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... causing harm 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 do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States...
... causing harm 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 do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States...
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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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... remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. You can be hot. Slot B is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Failure to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover...
... remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. You can be hot. Slot B is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Failure to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover...
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... 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
... 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 underside of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
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... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
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... 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 61. This is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." If you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your system. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available...
... 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 61. This is inserted completely into the socket and lined up that says, "Windows® needs your permission to continue." If you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your system. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available...
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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 For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI...
... 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 For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI...
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USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Disabled. For normal use, set the setting to Enabled enables the use this function. However, some external devices cannot be in Enabled. To change it to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for safety reasons. Changing the setting to Mode-1. If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. If external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor...
USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Disabled. For normal use, set the setting to Enabled enables the use this function. However, some external devices cannot be in Enabled. To change it to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for safety reasons. Changing the setting to Mode-1. If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. If external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor...
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... external devices connected to Disabled. If you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. Any options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ); Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ); The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 function...
... external devices connected to Disabled. If you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. Any options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ); Setting item: Enabled (Mode-1) -- By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ); The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 function...
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..., 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 You can set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 163 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices. If you save network settings in the...
..., 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 You can set the power status of Wireless Connection switch 163 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices. If you save network settings in the...
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Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine, you may not be equal to change the system in the DC-IN socket. If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your...
Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine, you may not be equal to change the system in the DC-IN socket. If you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your...
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... next to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 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 the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again. The tabs...
... next to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. 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 the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again. The tabs...
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... to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If no password is firmly attached. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT...
... to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. If no password is firmly attached. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. HINT...
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... change these settings. It should be busy or off the printer. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your original file. Turn the printer back on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the way they print it. Disable Sleep mode, turn...
... change these settings. It should be busy or off the printer. Connect a telephone handset to the line to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your original file. Turn the printer back on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the way they print it. Disable Sleep mode, turn...
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... of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . It is refreshed. LAN (local area network) - A small image displayed on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See device. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature...
... of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . It is refreshed. LAN (local area network) - A small image displayed on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See device. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature...
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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...