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... electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is necessary. If Problems...
... electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is necessary. If Problems...
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... Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Using external display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting...
... Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Using external display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting...
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... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 126 Inserting memory media 126 Removing memory media 127 Using the i.LINK® port 127 Chapter 5: Utilities 128 TOSHIBA Assist 129 Connect 130 Secure 131 Protect & Fix 132 Optimize 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Setting passwords 135 Using an instant password 135 Using a supervisor password 136 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 CD/DVD Drive...
... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 126 Inserting memory media 126 Removing memory media 127 Using the i.LINK® port 127 Chapter 5: Utilities 128 TOSHIBA Assist 129 Connect 130 Secure 131 Protect & Fix 132 Optimize 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Setting passwords 135 Using an instant password 135 Using a supervisor password 136 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 CD/DVD Drive...
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.... You can be hot. Failure to the lock button in the memory module slots on the base of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is on may be lost. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If the computer...
.... You can be hot. Failure to the lock button in the memory module slots on the base of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is on may be lost. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If the computer...
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... new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover...
... new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover...
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.... Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 45 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you need to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional...
.... Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 45 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If you need to work. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional...
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... a charged battery" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Getting Started 51 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...
... a charged battery" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Getting Started 51 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...
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... 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer. Getting Started 55 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...
... 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the computer. Getting Started 55 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...
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...) button. The function of the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to determine whether it into place by default. Check your finger several times across the screen often means having to move the cursor to scroll as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port* *(Available on certain models) This hot key enables/disables...
...) button. The function of the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to determine whether it into place by default. Check your finger several times across the screen often means having to move the cursor to scroll as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port* *(Available on certain models) This hot key enables/disables...
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.... The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
.... The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
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... memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 49. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 45, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button...
... memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 49. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 45, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button...
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... information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click...
... information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click...
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... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set...
... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set...
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... an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. If you need assistance or if you are referring to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The...
... an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. If you need assistance or if you are referring to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. The...
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... services. L L1 (level one) cache - A group of keys that represents a function, file, or program. A small image displayed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to perform a task instead of pixels is refreshed. hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen...
... services. L L1 (level one) cache - A group of keys that represents a function, file, or program. A small image displayed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to perform a task instead of pixels is refreshed. hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen...
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... battery changing 106 charge indicator light 41, 99 charge not lasting 159 charging 39, 41 conserving power 103 disposal 111 low charge 101 monitoring power 41, 99 not charging 159 notification 102 power plan 189 power plan hot key 105 real-time clock (RTC) 96 removing 106 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 126 removing memory media 127 button power 44, 53 start 115 C CD creating 93 playing an audio 91 CD, using 89 character keys 80 charging the battery 41 checking device...
... battery changing 106 charge indicator light 41, 99 charge not lasting 159 charging 39, 41 conserving power 103 disposal 111 low charge 101 monitoring power 41, 99 not charging 159 notification 102 power plan 189 power plan hot key 105 real-time clock (RTC) 96 removing 106 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 126 removing memory media 127 button power 44, 53 start 115 C CD creating 93 playing an audio 91 CD, using 89 character keys 80 charging the battery 41 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 163 running slow 163 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 164 cannot read a diskette 164 connecting 65 external, connecting 65 display does not look normal/flickers 161 external monitor not working 162 screen is blank 161 display device external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 23 disposing of used batteries 111 double-click 61 DVD creating 93 DVD player general problems 172 DVD, using 89 E environment computer-friendly 34 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 163 running slow 163 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 164 cannot read a diskette 164 connecting 65 external, connecting 65 display does not look normal/flickers 161 external monitor not working 162 screen is blank 161 display device external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 23 disposing of used batteries 111 double-click 61 DVD creating 93 DVD player general problems 172 DVD, using 89 E environment computer-friendly 34 error messages device driver...
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... problem solving 166 removing 125 external monitor not working 162 mouse 64 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting 63 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 163 file extensions 87 file, backing up 79 files backing up 88 printing 87 restoring 88 saving 85 Fn keys 81 function keys 81 H hardware conflicts 156 resolving 157 headphones using 124 Help and Support Windows® operating system 156 Hibernation mode 67 configuring 71 starting again from 73 hot key display brightness...
... problem solving 166 removing 125 external monitor not working 162 mouse 64 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting 63 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 163 file extensions 87 file, backing up 79 files backing up 88 printing 87 restoring 88 saving 85 Fn keys 81 function keys 81 H hardware conflicts 156 resolving 157 headphones using 124 Help and Support Windows® operating system 156 Hibernation mode 67 configuring 71 starting again from 73 hot key display brightness...
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... Index keyboard, external 63 keyboard, full-size 80 L lock computer, using 77 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 44 problem solving 158 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory module inserting 47 installation 45 removing 51 microphone 123 modem connecting to telephone line 117 determining COM port 116 problem solving 169 resetting port to default settings 116 upgrading 116 monitor 61 connecting 62 not working 161 mouse installing 64 serial 64 mouse utility 141 N network accessing 118 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 118 networking wireless 120 Notification Area 115 O opening the display panel...
... Index keyboard, external 63 keyboard, full-size 80 L lock computer, using 77 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 44 problem solving 158 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory module inserting 47 installation 45 removing 51 microphone 123 modem connecting to telephone line 117 determining COM port 116 problem solving 169 resetting port to default settings 116 upgrading 116 monitor 61 connecting 62 not working 161 mouse installing 64 serial 64 mouse utility 141 N network accessing 118 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 118 networking wireless 120 Notification Area 115 O opening the display panel...
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... optical drive 164 turning on the computer 43 turning on the power 43 U Uilities 128 user password, disabling 138 user password, setting 137 using a file extension 87 V video projector adjusting display 63 W warranty limited warranty 33 Web 121 Web sites 179 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 120 Windows Media® Player 91 Windows® Explorer 84 Windows® operating system Help and Support 156 problem solving 154 Windows® operating system desktop 113 Windows® Start menu 83 wireless networking...
... optical drive 164 turning on the computer 43 turning on the power 43 U Uilities 128 user password, disabling 138 user password, setting 137 using a file extension 87 V video projector adjusting display 63 W warranty limited warranty 33 Web 121 Web sites 179 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 120 Windows Media® Player 91 Windows® Explorer 84 Windows® operating system Help and Support 156 problem solving 154 Windows® operating system desktop 113 Windows® Start menu 83 wireless networking...