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Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent...
Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent...
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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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.... Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may be lost. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to follow these directions could result in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The operating system turns off...
.... Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may be lost. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to follow these directions could result in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The operating system turns off...
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... using the screw. 15 Re-insert 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. If you can now continue setting...
... using the screw. 15 Re-insert 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. If you can now continue setting...
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... turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it on . The memory module pops up the next time you turn it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module...
... turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it on . The memory module pops up the next time you turn it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module...
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... the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that you to recover your system. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab...
... the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that you to recover your system. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab...
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... using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays...
... using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays...
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... To connect to the Internet, or use an online service, you need for cables. For information on page 198. For help with an optional wireless LAN module. Your system may come with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on how to set up for example modem/ Wi-Fi®/LAN etc.) Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may be lit. This is ON, the wireless indicator light will...
... To connect to the Internet, or use an online service, you need for cables. For information on page 198. For help with an optional wireless LAN module. Your system may come with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on how to set up for example modem/ Wi-Fi®/LAN etc.) Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may be lit. This is ON, the wireless indicator light will...
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... 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 152 Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the User Password icon. 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 OK if you...
... 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. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. 152 Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the User Password icon. 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 OK if you...
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.... The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is located above the keyboard. 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 Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close. To access TOSHIBA Button Support...
.... The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is located above the keyboard. 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 Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close. To access TOSHIBA Button Support...
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... a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The computer may be a problem with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the system in a different room. Using Startup options to fix problems...
... a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The computer may be a problem with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to change the system in a different room. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... built-in while the computer was turned on. You have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Try using is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to its previous...
... built-in while the computer was turned on. You have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Try using is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to its previous...
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... may be busy or off the printer. Make sure the cable from the way they print it. See if your original file. Disable Standby mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on page 70 or in "Setting up to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information. Connect a telephone handset to the line to...
... may be busy or off the printer. Make sure the cable from the way they print it. See if your original file. Disable Standby mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on page 70 or in "Setting up to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information. Connect a telephone handset to the line to...
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... the upper-right of the window (to the left of the Go button) to see a list of your important files to the files you create and store on battery power. External CD and DVD writers are also widely available. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can not back up . If...
... the upper-right of the window (to the left of the Go button) to see a list of your important files to the files you create and store on battery power. External CD and DVD writers are also widely available. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Put a blank CD-R (CD-recordable) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can not back up . If...
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..., connecting and disconnecting to the network. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for example, you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power...
..., connecting and disconnecting to the network. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for example, you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power...
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... over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. A type of display that enables any device to the surface of computers that activates a memory resident program. interlaced - See also World...
... over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. A type of display that enables any device to the surface of computers that activates a memory resident program. interlaced - See also World...
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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...