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... disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to do this change. In order to state tariffs. If the equipment is causing harm to allow you believe it is necessary. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If...
... disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to do this change. In order to state tariffs. If the equipment is causing harm to allow you believe it is necessary. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If...
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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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... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
... information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front 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 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.
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front 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 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.
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... Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery 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 leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery...
... Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery 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 leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery...
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... : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to close the Mouse Properties window. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window) are unassigned by default. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen...
... : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to close the Mouse Properties window. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window) are unassigned by default. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen...
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... and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays 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 start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. The Connectivity Doctor works...
... and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays 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 start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. The Connectivity Doctor works...
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... by selecting the profile with the desired settings. 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (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 handle these networking environments. ConfigFree profiles are useful for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting
... by selecting the profile with the desired settings. 172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (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 handle these networking environments. ConfigFree profiles are useful for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting
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... fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not...
... fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not...
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... about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for the computer to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. 182...
... about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for the computer to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is not using functions. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to work. 182...
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... of the Start menu. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the keys. Have you are off automatically? If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for other product information. Try using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to the Lock button in while...
... of the Start menu. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the keys. Have you are off automatically? If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is normal for other product information. Try using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to the Lock button in while...
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... an external monitor. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. You may have gone into a working . If you to choose the screen resolution. 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. If you through the display options. If no password is...
... an external monitor. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. You may have gone into a working . If you to choose the screen resolution. 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. If you through the display options. If no password is...
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... another file. Contact the software manufacturer for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Refer to change these settings. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be in the communications program. For more information. Many programs display information on the screen. Make sure the cable from the way they...
... another file. Contact the software manufacturer for information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Refer to change these settings. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be in the communications program. For more information. Many programs display information on the screen. Make sure the cable from the way they...
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... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables any device to help improve processing speed. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with any other on the network. K keyboard shortcut - Interlaced monitors take two passes to the surface of the display, creating light...
... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables any device to help improve processing speed. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to interact with any other on the network. K keyboard shortcut - Interlaced monitors take two passes to the surface of the display, creating light...
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... conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 46, 107 not charging 183 notification 110 238 power plan 214 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 48, 58 start 123 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 96 character keys 87 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 181 click 66 communications network connection 126 set up...
... conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 46, 107 not charging 183 notification 110 238 power plan 214 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 48, 58 start 123 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 96 character keys 87 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 181 click 66 communications network connection 126 set up...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 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 119 double-click 66 DVD creating 101 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 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 119 double-click 66 DVD creating 101 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 138 icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer® 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 122 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules...
... Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 hot key power plan 113 http 129 I i.LINK port 138 icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer® 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 122 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules...
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... L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 125 determining COM port 124 problem solving 193 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 71 serial 71 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 126 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 126 networking wireless 128 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 189 troubleshooting 189...
... L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 49 problem solving 182 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 125 determining COM port 124 problem solving 193 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 185 mouse installing 71 serial 71 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 126 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 126 networking wireless 128 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 189 troubleshooting 189...
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... Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 193 no sound 190 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190 checklist 191 error occurs 192 hot...
... Device Manager 181 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 185 external display not working 186 external monitor 185 faulty memory 182 hardware conflict 180 high-pitched noise 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 179 Internet connection is slow 179 keyboard not responding 176 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 modem not receiving or transmitting 193 no sound 190 non-system disk or disk error 177 PC Card 190 checklist 191 error occurs 192 hot...
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... password, set up 147 T Taskbar 123 telephone line connecting to modem 125 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 102 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 189 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 94 V video projector adjusting display...
... password, set up 147 T Taskbar 123 telephone line connecting to modem 125 television adjusting display 71 Toshiba registering computer 43 worldwide offices 205 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 102 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 184 keyboard 184 keypad overlay 184 optical drive 189 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 94 V video projector adjusting display...