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... the telephone number of service may request that temporary discontinuance of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may not be required. If trouble is experienced with this , it is resolved. If Problems Arise If...
... the telephone number of service may request that temporary discontinuance of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may not be required. If trouble is experienced with this , it is resolved. If Problems Arise If...
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... 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Checking the HDD operating status 69 Installing drivers and applications 69 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 70 Control buttons 70 Using external display devices 71 Connecting the display device 71...
... 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Checking the HDD operating status 69 Installing drivers and applications 69 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 70 Control buttons 70 Using external display devices 71 Connecting the display device 71...
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... Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 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. NOTE If only one or two memory modules. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing...
... Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 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. NOTE If only one or two memory modules. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
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... data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to work. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 121. 16 Turn the...
... data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to work. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 121. 16 Turn the...
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... change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
... change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. otherwise, click Cancel. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
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.... 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition NOTE During the HDD Recovery Process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one of the options and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the...
.... 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition NOTE During the HDD Recovery Process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one of the options and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the...
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... Apply. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on the computer. For example, when you use that came with the television for higher quality sound. Then click OK. Connecting the sound to external speakers...
... Apply. Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on the computer. For example, when you use that came with the television for higher quality sound. Then click OK. Connecting the sound to external speakers...
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...change it to Disabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to the USB ports. If the function does not work . If you want to use this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-1. NOTE When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" will become default settings when you can change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port...
...change it to Disabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to the USB ports. If the function does not work . If you want to use this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-1. NOTE When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" will become default settings when you can change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port...
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... 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 AC adaptor must match exactly. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start...
... 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 AC adaptor must match exactly. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start...
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... device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. The tabs that seem 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. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing...
... device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. The tabs that seem 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. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing...
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...-right part of the Start menu. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the Lock button in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to its previous setting. If you to the computer is not set for an external monitor...
...-right part of the Start menu. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the Lock button in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to its previous setting. If you to the computer is not set for an external monitor...
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... pcsupport.toshiba.com. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Try printing another file. Modem problems (Available on how to print a short test file using Notepad. It should be busy or off line. See if your original file. This mode lets you could create and attempt to change these settings. The modem is firmly connected to someone else. Make...
... pcsupport.toshiba.com. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Try printing another file. Modem problems (Available on how to print a short test file using Notepad. It should be busy or off line. See if your original file. This mode lets you could create and attempt to change these settings. The modem is firmly connected to someone else. Make...
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... models) ❖ The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not be used, change the setting to use a USB port that you have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you are connected to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be Disabled. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 197 3 Install one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning...
... models) ❖ The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not be used, change the setting to use a USB port that you have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you are connected to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be Disabled. If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 197 3 Install one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning...
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... your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . hot swapping - I icon - The decentralized, world-wide network of data. K keyboard shortcut - When you use 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 mouse. interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
... your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . hot swapping - I icon - The decentralized, world-wide network of data. K keyboard shortcut - When you use 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 mouse. interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
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... battery changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 46, 48 conserving power 116 disposal 124 low charge 115 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 178 232 notifications 115 power plan 208 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 139 button power 51, 61 start 128 C character keys 92 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 176 click 70 communications network connection 130 set...
... battery changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 46, 48 conserving power 116 disposal 124 low charge 115 monitoring power 48, 113 not charging 178 232 notifications 115 power plan 208 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 119 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 139 button power 51, 61 start 128 C character keys 92 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 176 click 70 communications network connection 130 set...
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... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 130 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 93 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 183 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 183 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 130 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 93 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 183 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 183 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
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... monitor 71 connecting 71, 73 not working 180 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 128 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 105 optical discs handling 105 inserting 104 removing 107 optical drive DVD, using 101 problems 184 troubleshooting 184 optical media recording 106 other documentation 39 overlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using 148 setting 148 port...
... monitor 71 connecting 71, 73 not working 180 mouse installing 75 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 128 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 105 optical discs handling 105 inserting 104 removing 107 optical drive DVD, using 101 problems 184 troubleshooting 184 optical media recording 106 other documentation 39 overlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using 148 setting 148 port...
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... files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 180 ExpressCard® 185 checklist 186 error occurs 187 hot swapping fails 186 not recognized 187 slot appears dead 186 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182...
... files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 180 ExpressCard® 185 checklist 186 error occurs 187 hot swapping fails 186 not recognized 187 slot appears dead 186 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182...
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... 237 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 184 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 151 user password, setting 150 using 134 using a file extension 99 Utilities 141 V video cables 71 video display device connecting 71 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 132 Web Camera 136 Web sites 199 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® operating system...
... 237 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 184 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 151 user password, setting 150 using 134 using a file extension 99 Utilities 141 V video cables 71 video display device connecting 71 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 132 Web Camera 136 Web sites 199 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® operating system...