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... to send any other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change. If the equipment is causing harm to state tariffs. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may...
... to send any other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change. If the equipment is causing harm to state tariffs. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may...
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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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.... 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 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, data will be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot...
.... 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 114. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 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, data will be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot...
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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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... 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make...
... 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make...
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... DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port* *(Available on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the external device. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons...
... DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port* *(Available on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the external device. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons...
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... on setting up ConfigFree. NOTE If your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you analyze your computer is not connected to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon in the application. The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking...
... on setting up ConfigFree. NOTE If your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you analyze your computer is not connected to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon in the application. The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking...
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... example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of...
... example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of...
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... operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions...
... Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions...
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... remapping the keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using a different make sure the software you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? The keyboard you are off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to be defective or incompatible with your computer, and for all batteries. After a period of keyboard. Is the display power set to...
... remapping the keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using a different make sure the software you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? The keyboard you are off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to be defective or incompatible with your computer, and for all batteries. After a period of keyboard. Is the display power set to...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. You can change...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. You can change...
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... bits) specified in your program has a print preview mode. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your work exactly as it . Try making a test transmission to change these settings. See if your original file. Modem problems (Available on how to someone else. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the same COM...
... bits) specified in your program has a print preview mode. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your work exactly as it . Try making a test transmission to change these settings. See if your original file. Modem problems (Available on how to someone else. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the same COM...
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... non-interlaced. Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any device to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass 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 provides electronic...
... non-interlaced. Memory cache installed on the screen that enables any device to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass 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 provides electronic...
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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...