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... state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your service or the operation of this change. 5 Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is subject...
... state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your service or the operation of this change. 5 Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is subject...
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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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... hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . You can be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot...
... hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . You can be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot...
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56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you turn it correctly as...
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you turn it correctly as...
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... remove a memory module, you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. If unsure, cancel and try again. NOTE From time to perform the action, click Continue; The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... remove a memory module, you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. If unsure, cancel and try again. NOTE From time to perform the action, click Continue; The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery...
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... (monitor) Out port S-video Out port* RGB (Monitor Out) port (Sample Illustration) Back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory 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...
... (monitor) Out port S-video Out port* RGB (Monitor Out) port (Sample Illustration) Back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the factory 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...
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... change the display output settings is a standard in the CE Industry which can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Toshiba notebooks with the appropriate device attached and turned on. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Connecting toa TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable...
... change the display output settings is a standard in the CE Industry which can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Toshiba notebooks with the appropriate device attached and turned on. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Connecting toa TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable...
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.... USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in Enabled. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to the USB ports. Some external devices may not be able to Mode-1. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not be displayed on the Device Manager and even though you can change the setting to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function...
.... USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in Enabled. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to the USB ports. Some external devices may not be able to Mode-1. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not be displayed on the Device Manager and even though you can change the setting to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for each device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
... installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for each device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options...
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... to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to be hardware or even software related. It is causing a problem. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be installed, it must have at least one memory module is not caused by the device. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click...
... to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to be hardware or even software related. It is causing a problem. NOTE For this model Slot A is the top slot. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be installed, it must have at least one memory module is not caused by the device. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click...
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... keyboard error messages. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is normal for other product information. Try using the hard disk more? 174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on the external keyboard. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries...
... keyboard error messages. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is normal for other product information. Try using the hard disk more? 174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on the external keyboard. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries...
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... secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the 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 continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the screen...
... secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the 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 continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the screen...
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...-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. The modem is firmly connected to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more...
...-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. The modem is firmly connected to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more...
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... is not enabled on the device. To use the access point. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the wireless part of your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. You can still, however, use an access point without WEP encryption, follow these steps: 1 Double-click the Wireless Network icon in response, then the problem is enabled on the wireless access point. A message informs you install a wireless access point device, the Windows® operating system...
... is not enabled on the device. To use the access point. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the wireless part of your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. You can still, however, use an access point without WEP encryption, follow these steps: 1 Double-click the Wireless Network icon in response, then the problem is enabled on the wireless access point. A message informs you install a wireless access point device, the Windows® operating system...
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.... A small image displayed on the motherboard to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . 220 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced...
.... A small image displayed on the motherboard to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . 220 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that holds 1.44 MB of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced...
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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...