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... fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this , it may not be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this change. 5 Connection to party line service is to provide you with the best service it can. Fax Branding The Telephone...
... fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this , it may not be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this change. 5 Connection to party line service is to provide you with the best service it can. Fax Branding The Telephone...
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... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 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 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 71 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 71 Using external display devices...
... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 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 Checking the HDD operating status 70 Installing drivers and applications 70 Using the TouchPad 70 Scrolling with the TouchPad 71 Control buttons 71 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 71 Using external display devices...
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... room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Slot B is in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. The surrounding area may damage...
... room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Slot B is in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in the memory module slots on may also be hot. The surrounding area may damage...
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... remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
... remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in memory will not be lost. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
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... says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
... says, "Windows® needs your permission. If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" 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. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw...
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Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition NOTE During the HDD Recovery Process it . To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. If not, skip to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. You have the options of recovering your C: drive and then recovering it...
Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition NOTE During the HDD Recovery Process it . To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. If not, skip to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. You have the options of recovering your C: drive and then recovering it...
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.... Control buttons When a step instructs you can also connect an external display device to move the cursor to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Once you have positioned your cursor across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. The function of the TouchPad. Disabling or enabling...
.... Control buttons When a step instructs you can also connect an external display device to move the cursor to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Once you have positioned your cursor across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. The function of the TouchPad. Disabling or enabling...
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.... Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video Out port* RGB (Monitor Out) port (Sample Illustration) Side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models...
.... Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video Out port* RGB (Monitor Out) port (Sample Illustration) Side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models...
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... certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you want takes effect. Getting Started 73 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...
... certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you want takes effect. Getting Started 73 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...
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... external devices thoroughly before use of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ USB bus power (DC 5V) is Disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is similarly supplied to the external devices which are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in an operational state. ❖ When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB...
... external devices thoroughly before use of the computer is turned OFF. ❖ USB bus power (DC 5V) is Disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is similarly supplied to the external devices which are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in an operational state. ❖ When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB...
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... mode. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- USB bus power (DC 5V) will be displayed on the external devices connected to Mode-2. Some external devices may not be supplied if the computer is in Sleep Mode. 156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change it to the USB ports. Any options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you can reconfigure that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. Disables...
... mode. Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- USB bus power (DC 5V) will be displayed on the external devices connected to Mode-2. Some external devices may not be supplied if the computer is in Sleep Mode. 156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change it to the USB ports. Any options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ), if you can reconfigure that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. Disables...
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... Startup menu. 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 amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
... Startup menu. 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 amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
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... instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. It is worthwhile checking for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver...
... instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 58. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. It is worthwhile checking for the error again. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver...
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... to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Nothing happens when you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working .
... to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Nothing happens when you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working .
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... the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be used, change the setting to a compatible port. In that case, use a USB port that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your critical...
... the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected to Disabled. ❖ Make sure that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Change the setting to Enabled. ❖ Some external devices may not be used, change the setting to a compatible port. In that case, use a USB port that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that your critical...
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... speed. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that you turn on the network. A group of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon - internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot swapping - The ability to create a complete screen image...
... speed. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that you turn on the network. A group of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon - internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot swapping - The ability to create a complete screen image...
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... 182 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 180 display device external 71 display output settings 73 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 179 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 123 double-click 71 DVD using 101 DVD player general problems 190 E eject button optical drive 102 eject, optical drive 102 ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages device driver conflict 174 general hardware problem 174 non-system disk or disk error...
... 182 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 180 display device external 71 display output settings 73 display panel opening 50 display problems screen is blank 179 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 28 disposing of used batteries 123 double-click 71 DVD using 101 DVD player general problems 190 E eject button optical drive 102 eject, optical drive 102 ENERGY STAR® 36 error messages device driver conflict 174 general hardware problem 174 non-system disk or disk error...
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... 175 headphones using 134 Help and Support Windows® operating system 174 Hibernation mode 78 configuring 82 hot key 208 starting again from 84 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 212 display brightness 210 Hibernation mode 208 keyboard overlays 214 Lock (Instant security) 205 Output (Display switch) 209 power plan 206 Sleep mode 207 volume mute 204 Zoom (Display resolution) 213 zooming in 214 zooming out 214 Hot Key Cards 200 Hot key functions 204 hot key power plan 117 http 131 I i.LINK port fast...
... 175 headphones using 134 Help and Support Windows® operating system 174 Hibernation mode 78 configuring 82 hot key 208 starting again from 84 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 212 display brightness 210 Hibernation mode 208 keyboard overlays 214 Lock (Instant security) 205 Output (Display switch) 209 power plan 206 Sleep mode 207 volume mute 204 Zoom (Display resolution) 213 zooming in 214 zooming out 214 Hot Key Cards 200 Hot key functions 204 hot key power plan 117 http 131 I i.LINK port fast...
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..., external 74 keyboard, full-size 92 L light AC power 47 drive in-use indicator 102 lock computer, using 88 M main battery changing 118 installing 118, 120 removing 118 safety precautions 121 manual eject hole optical drive 102 memory adding 52 problem solving 176 removing memory module slot cover 55 memory module installation 53 installing inserting into socket 56 removing 58, 59 memory module slot 55 microphone using 133 modem connecting to telephone line 129 problem solving 187 monitor 71 connecting 72 monitor problems monitor not working 179 mouse installing 74 mouse utility 152 N network...
..., external 74 keyboard, full-size 92 L light AC power 47 drive in-use indicator 102 lock computer, using 88 M main battery changing 118 installing 118, 120 removing 118 safety precautions 121 manual eject hole optical drive 102 memory adding 52 problem solving 176 removing memory module slot cover 55 memory module installation 53 installing inserting into socket 56 removing 58, 59 memory module slot 55 microphone using 133 modem connecting to telephone line 129 problem solving 187 monitor 71 connecting 72 monitor problems monitor not working 179 mouse installing 74 mouse utility 152 N network...
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... positioning 104 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 102 eject button 102 manual eject hole 102 problems 183 removing disc 106, 107 troubleshooting 183 using 101 optical media recording 106 other documentation 40 overlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user 148 supervisor set up 147 types 146 passwords instant, using 146 setting 146 port RGB 71 power computer will not start 169 connecting cable to AC adaptor 48 cord/cable 48 cord/cable connectors 215...
... positioning 104 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 102 eject button 102 manual eject hole 102 problems 183 removing disc 106, 107 troubleshooting 183 using 101 optical media recording 106 other documentation 40 overlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 148 disabling a user 149 setting a user 148 supervisor set up 147 types 146 passwords instant, using 146 setting 146 port RGB 71 power computer will not start 169 connecting cable to AC adaptor 48 cord/cable 48 cord/cable connectors 215...