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..., the REN for them know of service may be connected to make any changes necessary to a line, as possible. 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 Problems Arise If this change. The REN is part of your modem from its present...
..., the REN for them know of service may be connected to make any changes necessary to a line, as possible. 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 Problems Arise If this change. The REN is part of your modem from its present...
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...46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 57 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using external display devices 64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display......66 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 66 Connecting a printer 67 Setting...
...46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 57 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using external display devices 64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display......66 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 66 Connecting a printer 67 Setting...
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... Internet Service Providers 118 Connecting to the Internet 118 Surfing the Internet 118 Internet features 119 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 119 Exploring audio features 120 Recording sounds 120 Using external speakers or headphones..........121 Using tablet mode 121 Preparing to use the tablet 121 Using tablet mode 123 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 124 Returning the computer to its original configuration 124 Using PC Cards 125 Inserting a PC Card...
... Internet Service Providers 118 Connecting to the Internet 118 Surfing the Internet 118 Internet features 119 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 119 Exploring audio features 120 Recording sounds 120 Using external speakers or headphones..........121 Using tablet mode 121 Preparing to use the tablet 121 Using tablet mode 123 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 124 Returning the computer to its original configuration 124 Using PC Cards 125 Inserting a PC Card...
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... & Fix 131 Optimize 132 Toshiba Application Installer 133 Setting passwords 134 Using an instant password 134 Using a supervisor password 135 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA Security Assist 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 141 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 142 Mouse Utility 143 Toshiba Hardware Setup 144 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 146 TOSHIBA Button Support 147 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 148 Tablet PC Settings 149 Windows Mobility Center 151 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 152 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 153 TOSHIBA Accessibility 154...
... & Fix 131 Optimize 132 Toshiba Application Installer 133 Setting passwords 134 Using an instant password 134 Using a supervisor password 135 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA Security Assist 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 141 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 142 Mouse Utility 143 Toshiba Hardware Setup 144 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 146 TOSHIBA Button Support 147 TOSHIBA Rotation Utility 148 Tablet PC Settings 149 Windows Mobility Center 151 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 152 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 153 TOSHIBA Accessibility 154...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module An additional memory module can be installed in minor bodily injury. You will be lost. Failure to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on the base of the Start menu...
... Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module An additional memory module can be installed in minor bodily injury. You will be lost. Failure to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to follow these directions could result in the memory module slot on the base of the Start menu...
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... the change. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Front of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... the change. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Front of computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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...." Getting Started 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 48), and then check that the module is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your permission to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop...
...." Getting Started 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 48), and then check that the module is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your permission to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop...
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...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 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key...
...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 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key...
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... primary (left mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To double-click, press the primary button twice in display, but you to an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. The function of device you are connecting. It usually corresponds to the documentation for the type of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer...
... primary (left mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To double-click, press the primary button twice in display, but you to an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. The function of device you are connecting. It usually corresponds to the documentation for the type of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer...
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... setting you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The computer auto-detects the external device and displays the current image via the device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor...
... setting you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The computer auto-detects the external device and displays the current image via the device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor...
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... how these features can be used with each other to increase security even further, or to simplify the ways that you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. To open TOSHIBA Security Assist: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Security Assist...
... how these features can be used with each other to increase security even further, or to simplify the ways that you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of TOSHIBA Assist. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. To open TOSHIBA Security Assist: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Security Assist...
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... familiar with Networking If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage rating of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. The computer may have to change the...
... familiar with Networking If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage rating of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. The computer may have to change the...
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..., remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button...
..., remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button...
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... F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look right. Click Windows Color and Appearance to continue 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 . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into...
... F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look right. Click Windows Color and Appearance to continue 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 . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into...
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... and faster than main memory. internal device - Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. load - hot swapping - interlaced - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. When...
... and faster than main memory. internal device - Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. load - hot swapping - interlaced - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. When...
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... up files 83 battery changing 106 charge indicator light 43, 99 charge not lasting 178 charging 42, 44 conserving power 103 disposal 111 low charge 101 monitoring power 43, 99 not charging 178 notification 102 power plan 208 power plan hot key 105 real-time clock (RTC) 96 removing 106 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 47, 56 start 115 C character keys 85 charging the battery 44 checking device properties 176 click 64 communications network connection 116 set up 116...
... up files 83 battery changing 106 charge indicator light 43, 99 charge not lasting 178 charging 42, 44 conserving power 103 disposal 111 low charge 101 monitoring power 43, 99 not charging 178 notification 102 power plan 208 power plan hot key 105 real-time clock (RTC) 96 removing 106 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 47, 56 start 115 C character keys 85 charging the battery 44 checking device properties 176 click 64 communications network connection 116 set up 116...
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... accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 95 setting up 40, 48 warning resume failure message 171 computer lock 82 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 42 control buttons 64 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 114 major features 114 desktop exploration 113 desktop icons 114 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
... accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 95 setting up 40, 48 warning resume failure message 171 computer lock 82 computing tips 83 connecting to a power source 42 control buttons 64 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 114 major features 114 desktop exploration 113 desktop icons 114 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
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... and downloading files 119 URL address not found 174 using 117 Internet Explorer® icon 114 Internet Service Providers 118 ISPs 118 K keyboard character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 215 not working 171 overlay keys 87 troubleshooting 179 using 84 Windows special keys 86 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 47 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 53, 54 microphone 120 monitor 64 connecting...
... and downloading files 119 URL address not found 174 using 117 Internet Explorer® icon 114 Internet Service Providers 118 ISPs 118 K keyboard character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 215 not working 171 overlay keys 87 troubleshooting 179 using 84 Windows special keys 86 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 47 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 53, 54 microphone 120 monitor 64 connecting...
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... O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting 183 other documentation 36 overlay keys 87 P password deleting a supervisor 136 disabling a user 138 setting a user 137 supervisor set up 135 types 134 passwords instant, using 134 setting 134 PC Card checklist 185 computer stops working 186 configuring 126 errors 186 hot swapping fails 186 inserting 125 not recognized 186 problem solving 185 removing 126 setting up 126 port Ethernet LAN 116 RGB 64 power computer will not start 170 connecting cable...
... O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting 183 other documentation 36 overlay keys 87 P password deleting a supervisor 136 disabling a user 138 setting a user 137 supervisor set up 135 types 134 passwords instant, using 134 setting 134 PC Card checklist 185 computer stops working 186 configuring 126 errors 186 hot swapping fails 186 inserting 125 not recognized 186 problem solving 185 removing 126 setting up 126 port Ethernet LAN 116 RGB 64 power computer will not start 170 connecting cable...
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... battery power 95 S safety computer 112 disposing of batteries 111 icons 35 precautions 38 saving files 90 screen blank 180 does not look normal/flickers 180 rotating 79 secondary button 64 set up communications 116 setting up adding memory 47 computer 40, 48 Sleep mode 71 hot key 209 starting again from 79 sound problem solving 184 sounds recording 120 speakers using external 121 start button 115 Start Search field 90 starting...
... battery power 95 S safety computer 112 disposing of batteries 111 icons 35 precautions 38 saving files 90 screen blank 180 does not look normal/flickers 180 rotating 79 secondary button 64 set up communications 116 setting up adding memory 47 computer 40, 48 Sleep mode 71 hot key 209 starting again from 79 sound problem solving 184 sounds recording 120 speakers using external 121 start button 115 Start Search field 90 starting...