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... telephone network, the telephone company will give you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to provide you to make changes in writing, to allow you with the best service it may occasionally be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains...
... telephone network, the telephone company will give you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to provide you to make changes in writing, to allow you with the best service it may occasionally be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains...
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...Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 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 the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 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 the Dual Mode Pad 66 Using Dual Mode 66 Using external display...
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... Slot B. You will be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the base of data. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with the computer's power on page 41. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... Slot B. You will be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the base of data. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with the computer's power on page 41. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... For this model, Slot B is the top slot. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Slot A is the bottom slot. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module installed for the...
... For this model, Slot B is the top slot. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Slot A is the bottom slot. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module installed for the...
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... main battery. Back of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
... main battery. Back of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on...
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... you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you to create an additional partition later ❖ Erase the hard disk completely ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition...
... you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you to create an additional partition later ❖ Erase the hard disk completely ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition...
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... 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 , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on your C: drive and then recovering it. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set...
... 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 , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on your C: drive and then recovering it. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set...
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.... If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's S-Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 69 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 70. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Getting Started 69 Using external display devices NOTE Coaxial cable connection to this computer must...
.... If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's S-Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 69 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 70. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Getting Started 69 Using external display devices NOTE Coaxial cable connection to this computer must...
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... for higher quality sound. Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you can accept the digital optical signal from a headphone output. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and a plug compatible with display options. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI-compatible television...
... for higher quality sound. Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you can accept the digital optical signal from a headphone output. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and a plug compatible with display options. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI-compatible television...
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... Started 71 Using external display devices Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player To connect a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player: 1 Connect one end of an S-video cable (not included with display options. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its Video In port. 2 Connect the other end of the computer. 3 Turn on the TV without having to the external video device. Then click OK. The Display Settings...
... Started 71 Using external display devices Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player To connect a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player: 1 Connect one end of an S-video cable (not included with display options. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its Video In port. 2 Connect the other end of the computer. 3 Turn on the TV without having to the external video device. Then click OK. The Display Settings...
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... two keys simultaneously as is usually required. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. if the system recognizes the fingerprint, the user is read; The user's fingerprint is automatically logged on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows...
... two keys simultaneously as is usually required. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. if the system recognizes the fingerprint, the user is read; The user's fingerprint is automatically logged on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. 158 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows...
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... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your work routine, you may not be equal to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with...
... Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. To do this, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your work routine, you may not be equal to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with...
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..., which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The tabs that seem to work. 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. It is causing a problem. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that...
..., which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The tabs that seem to work. 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. It is causing a problem. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that...
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... activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you through the display options. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. You can change the display settings...
... activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you through the display options. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. You can change the display settings...
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... Try printing another file. Modem problems (Available on the screen. You may be in the instructions that the printer is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on . This mode lets you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on . ...models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Make sure the cable from the way they print it is on line). Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on page 75 or in your program has a print preview mode. Make sure the printer cable is connected...
... Try printing another file. Modem problems (Available on the screen. You may be in the instructions that the printer is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on . This mode lets you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on . ...models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Make sure the cable from the way they print it is on line). Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on page 75 or in your program has a print preview mode. Make sure the printer cable is connected...
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... improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - A group of pixels is refreshed. load - A small image displayed on the motherboard 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 using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into...
... improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - A group of pixels is refreshed. load - A small image displayed on the motherboard 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 using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into...
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... Cards 207 Using 208 audio files 133 audio features 133 B backing up files 88 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 44, 109 charge not lasting 183 charging 43, 45 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 44, 109 236 not charging 182 notification 112 power plan 212 power plan hot key 115 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 47, 57 start 125 C CD creating...
... Cards 207 Using 208 audio files 133 audio features 133 B backing up files 88 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 44, 109 charge not lasting 183 charging 43, 45 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 44, 109 236 not charging 182 notification 112 power plan 212 power plan hot key 115 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 47, 57 start 125 C CD creating...
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.../trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device connecting 69 external 68 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 121 double-click 65 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver...
.../trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 76 external, connecting 76 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device connecting 69 external 68 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 121 double-click 65 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver...
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..., using 87 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 48 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 133 modem connecting to telephone line 127 determining COM port 126 problem solving 191, 192 resetting port to default settings 126 upgrading 126 monitor 68 connecting 69, 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 serial 74 mouse utility 152 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 130 Notification Area 125 O opening the display panel 46 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
..., using 87 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 48 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 133 modem connecting to telephone line 127 determining COM port 126 problem solving 191, 192 resetting port to default settings 126 upgrading 126 monitor 68 connecting 69, 72 not working 184 mouse installing 74 serial 74 mouse utility 152 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 130 Notification Area 125 O opening the display panel 46 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187...
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..., set up 147 S-video port cable selection 69 T Taskbar 125 telephone line connecting to modem 127 television adjusting display 74 connecting 69 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices 203 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 104 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 95 V video cables 69 video display device connecting...
..., set up 147 S-video port cable selection 69 T Taskbar 125 telephone line connecting to modem 127 television adjusting display 74 connecting 69 Toshiba registering computer 42 worldwide offices 203 TOSHIBA Assist 140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 104 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 95 V video cables 69 video display device connecting...