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...and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on your computer. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly...will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if ...
...and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on your computer. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly...will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if ...
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... the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" ...Toshiba Registration. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you turn on -screen...
... the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" ...Toshiba Registration. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you turn on -screen...
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... The memory module pops up normally. Back of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it out of the slot. If one another, you turn on top of one of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following... screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter...
... The memory module pops up normally. Back of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it out of the slot. If one another, you turn on top of one of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following... screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter...
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... DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of... this time. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen
... DVDs/media" on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of... this time. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen
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Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer) to your television. Your computer will automatically detect the .... 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI Out port on the external device.
Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer) to your television. Your computer will automatically detect the .... 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI Out port on the external device.
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... these steps to set it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 To connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable ...up your printer installation guide for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add...
... these steps to set it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Getting Started Turning off the computer 81 To connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable ...up your printer installation guide for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add...
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Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to Sleep if you press the power button. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 ...
Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to Sleep if you press the power button. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 ...
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Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want the computer to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power ...
Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for the options you want the computer to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power ...
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Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . The computer returns to the screen(s) you can place it again by closing the display ... Once the computer is in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel...the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer...
Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . The computer returns to the screen(s) you can place it again by closing the display ... Once the computer is in the lower-right corner of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel...the Shut down menu 2 Click Sleep in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer...
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...To use any of these methods, you first need to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired... both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode...
...To use any of these methods, you first need to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired... both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. Getting Started Turning off the computer 89 Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode...
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... it into Sleep mode when you press the power button. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is configured, you want the computer to go into...
... it into Sleep mode when you press the power button. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is configured, you want the computer to go into...
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... and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 122. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to clean the computer. Customizing your computer's settings 91 Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by... closing the display panel, you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to keep your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never spray cleaner ...
... and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 122. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to clean the computer. Customizing your computer's settings 91 Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by... closing the display panel, you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to keep your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never spray cleaner ...
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Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you can listen to the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound... 1 If you want to use your hearing. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 135 Exploring audio features You can harm your computer to listen, turn the volume down. Recording sounds You may record sounds using headphones. You can connect headphones or a pair of using the computer's internal microphone (available on...
Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you can listen to the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound... 1 If you want to use your hearing. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 135 Exploring audio features You can harm your computer to listen, turn the volume down. Recording sounds You may record sounds using headphones. You can connect headphones or a pair of using the computer's internal microphone (available on...
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...desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer. Select your user name and enter your files. Utilities Setting passwords 147 Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. NOTE You need to use an instant... users from your computer while providing additional protection for your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. When setting up passwords, keep the following in mind: ❖ The user password can work on your computer: ❖ ...
...desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer. Select your user name and enter your files. Utilities Setting passwords 147 Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. NOTE You need to use an instant... users from your computer while providing additional protection for your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. When setting up passwords, keep the following in mind: ❖ The user password can work on your computer: ❖ ...
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...computer 169 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking, try the following steps: 1 Cut off power to the computer by name). 4 Connect... Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on again. on again. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be defective and will stop flashing. 2 Put the battery back into the computer. The computer may begin working correctly again. The Windows® Logon screen appears. If the AC power...
...computer 169 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking, try the following steps: 1 Cut off power to the computer by name). 4 Connect... Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on again. on again. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be defective and will stop flashing. 2 Put the battery back into the computer. The computer may begin working correctly again. The Windows® Logon screen appears. If the AC power...
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Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast...
Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast...
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...When the computer is set to access the drive or as sector errors. The display mode is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of 800 ...x 600 or higher. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology...
...When the computer is set to access the drive or as sector errors. The display mode is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of 800 ...x 600 or higher. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology...
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... Check that they are securely connected to your computer. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on the screen. This button is fed to the optical drive eject button on the face of the optical drive tray. Press the button on page 179...are using is too loud. If the problem is disabled. For additional information see if volume mute is with your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This is turned up. on the optical drive itself. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems button. The disc will not come out of...
... Check that they are securely connected to your computer. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on the screen. This button is fed to the optical drive eject button on the face of the optical drive tray. Press the button on page 179...are using is too loud. If the problem is disabled. For additional information see if volume mute is with your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This is turned up. on the optical drive itself. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems button. The disc will not come out of...
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... the computer, and turn the computer back on . The printer will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in "Setting up a printer" on the screen differently from the way they print it will not print. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with...the printer cable is connected to print a short test file using Notepad. If you could create and attempt to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. Many programs display information on page 81 or in your program has a print preview mode. Make sure you see on line). If...
... the computer, and turn the computer back on . The printer will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in "Setting up a printer" on the screen differently from the way they print it will not print. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with...the printer cable is connected to print a short test file using Notepad. If you could create and attempt to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. Many programs display information on page 81 or in your program has a print preview mode. Make sure you see on line). If...
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...Manager to fix the problem yourself. If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to turn off the display using an external Wi-Fi® adapter (a USB adapter, or other variety), check if...If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows® operating system wireless management utility does not work. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for when to determine if this is properly...If you may be able to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for further advice.
...Manager to fix the problem yourself. If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to turn off the display using an external Wi-Fi® adapter (a USB adapter, or other variety), check if...If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows® operating system wireless management utility does not work. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for when to determine if this is properly...If you may be able to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for further advice.