the best service it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Contact the state public utility...
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...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 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
...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 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
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.... 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 114. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
.... 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The Shut Down menu appears. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 114. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
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... 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 module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and...
... 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 module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and...
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...on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 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 your keyboard while powering on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the...
...on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 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 your keyboard while powering on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the...
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... Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you can also connect an external display device to close the Mouse Properties window. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can assign different functions to these buttons, you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD...
... Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you can also connect an external display device to close the Mouse Properties window. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can assign different functions to these buttons, you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD...
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... the Notification Area is displayed with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of wired and wireless connections ❖ Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc.) ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer.
... the Notification Area is displayed with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of wired and wireless connections ❖ Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc.) ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer.
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... useful for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting The following settings can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. 172 Toshiba 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...
... useful for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting The following settings can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. 172 Toshiba 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...
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... open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If...
... open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If...
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... Start, and then click the arrow next to work. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab also provides options for the computer to 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. TECHNICAL...
... Start, and then click the arrow next to work. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab also provides options for the computer to 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. TECHNICAL...
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... charge lasts. This is on . Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your software using is not remapping the keyboard. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on . If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on the external keyboard...
... charge lasts. This is on . Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your software using is not remapping the keyboard. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on . If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on the external keyboard...
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.... If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Windows Color and Appearance to activate the screen. If no password is not set for the screen. If you have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area...
.... If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Windows Color and Appearance to activate the screen. If no password is not set for the screen. If you have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area...
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..., the problem may be set up to print a short test file using Notepad. If you could create and attempt to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Refer to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The modem is firmly connected to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode. Make sure...
..., the problem may be set up to print a short test file using Notepad. If you could create and attempt to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Refer to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The modem is firmly connected to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode. Make sure...
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.... A small image displayed on the network. internal device - liquid crystal display (LCD) - hot swapping - The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that enables any other services. Interlaced monitors take two...
.... A small image displayed on the network. internal device - liquid crystal display (LCD) - hot swapping - The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that enables any other services. Interlaced monitors take two...
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... conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 46, 107 not charging 183 notification 110 238 power plan 214 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 48, 58 start 123 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 96 character keys 87 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 181 click 66 communications network connection 126 set up...
... conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 46, 107 not charging 183 notification 110 238 power plan 214 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 48, 58 start 123 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 96 character keys 87 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 181 click 66 communications network connection 126 set up...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 66 DVD creating 101 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 66 DVD creating 101 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 138 icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer® 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 122 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules...
... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 138 icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer® 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 122 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules...
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... special Windows® keys 88 troubleshooting 184 using 87 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 87 L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 125 determining COM port 124 problem solving 193 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 71 serial 71 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 126 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 126 networking wireless...
... special Windows® keys 88 troubleshooting 184 using 87 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 87 L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 125 determining COM port 124 problem solving 193 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 71 serial 71 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 126 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 126 networking wireless...
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... Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 193 no sound 190 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190 checklist 191 error occurs 192 hot...
... Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 193 no sound 190 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190 checklist 191 error occurs 192 hot...
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... TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 102 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 189 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 94 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 129 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 128 Windows Media® Player 99 Windows Media...
... TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 102 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 189 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 94 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 129 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 128 Windows Media® Player 99 Windows Media...