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... to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to file a complaint with this equipment causes harm to state tariffs. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on the...
... to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to file a complaint with this equipment causes harm to state tariffs. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on the...
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... memory media 139 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 140 Chapter 5: Utilities 141 TOSHIBA Assist 142 Connect 143 Secure 144 Protect & Fix 145 Optimize 146 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 Setting passwords 148 Using an instant password 148 Using a supervisor password 149 Using a user password 150 Deleting a user password 151 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........154 Mouse Utility 155 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Button Support...
... memory media 139 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 140 Chapter 5: Utilities 141 TOSHIBA Assist 142 Connect 143 Secure 144 Protect & Fix 145 Optimize 146 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 Setting passwords 148 Using an instant password 148 Using a supervisor password 149 Using a user password 150 Deleting a user password 151 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........154 Mouse Utility 155 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Button Support...
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If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be installed in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in minor bodily injury. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may be lost...
If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be installed in Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in minor bodily injury. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. The surrounding area may be lost...
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... cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
... cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
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... least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. If you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... battery. 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 123. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace...
... battery. 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 123. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace...
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... Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. Choose the settings you must purchase an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port...
... Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. Choose the settings you must purchase an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port...
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... power-on password function: 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. 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. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
... power-on password function: 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. 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. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... models). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. It alerts users to the examples specified here. 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...
... models). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. It alerts users to the examples specified here. 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...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to your work routine, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to your work routine, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to or greater than the computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in some way such as installing a new program...
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... memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. 178 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. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. This tab also provides options for updating...
... memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. 178 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. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. This tab also provides options for updating...
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... some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the screen. If you to make sure the display priority is...
... some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the screen. If you to make sure the display priority is...
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.... For more information. Turn the printer back on , set up a printer" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print what you could create and attempt to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be in "Setting up to print a short test file using Notepad. Make sure the line has...
.... For more information. Turn the printer back on , set up a printer" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print what you could create and attempt to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be in "Setting up to print a short test file using Notepad. Make sure the line has...
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... device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. hot swapping - I icon - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. 222 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba computers that you use to the internal storage drive the current state of refreshing a computer screen...
... device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. hot swapping - I icon - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. 222 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba computers that you use to the internal storage drive the current state of refreshing a computer screen...
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... changing 121 charge indicator light 50 charge not lasting 180 charging 50, 114 conserving power 118 disposal 126 installing 121, 123 low charge 117 maintaining 125 monitoring power 50 228 not charging 179 notifications 117 power plan 204 power plan hot key 120 real-time clock (RTC) 112, 114 remaining power 116 removing 122 safety precautions 124 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 139 removing memory media 140 button power 52 start 130 buttons eject, optical drive 105 Media control buttons 106...
... changing 121 charge indicator light 50 charge not lasting 180 charging 50, 114 conserving power 118 disposal 126 installing 121, 123 low charge 117 maintaining 125 monitoring power 50 228 not charging 179 notifications 117 power plan 204 power plan hot key 120 real-time clock (RTC) 112, 114 remaining power 116 removing 122 safety precautions 124 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 139 removing memory media 140 button power 52 start 130 buttons eject, optical drive 105 Media control buttons 106...
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... files/trouble accessing a drive 183 running slow 183 display does not look normal/flickers 181 external monitor not working 182 display device connecting 78 external 78 display output settings 79 display panel opening 51 display problems screen is blank 181 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 31 disposing of used batteries 126 double-click 77 DVD using 104 DVD player general problems 189 E eject button optical drive 105 eject, optical drive 105 ENERGY STAR® 39 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176...
... files/trouble accessing a drive 183 running slow 183 display does not look normal/flickers 181 external monitor not working 182 display device connecting 78 external 78 display output settings 79 display panel opening 51 display problems screen is blank 181 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 31 disposing of used batteries 126 double-click 77 DVD using 104 DVD player general problems 189 E eject button optical drive 105 eject, optical drive 105 ENERGY STAR® 39 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176...
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... 177 HDMI™ Out Port 78 headphones using 137 Help and Support Windows® operating system 176 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 206 starting again from 89 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...
... 177 HDMI™ Out Port 78 headphones using 137 Help and Support Windows® operating system 176 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 206 starting again from 89 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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... connecting 78, 79 monitor problems monitor not working 181 mouse installing 80 mouse utility 155 N network accessing 132 Connect to the Internet 132 networking wireless 131 notification area 130 O optical disc handling 107 inserting 106 positioning 107 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 105 eject button 105 manual eject hole 105 problems 184 removing disc 109, 110 troubleshooting 184 using 104 optical media recording 109 other documentation 43 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using...
... connecting 78, 79 monitor problems monitor not working 181 mouse installing 80 mouse utility 155 N network accessing 132 Connect to the Internet 132 networking wireless 131 notification area 130 O optical disc handling 107 inserting 106 positioning 107 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 105 eject button 105 manual eject hole 105 problems 184 removing disc 109, 110 troubleshooting 184 using 104 optical media recording 109 other documentation 43 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting a user 150 supervisor set up 149 types 148 passwords instant, using...
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... using Sleep 89 precautions 45 printer connecting 81 problem solving 185, 186 printing a file 103 problem solving AC power 179 accessing disk drives 172 battery charge does not last 180 battery not charging 179 changing display properties 182 checking device properties 177 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 184 Device Manager 177 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 181 external display not working 182 external monitor 181 faulty memory 178 hardware...
... using Sleep 89 precautions 45 printer connecting 81 problem solving 185, 186 printing a file 103 problem solving AC power 179 accessing disk drives 172 battery charge does not last 180 battery not charging 179 changing display properties 182 checking device properties 177 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 184 Device Manager 177 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 181 external display not working 182 external monitor 181 faulty memory 178 hardware...
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... Windows® Start menu 99 starting up the computer from Shut down 87 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 150 supervisor password, set up 149 T Taskbar 130 telephone line connecting to modem 132 television adjusting display 80 connecting 78 Toshiba registering computer 53 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 TOSHIBA Assist 142 TOSHIBA Button Support 159 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 161 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... Windows® Start menu 99 starting up the computer from Shut down 87 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 150 supervisor password, set up 149 T Taskbar 130 telephone line connecting to modem 132 television adjusting display 80 connecting 78 Toshiba registering computer 53 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 TOSHIBA Assist 142 TOSHIBA Button Support 159 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 161 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...