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... possible. Also, you to the telephone network, the telephone company may not be required. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your right...
... possible. Also, you to the telephone network, the telephone company may not be required. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your right...
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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 can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample...
.... You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample...
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... displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using...
... displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using...
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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 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 Recovery using...
... 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 Recovery using...
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... window) are connecting. To do this , refer to your operating system and devices. You can also connect an external display device to these buttons if you need a larger screen. In order to use one of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you can assign different functions to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video...
... window) are connecting. To do this , refer to your operating system and devices. You can also connect an external display device to these buttons if you need a larger screen. In order to use one of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you can assign different functions to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video...
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... settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of the cable to the manual that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on. Directing the display output when you turn on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to use the display hot key...
... settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of the cable to the manual that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on. Directing the display output when you turn on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to use the display hot key...
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... exactly. 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 to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is not working Once you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently...
... exactly. 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 to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is not working Once you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently...
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... 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 the Lock button in case the new version is not using functions. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module...
... 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 the Lock button in case the new version is not using functions. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module...
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... recognize the device. The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your software using the hard disk more information on page 106. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to be related to any of the Start menu. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on maintaining battery power, see your...
... recognize the device. The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your software using the hard disk more information on page 106. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to be related to any of the Start menu. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on maintaining battery power, see your...
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... external monitor. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 185 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings...
... external monitor. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 185 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings...
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... a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to be defective. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Adjust the volume control. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is too loud. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double...
... a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to be defective. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Adjust the volume control. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is too loud. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double...
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... not work . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. 192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems (Available on page 180. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
... not work . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. 192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems (Available on page 180. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory...
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... mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through it. A type of display that activates a memory resident program. internal device - To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. liquid crystal display (LCD) - 233 Glossary hot key...
... mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through it. A type of display that activates a memory resident program. internal device - To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. liquid crystal display (LCD) - 233 Glossary hot key...
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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...