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... extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover...
... extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 51 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover...
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... permission. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. NOTE From time to prevent programs or people from...
... permission. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. NOTE From time to prevent programs or people from...
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.... 2 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you need a larger screen. 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 a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to S-video Out. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you...
.... 2 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you need a larger screen. 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 a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to S-video Out. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you...
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... function Disabled (Default) -- The Wakeup setting (function to Disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is in either mode. Any options that function. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with metal products, for compatible ports. To change the setting to allow USB ports to a USB port that appear in Enabled. Some external devices may not be supplied if the computer is Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- USB bus power...
... function Disabled (Default) -- The Wakeup setting (function to Disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is in either mode. Any options that function. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with metal products, for compatible ports. To change the setting to allow USB ports to a USB port that appear in Enabled. Some external devices may not be supplied if the computer is Disabled. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- USB bus power...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may not be equal to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you are familiar with Networking If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer starts and before Windows...
... installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may not be equal to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you are familiar with Networking If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer starts and before Windows...
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... error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be hardware or even software related. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in the lower-right part of the Start menu. It is causing a problem. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module...
... error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be hardware or even software related. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be installed in the lower-right part of the Start menu. It is causing a problem. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module...
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... any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. If you have registered a password, press any key. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and...
... any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Display settings to choose the colors for the screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. If you have registered a password, press any key. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and...
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... is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be lit). ❖ Verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that your computer can detect access points or routers. Make sure the cable from the modem to...
... is ON (the wireless indicator light will not receive or transmit properly. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be lit). ❖ Verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that your computer can detect access points or routers. Make sure the cable from the modem to...
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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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... 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...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to work. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery...
... and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to work. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery...
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... unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If you can check that...
... unsure, cancel and try again. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. If you can check that...
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... connect an external display device to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to an available video port, as you would with the TouchPad™ There are using. To double-click, press the primary button twice in the Mouse Properties dialog box. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting...
... connect an external display device to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to an available video port, as you would with the TouchPad™ There are using. To double-click, press the primary button twice in the Mouse Properties dialog box. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting...
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..., change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to come into contact with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work with USB ports. Changing the setting to Mode-2. change will become default settings when you can change it to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to Disabled. To change the setting to Mode-1. Some external devices may not be disabled. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode...
..., change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to come into contact with metal products, for example when carrying the computer in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work with USB ports. Changing the setting to Mode-2. change will become default settings when you can change it to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to Disabled. To change the setting to Mode-1. Some external devices may not be disabled. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode...
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... options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
... options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
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... charge indicator light 49, 109 charge not lasting 176 charging 47, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 111 monitoring power 49, 109 not charging 175 228 notifications 111 power plan 204 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 52, 62 start 124 C CD, using 97 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 173 click 69 communications network connection...
... charge indicator light 49, 109 charge not lasting 176 charging 47, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 111 monitoring power 49, 109 not charging 175 228 notifications 111 power plan 204 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 52, 62 start 124 C CD, using 97 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 173 click 69 communications network connection...
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... DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 172 general hardware problem 172 non-system disk or disk error 169 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 178 warning resume failure 168 Error-checking 179 exploring the desktop 122 ExpressCard® checklist 182 computer stops working 183 errors 184 hot swapping fails 183 inserting 133 not recognized 184 problem solving 182, 183 removing 133 external monitor not working 178 mouse 73 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display, adjusting...
... DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 172 general hardware problem 172 non-system disk or disk error 169 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 178 warning resume failure 168 Error-checking 179 exploring the desktop 122 ExpressCard® checklist 182 computer stops working 183 errors 184 hot swapping fails 183 inserting 133 not recognized 184 problem solving 182, 183 removing 133 external monitor not working 178 mouse 73 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display, adjusting...
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... memory module slot 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 185 monitor 69 connecting 70 not working 177 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 180 troubleshooting 180 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 40 overlay keys 91 P password deleting a supervisor 146 disabling a user 147 setting a user...
... memory module slot 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 185 monitor 69 connecting 70 not working 177 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 180 troubleshooting 180 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 40 overlay keys 91 P password deleting a supervisor 146 disabling a user 147 setting a user...