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...order to do this change. If Problems Arise If this computer. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on this equipment causes harm to the telephone network...refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this , it is experienced with the FCC if you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Also, you with the best service it is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company...
...order to do this change. If Problems Arise If this computer. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on this equipment causes harm to the telephone network...refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this , it is experienced with the FCC if you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Also, you with the best service it is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company...
User Guide
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... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. You can be installed in the memory module slot on may be hot. You will be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to...
... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. You can be installed in the memory module slot on may be hot. You will be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to...
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... may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 55. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place...
... may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 55. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place...
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... recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 50 to work.
... recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 50 to work.
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... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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...
... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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...
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... connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's S-Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 60 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer to the point of video. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to S-video Out. If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, first refer to "Selecting video cables...
... connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's S-Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 60 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer to the point of video. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory to S-video Out. If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, first refer to "Selecting video cables...
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... the location of its Video In port. Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you may prefer to headphones, powered speakers, or a stereo system that device's speakers, or when you can connect to the external video device. This port can function in either of two ways: ❖ As a headphone jack -This lets you connect directly to use external audio instead of the computer's built-in display...
... the location of its Video In port. Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you may prefer to headphones, powered speakers, or a stereo system that device's speakers, or when you can connect to the external video device. This port can function in either of two ways: ❖ As a headphone jack -This lets you connect directly to use external audio instead of the computer's built-in display...
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... keys simultaneously as is usually required. The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to the desired option. 4 Click OK. if the system recognizes the fingerprint, the user is read; The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility...
... keys simultaneously as is usually required. The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to the desired option. 4 Click OK. if the system recognizes the fingerprint, the user is read; The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility...
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... open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration or verify the startup...
... open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your system's configuration or verify the startup...
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.... Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 50, and making...
.... Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 50, and making...
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... again to return the display priority 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 the external keyboard. If you are using the built-in screen. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into...
... again to return the display priority 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 the external keyboard. If you are using the built-in screen. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into...
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... noise. PC Card problems Available on the optical drive itself. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Contact the manufacturer of the drive when you are using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on the screen. PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Try...
... noise. PC Card problems Available on the optical drive itself. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Contact the manufacturer of the drive when you are using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on the screen. PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Try...
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... connected. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as "warm swapping" and is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see "Hibernation mode" on page 68 and "Sleep mode" on page 69. Reinsert the card to an external device, check that the connection is in drivers for information about using...
... connected. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as "warm swapping" and is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see "Hibernation mode" on page 68 and "Sleep mode" on page 69. Reinsert the card to an external device, check that the connection is in drivers for information about using...
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..., the problem may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. If you could create and attempt to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your work exactly as it . The printer will print. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict...
..., the problem may be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. If you could create and attempt to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your work exactly as it . The printer will print. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict...
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... than L1 cache and faster than main memory. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the screen that you use to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A method of the display, creating light and dark pixels. Interlaced monitors take two passes to the surface of...
... than L1 cache and faster than main memory. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the screen that you use to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A method of the display, creating light and dark pixels. Interlaced monitors take two passes to the surface of...
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... battery changing 112 charge indicator light 46, 106 charge not lasting 180 charging 44, 46 conserving power 109 disposal 116 low charge 108 monitoring power 46, 106 not charging 179 notification 109 power plan 211 power plan hot key 111 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 49 start 121 C CD creating 99 playing an audio 98 CD, using 92 CDs inserting 95 character keys 82 charging the battery...
... battery changing 112 charge indicator light 46, 106 charge not lasting 180 charging 44, 46 conserving power 109 disposal 116 low charge 108 monitoring power 46, 106 not charging 179 notification 109 power plan 211 power plan hot key 111 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 49 start 121 C CD creating 99 playing an audio 98 CD, using 92 CDs inserting 95 character keys 82 charging the battery...
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... missing files/trouble accessing a disk 183 running slow 184 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 184 cannot read a diskette 184 connecting 66 external, connecting 66 display does not look normal/flickers 182 external monitor not working 182 screen is blank 181 display device connecting 60 external 59 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 59 DVD creating 99 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 92 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 95 removing 96 E environment...
... missing files/trouble accessing a disk 183 running slow 184 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 184 cannot read a diskette 184 connecting 66 external, connecting 66 display does not look normal/flickers 182 external monitor not working 182 screen is blank 181 display device connecting 60 external 59 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 59 DVD creating 99 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 92 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 95 removing 96 E environment...
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... resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 59 connecting 60, 63 not working 181 mouse installing 65 serial 65 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 185 troubleshooting 185 other documentation 38 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 144 types 143 passwords instant, using 143 setting 143 PC Card checklist 186 computer stops working 187 configuring 132 errors 188 hot...
... resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 59 connecting 60, 63 not working 181 mouse installing 65 serial 65 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 185 troubleshooting 185 other documentation 38 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 144 types 143 passwords instant, using 143 setting 143 PC Card checklist 186 computer stops working 187 configuring 132 errors 188 hot...
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... removing 132 setting up 132 port COM 122 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB 59 power computer will not start 171 connecting cable to AC adaptor 45 cord/cable connectors 220 energy-saving features 102 problem solving 179 turning on 48 power button 49 power plan hot key 111 power plans 110 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 72 using Shut Down 70 using Sleep 74 precautions 40 primary button 59 printer connecting 65 problem solving...
... removing 132 setting up 132 port COM 122 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB 59 power computer will not start 171 connecting cable to AC adaptor 45 cord/cable connectors 220 energy-saving features 102 problem solving 179 turning on 48 power button 49 power plan hot key 111 power plans 110 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 72 using Shut Down 70 using Sleep 74 precautions 40 primary button 59 printer connecting 65 problem solving...
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... setting up adding memory 49 computer 42, 51 setting up a connection 125 Sleep mode 69 hot key 212 starting again from 77 sound problem solving 186 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 130 start button 121 Start Search field 87 starting a program 85 Start Search field 87 Windows® Explorer 86 Windows® Start menu 85 starting up the computer from Shut down 72 from Sleep 77 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 145 supervisor password, set up 144 S-video port cable...
... setting up adding memory 49 computer 42, 51 setting up a connection 125 Sleep mode 69 hot key 212 starting again from 77 sound problem solving 186 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 130 start button 121 Start Search field 87 starting a program 85 Start Search field 87 Windows® Explorer 86 Windows® Start menu 85 starting up the computer from Shut down 72 from Sleep 77 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 145 supervisor password, set up 144 S-video port cable...