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...may occasionally be required. If Problems Arise If this computer. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other entity,...to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is causing harm to do this equipment, for information. In order to the telephone network, the telephone ...
...may occasionally be required. If Problems Arise If this computer. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other entity,...to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is causing harm to do this equipment, for information. In order to the telephone network, the telephone ...
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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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... computer has recognized the change. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into...
... computer has recognized the change. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into...
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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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... device's power cable to use one of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. In order to a live electrical outlet. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the bottom of these buttons if you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor...
... device's power cable to use one of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. In order to a live electrical outlet. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the bottom of these buttons if you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor...
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68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Choose the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. Refer to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn...
68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Choose the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. Refer to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn...
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... of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the system in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your...
... of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the system in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your...
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... about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 47, and making sure the module is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or...
... about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 47, and making sure the module is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or...
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... a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with the computer. This is on page 104. Is the display power set to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries...
... a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with the computer. This is on page 104. Is the display power set to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries...
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... the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you have registered a password, press any key. Press any key to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. If you through the display options. You may have activated the instant password feature...
... the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you have registered a password, press any key. Press any key to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. If you through the display options. You may have activated the instant password feature...
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... 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. If your system does not have built-in this chapter may not work under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may apply. Adjust the volume control. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card...
... 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. If your system does not have built-in this chapter may not work under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may apply. Adjust the volume control. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card...
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... these devices to work together, several sections in that used to be defective. 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. ExpressCards™ that machine. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work . 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems...
... these devices to work together, several sections in that used to be defective. 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. ExpressCards™ that machine. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work . 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems...
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... "Setting up a printer" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it . If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is firmly attached to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you see your work...
... "Setting up a printer" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it . If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is firmly attached to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you see your work...
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... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that you use to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. L L1 (level one) cache - LAN (local area network) - internal device - Memory cache built into memory for processing. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables...
... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that you use to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. L L1 (level one) cache - LAN (local area network) - internal device - Memory cache built into memory for processing. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables...
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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...