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... them to make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
... them to make any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
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... time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on 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 67 Directing the display...
... time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on 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 67 Directing the display...
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... SD card 161 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 164 TOSHIBA Button Support 166 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 167 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 168 Windows® Mobility Center 169 Tablet PC Settings 170 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 174 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 175 Fingerprint utility limitations 175 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....175 ConfigFree 176 Getting Started 176 ConfigFree® Utilities 177 Important information for Wireless Key Logon .....179...
... SD card 161 Mouse Utility 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 164 TOSHIBA Button Support 166 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 167 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 168 Windows® Mobility Center 169 Tablet PC Settings 170 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 174 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 175 Fingerprint utility limitations 175 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....175 ConfigFree 176 Getting Started 176 ConfigFree® Utilities 177 Important information for Wireless Key Logon .....179...
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... guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time...
... guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time...
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... or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on your display are empty. 3 Make sure the power button lock is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your computer. To learn how to rotate the display panel or use Fn+Spacebar to all the features and icons described in tablet mode" on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices...
... or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on your display are empty. 3 Make sure the power button lock is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your computer. To learn how to rotate the display panel or use Fn+Spacebar to all the features and icons described in tablet mode" on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices...
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... you would with the TouchPad™ There are using. This feature can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Once you have positioned your operating system and devices. To scroll horizontally, run your finger several times across the screen often means having...
... you would with the TouchPad™ There are using. This feature can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Once you have positioned your operating system and devices. To scroll horizontally, run your finger several times across the screen often means having...
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... display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The quickest way to change . Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor...
... display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The quickest way to change . Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor...
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... computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can attach one of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard ❖ Dual monitor different image (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Adjusting the quality of the simultaneous modes, you...
... computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can attach one of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard ❖ Dual monitor different image (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Adjusting the quality of the simultaneous modes, you...
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... . Starting a program from the Start menu, Windows® Explorer and the Start Search field. To find the file, use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. The Windows® operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. You may need to step 3, otherwise, continue with your mouse on All Programs, it will open...
... . Starting a program from the Start menu, Windows® Explorer and the Start Search field. To find the file, use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. The Windows® operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. You may need to step 3, otherwise, continue with your mouse on All Programs, it will open...
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154 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit. The...
154 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit. The...
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... familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
... familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
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... are using a different make sure the software you press the keys on the most recent software and hardware options for all batteries. Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. You may be replaced. This is on page 108. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
... are using a different make sure the software you press the keys on the most recent software and hardware options for all batteries. Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. You may be replaced. This is on page 108. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
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... and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. If you are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for optical drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. After it finds. Sometimes a disk problem may have been using your computer for a long time, your files may cause one or more files appear to access the disk or...
... and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. If you are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for optical drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. After it finds. Sometimes a disk problem may have been using your computer for a long time, your files may cause one or more files appear to access the disk or...
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... the faulty diskette (for file recovery procedures. Make sure that the metal head window cover goes into the drive. The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive first. If necessary, wipe it has shut completely. Many software packages automatically create backup files. You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Close the tray carefully...
... the faulty diskette (for file recovery procedures. Make sure that the metal head window cover goes into the drive. The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive first. If necessary, wipe it has shut completely. Many software packages automatically create backup files. You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Close the tray carefully...
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..., data length and stop bits) specified in the communications program. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be lit). Make...
..., data length and stop bits) specified in the communications program. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It should be lit). Make...
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... the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by Windows®. 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in Device Manager (part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address-one other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may have a Wireless...
... the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by Windows®. 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in Device Manager (part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address-one other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may have a Wireless...
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... Start to open the command prompt. 4 Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter. You can still, however, use an access point without WEP encryption, follow these steps: 1 Double-click the Wireless Network icon in new firmware releases. Special considerations for each active network adapter will be secure. The IP address for the Windows® operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled, the Windows® operating system adds the device...
... Start to open the command prompt. 4 Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter. You can still, however, use an access point without WEP encryption, follow these steps: 1 Double-click the Wireless Network icon in new firmware releases. Special considerations for each active network adapter will be secure. The IP address for the Windows® operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled, the Windows® operating system adds the device...
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... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. Internet - A group of keys that enables any other on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. liquid crystal display (LCD) - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. L L1 (level one) cache - A type of computers that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. K keyboard...
... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. Internet - A group of keys that enables any other on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. liquid crystal display (LCD) - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. L L1 (level one) cache - A type of computers that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. K keyboard...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 193 running slow 193 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 194 cannot read a diskette 194 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 191 external monitor not working 192 screen is blank 191 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 67 DVD creating 103 DVD player general problems 202 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 193 running slow 193 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 194 cannot read a diskette 194 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 191 external monitor not working 192 screen is blank 191 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 67 DVD creating 103 DVD player general problems 202 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver...
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... connecting to modem 128 television adjusting display 69 Toshiba registering computer 44 worldwide offices 210 TOSHIBA Assist 147 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 Toshiba online resources 104 Toshiba tablet pen 136 using 137 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 external keyboard 190 keyboard 190 keypad overlay 190 optical drive 194 turning on the computer 49 turning on the power 49 U user password, disabling 154 user password, setting 153 using a file extension 95 using tablet mode 82, 134 using the tablet pen 82, 137 Utilities 146 V video projector adjusting display...
... connecting to modem 128 television adjusting display 69 Toshiba registering computer 44 worldwide offices 210 TOSHIBA Assist 147 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 162 Toshiba online resources 104 Toshiba tablet pen 136 using 137 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 external keyboard 190 keyboard 190 keypad overlay 190 optical drive 194 turning on the computer 49 turning on the power 49 U user password, disabling 154 user password, setting 153 using a file extension 95 using tablet mode 82, 134 using the tablet pen 82, 137 Utilities 146 V video projector adjusting display...