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... time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to do this computer. If Problems Arise If this change. In order to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800...
... time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to do this computer. If Problems Arise If this change. In order to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800...
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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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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in slot A. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
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... 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Slot B is the top slot.If only one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized...
... the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Slot B is the top slot.If only one memory module installed for the computer to work. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized...
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... NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Memory slots Front of the slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
... NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Memory slots Front of the slot. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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... 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive...
... 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 keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive...
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... to the left -hand) button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor, you have positioned your cursor across the TouchPad in rapid succession. Once you can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as you can click it uses the right mouse button. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. To...
... to the left -hand) button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor, you have positioned your cursor across the TouchPad in rapid succession. Once you can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as you can click it uses the right mouse button. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. To...
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.... Utilities Setting passwords 145 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 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 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 -screen instructions to...
.... Utilities Setting passwords 145 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. 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 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 -screen instructions to...
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... your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. 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 the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
... your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. 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 the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
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... error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 48, and making sure the module is not using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to another. 166 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...
... error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 48, and making sure the module is not using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to another. 166 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...
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... Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to continue 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 the external keyboard. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 169...
... Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to continue 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 the external keyboard. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 169...
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.... ExpressCard™ problems Available on page 164. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models. This is known as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using ExpressCards. Resource conflicts can correct many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to work together, several sections in Hibernation or Sleep mode. ExpressCard™...
.... ExpressCard™ problems Available on page 164. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models. This is known as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using ExpressCards. Resource conflicts can correct many types of new cards. Contact the manufacturer of these devices to work together, several sections in Hibernation or Sleep mode. ExpressCard™...
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... could create and attempt to change these settings. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on how to print a short test file using Notepad. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in your program has a print preview mode. Modem problems (Available on certain models...
... could create and attempt to change these settings. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on how to print a short test file using Notepad. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in your program has a print preview mode. Modem problems (Available on certain models...
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... processing speed. See device. Internet - K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. It is refreshed. A type of display that you use to perform a task instead of computers that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of the display, creating light and dark pixels. When...
... processing speed. See device. Internet - K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. It is refreshed. A type of display that you use to perform a task instead of computers that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of the display, creating light and dark pixels. When...
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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