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... authorized representative of your service or the operation of this computer. If these changes might affect your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may occasionally be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United...
... authorized representative of your service or the operation of this computer. If these changes might affect your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may occasionally be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United...
User Guide
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... only one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. NOTE For this procedure...
... only one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. NOTE For this procedure...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating...
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... 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 side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
... 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 side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to see if you must purchase an HDMI cable. 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 desire and click Apply. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD...
... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to see if you must purchase an HDMI cable. 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 desire and click Apply. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD...
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... desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 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 active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is...
... desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 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 active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is...
User Guide
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... 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. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow 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. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... 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. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow 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. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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... of your Toshiba computer. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). The collected information is used to specific system conditions via Add/Remove Programs...
... of your Toshiba computer. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). The collected information is used to specific system conditions via Add/Remove Programs...
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... adaptor is not working Once you are familiar with Networking If you can easily detect if the operating system is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. 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.
... adaptor is not working Once you are familiar with Networking If you can easily detect if the operating system is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. 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.
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... seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. It is causing a problem. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click...
... seem to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. It is causing a problem. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the Lock button in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click...
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... 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. If you to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. If you through the display options. This opens...
... 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. If you to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. If you through the display options. This opens...
User Guide
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... change these settings. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The other system may be busy or off line. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on certain models) This section lists...
... change these settings. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The other system may be busy or off line. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on certain models) This section lists...
User Guide
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... operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. 222 Glossary Hibernation - hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other services. I icon - A small image displayed on the network. Internet - LAN (local area network) - high-density diskette - A 3.5-inch diskette that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the screen that activates a memory resident program. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network...
... operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. 222 Glossary Hibernation - hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other services. I icon - A small image displayed on the network. Internet - LAN (local area network) - high-density diskette - A 3.5-inch diskette that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the screen that activates a memory resident program. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network...
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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 ...