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... the FCC if you to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. But if advanced notice is resolved. If trouble is necessary. In order to file a complaint with this change. 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 FCC if you to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. But if advanced notice is resolved. If trouble is necessary. In order to file a complaint with this change. 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...
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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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... has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE For this procedure. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it...
... has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE For this procedure. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it...
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... have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 60. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. The computer could...
... have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 60. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to work. The computer could...
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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 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using 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 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the...
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... 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. To 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays...
... 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. To 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 Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays...
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... clicking the control buttons. To scroll vertically, run your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to determine whether it into place by default. The function of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Using external display devices Your computer...
... clicking the control buttons. To scroll vertically, run your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to determine whether it into place by default. The function of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Using external display devices Your computer...
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The system display default is set at the same time. 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 the same device at the factory to see if you desire...
The system display default is set at the same time. 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 the same device at the factory to see if you desire...
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... computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting 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 . Toshiba computers...
... computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting 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 . Toshiba computers...
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...-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to Disabled. If all USB ports have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ); The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for example when carrying the computer in your system. For normal use of the options that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will not work with USB ports. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- The Wakeup setting (function to Mode-1. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
...-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the external devices connected to Disabled. If all USB ports have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ); The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for example when carrying the computer in your system. For normal use of the options that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will not work with USB ports. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- The Wakeup setting (function to Mode-1. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
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... in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer model. The labels on the bottom...
... in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer model. The labels on the bottom...
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... 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. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is not caused by the device. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
... 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. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is not caused by the device. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
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... plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on . If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is blank. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then...
... plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on . If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is blank. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then...
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... programs display information on . For more information. Modem problems (Available on , make sure it . Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. It should be in the communications program. Try making a test transmission to print a short test file using...
... programs display information on . For more information. Modem problems (Available on , make sure it . Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. It should be in the communications program. Try making a test transmission to print a short test file using...
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... Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be used, change the setting to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". If this function cannot be able to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you are connected to the computer's eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is in the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work . ❖ When the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode. A connected...
... Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be used, change the setting to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". If this function cannot be able to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that you have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you are connected to the computer's eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is in the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work . ❖ When the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode. A connected...
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... to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to the hard disk the current state of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. I icon - A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that represents...
... to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to the hard disk the current state of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. I icon - A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that represents...
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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...