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...network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation...them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. In order to the fax software instructions installed on the...
...network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation...them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. In order to the fax software instructions installed on the...
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...53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up...
...53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up...
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... need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. You can be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. You can be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... lost. Removing a memory module If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on...
... lost. Removing a memory module If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on...
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... 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. otherwise, click Cancel. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to continue." NOTE From time to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
... 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. otherwise, click Cancel. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to continue." NOTE From time to perform the action, click Continue; Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
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... of your keyboard while powering on the computer. Getting Started 63 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 sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
... of your keyboard while powering on the computer. Getting Started 63 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 sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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.../DVD player via the S-video Out port* This feature can also connect an external display device to the left -hand) button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Once you have positioned your cursor, you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad...
.../DVD player via the S-video Out port* This feature can also connect an external display device to the left -hand) button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Once you have positioned your cursor, you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad...
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... display options. 5 Select the settings you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to S-video Out. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video Out port...
... display options. 5 Select the settings you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to S-video Out. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video Out port...
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... HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. The quickest way to change the display output settings is a standard in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Connecting to a 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 the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the display hot key...
... HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. The quickest way to change the display output settings is a standard in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Connecting to a 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 the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the display hot key...
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... Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-1. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting to Mode-2. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. For normal use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled enables the use this function in either mode. When this function. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- NOTE When "USB Sleep and Charge function...
... Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Mode-1. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting to Mode-2. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. For normal use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled enables the use this function in either mode. When this function. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- NOTE When "USB Sleep and Charge function...
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... the operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
... the operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
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... the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to be faulty. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module...
... the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to be faulty. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module...
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... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key...
... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key...
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... problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Make sure the cable from the way they print it. The modem is on . If you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode ...port and the telephone line jack. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 185 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print what you see on the screen. Disable Sleep mode, turn...
... problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Make sure the cable from the way they print it. The modem is on . If you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode ...port and the telephone line jack. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 185 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print what you see on the screen. Disable Sleep mode, turn...
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... is connected to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function" in the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work . ❖ When the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode. A connected eSATA device may not be used, change the setting to the computer's eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. The eSATA device is turned on certain models) ❖ The setting of...
... is connected to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function" in the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work . ❖ When the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode. A connected eSATA device may not be used, change the setting to the computer's eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. The eSATA device is turned on certain models) ❖ The setting of...
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... was turned off . Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that enables any device to create a complete screen image. internal device - high-density diskette - LAN (local area network...
... was turned off . Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that enables any device to create a complete screen image. internal device - high-density diskette - LAN (local area network...
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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...
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... 182 error occurs 184 hot swapping fails 183 not recognized 184 slot appears dead 183 external display not working 178 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 172 high-pitched noise 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 179 modem not receiving or transmitting 185 no sound 182 non-system disk or disk error 169 power and batteries...
... 182 error occurs 184 hot swapping fails 183 not recognized 184 slot appears dead 183 external display not working 178 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 172 high-pitched noise 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 179 modem not receiving or transmitting 185 no sound 182 non-system disk or disk error 169 power and batteries...