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... FCC if you disconnect the equipment until the problem is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for information. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the...representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is causing harm to the telephone network, the ...
... FCC if you disconnect the equipment until the problem is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for information. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the...representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is causing harm to the telephone network, 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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... Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. 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...
... Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. 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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... "Installing a memory module" on . You can now continue setting up the next time you can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the computer. When the operating...
... "Installing a memory module" on . You can now continue setting up the next time you can damage the computer and the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the computer. When the operating...
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... System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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 page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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.
... System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 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 page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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.
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... recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 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 Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive...
... recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on the computer. The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 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 Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive...
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... hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Scrolling with any wheel device on the TouchPad™ that allow you to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). To scroll vertically, run your program's documentation to determine whether it into place by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. This feature can also connect an external display device to an available video port...
... hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Scrolling with any wheel device on the TouchPad™ that allow you to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). To scroll vertically, run your program's documentation to determine whether it into place by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. This feature can also connect an external display device to an available video port...
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... came with display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video Out port* RGB (Monitor Out) port (Sample Illustration) Back of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to S-video Out. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by...
... came with display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video Out port* RGB (Monitor Out) port (Sample Illustration) Back of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to S-video Out. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by...
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... 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. NOTE Some modes are only available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn...
... 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. NOTE Some modes are only available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn...
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...ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- NOTE When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in either mode. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to use of the options that function. change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to Enabled enables the use this function in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep...
...ports. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- NOTE When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in either mode. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to use of the options that function. change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to Enabled enables the use this function in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep...
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... this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The...
... this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The...
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... back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is causing a problem. 174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on...
... back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is causing a problem. 174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on...
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... display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If no password is blank. You may have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start...
... display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If no password is blank. You may have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start...
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... change these settings. For more information. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the cable from the way they print it is online, and then turn off line. Try printing another file. Modem problems (Available on . The modem is on . Connect...
... change these settings. For more information. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the cable from the way they print it is online, and then turn off line. Try printing another file. Modem problems (Available on . The modem is on . Connect...
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... habits 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." The "USB Wakeup function" does not work for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function" in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode. In this case, please try one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are still functioning. 6 For...
... habits 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." The "USB Wakeup function" does not work for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that you have a non-Sleep and Charge USB port available or disable the "USB Sleep and Charge function" in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode. In this case, please try one or more of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are still functioning. 6 For...
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... also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of keys that activates a memory resident program. I icon - internal device - It is refreshed. LAN (local area network) - A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Internet - A key or combination...
... also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of keys that activates a memory resident program. I icon - internal device - It is refreshed. LAN (local area network) - A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Internet - A key or combination...
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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...