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...-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the sending machine or such business, other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone...
...-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the sending machine or such business, other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone...
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...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
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... NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of the...
... NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of the...
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... 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. 60 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...
... 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. 60 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...
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... outlet. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. The virtual buttons on the side of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for your computer if you wish. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the bottom of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating system and...
... outlet. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. The virtual buttons on the side of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for your computer if you wish. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the bottom of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating system and...
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... the external device. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 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...
... the external device. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 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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... these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. If you are familiar with Networking The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start...
... these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. If you are familiar with Networking The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start...
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... 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The...
... 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The...
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... computer will need to be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make of the Start menu. 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 106. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for...
... computer will need to be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make of the Start menu. 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 106. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for...
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... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the built-in screen, make sure the display...
... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the built-in screen, make sure the display...
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... a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work no longer work under the operating system. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may be dead. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If you are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk...
... a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work no longer work under the operating system. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may be dead. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If you are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk...
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... quality control. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which contains information about using ExpressCards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may not 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...
... quality control. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which contains information about using ExpressCards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may not 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...
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... preview mode. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. Turn the printer back on, make sure it is online, and then turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Modem problems (Available on . Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure you installed the...
... preview mode. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the printer. Turn the printer back on, make sure it is online, and then turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Modem problems (Available on . Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure you installed the...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. A type of the display, creating light and dark pixels. When an electric current passes through it. A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. See device...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. A type of the display, creating light and dark pixels. When an electric current passes through it. A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. See device...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 183 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 183 notification 111 power plan 215 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 183 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 183 notification 111 power plan 215 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 187 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 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 198 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 187 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 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 198 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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...; operating system 180 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 219 display modes 218 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 password security 214 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 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 180 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 219 display modes 218 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 password security 214 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 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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... Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 184 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 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 194, 195 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 72 serial 72 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
... Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 184 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 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 194, 195 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 72 serial 72 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
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... files 188 Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 187 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 194, 195 no sound 189 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190, 192...
... files 188 Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 187 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 194, 195 no sound 189 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190, 192...
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... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 188 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...
... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 188 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...