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... them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the telephone company is resolved. If trouble is subject to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America...
... them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of the telephone company is resolved. If trouble is subject to state tariffs. 5 Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America...
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... Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 68 Setting...
... Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 64 Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 68 Setting...
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... Down Menu The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to follow these directions could result in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it...
... Down Menu The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to follow these directions could result in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it...
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... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Click Shut Down.
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... the main battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it must have at least one memory module is to be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 48 to work. When the operating system...
... the main battery. Removing a memory module If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must be installed, it must have at least one memory module is to be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 48 to work. When the operating system...
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... 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 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48...
... 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 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48...
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... keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering...
... keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering...
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... can also connect an external display device to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Once you have positioned your program's documentation to determine whether it into place by default. The primary button usually corresponds...
... can also connect an external display device to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Once you have positioned your program's documentation to determine whether it into place by default. The primary button usually corresponds...
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...Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 145 To...
...Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Set. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 145 To...
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... system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with...
... system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with...
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... about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
... about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware...
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... Start menu. If no password is blank. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 169 Nothing happens when you through the display options. Using the computer's TouchPad...
... Start menu. If no password is blank. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 169 Nothing happens when you through the display options. Using the computer's TouchPad...
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... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Never swap modules when the computer is secure. Refer to the PC Card documentation. ExpressCard™ problems Available on certain models. If your system does not have built-in Hibernation or Sleep mode. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. If you are securely connected. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as...
... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Never swap modules when the computer is secure. Refer to the PC Card documentation. ExpressCard™ problems Available on certain models. If your system does not have built-in Hibernation or Sleep mode. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. If you are securely connected. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as...
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... mode. For more information. Contact the software manufacturer for information on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to change these settings. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Try printing another file. The modem is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Modem problems...
... mode. For more information. Contact the software manufacturer for information on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to change these settings. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 179 Try printing another file. The modem is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Modem problems...
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internal device - See device. K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - A type of keys that activates a memory resident program. To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced - Compare non-interlaced. The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache - See also...
internal device - See device. K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - A type of keys that activates a memory resident program. To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced - Compare non-interlaced. The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache - See also...
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... battery changing 111 charge indicator light 45, 105 charge not lasting 168 charging 43, 45 conserving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 107 monitoring power 45, 105 not charging 167 notification 108 power plan 199 power plan hot key 110 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 111 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 48, 57 start 120 C CD creating 98 playing an audio 97 CD, using 93 character keys 85 charging the battery 45 checking device...
... battery changing 111 charge indicator light 45, 105 charge not lasting 168 charging 43, 45 conserving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 107 monitoring power 45, 105 not charging 167 notification 108 power plan 199 power plan hot key 110 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 111 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 48, 57 start 120 C CD creating 98 playing an audio 97 CD, using 93 character keys 85 charging the battery 45 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 171 running slow 172 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 172 cannot read a diskette 172 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 170 external monitor not working 170 screen is blank 169 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 67 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 65 DVD creating 98 DVD player general problems 182 DVD, using 93 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 171 running slow 172 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 172 cannot read a diskette 172 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 170 external monitor not working 170 screen is blank 169 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 67 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 65 DVD creating 98 DVD player general problems 182 DVD, using 93 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver...
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... L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 111 memory adding 48 problem solving 166 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 122 determining COM port 121 problem solving 179 resetting port to default settings 121 upgrading 121 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 169 mouse installing 67 serial 67 mouse utility 147 N network accessing 123 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 123 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 120 O opening the display panel 46 optical drive problems 173 troubleshooting 173...
... L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 111 memory adding 48 problem solving 166 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 122 determining COM port 121 problem solving 179 resetting port to default settings 121 upgrading 121 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 169 mouse installing 67 serial 67 mouse utility 147 N network accessing 123 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 123 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 120 O opening the display panel 46 optical drive problems 173 troubleshooting 173...
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... power button 48, 57 power plan hot key 110 power plans 109 power source 43 connecting 44 powering down using Hibernation 75 using Shut Down 73 using Sleep 78 precautions 39 primary button 65 printer connecting 68 problem solving 178, 179 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 167 accessing disk drives 160 battery charge does not last 168 battery not charging 167 cannot insert diskette in drive 172 cannot read a diskette 172 changing display properties 170 checking device...
... power button 48, 57 power plan hot key 110 power plans 109 power source 43 connecting 44 powering down using Hibernation 75 using Shut Down 73 using Sleep 78 precautions 39 primary button 65 printer connecting 68 problem solving 178, 179 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 167 accessing disk drives 160 battery charge does not last 168 battery not charging 167 cannot insert diskette in drive 172 cannot read a diskette 172 changing display properties 170 checking device...
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... supervisor password, set up 143 T Taskbar 120 telephone line connecting to modem 122 television adjusting display 67 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices 190 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Toshiba Hardware Setup 148 Toshiba online resources 100 traveling tips 117 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 182 external keyboard 168 keyboard 168 keypad overlay 168 optical drive 173 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 144 using a file extension 92 Utilities 136
... supervisor password, set up 143 T Taskbar 120 telephone line connecting to modem 122 television adjusting display 67 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices 190 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Toshiba Hardware Setup 148 Toshiba online resources 100 traveling tips 117 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 182 external keyboard 168 keyboard 168 keypad overlay 168 optical drive 173 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 145 user password, setting 144 using a file extension 92 Utilities 136