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... set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Wash hands after handling. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE...
... set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Wash hands after handling. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE...
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... other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for them know of this , it may not be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...
... other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for them know of this , it may not be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...
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... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 71 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 72 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 72 Using external display devices...
... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 71 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 72 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 72 Using external display devices...
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... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the Application Cards 208 Card Case 208 Hot key functions 209 Volume Mute 210 Lock (Instant security 211 Power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Output (Display switch 215 Display brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices...
... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the Application Cards 208 Card Case 208 Hot key functions 209 Volume Mute 210 Lock (Instant security 211 Power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Output (Display switch 215 Display brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices...
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... hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be installed in Slot A. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install...
... hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be installed in Slot A. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install...
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... underside 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 so that secures the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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. Back of the...
... underside 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 so that secures the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 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. Back of the...
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... has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you can damage...
... has recognized the additional memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you can damage...
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... Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
... Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM...
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... you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you were trying to recover your permission. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 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...
... you create recovery DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default without your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you were trying to recover your permission. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 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...
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... to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Control buttons When a step instructs you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see if you can change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 5 Select the settings you to...
... to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Control buttons When a step instructs you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see if you can change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 5 Select the settings you to...
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..., Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-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 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 -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your...
..., Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-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 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 -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your...
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... of Wireless Connection switch 171 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the network. Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway...
... of Wireless Connection switch 171 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the network. Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway...
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... options in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you change your computer model...
... options in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you change your computer model...
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... Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used...
... Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used...
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... the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. 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. If no password is registered, press any key to the computer is not set for an external monitor. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start...
... the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. 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. If no password is registered, press any key to the computer is not set for an external monitor. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start...
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... also Sleep, Suspend. A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced - See device. See also World Wide Web. It is refreshed. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other line of keys that enables any other services. I icon - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A group...
... also Sleep, Suspend. A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced - See device. See also World Wide Web. It is refreshed. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other line of keys that enables any other services. I icon - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A group...
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... charge indicator light 49, 111 charge not lasting 183 charging 47, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 49, 111 236 not charging 182 notifications 113 power plan 212 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 52, 62 start 126 C CD, using 99 character keys 91 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 180 click 72 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 49, 111 charge not lasting 183 charging 47, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 113 monitoring power 49, 111 236 not charging 182 notifications 113 power plan 212 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 108 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 52, 62 start 126 C CD, using 99 character keys 91 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 180 click 72 communications network connection...
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... disk or disk error message 176 not accessing disk drives 175 running on battery power 107 setting up 44, 54 warning resume failure message 175 computer lock 87 computing tips 89 ConfigFree® 169 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 128 control buttons 72 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 125 major features 125 desktop exploration 124 desktop icons 125 Device Manager 180 checking properties 180 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 Disk...
... disk or disk error message 176 not accessing disk drives 175 running on battery power 107 setting up 44, 54 warning resume failure message 175 computer lock 87 computing tips 89 ConfigFree® 169 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 128 control buttons 72 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 125 major features 125 desktop exploration 124 desktop icons 125 Device Manager 180 checking properties 180 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 Disk...
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... monitor 72 connecting 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 mouse utility 158 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 using 99 optical media recording 103 other documentation 40 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user 149 supervisor set up 148 types 147 passwords instant, using 147 setting 147 PC Card...
... monitor 72 connecting 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 mouse utility 158 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 102 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting 188 using 99 optical media recording 103 other documentation 40 overlay keys 93 P password deleting a supervisor 149 disabling a user 150 setting a user 149 supervisor set up 148 types 147 passwords instant, using 147 setting 147 PC Card...
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... 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 Toshiba online resources 105 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using 132 using a file extension 98 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display 74 W warranty standard limited warranty 40 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 202 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 127 Windows...
... 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 159 Toshiba online resources 105 traveling tips 123 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 51 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using 132 using a file extension 98 Utilities 140 V video projector adjusting display 74 W warranty standard limited warranty 40 Web 130 Web Camera 134 Web sites 202 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 127 Windows...