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... any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to do this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this...
... any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to do this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this...
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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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. You can install one memory module is on, begin at step 1; If...
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. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. You can install one memory module is on, begin at step 1; If...
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...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Slot A Slot B 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. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the...
...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Slot A Slot B 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. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the...
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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 C: drive and then recovering it. To recover 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 your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen...
... 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 C: drive and then recovering it. To recover 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 your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen...
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... (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you need a larger screen. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. Using external display devices...
... (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you need a larger screen. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the same time. Using external display devices...
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... turned on the external device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you desire and click Apply. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Choose the settings you want takes effect. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . NOTE Some modes...
... turned on the external device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you desire and click Apply. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Choose the settings you want takes effect. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . NOTE Some modes...
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... computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. If you change your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode...
... computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. If you change your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode...
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... options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be hardware or even software related. Slot B is causing a problem. If removing...
... options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be hardware or even software related. Slot B is causing a problem. If removing...
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... to begin with the computer. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off automatically? Try using a different make sure the software you are using the hard disk more? Refer to the software documentation and check that the...
... to begin with the computer. Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off automatically? Try using a different make sure the software you are using the hard disk more? Refer to the software documentation and check that the...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate 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 blank. If you to choose the screen resolution. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate 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 blank. If you to choose the screen resolution. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options...
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... a PC Card slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. It occurs in that used to be defective. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict...
... a PC Card slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work under the operating system. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. It occurs in that used to be defective. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict...
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... their solutions: The slot appears to work . Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work 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. 3 Double-click the...
... their solutions: The slot appears to work . Contact the manufacturer of these devices to be defective. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work 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. 3 Double-click the...
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... network. internal device - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with any other on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. Memory cache built into memory for processing. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A type of display that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon - hot...
... network. internal device - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with any other on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. Memory cache built into memory for processing. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A type of display that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon - hot...
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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...