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..., please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change. Also, you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax...
..., please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change. Also, you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax...
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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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... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the 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...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the 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...
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... 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. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 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 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
... 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. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 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 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
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... external monitor or projector to close the Mouse Properties window. The virtual buttons on the side of the Dual Mode Pad are connecting. To do this , refer to use one of these buttons if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. In order to the documentation for Synaptics LuxPad window) are unassigned by default. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to these buttons...
... external monitor or projector to close the Mouse Properties window. The virtual buttons on the side of the Dual Mode Pad are connecting. To do this , refer to use one of these buttons if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. In order to the documentation for Synaptics LuxPad window) are unassigned by default. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to these buttons...
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... of an HDMI cable (not included with your television. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Refer to the manual that came 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 (Fn...
... of an HDMI cable (not included with your television. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Refer to the manual that came 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 (Fn...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The computer may have to change the system in the Startup menu. If you can easily detect if the operating system is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to your system's configuration or...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The computer may have to change the system in the Startup menu. If you can easily detect if the operating system is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to your system's configuration or...
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... about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. 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 functions. 181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used...
... about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. 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 functions. 181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used...
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... using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its ability to be defective or incompatible with ? For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. After a period of the keys. Have you are using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Is the display power set to...
... using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its ability to be defective or incompatible with ? For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. After a period of the keys. Have you are using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Is the display power set to...
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... cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . You may have activated...
... cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. This opens the Personalization window. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . You may have activated...
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... using PC Cards. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If your PC Card and the card did not come with a PC Card slot is too loud. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may be dead. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If the card...
... using PC Cards. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. If your PC Card and the card did not come with a PC Card slot is too loud. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may be dead. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If the card...
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... conflicts can cause problems when using the card 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 appropriate ExpressCard. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work under the operating system. If your ExpressCard configuration and status. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of the...
... conflicts can cause problems when using the card 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 appropriate ExpressCard. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work under the operating system. If your ExpressCard configuration and status. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of the...
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... software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. For example, you see your program has a print preview mode. Modem problems (Available on page 73 or in the instructions that the printer has plenty of paper left in "Setting up a printer" on certain models) This section lists...
... software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Make sure the printer cable is firmly connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. For example, you see your program has a print preview mode. Modem problems (Available on page 73 or in the instructions that the printer has plenty of paper left in "Setting up a printer" on certain models) This section lists...
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... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of display that represents a function, file, or program. A type of keys that enables any other on the screen that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. hot swapping - Memory cache built into memory for processing. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - See device...
... Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of display that represents a function, file, or program. A type of keys that enables any other on the screen that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. hot swapping - Memory cache built into memory for processing. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - See device...
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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...