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... let them know of the transmission, the date and time it can. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this , it may occasionally be required. If...
... let them know of the transmission, the date and time it can. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this , it may occasionally be required. If...
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... Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Setting...
... Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Setting...
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... of the computer. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on , begin at step 1; Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). If you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on may damage the computer...
... of the computer. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on , begin at step 1; Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). If you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on may damage the computer...
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... the battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 114. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting...
... the battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 114. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting...
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...: Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn the power on , perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . Front of the...
...: Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn the power on , perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on . Front of the...
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... on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that you to work. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that you to work. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with a hard disk partition to allow you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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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... use an online service, you need for cables. Availability of electronic devices without the need : ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use your network administrator. To use the Internet ❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for communications 123 To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. This is ON, the wireless indicator light...
... use an online service, you need for cables. Availability of electronic devices without the need : ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use your network administrator. To use the Internet ❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for communications 123 To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. This is ON, the wireless indicator light...
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Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. NOTE This will remove the user password only. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click...
Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. NOTE This will remove the user password only. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click...
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... Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is located above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. This button is to customize the TOSHIBA Assist button. 166 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 4 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator. (Sample Image) Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA...
... Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is located above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. This button is to customize the TOSHIBA Assist button. 166 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 4 Under the Display Change Service tab, you can set the default display configuration you wish to use when docking the system to the optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator. (Sample Image) Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA...
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... operating system responds to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to a different power outlet, preferably in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer model...
... operating system responds to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to a different power outlet, preferably in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer model...
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... to continue working. The keyboard you have gone into effect. Nothing happens when you to its previous setting. Using the computer's TouchPad, click Start, then either Shut Down or Turn off the numlock light. The screen reactivates and allows you press the keys on the external keyboard. Display problems Here are using is registered, press any key to any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is not...
... to continue working. The keyboard you have gone into effect. Nothing happens when you to its previous setting. Using the computer's TouchPad, click Start, then either Shut Down or Turn off the numlock light. The screen reactivates and allows you press the keys on the external keyboard. Display problems Here are using is registered, press any key to any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is not...
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.... For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Contact the software manufacturer for information on how to change these settings. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Many programs display information on page 70 or in...
.... For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Contact the software manufacturer for information on how to change these settings. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Many programs display information on page 70 or in...
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... internal hard drive fails. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up the computer while running on its hard drive. No additional software is required. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as "the CD window." 4 Open a second Windows® Explorer window by clicking Start...
... internal hard drive fails. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up the computer while running on its hard drive. No additional software is required. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as "the CD window." 4 Open a second Windows® Explorer window by clicking Start...
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... Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up connection settings for the default connection ❖ File and printer sharing settings ❖ Printer settings for the default printer ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for easily switching network settings and devices.You can set the power status of the connected line. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for example, high or medium) A profile contains the currently configured network settings...
... Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up connection settings for the default connection ❖ File and printer sharing settings ❖ Printer settings for the default printer ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for easily switching network settings and devices.You can set the power status of the connected line. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for example, high or medium) A profile contains the currently configured network settings...
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... set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. See also World Wide Web. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - Memory cache installed on the network. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of the display, creating light...
... set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. See also World Wide Web. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - Memory cache installed on the network. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of the display, creating light...
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... up files 84 battery alarms 110 changing 112 charge indicator light 47, 107 charge not lasting 188 charging 45, 47 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 47, 107 254 not charging 187 power profile 214 power profile hot key 112 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 113 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 button power 50, 59 start 122 C CD creating 100 playing an audio 98 CD, using 94 channels...
... up files 84 battery alarms 110 changing 112 charge indicator light 47, 107 charge not lasting 188 charging 45, 47 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 47, 107 254 not charging 187 power profile 214 power profile hot key 112 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 113 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 button power 50, 59 start 122 C CD creating 100 playing an audio 98 CD, using 94 channels...
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... a power source 45 connection set up 124 control buttons 66 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 121 major features 121 desktop exploration 120 desktop icons 121 Device Manager 185 checking properties 186 disabling a device 185 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 192 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 191 running slow 192 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 192 cannot read a diskette 193 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display...
... a power source 45 connection set up 124 control buttons 66 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 121 major features 121 desktop exploration 120 desktop icons 121 Device Manager 185 checking properties 186 disabling a device 185 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 192 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 191 running slow 192 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 192 cannot read a diskette 193 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display...
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... J jack RJ-11 125 K keyboard character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 218 not working 179 overlay keys 87 troubleshooting 189 using 85 Windows® special keys 86 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 81 M memory adding 50 problem solving 186 removing memory module slot cover 52 memory module inserting 53 installation 51 removing 56 memory module slot 52 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 124 problem solving 197 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 190 mouse installing 68 mouse utility 161 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard...
... J jack RJ-11 125 K keyboard character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 218 not working 179 overlay keys 87 troubleshooting 189 using 85 Windows® special keys 86 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 81 M memory adding 50 problem solving 186 removing memory module slot cover 52 memory module inserting 53 installation 51 removing 56 memory module slot 52 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 124 problem solving 197 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 190 mouse installing 68 mouse utility 161 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard...
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... Device Manager 185 disabling a device 185 disk drive is slow 192 display is blank 189 external display not working 191 external monitor 190 faulty memory 186 hardware conflict 183, 184 high-pitched noise 194 illegal operation 178 Internet bookmarked site not found 183 Internet connection is slow 182 keyboard not responding 179 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 191 modem not receiving or transmitting 197 no sound 194 non-system disk or disk error 180, 193 PC Card...
... Device Manager 185 disabling a device 185 disk drive is slow 192 display is blank 189 external display not working 191 external monitor 190 faulty memory 186 hardware conflict 183, 184 high-pitched noise 194 illegal operation 178 Internet bookmarked site not found 183 Internet connection is slow 182 keyboard not responding 179 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 191 modem not receiving or transmitting 197 no sound 194 non-system disk or disk error 180, 193 PC Card...