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... number provided may be advised of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for information. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
... number provided may be advised of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for information. 5 Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment, 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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... the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module...
... the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module...
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... 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 the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your keyboard while powering on your C: drive and then recovering it. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖...
... 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 the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your keyboard while powering on your C: drive and then recovering it. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖...
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... need a larger screen. To do this , refer 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 these buttons if you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to the documentation for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons...
... need a larger screen. To do this , refer 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 these buttons if you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to the documentation for Synaptics LuxPad window) are connecting. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons...
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.../DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with your computer) to your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on the side of your television. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device...
.../DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with your computer) to your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on the side of your television. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device...
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The voltage level must be able to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you experience any of these 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 work routine, you can easily detect...
The voltage level must be able to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you experience any of these 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 work routine, you can easily detect...
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... updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. It is not caused by the device. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
... updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. It is not caused by the device. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
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... power options via your software using the hard disk more? Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off automatically? Refer to the software documentation and check that takes its ability to the keyboard itself. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Is the display power set to turn...
... power options via your software using the hard disk more? Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off automatically? Refer to the software documentation and check that takes its ability to the keyboard itself. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Is the display power set to turn...
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... any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If you 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...
... any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen does not look right. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If you 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...
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... volume is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in drivers for information about using PC Cards. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work . Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Resolving PC Card problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card...
... volume is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in drivers for information about using PC Cards. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work . Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Resolving PC Card problems Here are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card...
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... computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be defective. ExpressCards™ that machine. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. 191...
... computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Resolving ExpressCard™ problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be defective. ExpressCards™ that machine. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. 191...
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...). Modem problems (Available on , make sure it will not print what you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on . Run the printer's self-test to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. This mode lets you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Some printers will not start printing...
...). Modem problems (Available on , make sure it will not print what you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on . Run the printer's self-test to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. This mode lets you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Some printers will not start printing...
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... or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A small image displayed on the network. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
... or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. A small image displayed on the network. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 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 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 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 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 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 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 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 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... and Support Windows® operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 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 Cards 207 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 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 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 Cards 207 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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... 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 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 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
... 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 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 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 129 Notification Area 124 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
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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 193 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 182 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 182 battery not charging 182 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties 185 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 193 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 182 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 182 battery not charging 182 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties 185 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 205 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 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 205 TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 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...