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... them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may request that you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to do this computer. If these changes might affect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the...
... them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may request that you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to do this computer. If these changes might affect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the...
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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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.... Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You will be hot. You can be installed in slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
.... Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Allow the module to cool to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You will be hot. You can be installed in slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... Sleep configuration will be saved. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn...
... Sleep configuration will be saved. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn...
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... 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 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. This is a security feature to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. If you can check that the module is displayed below the...
... 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 51), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. This is a security feature to continue." If unsure, cancel and try again. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery. If you can check that the module is displayed below the...
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.... 5 Click OK. The system display default is set at the same time. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to S-video Out. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ A standard television...
.... 5 Click OK. The system display default is set at the same time. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to S-video Out. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ A standard television...
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... remote control to work together over an HDMI cable. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you want takes effect. 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 the HDMI-CEC function on...
... remote control to work together over an HDMI cable. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you want takes effect. 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 the HDMI-CEC function on...
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... Enabled. USB bus power (DC 5V) will not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that you change will become default settings when you want to use this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to come into contact with metal products, for compatible ports. By changing any of this function. The Wakeup setting (function to allow USB ports to the USB ports. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... Enabled. USB bus power (DC 5V) will not be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that you change will become default settings when you want to use this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to come into contact with metal products, for compatible ports. By changing any of this function. The Wakeup setting (function to allow USB ports to the USB ports. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
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... open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is the correct unit for your computer model. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem...
... open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is the correct unit for your computer model. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem...
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... part of the Start menu. This tab does not appear if the device is worthwhile checking for the error again. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in case the new version is to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. It is not using resources. ❖ The Driver...
... part of the Start menu. This tab does not appear if the device is worthwhile checking for the error again. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in case the new version is to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. It is not using resources. ❖ The Driver...
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... using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as an ExpressCard® or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Nothing happens when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. To purchase a new battery pack...
... using a different make sure the software you added a device, such as an ExpressCard® or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Nothing happens when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. To purchase a new battery pack...
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... 175 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to activate the screen. Press any key. If no password is blank. Click Display settings to continue 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make...
... 175 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to activate the screen. Press any key. If no password is blank. Click Display settings to continue 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make...
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... a configuration issue. The other system may be set up to change these settings. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can detect access points or routers. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common...
... a configuration issue. The other system may be set up to change these settings. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information regarding your computer can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can detect access points or routers. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common...
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... is not enabled, the Windows® operating system adds the device to its list of the Start menu, click cmd.exe. 4 Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter. 5 If "Request Timed Out" or another error message appears in new firmware releases. If it is enabled on the wireless access point. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the wireless part of your network. ❖ Use the...
... is not enabled, the Windows® operating system adds the device to its list of the Start menu, click cmd.exe. 4 Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter. 5 If "Request Timed Out" or another error message appears in new firmware releases. If it is enabled on the wireless access point. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the wireless part of your network. ❖ Use the...
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... connected by a communications link that enables any other line of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. See also diskette. I icon - Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. The decentralized, world-wide network...
... connected by a communications link that enables any other line of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. See also diskette. I icon - Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. The decentralized, world-wide network...
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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...