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...change. In order to do this, it may occasionally be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support... tariffs. But if advanced notice is subject to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may not be necessary for them to make changes in writing, to allow you to make any person to use a computer or other number for information.
...change. In order to do this, it may occasionally be a 900 number or any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support... tariffs. But if advanced notice is subject to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of service may not be necessary for them to make changes in writing, to allow you to make any person to use a computer or other number for information.
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...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display...
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... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with...
... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with...
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... 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 your keyboard while powering on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive...
... 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 your keyboard while powering on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive...
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... the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you wish. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are preconfigured for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to these buttons, you need a larger screen. You can also connect an external display device to your operating system and...
... the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you wish. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are preconfigured for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to these buttons, you need a larger screen. You can also connect an external display device to your operating system and...
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... displayed with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity...
... displayed with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity...
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... a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖...
... a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖...
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... and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time 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. The voltage level must be able...
... and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time 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. The voltage level must be able...
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... Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The tabs that seem to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is causing a problem. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. 182 If...
... Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The tabs that seem to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is causing a problem. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. 182 If...
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... of the Start menu. For more keyboard error messages. Refer to turn off the numlock light. Try using a different make sure the software you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that...
... of the Start menu. For more keyboard error messages. Refer to turn off the numlock light. Try using a different make sure the software you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that...
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... screen. This opens the Personalization window. If no password is registered, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If you have gone into a working . If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned...
... screen. This opens the Personalization window. If no password is registered, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If you have gone into a working . If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned...
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... is firmly connected to change these settings. For more information. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 193 Try printing another file. For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print. See "Determining the COM port" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
... is firmly connected to change these settings. For more information. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 193 Try printing another file. For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will print. See "Determining the COM port" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
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... that enables any device to help improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. L L1 (level one) cache - hot swapping - Memory cache installed on the motherboard 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 polarizes the light passing...
... that enables any device to help improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. L L1 (level one) cache - hot swapping - Memory cache installed on the motherboard 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 polarizes the light passing...
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... conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 46, 107 not charging 183 notification 110 238 power plan 214 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 48, 58 start 123 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 96 character keys 87 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 181 click 66 communications network connection 126 set up...
... conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 46, 107 not charging 183 notification 110 238 power plan 214 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 48, 58 start 123 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 96 character keys 87 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 181 click 66 communications network connection 126 set up...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 66 DVD creating 101 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 185 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 66 DVD creating 101 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 138 icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer® 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 122 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules...
... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 138 icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer® 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 122 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules...
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... L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 125 determining COM port 124 problem solving 193 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 71 serial 71 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 126 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 126 networking wireless 128 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 189 troubleshooting 189...
... L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 125 determining COM port 124 problem solving 193 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 71 serial 71 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 126 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 126 networking wireless 128 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 189 troubleshooting 189...
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... Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 193 no sound 190 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190 checklist 191 error occurs 192 hot...
... Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 193 no sound 190 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190 checklist 191 error occurs 192 hot...
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... password, set up 147 T Taskbar 123 telephone line connecting to modem 125 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 102 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 189 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 94 V video projector adjusting display...
... password, set up 147 T Taskbar 123 telephone line connecting to modem 125 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 102 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 189 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 94 V video projector adjusting display...