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... know of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other number for information. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this information into your equipment, the telephone company...
... know of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other number for information. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this information into your equipment, the telephone company...
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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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.... Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in slot A. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. NOTE For this procedure. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
.... Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in slot A. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. NOTE For this procedure. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
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... memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to work. If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep...
... memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to work. If you turn it correctly as described in Sleep...
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... to work. 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is...
... to work. 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). The System window appears. 2 The total memory is...
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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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and...
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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and...
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... finger along the right edge of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the TouchPad™ that allow you to scroll as you would with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
... finger along the right edge of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the TouchPad™ that allow you to scroll as you would with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
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... external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see 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 the external device. The system display default is set at the same time. NOTE In the future you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video...
... external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see 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 the external device. The system display default is set at the same time. NOTE In the future you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video...
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... change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you want takes effect. 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...
... change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you want takes effect. 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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... with USB ports. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in your system. When this function. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work with Mode-1 setting, change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to the USB ports. By changing any of this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Disabled. For normal use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Mode-1. if...
... with USB ports. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in your system. When this function. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work with Mode-1 setting, change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to the USB ports. By changing any of this happens, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Disabled. For normal use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Mode-1. if...
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... a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that required by the computer. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use...
... a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that required by the computer. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use...
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..., which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. The tabs that seem to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This...
..., which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information about Device Manager, refer to another. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. The tabs that seem to work. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This...
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... a password, press any key to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to activate the screen. If no password is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on...
... a password, press any key to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to activate the screen. If no password is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on...
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... original file. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 185 You may have connected the printer while the computer is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the cable from the way...
... original file. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 185 You may have connected the printer while the computer is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Make sure the cable from the way...
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... Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. A connected eSATA device may not be Disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" does not work for a while, noting any of your critical data has changed . 194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Cannot use a USB port that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function...
... Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. A connected eSATA device may not be Disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" does not work for a while, noting any of your critical data has changed . 194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Cannot use a USB port that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function...
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... memory. A method of keys that you turn on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work, including all open...
... memory. A method of keys that you turn on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A key or combination of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work, including all open...
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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...