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5 Connection to party line service is subject to make any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. In order to do this equipment, for information. If these changes might affect your fax transmission, refer to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is sent...
5 Connection to party line service is subject to make any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. In order to do this equipment, for information. If these changes might affect your fax transmission, refer to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is sent...
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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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..., the module, or both. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. You can be lost. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A.
..., the module, or both. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. You can be lost. You will be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A.
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... Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on...
... Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on...
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... least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the...
... least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Do not try to work. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the...
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... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Slot B Slot A Back of the slot. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables...
... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Slot B Slot A Back of the slot. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables...
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... Continue; 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 certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you to prevent programs or people from doing things...
... Continue; 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 certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you to prevent programs or people from doing things...
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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 NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor...
... 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 NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor...
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... before use. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with Mode-1 setting, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. To change it to Mode-1. If the function does not work with metal products, for safety reasons. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is not connected to the computer, the battery...
... before use. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with Mode-1 setting, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. To change it to Mode-1. If the function does not work with metal products, for safety reasons. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is not connected to the computer, the battery...
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... Charge function" setting to Disabled. Any options that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work . Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will be disabled. NOTE "When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you change the setting to allow the Wakeup) check box will not work for compatible ports. if you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. Setting item: Enabled (Mode...
... Charge function" setting to Disabled. Any options that appear in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work . Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will be disabled. NOTE "When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you change the setting to allow the Wakeup) check box will not work for compatible ports. if you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. Setting item: Enabled (Mode...
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... opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings 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 ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting The following settings can set the power status of wired and wireless network devices...
... opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings 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 ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting The following settings can set the power status of wired and wireless network devices...
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... a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to...
... a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to...
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... displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information 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 computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is...
... displays the drivers being used by the memory module. For more information 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 computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is...
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... a working . To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the computer is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in screen, make...
... a working . To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the computer is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in screen, make...
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...) or higher. Make sure the cable from the way they print it. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Contact the software manufacturer for information on how to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. Turn the printer back on, make sure it will not print what you see on the screen. Modem problems (Available on...
...) or higher. Make sure the cable from the way they print it. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Contact the software manufacturer for information on how to check this. Connect a telephone handset to the line to change these settings. Turn the printer back on, make sure it will not print what you see on the screen. Modem problems (Available on...
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... line of computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. I icon - See device. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is returned to create a complete screen image. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. A group of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. hot swapping - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache...
... line of computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. I icon - See device. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is returned to create a complete screen image. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. A group of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. hot swapping - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache...
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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...