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... possible. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the transmission, the date and time it is necessary. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of your right to make changes in advance that you...
... possible. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the transmission, the date and time it is necessary. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of your right to make changes in advance that you...
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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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... heading under Memory (RAM). Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
... heading under Memory (RAM). Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. 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...
... 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. 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...
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... S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to close the Mouse Properties window. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can assign different functions to these buttons, you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the bottom of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating...
... S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to close the Mouse Properties window. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can assign different functions to these buttons, you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the bottom of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating...
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... or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the external device. Refer to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Then click OK. 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...
... or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the external device. Refer to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Then click OK. 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...
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... model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. 176 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer may have to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® operating system is rated for your work routine, you are familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu...
... model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. 176 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The computer may have to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® operating system is rated for your work routine, you are familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu...
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This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. It is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click...
This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. It is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click...
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... power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on . Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your computer, and for all batteries. 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 your software using a different make sure the software you press the keys on . If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
... power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on . Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your computer, and for all batteries. 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 your software using a different make sure the software you press the keys on . If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
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... an external monitor. Click Windows Color and Appearance to its previous setting. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen...
... an external monitor. Click Windows Color and Appearance to its previous setting. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen...
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... all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work together, several sections in that used to work no longer work under the operating system. Resolving PC Card problems Here are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control...
... all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work together, several sections in that used to work no longer work under the operating system. Resolving PC Card problems Here are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Adjust the volume control...
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ExpressCards™ that machine. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. ExpressCard™ checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of the ExpressCard for...
ExpressCards™ that machine. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. ExpressCard™ checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of the ExpressCard for...
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Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on. If you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it will print. You may be in the tray. The printer will not receive or transmit properly. This mode lets you see your work exactly as shown in...
Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on. If you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it will print. You may be in the tray. The printer will not receive or transmit properly. This mode lets you see your work exactly as shown in...
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... the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut - Interlaced monitors take two passes 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 represents a function...
... the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut - Interlaced monitors take two passes 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 represents a function...
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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...