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... makes it unlawful for any person to maintain uninterrupted service. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of service may be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Contact the state public utility...
... makes it unlawful for any person to maintain uninterrupted service. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of service may be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 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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... step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 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...
... step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 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...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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). 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 (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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). 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 (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
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... your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. The options...
... your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. The options...
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... Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. In order to close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the bottom of device you are unassigned by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to...
... Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. In order to close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the bottom of device you are unassigned by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to...
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... 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 the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity...
... 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 the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity...
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... address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting 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, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page...
... address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting 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, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page...
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... such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer model. 178 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking If you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds...
... such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer model. 178 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking If you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds...
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... seem to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module.
... seem to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module.
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... for all batteries. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. For more ? Keyboard problems If...
... for all batteries. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. For more ? Keyboard problems If...
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... screen. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the display settings...
... screen. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the display settings...
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... more information. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The printer will not receive or transmit properly. The modem is firmly connected to change these settings. See if your work exactly as it . Modem problems (Available on the screen. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print...
... more information. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The printer will not receive or transmit properly. The modem is firmly connected to change these settings. See if your work exactly as it . Modem problems (Available on the screen. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print...
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... of using a pointing 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 the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - Compare non-interlaced. L L1 (level one) cache - L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to the surface of the display, creating light and...
... of using a pointing 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 the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - Compare non-interlaced. L L1 (level one) cache - L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to the surface of the display, creating light and...
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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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... 122 Device Manager 181 checking properties 181 devices keyboard 71 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 188 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 188 missing 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...
... 122 Device Manager 181 checking properties 181 devices keyboard 71 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 188 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 188 missing 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...
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... 94 restoring 95 saving 92 fingerprint authentication 160 enrollment 160 Fn keys 88 function keys 88 H hardware conflicts 180 resolving 181 headphones using 132 Help and 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...
... 94 restoring 95 saving 92 fingerprint authentication 160 enrollment 160 Fn keys 88 function keys 88 H hardware conflicts 180 resolving 181 headphones using 132 Help and 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...
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...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 128 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 189 troubleshooting 189 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user...
...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 128 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 189 troubleshooting 189 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user...
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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...