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... electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on...
... electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on...
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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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... of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 114. 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...
... of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 114. 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...
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... one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide 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). Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide 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). Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... 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. When the computer powers on the computer. 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery...
... 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. When the computer powers on the computer. 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery...
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... of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in the Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window) are preconfigured for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to these buttons, you must first configure that button so that it is associated with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and...
... of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in the Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window) are preconfigured for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to these buttons, you must first configure that button so that it is associated with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and...
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... your computer 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 the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see...
... your computer 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 the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see...
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Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can be saved (or "captured") in "profiles." The following settings can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP...
Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can be saved (or "captured") in "profiles." The following settings can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP...
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... must be able to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage rating...
... must be able to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage rating...
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... also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be faulty. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related...
... also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be faulty. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related...
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... display power set to begin with your software using a different make sure the software you are off, make of the keys. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information that shipped with ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to turn off the numlock light. Was the battery fully charged to turn off automatically? After a period of the Start menu. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
... display power set to begin with your software using a different make sure the software you are off, make of the keys. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information that shipped with ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to turn off the numlock light. Was the battery fully charged to turn off automatically? After a period of the Start menu. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
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... Display settings to activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor...
... Display settings to activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor...
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... print a short test file using Notepad. For more information. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Refer to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the line has a dial tone. If you see on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. See...
... print a short test file using Notepad. For more information. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Refer to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the line has a dial tone. If you see on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. See...
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...-interlaced. Internet - A key or combination of keys that you use 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 enables any other on the network. LAN (local area network) - A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to create a complete screen image. A type of display that...
...-interlaced. Internet - A key or combination of keys that you use 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 enables any other on the network. LAN (local area network) - A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to create a complete screen image. A type of display that...
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... charging 44, 46 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...
... charging 44, 46 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...
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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 conflict...
... 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 conflict...
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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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... Toshiba 203, 204 corrupted/damaged data files 188 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...
... Toshiba 203, 204 corrupted/damaged data files 188 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...
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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...