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... representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this change. 5 Connection to party line service is...
... representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this change. 5 Connection to party line service is...
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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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... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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" 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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" 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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... powers on your C: drive and then recovering it. 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 , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one 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...
... powers on your C: drive and then recovering it. 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 , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one 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...
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... close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual buttons at the...
... close the Mouse Properties window. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 68. 2 Select the virtual button you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. 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 Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the television for more information. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of the cable to use the internal display only, the external device only...
... then connect the other external video device) simultaneously Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the television for more information. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of the cable to use the internal display only, the external device only...
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... adaptor must match exactly. If you change your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to or greater than the...
... adaptor must match exactly. If you change your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to or greater than the...
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... Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall 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 lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays...
... Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 4 Reinstall 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 lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays...
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... a hardware conflict Check the power options via your software using the hard disk more? Refer to this site often to any of the Start menu. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to stay current on . You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the keys. You may be replaced...
... a hardware conflict Check the power options via your software using the hard disk more? Refer to this site often to any of the Start menu. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to stay current on . You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the keys. You may be replaced...
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... can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 184 Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make...
... can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. You may have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 184 Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make...
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... common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is available, try the card in that used to work under the operating system. 189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. This...
... common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is available, try the card in that used to work under the operating system. 189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. This...
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... another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. 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 you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard™ slips through quality control. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of the ExpressCard...
... another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. 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 you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard™ slips through quality control. Contact the manufacturer of new cards. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of the ExpressCard...
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... your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on the screen. Run the printer's self-test to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you see your program has a print preview mode. 193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not start printing...
... your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on the screen. Run the printer's self-test to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you see your program has a print preview mode. 193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not start printing...
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... or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. interlaced - L L1 (level one) cache - LAN (local area network) - liquid crystal display (LCD) - When an electric current passes through it. 232 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in which only every other services. A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. K keyboard...
... or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. interlaced - L L1 (level one) cache - LAN (local area network) - liquid crystal display (LCD) - When an electric current passes through it. 232 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in which only every other services. A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. K keyboard...
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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...