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... unlawful for any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you to make changes in writing, to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. But if...
... unlawful for any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you to make changes in writing, to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. But if...
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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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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. NOTE For this procedure. The surrounding area may be hot. 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...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Slot A. NOTE For this procedure. The surrounding area may be hot. 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...
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... the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it on page 60. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
... the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in memory will not be lost. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it on page 60. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
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... 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 53), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into 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 53), and then check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the...
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... step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. 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 an external power source via the AC Adaptor. You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or...
... step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time. 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 an external power source via the AC Adaptor. You have the options of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or...
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... mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Scrolling with any wheel device on the program you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to scroll as follows: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* The function of the TouchPad...
... mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Scrolling with any wheel device on the program you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to scroll as follows: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* The function of the TouchPad...
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... 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 You cannot connect both the S-video Out port...
... 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 You cannot connect both the S-video Out port...
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... HDMI output is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only 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 choose to use the display hot key...
... HDMI output is selected using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only 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 choose to use the display hot key...
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... into contact with USB ports. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to Mode-1. Changing the setting to the compatible 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 (DC 5V...
... into contact with USB ports. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to Mode-1. Changing the setting to the compatible 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 (DC 5V...
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... restart your system. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not work for compatible ports. The Wakeup setting (function to allow the Wakeup) check box will be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. By changing any of the options that appear in either mode. Any options that you change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to a USB port that function. Some external devices may not be displayed on the external devices connected to Mode-2.
... restart your system. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not work for compatible ports. The Wakeup setting (function to allow the Wakeup) check box will be able to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. By changing any of the options that appear in either mode. Any options that you change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to a USB port that function. Some external devices may not be displayed on the external devices connected to Mode-2.
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... by the computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 172 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not...
... by the computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 172 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not...
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... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The tabs that seem to work. For more information about Device Manager...
... monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The tabs that seem to work. For more information about Device Manager...
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... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If no password is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. If you are using...
... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If no password is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. If you are using...
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... any new problems. Make sure that your critical data has changed, or starting at step 1 if any of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". 196 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." In this function cannot...
... any new problems. Make sure that your critical data has changed, or starting at step 1 if any of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". 196 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." In this function cannot...
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... improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. A method of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. K keyboard shortcut - A group of...
... improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. A method of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. K keyboard shortcut - A group of...
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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...