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... fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of your service...
... fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of your service...
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... the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an...
... the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an...
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... memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is the bottom slot. You will be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing...
... memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is the bottom slot. You will be lost. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing...
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... turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 58. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . Do not try to work...
... turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 58. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . Do not try to work...
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... more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the...
... more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the...
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... need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to S-video Out. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI...
... need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to S-video Out. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI...
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... you have connected an external display device, you can allow you want takes effect. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Connecting toa TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. The quickest way to change the display output settings is a standard in the CE Industry which can choose to use the display hot key (Fn...
... you have connected an external display device, you can allow you want takes effect. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Connecting toa TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer. The quickest way to change the display output settings is a standard in the CE Industry which can choose to use the display hot key (Fn...
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.... When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for example when carrying the computer in your system. By changing any of this function in either mode. Some external devices may not be able to use , set the setting to Mode-1. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- The Wakeup setting (function to allow USB ports to come into contact with Mode-1 setting, change will supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to use of the options that...
.... When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for example when carrying the computer in your system. By changing any of this function in either mode. Some external devices may not be able to use , set the setting to Mode-1. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- The Wakeup setting (function to allow USB ports to come into contact with Mode-1 setting, change will supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to use of the options that...
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... options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating...
... options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating...
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... memory module installed for the computer to the Lock button in case the new version is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to work. This tab also provides options for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be installed in "Installing a memory module" on page 51, and making sure the module is the top slot. It is causing a problem...
... memory module installed for the computer to the Lock button in case the new version is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to work. This tab also provides options for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be installed in "Installing a memory module" on page 51, and making sure the module is the top slot. It is causing a problem...
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... a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 106. Have 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 page 112). Is the display power set to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on . All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. For more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems...
... a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 106. Have 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 page 112). Is the display power set to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on . All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. For more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems...
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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 its previous setting. You may have gone into a working . To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn...
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 its previous setting. You may have gone into a working . To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn...
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... may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not...
... may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not...
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... network from the list and click Connect. If it is enabled on the wireless access point. When you that the selected network is not enabled on the device. Special considerations for most wireless routers). 1 Click Start to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer directly to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in new firmware releases. To use the access...
... network from the list and click Connect. If it is enabled on the wireless access point. When you that the selected network is not enabled on the device. Special considerations for most wireless routers). 1 Click Start to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer directly to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in new firmware releases. To use the access...
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... speed. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . 220 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that saves to the hard disk the current state of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
... speed. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . 220 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that saves to the hard disk the current state of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
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... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 47, 108 charge not lasting 173 charging 45, 47 conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 47, 108 not charging 173 226 notifications 111 power plan 202 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 99 CD, using 95 character keys 87 charging the battery 47 checking device...
... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 47, 108 charge not lasting 173 charging 45, 47 conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 47, 108 not charging 173 226 notifications 111 power plan 202 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 99 CD, using 95 character keys 87 charging the battery 47 checking device...
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.../trouble accessing a disk 177 running slow 177 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 178 cannot read a diskette 178 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 175 external monitor not working 176 screen is blank 175 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 67 DVD player general problems 186 DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk...
.../trouble accessing a disk 177 running slow 177 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 178 cannot read a diskette 178 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 175 external monitor not working 176 screen is blank 175 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 67 DVD player general problems 186 DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk...
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... mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (display resolution) 206 zooming 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 122 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules 50 mouse 71 instant passwords, using 142 Internet...
... mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (display resolution) 206 zooming 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 122 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules 50 mouse 71 instant passwords, using 142 Internet...
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... battery removing 114 memory adding 50 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 57 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 183 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 175 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 98 optical discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 using 95 optical media creating...
... battery removing 114 memory adding 50 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 57 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 183 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 175 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 98 optical discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 using 95 optical media creating...
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... not power up 165 contacting Toshiba 192, 193 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpressCard® 180 checklist 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection...
... not power up 165 contacting Toshiba 192, 193 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpressCard® 180 checklist 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection...