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... the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is necessary. If Problems Arise If this information into your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
... the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is necessary. If Problems Arise If this information into your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
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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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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be lost. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. Failure to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be lost. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. Failure to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
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... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. 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 your computer without your permission to time, Windows...
... 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to work. 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 your computer without your permission to time, Windows...
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... 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. The options are: ❖ Recovery of 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...
... 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. The options are: ❖ Recovery of 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...
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... function of the TouchPad. Check your program's documentation to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. The primary button usually corresponds to an available video port, as you are two active regions on page 210. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the TouchPad™ There are using. Scrolling with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to...
... function of the TouchPad. Check your program's documentation to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. The primary button usually corresponds to an available video port, as you are two active regions on page 210. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the TouchPad™ There are using. Scrolling with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to...
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... display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor 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* 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...
... display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor 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* 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...
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... is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both 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. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖...
... is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both 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. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖...
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...will be disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work with Mode-1 setting, change it to Mode-2. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- If you want to use of the options that appear in your system. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in...
...will be disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work with Mode-1 setting, change it to Mode-2. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- If you want to use of the options that appear in your system. Disables the function USB Wakeup function-This function restores the computer from Sleep Mode depending on the USB tab. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in...
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... familiar with Networking The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. To do 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...
... familiar with Networking The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. To do 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...
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... the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab also provides options for the error again. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
... the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. This tab also provides options for the error again. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
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... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to its previous setting. Press any key. Display problems Here are using an external monitor...
... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to its previous setting. Press any key. Display problems Here are using an external monitor...
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... the problem may be in the communications program. Many programs display information on . Modem problems (Available on how to change these settings. For more information. If you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you see your program has a print preview mode. Check... then turn off line. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on the screen. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not print what you see on , set up ...
... the problem may be in the communications program. Many programs display information on . Modem problems (Available on how to change these settings. For more information. If you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. This mode lets you see your program has a print preview mode. Check... then turn off line. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on the screen. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not print what you see on , set up ...
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... new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed. Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be Disabled. A connected eSATA device may not be able to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on . Cannot use...
... new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are working correctly, and verify that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed. Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be Disabled. A connected eSATA device may not be able to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." (Available on . Cannot use...
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... instead of computers that activates a memory resident program. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. A feature of many Toshiba computers that enables any other line of computers or other services. Memory cache installed on the network. high-density diskette - A group...
... instead of computers that activates a memory resident program. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. A feature of many Toshiba computers that enables any other line of computers or other services. Memory cache installed on the network. high-density diskette - A group...
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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...