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... Installing a memory module 40 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 46 Hard Drive Recovery 47 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 47 Creating a Recovery DVD 54 Restoring using the Recovery Media 55 Checking the HDD operating status 57 Using the TouchPad 57 Scrolling with the TouchPad 58 Control buttons 58 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 58 Using external display devices 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display......60 Using an external keyboard 60 Using a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 60 Setting...
... Installing a memory module 40 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 46 Hard Drive Recovery 47 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 47 Creating a Recovery DVD 54 Restoring using the Recovery Media 55 Checking the HDD operating status 57 Using the TouchPad 57 Scrolling with the TouchPad 58 Control buttons 58 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 58 Using external display devices 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display......60 Using an external keyboard 60 Using a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 60 Setting...
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... The Internet 104 The World Wide Web 104 Internet Service Providers 105 Connecting to the Internet 105 Surfing the Internet 105 Internet features 106 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 107 Exploring audio features 107 Recording sounds 107 Using external speakers or headphones..........108 Using the Web Camera 109 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password...
... The Internet 104 The World Wide Web 104 Internet Service Providers 105 Connecting to the Internet 105 Surfing the Internet 105 Internet features 106 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 107 Exploring audio features 107 Recording sounds 107 Using external speakers or headphones..........108 Using the Web Camera 109 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password...
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... in the memory module slot on page 38. Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in minor bodily injury. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with the computer's power on may be hot. You may also be hot. Before you use a small Phillips...
... in the memory module slot on page 38. Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in minor bodily injury. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with the computer's power on may be hot. You may also be hot. Before you use a small Phillips...
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...) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may cause memory access problems. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may need to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
...) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may cause memory access problems. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may need to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
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... open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up slightly. The following : Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it on, perform the following message appears when you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery...
... open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up slightly. The following : Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it on, perform the following message appears when you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery...
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... 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. Checking total memory When you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General...
... 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. Checking total memory When you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General...
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... primary button twice in display, but you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To scroll horizontally, run your program's documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. Control buttons When a step instructs...
... primary button twice in display, but you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To scroll horizontally, run your program's documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. Control buttons When a step instructs...
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... work together using a specific Internet protocol called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. The World Wide Web offers information as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from , the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet-a collection of interlinked documents (located on your computer. If your network administrator. An overview of using the Internet Accessing a network To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port...
... work together using a specific Internet protocol called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. The World Wide Web offers information as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from , the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet-a collection of interlinked documents (located on your computer. If your network administrator. An overview of using the Internet Accessing a network To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port...
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However, some external devices cannot be stopped for safety reasons. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is connected to come into contact with their own chargers. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 125 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for example when carrying the computer in Enabled. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. For normal use of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply...
However, some external devices cannot be stopped for safety reasons. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is connected to come into contact with their own chargers. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 125 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for example when carrying the computer in Enabled. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. For normal use of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply...
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... will be displayed on the external devices connected to the USB ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work with Mode-1 setting, change will not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to all USB ports have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change the setting to Disabled. 126 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to a USB port that you...
... will be displayed on the external devices connected to the USB ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work with Mode-1 setting, change will not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to all USB ports have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change the setting to Disabled. 126 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to a USB port that you...
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... Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. 128 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility...
... Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. 128 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility...
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... fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from an AC adaptor that required by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage...
... fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from an AC adaptor that required by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage...
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... a password, press any key. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is blank. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. Try using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Nothing happens when you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Using the computer's TouchPad, click Start, then Turn...
... a password, press any key. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is blank. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. Try using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Nothing happens when you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Using the computer's TouchPad, click Start, then Turn...
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... using fewer colors. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is a problem with your display settings and 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's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings...
... using fewer colors. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is a problem with your display settings and 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's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings...
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... "USB Sleep and Charge function" is important to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." If you need further assistance If you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function". Try the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn off the computer while external devices are connected to ask for ports that you are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting...
... "USB Sleep and Charge function" is important to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." If you need further assistance If you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function". Try the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn off the computer while external devices are connected to ask for ports that you are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting...
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... line of using a pointing device such as a mouse. 196 Glossary Hibernation - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that enables any other on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A group of keys that represents a function, file, or program. A feature of many Toshiba computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to the internal storage drive the...
... line of using a pointing device such as a mouse. 196 Glossary Hibernation - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that enables any other on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A group of keys that represents a function, file, or program. A feature of many Toshiba computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to the internal storage drive the...
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...; 99 changing 93 charge indicator light 35, 88 charge not lasting 140 charging 35, 87 conserving power 91 disposal 98 installing 93, 95 low charge 90 maintaining 97 202 monitoring power 35, 88 not charging 140 power profile hot key 93 real-time clock (RTC) 85, 87 remaining power 90 removing 94 safety precautions 96 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 110 removing memory media 110 Bridge Media Adaptor slot 109 button power 37, 54, 113 start 102...
...; 99 changing 93 charge indicator light 35, 88 charge not lasting 140 charging 35, 87 conserving power 91 disposal 98 installing 93, 95 low charge 90 maintaining 97 202 monitoring power 35, 88 not charging 140 power profile hot key 93 real-time clock (RTC) 85, 87 remaining power 90 removing 94 safety precautions 96 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 110 removing memory media 110 Bridge Media Adaptor slot 109 button power 37, 54, 113 start 102...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 143 running slow 144 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 145 cannot read a diskette 145 display does not look normal/flickers 142 external monitor not working 143 display devices external 58 display output settings 59 display panel opening 36 display problems screen is blank 141 display, external adjusting 60 disposal information 17 disposing of used batteries 98 double-click 58 E ENERGY STAR® 24 error messages device driver conflict 135 general hardware problem 135 non-system disk or disk error...
.../trouble accessing a drive 143 running slow 144 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 145 cannot read a diskette 145 display does not look normal/flickers 142 external monitor not working 143 display devices external 58 display output settings 59 display panel opening 36 display problems screen is blank 141 display, external adjusting 60 disposal information 17 disposing of used batteries 98 double-click 58 E ENERGY STAR® 24 error messages device driver conflict 135 general hardware problem 135 non-system disk or disk error...
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... problem solving 139 removing memory module slot cover 42 memory module installation 40 installing inserting into socket 43 removing 45, 46 memory module slot 42 microphone using 107 monitor connecting 58 monitor problems monitor not working 142 mouse installing 60 mouse utility 122 N networking wireless 103 O other documentation 28 overlay keys 76 P password disabling a user 115 Plug and Play 136 port monitor 58 power computer will not start 131 connecting cable to AC adaptor 34 cord/cable 34 cord/cable connectors 166 energy-saving features 84 problem solving 139 turning on 37 power button...
... problem solving 139 removing memory module slot cover 42 memory module installation 40 installing inserting into socket 43 removing 45, 46 memory module slot 42 microphone using 107 monitor connecting 58 monitor problems monitor not working 142 mouse installing 60 mouse utility 122 N networking wireless 103 O other documentation 28 overlay keys 76 P password disabling a user 115 Plug and Play 136 port monitor 58 power computer will not start 131 connecting cable to AC adaptor 34 cord/cable 34 cord/cable connectors 166 energy-saving features 84 problem solving 139 turning on 37 power button...
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... files/trouble accessing a drive 143 no sound 145 non-system disk or disk error 132, 145 power and batteries 139 printer 146 program not responding 129 program not working properly 144 screen does not look right/flickers 142 Startup options 134 system resources 136 URL address not found 135 USB Wakeup function does not work 156 warning resume failure 131 Windows® operating system not working 133 program, starting 77...
... files/trouble accessing a drive 143 no sound 145 non-system disk or disk error 132, 145 power and batteries 139 printer 146 program not responding 129 program not working properly 144 screen does not look right/flickers 142 Startup options 134 system resources 136 URL address not found 135 USB Wakeup function does not work 156 warning resume failure 131 Windows® operating system not working 133 program, starting 77...