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... service is subject to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be advised of service may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your service or the operation...
... service is subject to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be advised of service may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your service or the operation...
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... a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting...
... a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting...
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... installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in slot A. If only one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to be installed in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in slot A. If only one or two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to be installed in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the...
... can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the...
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... 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. Removing a memory module If...
... 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. Removing a memory module If...
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... you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to work. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to work. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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...; Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 62 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 C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
...; Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 62 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 C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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... change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 5 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Using external display devices...
... change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 5 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Using external display devices...
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... the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 148 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
... the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 148 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
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... 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. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode...
... 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. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode...
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...; The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. It is causing a problem. The tabs that seem to work. This tab does not...
...; The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. It is causing a problem. The tabs that seem to work. This tab does not...
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... device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. Press any key to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you press the keys on the external keyboard. If you are using an external monitor...
... device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. Press any key to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you press the keys on the external keyboard. If you are using an external monitor...
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.... on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. It occurs in this chapter may not work together, several sections in any sound system when input from the computer's speakers. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of the drive when you are securely connected to work under the operating system. Adjust the volume control. If you...
.... on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. It occurs in this chapter may not work together, several sections in any sound system when input from the computer's speakers. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of the drive when you are securely connected to work under the operating system. Adjust the volume control. If you...
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... "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards® include many problems. A PC Card error occurs. If your PC Card. This is known as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. ExpressCard® problems (Available on page 166. Resource conflicts can correct many types of new cards. Never swap modules when the computer is not supported. If the card is...
... "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards® include many problems. A PC Card error occurs. If your PC Card. This is known as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. ExpressCard® problems (Available on page 166. Resource conflicts can correct many types of new cards. Never swap modules when the computer is not supported. If the card is...
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...port and the telephone line jack. If you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The modem is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba... models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 Try printing another file. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode....
...port and the telephone line jack. If you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The modem is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba... models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 Try printing another file. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode....
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..., CPU cache, L2 cache. interlaced - internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut - It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A small...
..., CPU cache, L2 cache. interlaced - internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut - It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A small...
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... charge indicator light 48, 109 charge not lasting 170 charging 46, 48 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 109 not charging 169 224 notifications 111 power plan 200 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 51, 61 start 124 C CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 167 click 68 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 48, 109 charge not lasting 170 charging 46, 48 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 109 not charging 169 224 notifications 111 power plan 200 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 51, 61 start 124 C CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 167 click 68 communications network connection...
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... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 126 control buttons 68 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 167 checking properties 167 devices keyboard 70 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 174 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 174 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 173 running slow 174 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 174 cannot read a diskette 174 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display...
... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 126 control buttons 68 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 167 checking properties 167 devices keyboard 70 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 174 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 174 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 173 running slow 174 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 174 cannot read a diskette 174 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display...
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... monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 171 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 175 troubleshooting 175 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user 147 supervisor set up 146 types 145 passwords instant, using 145 setting 145 PC Card...
... monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 171 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 175 troubleshooting 175 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user 147 supervisor set up 146 types 145 passwords instant, using 145 setting 145 PC Card...
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... TOSHIBA Assist 139 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 184 external keyboard 170 keyboard 170 keypad overlay 170 optical drive 175 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 148 user password, setting 147 using 131 using a file extension 95 Utilities 138 V video projector adjusting display 70 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 128 Web Camera 132 Web sites 191 Wi-Fi® wireless networking...
... TOSHIBA Assist 139 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 184 external keyboard 170 keyboard 170 keypad overlay 170 optical drive 175 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 148 user password, setting 147 using 131 using a file extension 95 Utilities 138 V video projector adjusting display 70 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 128 Web Camera 132 Web sites 191 Wi-Fi® wireless networking...