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... tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to make any changes necessary to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or...
... tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to make any changes necessary to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or...
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... Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting...
... Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 65 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting...
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... injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to follow these directions could result in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top...
... injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Failure to follow these directions could result in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top...
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... the memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Do not try to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
... the memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Do not try to work. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
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.... otherwise, click Cancel. 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 your computer without your permission to continue." 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue;
.... otherwise, click Cancel. 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 your computer without your permission to continue." 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue;
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... monitor's video cable to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system HDMI Out port* *Available on the external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need...
... monitor's video cable to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system HDMI Out port* *Available on the external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need...
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... allows devices to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you want takes effect. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Connecting toa TV using HDMI-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function...
... allows devices to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you want takes effect. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Connecting toa TV using HDMI-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function...
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... USB ports. By changing any of this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-2. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you want to use , set the setting to a USB port that function. For normal use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Mode-1. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Changing the setting to Disabled. To change the setting to Enabled enables the use...
... USB ports. By changing any of this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-2. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you want to use , set the setting to a USB port that function. For normal use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Mode-1. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Changing the setting to Disabled. To change the setting to Enabled enables the use...
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... such as installing a new program or adding a device. 168 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that required by the computer. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is...
... such as installing a new program or adding a device. 168 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5 Verify that required by the computer. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is...
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... Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be installed in slot A. If only one memory module is the bottom slot...
... Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be installed in slot A. If only one memory module is the bottom slot...
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... part of keyboard. The keyboard you press the keys on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to stay current on . Try using the hard disk more? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. For more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays...
... part of keyboard. The keyboard you press the keys on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to stay current on . Try using the hard disk more? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. For more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays...
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... monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the screen resolution. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings...
... monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the screen resolution. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Display settings...
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... concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be set up to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. For more advanced users. The modem is ON (the wireless indicator light will...
... concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be set up to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. For more advanced users. The modem is ON (the wireless indicator light will...
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... of the Windows® Taskbar). 2 Click Connect to the gateway at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for each active network adapter will be secure. Special considerations for recent firmware upgrades. If it is not enabled on the device. To use the access point. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the wireless part of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using the device, since the connection would not be displayed. ❖ Connect your...
... of the Windows® Taskbar). 2 Click Connect to the gateway at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for each active network adapter will be secure. Special considerations for recent firmware upgrades. If it is not enabled on the device. To use the access point. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the wireless part of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using the device, since the connection would not be displayed. ❖ Connect your...
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... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that represents a function, file, or program. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. See device. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. interlaced - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot...
... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that represents a function, file, or program. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. See device. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. interlaced - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot...
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... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 47, 108 charge not lasting 173 charging 45, 47 conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 47, 108 not charging 173 226 notifications 111 power plan 202 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 99 CD, using 95 character keys 87 charging the battery 47 checking device...
... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 47, 108 charge not lasting 173 charging 45, 47 conserving power 111 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 47, 108 not charging 173 226 notifications 111 power plan 202 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 50, 60 start 123 C CD playing an audio 99 CD, using 95 character keys 87 charging the battery 47 checking device...
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... DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning resume failure 166 Error-checking 177 expansion memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCard® checklist 180 computer stops working 181 errors 182 hot swapping fails 181 inserting 131 not recognized 181 problem solving 180 removing 132 external 71 monitor not working 176 external diskette drive connecting...
... DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning resume failure 166 Error-checking 177 expansion memory slot 53 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCard® checklist 180 computer stops working 181 errors 182 hot swapping fails 181 inserting 131 not recognized 181 problem solving 180 removing 132 external 71 monitor not working 176 external diskette drive connecting...
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... Support Windows® operating system 170 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (display resolution) 206 zooming 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 122 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules...
... Support Windows® operating system 170 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 Output (Display switch) 205 power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 volume mute 200 Zoom (display resolution) 206 zooming 210 Hot Key Cards 196 Hot key functions 200 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK port 134 icon 122 desktop 122 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 37 installation memory module 51 installing memory modules...
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... L lock computer, using 84 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 50 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 57 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 183 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 175 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 98 optical discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting...
... L lock computer, using 84 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 50 problem solving 172 removing expansion slot cover 53 memory module inserting 54 installation 51 removing 57 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 183 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 175 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet Wizard 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 98 optical discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 optical drive problems 178 troubleshooting...
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... 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries...
... 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries...