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... experienced with the best service it can. Disconnection If you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. 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. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company...
... experienced with the best service it can. Disconnection If you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. 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. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company...
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... 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 display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up...
... 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 display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up...
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... menu appears. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Start (Sample Image) Shut down menu Arrow Shut Down menu The surrounding area may be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install...
... menu appears. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Start (Sample Image) Shut down menu Arrow Shut Down menu The surrounding area may be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install...
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...) 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. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Front of the computer. 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...
...) 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. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Front of the computer. 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...
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Memory slots Front of the slot. 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. 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.
Memory slots Front of the slot. 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. 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.
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...; Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that the module is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
...; Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that the module is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
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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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... your operating system and devices. To do this computer must first configure that button so that are connecting. NOTE Coaxial cable connection to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your area. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices unassigned by the cable installer at the building premises as close the Mouse Properties window. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a function. In order to this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to...
... your operating system and devices. To do this computer must first configure that button so that are connecting. NOTE Coaxial cable connection to use one of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your area. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices unassigned by the cable installer at the building premises as close the Mouse Properties window. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a function. In order to this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to...
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... "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to learn more about Sleep. 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 if a drive indicator light indicates a drive 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...
... "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79 to learn more about Sleep. 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 if a drive indicator light indicates a drive 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...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your work routine, you experience any 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...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your work routine, you experience any 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...
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... the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The tabs that seem to the Lock button in case the new version is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using...
... the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The tabs that seem to the Lock button in case the new version is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to the monitor, optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using...
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... external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information). 178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 111 for all batteries. Was the battery fully charged to the keyboard itself. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with the computer. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
... external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information). 178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 111 for all batteries. Was the battery fully charged to the keyboard itself. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with the computer. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
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...-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. If no password is firmly plugged into effect. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. This opens the Personalization window. If you are using the built-in screen...
...-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. If no password is firmly plugged into effect. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. This opens the Personalization window. If you are using the built-in screen...
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... than main memory. A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. Internet - Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to perform a task instead of keys that activates a memory resident program. load - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that uses a liquid substance...
... than main memory. A small image displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. Internet - Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to perform a task instead of keys that activates a memory resident program. load - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that uses a liquid substance...
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... 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 44 checking device properties 175 click 65 communications network connection...
... 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 44 checking device properties 175 click 65 communications network connection...
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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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... keys 87 keyboard, 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...
... keys 87 keyboard, 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...
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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...