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... ever decide to make any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will notify you believe it is necessary. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on the first...
... ever decide to make any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will notify you believe it is necessary. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on the first...
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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 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Using external display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer...
... 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 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Using external display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer...
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... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
... memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Slot B is the bottom slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in good condition. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
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... turned on. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The computer could hang up the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 51 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... turned on. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The computer could hang up the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 51 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
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... it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. This feature can also connect an external display device to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Check your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. Using external display devices Your computer comes with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on certain models) You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port...
... it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. This feature can also connect an external display device to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Check your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. Using external display devices Your computer comes with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on certain models) You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port...
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... output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Toshiba notebooks with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the external device.
... output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Toshiba notebooks with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the external device.
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... Charge function Settings-The default setting is turned OFF. ❖ As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to Mode-1. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use of the external devices thoroughly before use , set the setting to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with their own chargers. For normal use . ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to the compatible ports. However, some external devices...
... Charge function Settings-The default setting is turned OFF. ❖ As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to Mode-1. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use of the external devices thoroughly before use , set the setting to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with their own chargers. For normal use . ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to the compatible ports. However, some external devices...
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.... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will become default settings when you want to use this happens, change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. When this function in either mode. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to a USB port that function. The Wakeup setting (function to...
.... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will become default settings when you want to use this happens, change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. When this function in either mode. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to a USB port that function. The Wakeup setting (function to...
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... open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. If you may not be equal to fix the problem. The computer may have to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your work routine, you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
... open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. If you may not be equal to fix the problem. The computer may have to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your work routine, you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
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... error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to work. This tab also provides options for the computer to the Lock button in case the new version is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists...
... error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to work. This tab also provides options for the computer to the Lock button in case the new version is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists...
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... you to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. Display Auto Off may have gone 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. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working. If no password is blank. You can change the display settings by...
... you to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. Display Auto Off may have gone 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. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working. If no password is blank. You can change the display settings by...
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Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which will be dead. If you are having trouble getting one of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may not work . Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are securely connected. ❖...
Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which will be dead. If you are having trouble getting one of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may not work . Resolving ExpressCard® problems Here are securely connected. ❖...
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.... 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one or more of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be Disabled. In this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item...
.... 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one or more of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be Disabled. In this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item...
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..., when you turn on the network. The ability to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that you turn the computer off . interlaced - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - When you use to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . See also Sleep, Suspend. I icon - A key or combination of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
..., when you turn on the network. The ability to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that you turn the computer off . interlaced - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - When you use to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . See also Sleep, Suspend. I icon - A key or combination of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
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... 78 battery changing 104 charge indicator light 47, 98 charge not lasting 164 charging 45, 47 conserving power 101 disposal 109 low charge 100 monitoring power 47, 98 not charging 163 216 notification 100 power plan 192 power plan hot key 103 real-time clock (RTC) 95 removing 104 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 124 removing memory media 124 button power 50 start 113 C CD playing an audio 90 CD, using 86 character keys 79 charging the battery 47 checking device...
... 78 battery changing 104 charge indicator light 47, 98 charge not lasting 164 charging 45, 47 conserving power 101 disposal 109 low charge 100 monitoring power 47, 98 not charging 163 216 notification 100 power plan 192 power plan hot key 103 real-time clock (RTC) 95 removing 104 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 124 removing memory media 124 button power 50 start 113 C CD playing an audio 90 CD, using 86 character keys 79 charging the battery 47 checking device...
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... general problems 176 DVD, using 86 E error messages device driver conflict 160 general hardware problem 160 non-system disk or disk error 157 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 166 warning resume failure 156 Error-checking 167 exploring the desktop 111 ExpressCard® checklist 170 computer stops working 171 errors 171 hot swapping fails 171 inserting 122 not recognized 171 problem solving 170 external monitor not working 166 mouse 63 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting...
... general problems 176 DVD, using 86 E error messages device driver conflict 160 general hardware problem 160 non-system disk or disk error 157 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 166 warning resume failure 156 Error-checking 167 exploring the desktop 111 ExpressCard® checklist 170 computer stops working 171 errors 171 hot swapping fails 171 inserting 122 not recognized 171 problem solving 170 external monitor not working 166 mouse 63 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting...
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... using 120 Help and Support Windows® operating system 160 Hibernation mode 66 configuring 70 starting again from 72 hot key display brightness 196 Hibernation mode 194 keyboard overlays 200 Lock (Instant security) 191 Output (Display switch) 195 power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 volume mute 190 zooming 200 Hot Key Cards 186 Hot key functions 190 hot key power plan 103 http 117 I i.LINK port 125 icon 112 desktop 112 moving to desktop 112 recycle bin 112 safety 37 installation memory module...
... using 120 Help and Support Windows® operating system 160 Hibernation mode 66 configuring 70 starting again from 72 hot key display brightness 196 Hibernation mode 194 keyboard overlays 200 Lock (Instant security) 191 Output (Display switch) 195 power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 volume mute 190 zooming 200 Hot Key Cards 186 Hot key functions 190 hot key power plan 103 http 117 I i.LINK port 125 icon 112 desktop 112 moving to desktop 112 recycle bin 112 safety 37 installation memory module...
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... memory module slot 53 microphone 120 modem connecting to telephone line 115 problem solving 172, 173 monitor 60 connecting 61 not working 165 mouse installing 63 mouse utility 138 N network accessing 115 Connect to the Internet Wizard 115 networking wireless 114 Notification Area 113 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 89 optical discs handling 89 inserting 88 removing 92 optical drive problems 168 troubleshooting 168 using 86 optical media recording 91 other documentation 38 P password deleting a supervisor 134 disabling a user 135 setting a user...
... memory module slot 53 microphone 120 modem connecting to telephone line 115 problem solving 172, 173 monitor 60 connecting 61 not working 165 mouse installing 63 mouse utility 138 N network accessing 115 Connect to the Internet Wizard 115 networking wireless 114 Notification Area 113 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 89 optical discs handling 89 inserting 88 removing 92 optical drive problems 168 troubleshooting 168 using 86 optical media recording 91 other documentation 38 P password deleting a supervisor 134 disabling a user 135 setting a user...
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... error occurs 171 hot swapping fails 171 not recognized 171 slot appears dead 170 external display not working 166 external monitor 165 faulty memory 162 hardware conflict 160 high-pitched noise 169 Internet bookmarked site not found 159 Internet connection is slow 159 keyboard not responding 156 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 167 modem not receiving or transmitting 172, 173 no sound 169 non-system disk or disk error 157 power and batteries...
... error occurs 171 hot swapping fails 171 not recognized 171 slot appears dead 170 external display not working 166 external monitor 165 faulty memory 162 hardware conflict 160 high-pitched noise 169 Internet bookmarked site not found 159 Internet connection is slow 159 keyboard not responding 156 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 167 modem not receiving or transmitting 172, 173 no sound 169 non-system disk or disk error 157 power and batteries...