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... maintain uninterrupted service. In order to the fax software instructions installed on this change. Also, you will notify you in writing, to allow you notice, in advance that temporary discontinuance of 1991 makes it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your service or the operation of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
... maintain uninterrupted service. In order to the fax software instructions installed on this change. Also, you will notify you in writing, to allow you notice, in advance that temporary discontinuance of 1991 makes it unlawful for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your service or the operation of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
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...Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Front of the slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Front of the slot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking...
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...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 Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive...
...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 Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive...
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... port to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to the documentation for your computer for the type 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...
... port to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to the documentation for your computer for the type 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...
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... HDMI Out port on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Choose the settings you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of the cable to your computer) to use the internal display...
... HDMI Out port on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Choose the settings you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of the cable to your computer) to use the internal display...
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... with Networking For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer model. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu...
... with Networking For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer model. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu...
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... drivers being used by the memory module. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
... drivers being used by the memory module. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
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... using a different make sure the software you press the keys on page 104. Nothing happens when you are off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to any of the Start menu. The computer will need to the keyboard itself. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on the external keyboard. The keyboard you type...
... using a different make sure the software you press the keys on page 104. Nothing happens when you are off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to any of the Start menu. The computer will need to the keyboard itself. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on the external keyboard. The keyboard you type...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using the built-in screen. This opens the Personalization window. You can change...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using the built-in screen. This opens the Personalization window. You can change...
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... more of new cards. If you are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work together, several sections in drivers for information about using PC Cards. PC Card problems (Available on page 178. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager...
... more of new cards. If you are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work together, several sections in drivers for information about using PC Cards. PC Card problems (Available on page 178. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager...
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... the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work under the operating system. If you are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If your ExpressCard configuration and...
... the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work under the operating system. If you are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If your ExpressCard configuration and...
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... see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print. Turn the printer back on, make sure it is on the screen. Make sure you see on . Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print. This mode lets you installed the proper printer drivers as it...
... see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print. Turn the printer back on, make sure it is on the screen. Make sure you see on . Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print. This mode lets you installed the proper printer drivers as it...
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... or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with any other services. Compare non-interlaced. Memory cache built into memory for processing. A type of keys that enables any device to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
... or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with any other services. Compare non-interlaced. Memory cache built into memory for processing. A type of keys that enables any device to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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...; operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 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 Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse 72 instant passwords, using...
...; operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 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 Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse 72 instant passwords, using...
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... keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 183 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
... keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 183 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
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... files 187 Device Manager 180 disk drive is slow 186 display is blank 184 external display not working 185 external monitor 184 faulty memory 181 hardware conflict 179 high-pitched noise 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 Internet connection is slow 178 keyboard not responding 175 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 186 modem not receiving or transmitting 193, 194 no sound 188 non-system disk or disk error 176 PC Card 189, 191...
... files 187 Device Manager 180 disk drive is slow 186 display is blank 184 external display not working 185 external monitor 184 faulty memory 181 hardware conflict 179 high-pitched noise 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 Internet connection is slow 178 keyboard not responding 175 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 186 modem not receiving or transmitting 193, 194 no sound 188 non-system disk or disk error 176 PC Card 189, 191...
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... TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 130 Web Cam 133 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows Media...
... TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 130 Web Cam 133 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows Media...