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... local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is necessary. Also, you will give you notice, in advance that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to make changes in a margin at (949...
... local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is necessary. Also, you will give you notice, in advance that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to make changes in a margin at (949...
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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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Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may be installed in Slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE If only one...
Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may be installed in Slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE If only one...
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... 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 so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of "Removing a memory module" on page 57. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you 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 computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver...
... 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 so that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of "Removing a memory module" on page 57. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you 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 computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver...
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... 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 59. Do not try to work. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 59. Do not try to work. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. 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...
... memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. 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...
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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 Factory Default Software You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer...
.... 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 Factory Default Software You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer...
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... sound system for more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you desire and click Apply. Toshiba computers with display options. Refer to launch, operate and close applications on the computer. 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...
... sound system for more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you desire and click Apply. Toshiba computers with display options. Refer to launch, operate and close applications on the computer. 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...
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... TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-2. To change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will be disabled. For normal use of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change it to the USB ports. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. By changing any of this function. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- Changing the setting to Enabled enables...
... TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-2. To change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will be disabled. For normal use of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change it to the USB ports. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. By changing any of this function. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- Changing the setting to Enabled enables...
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... Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you change your computer model. The computer may have to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change...
... Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you change your computer model. The computer may have to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change...
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... using functions. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. 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. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
... using functions. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. 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. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
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... you have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external keyboard. If you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing...
... you have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external keyboard. If you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing...
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... set up to change these settings. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Contact the software manufacturer for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Try making a test transmission to check this. See if your work exactly as it . It should be busy or off line. If you could create...
... set up to change these settings. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Contact the software manufacturer for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Try making a test transmission to check this. See if your work exactly as it . It should be busy or off line. If you could create...
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... your critical applications (e-mail, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function" in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. 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 OFF the computer.
... your critical applications (e-mail, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function" in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. 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 OFF the computer.
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... the screen that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that enables any device to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . A small image displayed on the network. See also World Wide Web. A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See device. Memory cache installed...
... the screen that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that enables any device to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . A small image displayed on the network. See also World Wide Web. A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See device. Memory cache installed...
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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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... disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 109 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 171 computer lock 88 computing tips 90 ConfigFree® 165 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...
... disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 109 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 171 computer lock 88 computing tips 90 ConfigFree® 165 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...
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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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... 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 modem not receiving or transmitting 188 no sound 185 non-system disk or disk error 172 power and batteries...
... 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 modem not receiving or transmitting 188 no sound 185 non-system disk or disk error 172 power and batteries...
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... 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 Help and Support 175 problem solving 173 Windows® operating system desktop 126 Windows® Start menu...
... 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 Help and Support 175 problem solving 173 Windows® operating system desktop 126 Windows® Start menu...