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... the business or other entity, or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your modem...
... the business or other entity, or other number for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your modem...
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.... If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be lost. Before you 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. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . NOTE...
.... If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be lost. Before you 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. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed, it . NOTE...
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... cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you...
... cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on and data in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Checking total memory" on . 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you...
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... it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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 page 121. 6 Turn the computer right...
... it out of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 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 page 121. 6 Turn the computer right...
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... VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with display options. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 76. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen...
... VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with display options. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 76. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen...
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Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the...
Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the...
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... the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
... the on-screen instructions to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
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... of residence (e.g., European Union). The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in the Windows® Control Panel. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of your Toshiba computer. Those countries may or...
... of residence (e.g., European Union). The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in the Windows® Control Panel. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of your Toshiba computer. Those countries may or...
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... unit for each device. The computer may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage rating of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start from the normal...
... unit for each device. The computer may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The amperage rating of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start from the normal...
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... part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. It is not caused by the device...
... part of the Start menu. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is worthwhile checking for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. It is not caused by the device...
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... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using...
... working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose the screen resolution. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using...
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... modem is firmly connected to change these settings. Try making a test transmission to check this. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi-Fi® adapter. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section...
... modem is firmly connected to change these settings. Try making a test transmission to check this. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi-Fi® adapter. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section...
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...) cache - Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . A feature of pixels is returned to help improve processing speed. hot key - (1) A feature...
...) cache - Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . A feature of pixels is returned to help improve processing speed. hot key - (1) A feature...
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... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 228 not charging 178 notifications 115 power plan 204 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 114 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive...
... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 228 not charging 178 notifications 115 power plan 204 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 114 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive...
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... 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 double-click 75 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 188 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172
... 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 double-click 75 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 188 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172
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... 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode 81 configuring 85 hot key 206 starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan...
... 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode 81 configuring 85 hot key 206 starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan...
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... J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M main battery changing 119 installing 119, 121 removing 120 safety precautions 122 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 177 removing memory module slot cover 55 memory module installation 53 installing inserting into socket 56 removing 58, 60 Index 231 memory module slot 55 microphone using 135 modem connecting...
... J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M main battery changing 119 installing 119, 121 removing 120 safety precautions 122 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 177 removing memory module slot cover 55 memory module installation 53 installing inserting into socket 56 removing 58, 60 Index 231 memory module slot 55 microphone using 135 modem connecting...
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... 109 problem solving 178 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernation 85 using Shut Down 83 using Sleep 87 precautions 43 printer connecting 79 problem solving 185 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device...
... 109 problem solving 178 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 118 power plans 117 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernation 85 using Shut Down 83 using Sleep 87 precautions 43 printer connecting 79 problem solving 185 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device...
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... Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 85 from Sleep 90 Startup menu problem solving 173 supervisor password, deleting 148 supervisor password, set up 147 T Taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 78 connecting 76 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 145 TOSHIBA Assist 140 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 85 from Sleep 90 Startup menu problem solving 173 supervisor password, deleting 148 supervisor password, set up 147 T Taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 78 connecting 76 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 145 TOSHIBA Assist 140 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
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234 Index TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ control buttons 75 primary button 75 secondary button 75 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 188 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 100 Utilities 139 V video cables 76 video display device connecting 76 video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty ...
234 Index TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ control buttons 75 primary button 75 secondary button 75 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 188 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 100 Utilities 139 V video cables 76 video display device connecting 76 video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty ...