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... public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes...
... public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes...
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... Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 68 Setting...
... Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 68 Setting...
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... card drivers 130 Inserting an SD card 130 Formatting an SD card 131 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card 131 Removing an SD card 131 Using the i.LINK® port 132 Using an expansion device 133 Using an Optional Toshiba Slim Port Replicator II with your computer.......133 Chapter 5: Utilities 134 TOSHIBA Assist 135 Connect 136 Secure 137 Protect & Fix 138 Optimize 139 TOSHIBA Application Installer 140 Setting passwords 141 Using an instant password 141 Using a supervisor password...
... card drivers 130 Inserting an SD card 130 Formatting an SD card 131 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card 131 Removing an SD card 131 Using the i.LINK® port 132 Using an expansion device 133 Using an Optional Toshiba Slim Port Replicator II with your computer.......133 Chapter 5: Utilities 134 TOSHIBA Assist 135 Connect 136 Secure 137 Protect & Fix 138 Optimize 139 TOSHIBA Application Installer 140 Setting passwords 141 Using an instant password 141 Using a supervisor password...
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... be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. You...
... be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. You...
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... continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 50 to remove a memory module...
... continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 50 to remove a memory module...
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... up squarely with a hard disk recovery partition from which you can also reinstall selected software applications, drivers, and utilities from doing things on your computer without your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can quickly recover your permission to...
... up squarely with a hard disk recovery partition from which you can also reinstall selected software applications, drivers, and utilities from doing things on your computer without your system. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can quickly recover your permission to...
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... are connecting. The primary button usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. This feature can click it uses the right mouse button. The function of the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to the documentation for the type of the TouchPad. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the program you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices NOTE...
... are connecting. The primary button usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. This feature can click it uses the right mouse button. The function of the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to the documentation for the type of the TouchPad. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the program you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices NOTE...
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... the power-on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 144 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password.
... the power-on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 144 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password.
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... startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device...
... startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device...
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... Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in case the new version is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab also provides options 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed...
... Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in case the new version is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab also provides options 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed...
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... keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Have you connected may be replaced. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on . Try using...
... keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Have you connected may be replaced. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on . Try using...
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... a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. You may have gone into a working . If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look right. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 175 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on...
... a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. You may have gone into a working . If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look right. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 175 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on...
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... that you must change Disabled to Enabled in the BIOS Setup. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled in BIOS Setup, USB bus power (DC5V) will be in the default setting. 214 USB Sleep and Charge Function and USB Wakeup Function USB Sleep and Charge function NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ Using the USB Sleep and charge function to charge external devices will take...
... that you must change Disabled to Enabled in the BIOS Setup. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled in BIOS Setup, USB bus power (DC5V) will be in the default setting. 214 USB Sleep and Charge Function and USB Wakeup Function USB Sleep and Charge function NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ Using the USB Sleep and charge function to charge external devices will take...
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... use a USB port that you are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in the BIOS setup. ❖ Some external devices may not be used, change the setting to Mode-1. Some external devices may not be supplied to the external device connected to Enabled enables the use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". The battery depletes quickly even when the computer's power is turned OFF. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Disabled. Setting item Enabled (Mode-1) -- There are connected to use of Enabled by the BIOS setup. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices...
... use a USB port that you are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in the BIOS setup. ❖ Some external devices may not be used, change the setting to Mode-1. Some external devices may not be supplied to the external device connected to Enabled enables the use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". The battery depletes quickly even when the computer's power is turned OFF. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Disabled. Setting item Enabled (Mode-1) -- There are connected to use of Enabled by the BIOS setup. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices...
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... create a complete screen image. load - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with any device to interact with the Fn key can 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. A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. liquid crystal display (LCD) - A type of display...
... create a complete screen image. load - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with any device to interact with the Fn key can 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. A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. liquid crystal display (LCD) - A type of display...
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... adding memory 49 Alt keys 85 Application Cards 197 Using 198 audio files 126 audio features 126 B backing up files 83 battery changing 110 charge indicator light 46, 104 charge not lasting 173 charging 44, 46 conserving power 107 disposal 115 low charge 106 monitoring power 46, 104 not charging 173 notification 107 power plan 203 power plan hot key 109 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 110 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 49, 58 start 119 C CD creating...
... adding memory 49 Alt keys 85 Application Cards 197 Using 198 audio files 126 audio features 126 B backing up files 83 battery changing 110 charge indicator light 46, 104 charge not lasting 173 charging 44, 46 conserving power 107 disposal 115 low charge 106 monitoring power 46, 104 not charging 173 notification 107 power plan 203 power plan hot key 109 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 110 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 49, 58 start 119 C CD creating...
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... devices keyboard 67 mouse 67 Disk Defragmenter 177 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 178 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 running slow 177 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 178 cannot read a diskette 178 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 175 external monitor not working 176 screen is blank 175 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 67 disposing of used batteries 115 double-click 65 DVD creating 97 DVD player general problems...
... devices keyboard 67 mouse 67 Disk Defragmenter 177 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 178 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 running slow 177 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 178 cannot read a diskette 178 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 175 external monitor not working 176 screen is blank 175 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 67 disposing of used batteries 115 double-click 65 DVD creating 97 DVD player general problems...
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... and Support Windows® operating system 170 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 77 hot key display brightness 207 display modes 206 Hibernation mode 205 keyboard overlays 211 Optical disk drive 200 password security 202 power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 volume mute 201 zooming 211 Hot Key Cards 195 Hot key functions 199 hot key power plan 109 http 123 I i.LINK port 132 icon 118 desktop 118 moving to desktop 118 recycle bin 118 safety 37 installation memory module 50 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
... and Support Windows® operating system 170 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 77 hot key display brightness 207 display modes 206 Hibernation mode 205 keyboard overlays 211 Optical disk drive 200 password security 202 power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 volume mute 201 zooming 211 Hot Key Cards 195 Hot key functions 199 hot key power plan 109 http 123 I i.LINK port 132 icon 118 desktop 118 moving to desktop 118 recycle bin 118 safety 37 installation memory module 50 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
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... battery removing 110 memory adding 49 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 52 memory module inserting 52 installation 50 removing 55 microphone 126 modem determining COM port 120 resetting port to default settings 120 upgrading 120 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 175 mouse installing 67 serial 67 mouse utility 151 N network accessing 121 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 121 networking wireless 122 Notification Area 119 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 other documentation 38 overlay keys 86 P password deleting a supervisor 143 disabling...
... battery removing 110 memory adding 49 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 52 memory module inserting 52 installation 50 removing 55 microphone 126 modem determining COM port 120 resetting port to default settings 120 upgrading 120 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 175 mouse installing 67 serial 67 mouse utility 151 N network accessing 121 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 121 networking wireless 122 Notification Area 119 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting 178 other documentation 38 overlay keys 86 P password deleting a supervisor 143 disabling...
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... Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 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 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 PC Card 180 checklist 180 error occurs 181 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot...
... Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 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 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 PC Card 180 checklist 180 error occurs 181 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot...