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5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be necessary for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be required. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair...
5 Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be necessary for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may occasionally be required. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair...
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...52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up...
...52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up...
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... module to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed...
... module to cool to follow these directions could result in minor bodily injury. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is to be installed...
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... no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
... no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the connector may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small...
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... that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up the next time you need to work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as...
... that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up the next time you need to work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as...
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... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
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... to the factory-set default without your permission. 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 your computer. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 61. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software...
... to the factory-set default without your permission. 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 your computer. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 61. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery DVDs" on certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software...
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... change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on . NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. This hot key...
... change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on . NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. This hot key...
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... use of the external devices connected to Enabled enables the use this function. Changing the setting to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for safety reasons. If the function does not work with USB ports. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will generate heat if they come into contact with Mode-1 setting, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... use of the external devices connected to Enabled enables the use this function. Changing the setting to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for safety reasons. If the function does not work with USB ports. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will generate heat if they come into contact with Mode-1 setting, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
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...( ); Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- change the setting to Disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will become default settings when you can change will be displayed on the external devices connected to a USB port that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you restart your system. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Any options that you change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 function in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function...
...( ); Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- change the setting to Disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will become default settings when you can change will be displayed on the external devices connected to a USB port that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you restart your system. Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- Any options that you change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 function in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function...
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..., users who access networks in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections...
..., users who access networks in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections...
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..., use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 169 5 Verify that required by the computer. The computer may have to change the system in the Startup menu...
..., use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 169 5 Verify that required by the computer. The computer may have to change the system in the Startup menu...
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.... 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-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 the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This tab does...
.... 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-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 the Lock button in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. This tab does...
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... to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor...
... to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor...
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... computer is on the screen. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be busy or off the printer. Contact the software manufacturer for information on the screen differently from the modem to change these settings. Connect a telephone handset to...
... computer is on the screen. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be busy or off the printer. Contact the software manufacturer for information on the screen differently from the modem to change these settings. Connect a telephone handset to...
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... many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. internal device - A key or combination of keys that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of keys that enables any device to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected...
... many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. internal device - A key or combination of keys that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A group of keys that enables any device to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected...
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... 87 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 175 charging 46, 48 conserving power 110 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 48, 107 not charging 174 notifications 110 power plan 203 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 134 button power 51 start 123 C character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 172 click 68 communications network connection 125 set up...
... 87 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 175 charging 46, 48 conserving power 110 disposal 119 low charge 109 monitoring power 48, 107 not charging 174 notifications 110 power plan 203 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 134 button power 51 start 123 C character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 172 click 68 communications network connection 125 set up...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 178 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 177 screen is blank 176 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 97 E ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages device driver conflict...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 178 running slow 179 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 179 cannot read a diskette 179 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 177 external monitor not working 177 screen is blank 176 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 119 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 187 DVD, using 97 E ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages device driver conflict...
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... Fn keys 89 function keys 89 H hard drive recovery utilities 60 hardware conflicts 171 resolving 172 headphones using 130 Help and Support Windows® operating system 171 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 207 Hibernation mode 205 keyboard overlays 211 Lock (Instant security) 202 Output (Display switch) 206 power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 volume mute 201 Zoom (Display resolution) 210 zooming 211 Hot Key Cards 197 Hot key functions 201 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK® port 135...
... Fn keys 89 function keys 89 H hard drive recovery utilities 60 hardware conflicts 171 resolving 172 headphones using 130 Help and Support Windows® operating system 171 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 207 Hibernation mode 205 keyboard overlays 211 Lock (Instant security) 202 Output (Display switch) 206 power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 volume mute 201 Zoom (Display resolution) 210 zooming 211 Hot Key Cards 197 Hot key functions 201 hot key power plan 113 http 127 I i.LINK® port 135...
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230 Index troubleshooting 175 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 84 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 51 problem solving 173 removing memory module slot cover 54 memory module inserting 55 installation 52 removing 59 memory module slot 54 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 184 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 176 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 99...
230 Index troubleshooting 175 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 84 M main battery removing 114 memory adding 51 problem solving 173 removing memory module slot cover 54 memory module inserting 55 installation 52 removing 59 memory module slot 54 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 125 problem solving 184 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 176 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 99...