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... subject to state tariffs. In order to do this change. If Problems Arise If this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for them know of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to make changes in a margin at (949) 859...
... subject to state tariffs. In order to do this change. If Problems Arise If this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for them know of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to make changes in a margin at (949) 859...
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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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If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in slot A. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to be installed, it must be lost. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the...
If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in slot A. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to be installed, it must be lost. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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...
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...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 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 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 and then recovering...
...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 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 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 and then recovering...
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... electrical outlet. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps...
... electrical outlet. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps...
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... will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. Refer to your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built...
... will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. Refer to your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built...
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... any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is rated for each device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you change your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the...
... any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is rated for each device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you change your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the...
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... error again. If only one memory module is worthwhile checking for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to work. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in slot A. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be hardware or even software related. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be faulty. It is to be installed...
... error again. If only one memory module is worthwhile checking for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to work. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in slot A. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be hardware or even software related. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be faulty. It is to be installed...
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... a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your software using is not remapping the keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the keyboard itself. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages...
... a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your software using is not remapping the keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the keyboard itself. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages...
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... advance you to choose the screen resolution. This opens the Personalization window. The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings 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 on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5...
... advance you to choose the screen resolution. This opens the Personalization window. The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings 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 on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5...
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... an operating system driver, it may be dead. PC Cards that machine. Adjust the volume control. If the card malfunctions again, it may apply. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. This is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or...
... an operating system driver, it may be dead. PC Cards that machine. Adjust the volume control. If the card malfunctions again, it may apply. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. This is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or...
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... slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. ExpressCards™ that machine. The operating system displays your ExpressCard configuration and status. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter...
... slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. ExpressCards™ that machine. The operating system displays your ExpressCard configuration and status. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter...
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... 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 activates a memory resident program. A type of display that represents a function, file, or program. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other services. interlaced...
... 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 activates a memory resident program. A type of display that represents a function, file, or program. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other services. interlaced...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 183 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 183 notification 111 power plan 215 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 183 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 183 notification 111 power plan 215 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 187 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 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 198 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 187 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 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 198 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... and Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 219 display modes 218 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 password security 214 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
... and Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 219 display modes 218 Hibernation mode 217 keyboard overlays 223 password security 214 power plan 215 Sleep mode 216 volume mute 213 zooming 223 Hot Key Cards 208 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
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... L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 194, 195 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 72 serial 72 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting...
... L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 194, 195 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 72 serial 72 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 188 troubleshooting...
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... 48 power button 48, 58 power plan hot key 114 power plans 112 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 79 using Shut Down 77 using Sleep 81 precautions 40 primary button 66 printer connecting 72 problem solving 194 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 183 accessing disk drives 176 battery charge does not last 183 battery not charging 183 cannot insert diskette in drive 188 cannot read a diskette 188 changing display properties 186 checking device...
... 48 power button 48, 58 power plan hot key 114 power plans 112 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 79 using Shut Down 77 using Sleep 81 precautions 40 primary button 66 printer connecting 72 problem solving 194 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 183 accessing disk drives 176 battery charge does not last 183 battery not charging 183 cannot insert diskette in drive 188 cannot read a diskette 188 changing display properties 186 checking device...
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... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display...
... password, set up 148 T Taskbar 124 telephone line connecting to modem 126 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 206 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 188 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display...