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..., refer to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to send any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to program this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
..., refer to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to send any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to program this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
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...Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using the TouchPad 69 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 70 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using the TouchPad 69 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 70 Using external display...
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...'s power on the base of the computer. The surrounding area may also be hot. Failure to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may be hot. Slot B is the top slot. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE For this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using...
...'s power on the base of the computer. The surrounding area may also be hot. Failure to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may be hot. Slot B is the top slot. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE For this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using...
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... memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw(s) that you can damage the memory module. Front of the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove...
... memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw(s) that you can damage the memory module. Front of the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove...
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... computer turned on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to work. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
... computer turned on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to work. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw(s). 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
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... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Slot B Slot A Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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... 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 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 C: drive and then recovering it. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the...
... 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 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 C: drive and then recovering it. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the...
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...the side of device you are connecting. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by default. To do...
...the side of device you are connecting. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by default. To do...
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... effect. NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are only available with the television for the display to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖...
... effect. NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are only available with the television for the display to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖...
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... 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 Doctor, you analyze your system) to open...
... 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 Doctor, you analyze your system) to open...
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... any network devices. Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 169 (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 the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the network. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for example, you can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. Similarly, users who access networks in...
... any network devices. Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 169 (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 the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the network. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for example, you can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. Similarly, users who access networks in...
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... options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer model. The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems...
... options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer model. The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... making sure the module is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to another. The tabs that seem to be faulty. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
... making sure the module is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to another. The tabs that seem to be faulty. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
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... allows you through the display options. You may have registered a password, press any key. Press any key 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 . If no password is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have gone into a working . The computer will advance...
... allows you through the display options. You may have registered a password, press any key. Press any key 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 . If no password is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have gone into a working . The computer will advance...
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... Windows® Help and Support or contact your program has a print preview mode. Contact the software manufacturer for more information. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba...
... Windows® Help and Support or contact your program has a print preview mode. Contact the software manufacturer for more information. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba...
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... create a complete screen image. Memory cache installed on the network. The ability to help improve processing speed. internal device - Internet - It is returned to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. LAN (local area network) - See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any other devices...
... create a complete screen image. Memory cache installed on the network. The ability to help improve processing speed. internal device - Internet - It is returned to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. LAN (local area network) - See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any other devices...
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... battery changing 117 charge indicator light 47, 110 charge not lasting 181 charging 45, 47 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 112 monitoring power 47, 110 not charging 180 232 notifications 113 power plan 208 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 50, 60 start 126 C CD playing an audio 102 CD, using 98 character keys 90 charging the battery 47 checking device...
... battery changing 117 charge indicator light 47, 110 charge not lasting 181 charging 45, 47 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 112 monitoring power 47, 110 not charging 180 232 notifications 113 power plan 208 power plan hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 117 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 50, 60 start 126 C CD playing an audio 102 CD, using 98 character keys 90 charging the battery 47 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 184 running slow 185 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 185 cannot read a diskette 185 connecting 74 external, connecting 74 display does not look normal/flickers 183 external monitor not working 183 screen is blank 182 display device external 70 display output settings 71 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 69 Dual Mode Pad using 66 DVD player general problems 193 DVD, using 98 E error messages device driver conflict 177 general hardware problem...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 184 running slow 185 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 185 cannot read a diskette 185 connecting 74 external, connecting 74 display does not look normal/flickers 183 external monitor not working 183 screen is blank 182 display device external 70 display output settings 71 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 122 double-click 69 Dual Mode Pad using 66 DVD player general problems 193 DVD, using 98 E error messages device driver conflict 177 general hardware problem...
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... using 133 Help and Support Windows® operating system 177 Hibernation mode 76 configuring 80 starting again from 82 hot key display brightness 212 Hibernation mode 210 keyboard overlays 216 Lock (Instant security) 207 Output (Display switch) 211 power plan 208 Sleep mode 209 volume mute 206 zooming 216 Hot Key Cards 202 Hot key functions 206 hot key power plan 116 http 130 I i.LINK port 137 icon 125 desktop 125 moving to desktop 125 recycle bin 125 safety 37 installation memory module...
... using 133 Help and Support Windows® operating system 177 Hibernation mode 76 configuring 80 starting again from 82 hot key display brightness 212 Hibernation mode 210 keyboard overlays 216 Lock (Instant security) 207 Output (Display switch) 211 power plan 208 Sleep mode 209 volume mute 206 zooming 216 Hot Key Cards 202 Hot key functions 206 hot key power plan 116 http 130 I i.LINK port 137 icon 125 desktop 125 moving to desktop 125 recycle bin 125 safety 37 installation memory module...
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... monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 182 mouse installing 72 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet Wizard 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 101 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104, 105 optical drive problems 186 troubleshooting 186 using 98 optical media recording 104 other documentation 38 overlay keys 92 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user 147 supervisor set up 146 types 145 passwords instant, using 145 setting 145 port...
... monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 182 mouse installing 72 N network accessing 128 Connect to the Internet Wizard 128 networking wireless 127 Notification Area 126 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 101 optical discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 104, 105 optical drive problems 186 troubleshooting 186 using 98 optical media recording 104 other documentation 38 overlay keys 92 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user 147 supervisor set up 146 types 145 passwords instant, using 145 setting 145 port...