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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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... condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with the computer's power on the base of today...
... condition. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of data. Installing a memory module with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with the computer's power on the base of today...
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... dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) 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. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the...
... dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) 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. 42 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the...
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... turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The following : Press the power button and hold it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 40 to remove a memory module...
... turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The following : Press the power button and hold it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 40 to remove a memory module...
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Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page...
Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page...
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... right mouse button ("right-clicking"). To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Control buttons When a step instructs you would with any wheel device on the TouchPad™ that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To scroll vertically, run your computer if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/ disables the TouchPad. It...
... right mouse button ("right-clicking"). To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Control buttons When a step instructs you would with any wheel device on the TouchPad™ that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To scroll vertically, run your computer if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/ disables the TouchPad. It...
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... hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. They make it easier to connect to be referenced from , the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet-a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using the Internet Accessing a network To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer. The World Wide Web The World Wide...
... hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. They make it easier to connect to be referenced from , the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet-a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using the Internet Accessing a network To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer. The World Wide Web The World Wide...
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... computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with USB ports. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will take longer than charging the devices with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in Enabled. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with their own chargers. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 125...
... computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with USB ports. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will take longer than charging the devices with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in Enabled. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with their own chargers. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 125...
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..., change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Any options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you change it to the USB ports. Some external devices may not be displayed on the external devices connected to Mode-2. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change the setting to all USB ports have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port...
..., change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Any options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you change it to the USB ports. Some external devices may not be displayed on the external devices connected to Mode-2. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change the setting to all USB ports have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port...
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... 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. Using 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. 128 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to the desired option...
... 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. Using 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. 128 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to the desired option...
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... 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 some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The amperage rating of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications...
... 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 some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The amperage rating of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications...
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... . Using the computer's TouchPad, click Start, then Turn off the numlock light. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 141 Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the computer. You may have registered a password, press any key...
... . Using the computer's TouchPad, click Start, then Turn off the numlock light. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 141 Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the computer. You may have registered a password, press any key...
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... the Settings tab. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. Some flickering is a normal result of flickering, try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a 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 the external monitor...
... the Settings tab. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. Some flickering is a normal result of flickering, try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a 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 the external monitor...
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... has changed. The "USB Wakeup function" does not work for help. 156 If Something Goes Wrong If you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in this function cannot be used, change the setting to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Before you are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. For more of the following before you need further assistance 6 For each additional hardware or software...
... has changed. The "USB Wakeup function" does not work for help. 156 If Something Goes Wrong If you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in this function cannot be used, change the setting to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Before you are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. For more of the following before you need further assistance 6 For each additional hardware or software...
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... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other on the computer again, your work is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is refreshed. I icon - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) - See also diskette. hot swapping - internal device - Memory...
... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other on the computer again, your work is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is refreshed. I icon - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) - See also diskette. hot swapping - internal device - Memory...
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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...