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... soon as possible. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. But if advanced notice is experienced with the best service it unlawful for any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the...
... soon as possible. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. But if advanced notice is experienced with the best service it unlawful for any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the...
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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 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using external display devices 68 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 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 58 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using external display devices 68 Directing the...
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.... Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. You can be installed 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.
.... Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. You can be installed 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.
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... 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may have built up. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on page 53. 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...
... 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the connector may have built up. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on page 53. 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...
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Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive ❖ Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to create an additional partition later ❖ Erase the hard disk completely Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
... drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive ❖ Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to create an additional partition later ❖ Erase the hard disk completely Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
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... the computer. Getting Started 59 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...
... the computer. Getting Started 59 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...
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... (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by default. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices unassigned by the cable installer at the building premises as close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in display panel...
... (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by default. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices unassigned by the cable installer at the building premises as close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in display panel...
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... is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to learn more about Sleep. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk...
... is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to learn more about Sleep. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk...
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... may not be equal to fix the problem. 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. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. 172 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that required by the...
... may not be equal to fix the problem. 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. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. 172 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that required by the...
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... one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in case the new version is not caused by the device. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related...
... one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in case the new version is not caused by the device. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related...
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... a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 104. Have you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information). To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on page 111 for all batteries. Is the display power set to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
... a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 104. Have you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information). To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on page 111 for all batteries. Is the display power set to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
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... screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key. If you are using the built-in screen. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter...
... screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key. If you are using the built-in screen. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter...
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... area network) - liquid crystal display (LCD) - The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a mouse. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors...
... area network) - liquid crystal display (LCD) - The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a mouse. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors...
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... 84 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 44, 106 charge not lasting 177 charging 42, 44 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 108 monitoring power 44, 106 not charging 177 229 notification 109 power plan 206 power plan hot key card 112 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter Slot inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 47, 57 start 122 C CD creating 100 playing an audio 98 CD, using 95 character keys 86 charging the battery...
... 84 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 44, 106 charge not lasting 177 charging 42, 44 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 108 monitoring power 44, 106 not charging 177 229 notification 109 power plan 206 power plan hot key card 112 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter Slot inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 47, 57 start 122 C CD creating 100 playing an audio 98 CD, using 95 character keys 86 charging the battery...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 182 cannot read a diskette 182 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 179 external monitor not working 180 screen is blank 179 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 double-click 65 DVD creating 100 DVD player general problems 189 DVD, using 95 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 181 running slow 181 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 182 cannot read a diskette 182 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 179 external monitor not working 180 screen is blank 179 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 double-click 65 DVD creating 100 DVD player general problems 189 DVD, using 95 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows® 174 Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 starting again from 79 hot key display brightness 210 display modes 209 Hibernation mode 208 keyboard overlays 213 password security 204 power plan 206 Sleep mode 207 volume mute 203 zooming 213 hot key power plan 112 Index 231 http 128 I i.LINK port 135 icon 121 desktop 121 Internet Explorer 121 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 121 safety 35 Windows Media Player 121 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse...
... Support Windows® 174 Hibernation mode 73 configuring 77 starting again from 79 hot key display brightness 210 display modes 209 Hibernation mode 208 keyboard overlays 213 password security 204 power plan 206 Sleep mode 207 volume mute 203 zooming 213 hot key power plan 112 Index 231 http 128 I i.LINK port 135 icon 121 desktop 121 Internet Explorer 121 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 121 safety 35 Windows Media Player 121 installation memory module 48 installing memory modules 47 mouse...
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..., external 70 keyboard, full-size 86 L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 113 memory adding 47 problem solving 176 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 124 determining COM port 123 resetting port to default settings 123 upgrading 123 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 179 mouse installing 70 serial 70 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 125 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 122 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting...
..., external 70 keyboard, full-size 86 L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 113 memory adding 47 problem solving 176 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 124 determining COM port 123 resetting port to default settings 123 upgrading 123 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 179 mouse installing 70 serial 70 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 125 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 122 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive troubleshooting...
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... Device Manager 175 disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179 external display not working 180 external monitor 179 faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 no sound 183 non-system disk or disk error 171 PC Card 184 checklist 184 error occurs 185 hot swapping fails 185 not recognized 185 slot...
... Device Manager 175 disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179 external display not working 180 external monitor 179 faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 no sound 183 non-system disk or disk error 171 PC Card 184 checklist 184 error occurs 185 hot swapping fails 185 not recognized 185 slot...
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... 119 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 189 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 keypad overlay 178 optical drive 182 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 146 user password, setting 145 using a file extension 93 V video projector adjusting display 69 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 128 Web sites 196 Wi-Fi wireless networking 127 Windows problem solving 172 Windows Explorer 90 Windows Media Player 98 Windows Media Player icon 121 Windows operating system desktop 120 Windows Start menu 89 Windows...
... 119 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 189 external keyboard 178 keyboard 178 keypad overlay 178 optical drive 182 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 146 user password, setting 145 using a file extension 93 V video projector adjusting display 69 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 128 Web sites 196 Wi-Fi wireless networking 127 Windows problem solving 172 Windows Explorer 90 Windows Media Player 98 Windows Media Player icon 121 Windows operating system desktop 120 Windows Start menu 89 Windows...