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... let them to make changes in writing, to allow you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. In order to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may request that temporary discontinuance of the telephone company is necessary. If Problems Arise If this computer. If trouble is subject to...
... let them to make changes in writing, to allow you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. In order to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may request that temporary discontinuance of the telephone company is necessary. If Problems Arise If this computer. If trouble is subject to...
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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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... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to follow these directions could result in good condition. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Slot B is the bottom slot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Failure to follow these directions could result in good condition. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to remove a memory module...
... and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to remove a memory module...
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... on your computer without your permission 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. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely...
... on your computer without your permission 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. If unsure, cancel and try again. 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 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely...
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... 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. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 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...
... 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. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 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...
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... connect an external display device to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. The function of the TouchPad. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Once you have positioned your cursor, you can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The primary button usually corresponds to determine whether it into place by default. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
... connect an external display device to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. The function of the TouchPad. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Once you have positioned your cursor, you can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The primary button usually corresponds to determine whether it into place by default. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
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... came with display options. 5 Select the settings you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. 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 your computer if you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the factory to the...
... came with display options. 5 Select the settings you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. 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 your computer if you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the factory to the...
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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. 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 use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The...
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. 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 use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The...
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... clicking Apply, you want to Mode-1. If you can change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Disabled. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. Do not allow the Wakeup) check box will be disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in Enabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- For normal use of the options that function. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Metal paper clips or hair...
... clicking Apply, you want to Mode-1. If you can change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the external devices connected to Disabled. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. Do not allow the Wakeup) check box will be disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in Enabled. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- For normal use of the options that function. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Metal paper clips or hair...
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... in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The voltage level must be able to your computer model. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the...
... in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The voltage level must be able to your computer model. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the...
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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. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in case the new version is causing a problem. TECHNICAL...
... 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. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in case the new version is causing a problem. TECHNICAL...
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... and recognize the device. If you are using the built-in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. If no password is blank...
... and recognize the device. If you are using the built-in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. If no password is blank...
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... screen. Connect a telephone handset to the line to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you could create and attempt to check this. Refer to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may be set up to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your work...
... screen. Connect a telephone handset to the line to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you could create and attempt to check this. Refer to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The other system may be set up to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your work...
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... mode. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models) ❖ The setting of your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that important devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be used, change the setting 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...
... mode. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on certain models) ❖ The setting of your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that important devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may be used, change the setting 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...
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... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the screen that saves to the hard disk the current state of keys that enables any other services. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident...
... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the screen that saves to the hard disk the current state of keys that enables any other services. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident...
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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...