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... resolved. If trouble is experienced with the best service it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may occasionally be a 900 number or any changes necessary to the telephone network, the...
... resolved. If trouble is experienced with the best service it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may occasionally be a 900 number or any changes necessary to the telephone network, the...
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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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... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... external monitor or projector to close the Mouse Properties window. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you are unassigned by default. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons...
... external monitor or projector to close the Mouse Properties window. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you are unassigned by default. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons...
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... the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on. 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 use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on certain models) To connect an HDMI...
... the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on. 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 use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on certain models) To connect an HDMI...
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... startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change your work routine, you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode...
... startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change your work routine, you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode...
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... about Device Manager, refer to work. The tabs that seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to be faulty. It is not using functions. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for these first: 1 Click Start...
... about Device Manager, refer to work. The tabs that seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to be faulty. It is not using functions. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for these first: 1 Click Start...
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... recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This is not remapping the keyboard. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem...
... recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This is not remapping the keyboard. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem...
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...). You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the screen. You may have gone into a working . 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. ❖...
...). You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the screen. You may have gone into a working . 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. ❖...
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... work under the operating system. PC Cards that machine. If your PC Card and the card did not come with a PC Card slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be defective. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If the card...
... work under the operating system. PC Cards that machine. If your PC Card and the card did not come with a PC Card slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be defective. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If the card...
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Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may apply. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these...
Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may apply. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these...
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... file. If you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not receive or transmit properly. Some printers will not print what you see on the screen. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. If...
... file. If you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not receive or transmit properly. Some printers will not print what you see on the screen. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. If...
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.... internal device - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any device to create a complete screen image. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. A group of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A type of keys that polarizes the light passing through it. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that activates a memory resident...
.... internal device - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any device to create a complete screen image. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. A group of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A type of keys that polarizes the light passing through it. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that activates a memory resident...
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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...