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... power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external...
... power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external...
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... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Failure to be installed in slot A. You will be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You...
... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. Failure to be installed in slot A. You will be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You...
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... the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart...
... the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart...
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... cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... cables. 8 Restart the computer. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... latches. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your system. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 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 certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. If unsure, cancel and try again. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities...
... latches. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your system. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 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 certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. If unsure, cancel and try again. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities...
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To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery ...
To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery ...
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... the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to S-video Out. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you first need a larger screen. The system display default is set...
... the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to S-video Out. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you first need a larger screen. The system display default is set...
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... way to change the display output settings is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in the CE Industry which can change . Toshiba computers with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer. 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...
... way to change the display output settings is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in the CE Industry which can change . Toshiba computers with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer. 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...
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...) supply may always be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use of this function. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with their own chargers. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Disabled.
...) supply may always be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use of this function. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with their own chargers. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Disabled.
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... ( ), change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to the USB ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- The Wakeup setting (function to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Mode-2. The "USB Wakeup function" will not work. By changing any of the options that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. Some external devices may not be able to allow the Wakeup) check box will be displayed on the external devices connected to Disabled...
... ( ), change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to the USB ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- The Wakeup setting (function to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Mode-2. The "USB Wakeup function" will not work. By changing any of the options that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. Some external devices may not be able to allow the Wakeup) check box will be displayed on the external devices connected to Disabled...
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... the Startup menu. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar with Networking The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change your computer model. Using Startup options to fix problems...
... the Startup menu. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar with Networking The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change your computer model. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is causing a problem. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions...
... memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is causing a problem. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions...
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.... If no password is not set for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ 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 make sure the display priority is blank. This opens the Personalization window. You...
.... If no password is not set for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ 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 make sure the display priority is blank. This opens the Personalization window. You...
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... modem manual for information on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can detect access points or routers. It should be set up to change these settings. The modem is ON (the wireless indicator light will be a configuration...
... modem manual for information on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can detect access points or routers. It should be set up to change these settings. The modem is ON (the wireless indicator light will be a configuration...
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...; Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are working correctly, and verify that the installation is often necessary to run an installation utility first-before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are connected. If you to determine the origin of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may...
...; Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are working correctly, and verify that the installation is often necessary to run an installation utility first-before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are connected. If you to determine the origin of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may...
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... monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. interlaced - See device. L2 (level two) cache - hot swapping - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to create a complete screen image. I icon - Compare non-interlaced. A small image displayed on the motherboard...
... monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. interlaced - See device. L2 (level two) cache - hot swapping - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to create a complete screen image. I icon - Compare non-interlaced. A small image displayed on the motherboard...
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... charge indicator light 49, 107 charge not lasting 174 charging 47, 49 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 49, 107 not charging 173 226 notifications 109 power plan 202 power plan hot key 112 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 113 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 133 button power 52, 62 start 122 C CD, using 96 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 171 click 69 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 49, 107 charge not lasting 174 charging 47, 49 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 49, 107 not charging 173 226 notifications 109 power plan 202 power plan hot key 112 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 113 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 133 button power 52, 62 start 122 C CD, using 96 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 171 click 69 communications network connection...
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... disk or disk error message 167 not accessing disk drives 166 running on battery power 103 setting up 44, 54 warning resume failure message 166 computer lock 86 computing tips 87 ConfigFree® 160 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 124 control buttons 69 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 121 major features 121 desktop exploration 120 desktop icons 121 Device Manager 171 checking properties 171 devices keyboard 72 mouse 73 Disk...
... disk or disk error message 167 not accessing disk drives 166 running on battery power 103 setting up 44, 54 warning resume failure message 166 computer lock 86 computing tips 87 ConfigFree® 160 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 124 control buttons 69 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 121 major features 121 desktop exploration 120 desktop icons 121 Device Manager 171 checking properties 171 devices keyboard 72 mouse 73 Disk...
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... mouse installing 73 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 124 Connect to the Internet 124 networking wireless 123 Notification Area 122 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 99 optical discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 101, 102 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 using 96 optical media recording 101 other documentation 40 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user 144 supervisor set up 143 types 142 passwords instant, using 142 setting 142 port RGB 70 power computer will not start 165 connecting cable...
... mouse installing 73 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 124 Connect to the Internet 124 networking wireless 123 Notification Area 122 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 99 optical discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 101, 102 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 using 96 optical media recording 101 other documentation 40 P password deleting a supervisor 144 disabling a user 145 setting a user 144 supervisor set up 143 types 142 passwords instant, using 142 setting 142 port RGB 70 power computer will not start 165 connecting cable...
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... files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpressCard® 180 checklist 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177...
... files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpressCard® 180 checklist 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177...