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... of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for them to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. Also, you should ever decide to maintain uninterrupted service. But...
... of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for them to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. Also, you should ever decide to maintain uninterrupted service. But...
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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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... computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
... computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
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... to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 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 "Checking total memory" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
... to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 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 "Checking total memory" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
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... quickly recover your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. 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 57. If unsure, cancel and try again. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... quickly recover your permission to prevent programs or people from doing things on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. 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 57. If unsure, cancel and try again. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Re-insert the main battery...
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... type of the TouchPad. The function of the TouchPad. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your operating system and devices. This feature can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 209. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons...
... type of the TouchPad. The function of the TouchPad. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your operating system and devices. This feature can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 209. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons...
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... a password for 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 functions: 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 function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password.
... a password for 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 functions: 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 function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password.
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... ("A") for each device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start . ❖ The operating system responds...
... ("A") for each device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start . ❖ The operating system responds...
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Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 54. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again...
Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 54. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again...
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... using the hard disk more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. The computer will need to be defective or incompatible with ? The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Is your software using a different make sure the software you are off the numlock light. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
... using the hard disk more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. The computer will need to be defective or incompatible with ? The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Is your software using a different make sure the software you are off the numlock light. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
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... key, type the password and press Enter. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look right. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 175 Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable...
... key, type the password and press Enter. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen does not look right. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen. If you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 175 Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable...
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... 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 supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function that interfaces with their own chargers. ❖ If external devices are connected to compatible ports...
... 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 supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function that interfaces with their own chargers. ❖ If external devices are connected to compatible ports...
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... Enabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- In this function. The battery depletes quickly even when the computer's power is turned OFF. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned OFF. For normal use, set to enabled in the BIOS Setup, USB bus power (DC5V) will be depleted even when the power of the computer is set the setting to the computer, the battery of the computer will be able to Disabled. If external device is connected to the compatible port...
... Enabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- In this function. The battery depletes quickly even when the computer's power is turned OFF. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned OFF. For normal use, set to enabled in the BIOS Setup, USB bus power (DC5V) will be depleted even when the power of the computer is set the setting to the computer, the battery of the computer will be able to Disabled. If external device is connected to the compatible port...
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... monitors take two passes 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 refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. Internet - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. A group of using a pointing device such as a hard disk...
... monitors take two passes 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 refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. Internet - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. A group of using a pointing device such as a hard disk...
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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...