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... will notify you with the best service it may occasionally be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on this , it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States...
... will notify you with the best service it may occasionally be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on this , it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States...
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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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... Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the computer. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the computer. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove...
... 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove...
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Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front 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 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. 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.
Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front 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 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. 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.
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...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; 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 module" on page...
...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; 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 module" on page...
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... keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on your C: drive and then recovering it. 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 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays...
... keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on your C: drive and then recovering it. 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 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays...
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... external display device and activate a screen with a function. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to close to use one of device you are applicable in your operating system and devices. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices unassigned by the cable installer at the building premises as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port Before connecting an external monitor...
... external display device and activate a screen with a function. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to close to use one of device you are applicable in your operating system and devices. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices unassigned by the cable installer at the building premises as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port Before connecting an external monitor...
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.... See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to a disk may be lost. 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. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter...
.... See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to a disk may be lost. 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. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter...
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... example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in the Startup menu. The computer may have to start properly, you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. 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.
... example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in the Startup menu. The computer may have to start properly, you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. 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.
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... 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays...
... 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays...
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... the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the keys. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on . Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to any of the Start menu. Keyboard problems...
... the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the keys. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on . Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to any of the Start menu. Keyboard problems...
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... the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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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 activates a memory resident program. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. internal device - LAN (local area network) - The ability to create a complete screen image...
... 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 activates a memory resident program. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. internal device - LAN (local area network) - The ability to create a complete screen image...
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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...