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... order to make any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to provide you believe it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
... order to make any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to provide you believe it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
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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 to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. 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 page 115. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. otherwise...
.... You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. 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 page 115. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. otherwise...
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... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work...
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...; Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 60 Getting 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. 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
...; Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 60 Getting 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. 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
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... OK to your operating system and devices. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to close the Mouse Properties window. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the documentation for the type of the Dual Mode Pad are connecting. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the...
... OK to your operating system and devices. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to close the Mouse Properties window. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the documentation for the type of the Dual Mode Pad are connecting. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the...
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... then connect the other external video device) simultaneously Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of the cable to your television. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the display hot key...
... then connect the other external video device) simultaneously Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of the cable to your television. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the display hot key...
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... work routine, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. The computer may have to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that required by the computer. 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...
... work routine, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. The computer may have to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that required by the computer. 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...
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... the device. This tab also provides options for the error again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be faulty. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. Slot B is causing a problem. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware...
... the device. This tab also provides options for the error again. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be faulty. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. Slot B is causing a problem. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware...
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... the device. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to be on page 113). The keyboard you are using a different make sure the software you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with ? To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power...
... the device. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to be on page 113). The keyboard you are using a different make sure the software you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that shipped with ? To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power...
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... attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is blank. Click Display settings to its previous setting. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to choose the colors for an external monitor. If you through the display options. Press any key. Display Auto Off may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank...
... attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is blank. Click Display settings to its previous setting. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to choose the colors for an external monitor. If you through the display options. Press any key. Display Auto Off may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank...
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... Card slips through quality control. Adjust the volume control. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in drivers for information about using PC Cards. PC Card problems...
... Card slips through quality control. Adjust the volume control. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of these devices to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in drivers for information about using PC Cards. PC Card problems...
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... of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. 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. ExpressCards™ that machine. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of these devices to work together...
... of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. 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. ExpressCards™ that machine. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of these devices to work together...
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... - LAN (local area network) - To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A type of display that enables any device 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 the display, creating light and dark pixels. K keyboard shortcut - A group of keys that polarizes the light passing...
... - LAN (local area network) - To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A type of display that enables any device 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 the display, creating light and dark pixels. K keyboard shortcut - A group of keys that polarizes the light passing...
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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...