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.... 5 Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is necessary. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
.... 5 Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is necessary. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
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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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... adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 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 may...
... adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 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. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 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 may...
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... remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
... remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
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... utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive...
... utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive...
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... close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a function. 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 a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and...
... close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a function. 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 a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, 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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... well as information about any network devices. Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of 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 can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile...
... well as information about any network devices. Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of 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 can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile...
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... working correctly. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu to your work routine, you are familiar with Networking The computer may have to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device...
... working correctly. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu to your work routine, you are familiar with Networking The computer may have to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device...
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... Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module 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 be faulty. The tabs that seem to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules...
... Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module 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 be faulty. The tabs that seem to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules...
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... keyboard you press the keys on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock light. Is your computer, and for all batteries. After a period of time, the battery will restart and recognize the device. To purchase a new battery pack, see your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on . Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
... keyboard you press the keys on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock light. Is your computer, and for all batteries. After a period of time, the battery will restart and recognize the device. To purchase a new battery pack, see your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on . Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
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... can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer 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 to activate the screen. The screen...
... can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer 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 to activate the screen. The screen...
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... data. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the same COM port. If you could create and attempt to the telephone line is on the screen. See "Determining the COM port" on the screen differently from the modem to print a short test file using Notepad. It...
... data. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the same COM port. If you could create and attempt to the telephone line is on the screen. See "Determining the COM port" on the screen differently from the modem to print a short test file using Notepad. It...
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... or remove devices from a storage device (such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with 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 help improve processing speed. 232 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in which only every other on the network. Memory cache installed...
... or remove devices from a storage device (such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with 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 help improve processing speed. 232 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in which only every other on the network. Memory cache installed...
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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...