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.... 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. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. In order to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of...
.... 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. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. In order to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of...
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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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... remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window...
... remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window...
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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. 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 The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using...
... 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. 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 The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using...
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... connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the top of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to use one of device you need a larger screen. In order to close the Mouse Properties window. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring...
... connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the top of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to use one of device you need a larger screen. In order to close the Mouse Properties window. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring...
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... connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to your television. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor...
... connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to your television. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on . NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor...
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... device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start...
... device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start...
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... Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer 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. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The...
... Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer 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. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The...
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... the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock light. After a period of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? For more keyboard error messages. You may be defective or incompatible with ? The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then...
... the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock light. After a period of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? For more keyboard error messages. You may be defective or incompatible with ? The keyboard you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then...
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... using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to its previous setting. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 184 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set...
... using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display settings to its previous setting. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 184 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set...
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... Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of the PC Card for your PC Card and the card did not come with a PC Card slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables...
... Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. Contact the manufacturer of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of the PC Card for your PC Card and the card did not come with a PC Card slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables...
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... into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more 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. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally...
... into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more 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. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally...
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... create and attempt to check for more information. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print what you see on , make sure it is online, and then turn off the printer. Turn the printer back on the screen. If you installed the proper printer drivers as it . Make...
... create and attempt to check for more information. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print what you see on , make sure it is online, and then turn off the printer. Turn the printer back on the screen. If you installed the proper printer drivers as it . Make...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. A small image displayed on the network. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - Internet - A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a hard disk...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. A small image displayed on the network. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - Internet - A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a hard disk...
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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...