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...changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this , it can. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network... person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this computer. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within ...
...changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of this , it can. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network... person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this computer. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within ...
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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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... install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module...
... install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page 60. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
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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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. This is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without...
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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. This is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; If unsure, cancel and try again. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without...
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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 . 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. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your system offers a choice...
Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition NOTE During the HDD Recovery Process it . 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. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your system offers a choice...
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... by default. Check your program's documentation to the left -hand) button. Once you have positioned your finger several times across the TouchPad in display, but you can also connect an external display device to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move your cursor, you can click it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
... by default. Check your program's documentation to the left -hand) button. Once you have positioned your finger several times across the TouchPad in display, but you can also connect an external display device to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move your cursor, you can click it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
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... with display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. 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 You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port...
... with display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. 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 You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port...
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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 on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to work together over an HDMI cable. Toshiba computers...
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 on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to work together over an HDMI cable. Toshiba computers...
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... the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may always be in Enabled. For normal use of this function. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to Mode-1. However, some external devices cannot be stopped for safety reasons. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power...
... the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may always be in Enabled. For normal use of this function. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to Mode-1. However, some external devices cannot be stopped for safety reasons. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 155 NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power...
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... to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that function. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- When this function in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you restart your system. The Wakeup setting (function to allow the Wakeup) check box will not work. 156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting to Disabled. Some external devices may not be displayed on the external devices connected to the USB ports. When "USB Sleep and Charge function...
... to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to a USB port that function. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- When this function in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you restart your system. The Wakeup setting (function to allow the Wakeup) check box will not work. 156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting to Disabled. Some external devices may not be displayed on the external devices connected to the USB ports. When "USB Sleep and Charge function...
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... options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. If you can easily detect if the operating system is correct, and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may not be equal to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows...
... options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. If you can easily detect if the operating system is correct, and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may not be equal to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows...
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... work. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. 176 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. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
... work. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. 176 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. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
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... return the display priority to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in while the computer was turned on. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the...
... return the display priority to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in while the computer was turned on. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the...
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... computer is not recognized from Sleep or Hibernation mode. A connected eSATA device may not 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 Wakeup function" does not work . ❖ When the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is connected to a compatible port. The "USB Wakeup function" does not work for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications...
... computer is not recognized from Sleep or Hibernation mode. A connected eSATA device may not 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 Wakeup function" does not work . ❖ When the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is connected to a compatible port. The "USB Wakeup function" does not work for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications...
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... use to create a complete screen image. See also World Wide Web. Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A feature of data. A 3.5-inch diskette that enables any device to help improve processing speed. A group of computers or other line of computers that represents a function, file, or program. internal device - LAN...
... use to create a complete screen image. See also World Wide Web. Memory cache built into the processor to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A feature of data. A 3.5-inch diskette that enables any device to help improve processing speed. A group of computers or other line of computers that represents a function, file, or program. internal device - LAN...
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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...