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... software instructions installed on the first page of each transmitted page or on this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for them to make any message unless such message clearly ...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 the transmission, the date and time it is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair...
... software instructions installed on the first page of each transmitted page or on this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for them to make any message unless such message clearly ...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 the transmission, the date and time it is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair...
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... for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 57 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the...
... for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 57 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the...
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... be hot. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small...
... be hot. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 114. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... 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 certain models) to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. This is displayed under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. Using the HDD Recovery, you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Checking total...
... 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 certain models) to allow you to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. This is displayed under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. Using the HDD Recovery, you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Checking total...
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58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 ...
58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 ...
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... a built-in "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to close to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. In order to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port, as practicable and the connection complies with display options. 4 Select the settings you must...
... a built-in "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to close to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. In order to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port, as practicable and the connection complies with display options. 4 Select the settings you must...
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... computer using a USB or IEEE 1394 port on your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to add an external device that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop on the hard disk, so that does not connect using...
... computer using a USB or IEEE 1394 port on your computer's internal hardware (such as memory), or to add an external device that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop on the hard disk, so that does not connect using...
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... or Sleep command. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78 to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from...
... or Sleep command. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78 to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from...
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Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and...
Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password, and...
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... labels on the bottom 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 procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you can easily detect if...
... labels on the bottom 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 procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you can easily detect if...
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... . If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned...
... . If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display Settings to choose the screen resolution. If you to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. You can change...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display Settings to choose the screen resolution. If you to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. You can change...
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... of using a pointing 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 the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. K keyboard shortcut - The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. A key or combination of keys that polarizes the light...
... of using a pointing 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 the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. K keyboard shortcut - The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. A key or combination of keys that polarizes the light...
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... 83 battery changing 112 charge indicator light 44, 105 charge not lasting 175 charging 42, 44 conserving power 109 disposal 117 low charge 107 monitoring power 44, 105 not charging 175 228 notification 108 power plan 205 power plan hot key card 111 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter Slot inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 47, 56 start 121 C CD creating 99 playing an audio 97 CD, using 94 character keys 85 charging the battery...
... 83 battery changing 112 charge indicator light 44, 105 charge not lasting 175 charging 42, 44 conserving power 109 disposal 117 low charge 107 monitoring power 44, 105 not charging 175 228 notification 108 power plan 205 power plan hot key card 111 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter Slot inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 47, 56 start 121 C CD creating 99 playing an audio 97 CD, using 94 character keys 85 charging the battery...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 179 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 180 cannot read a diskette 180 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 178 screen is blank 177 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 117 double-click 64 DVD creating 99 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 94 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 179 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 180 cannot read a diskette 180 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 178 screen is blank 177 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 117 double-click 64 DVD creating 99 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 94 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows® 172 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 starting again from 78 hot key display brightness 209 display modes 208 Hibernation mode 207 keyboard overlays 212 password security 203 power plan 205 Sleep mode 206 volume mute 202 zooming 212 hot key power plan 111 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 120 desktop 120 Internet Explorer 120 moving to desktop 120 recycle bin 120 safety 35 Windows Media Player 120 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse 69 instant passwords, using...
... Support Windows® 172 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 starting again from 78 hot key display brightness 209 display modes 208 Hibernation mode 207 keyboard overlays 212 password security 203 power plan 205 Sleep mode 206 volume mute 202 zooming 212 hot key power plan 111 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 120 desktop 120 Internet Explorer 120 moving to desktop 120 recycle bin 120 safety 35 Windows Media Player 120 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse 69 instant passwords, using...
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..., external 69 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 112 memory adding 47 problem solving 174 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 54 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 123 determining COM port 122 resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 177 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 146 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting...
..., external 69 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 112 memory adding 47 problem solving 174 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 54 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 123 determining COM port 122 resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 177 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 146 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting...
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... Device Manager 173 disk drive is slow 179 display is blank 177 external display not working 178 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 172 high-pitched noise 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 179 no sound 181 non-system disk or disk error 169 PC Card 182 checklist 182 error occurs 183 hot swapping fails 183 not recognized 183 slot...
... Device Manager 173 disk drive is slow 179 display is blank 177 external display not working 178 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 172 high-pitched noise 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 179 no sound 181 non-system disk or disk error 169 PC Card 182 checklist 182 error occurs 183 hot swapping fails 183 not recognized 183 slot...
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... 118 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 187 external keyboard 176 keyboard 176 keypad overlay 176 optical drive 180 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 144 user password, setting 143 using a file extension 92 V video projector adjusting display 68 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 127 Web sites 195 Wi-Fi wireless networking 126 Windows problem solving 170 Windows Explorer 89 Windows Media Player 97 Windows Media Player icon 120 Windows operating system desktop 119 Windows Start menu 88 Windows...
... 118 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 187 external keyboard 176 keyboard 176 keypad overlay 176 optical drive 180 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 144 user password, setting 143 using a file extension 92 V video projector adjusting display 68 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 127 Web sites 195 Wi-Fi wireless networking 126 Windows problem solving 170 Windows Explorer 89 Windows Media Player 97 Windows Media Player icon 120 Windows operating system desktop 119 Windows Start menu 88 Windows...