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... Protection Act of this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the fax software instructions installed on this change. Disconnection If you to make any other number for information. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for them know of 1991 makes it may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also...
... Protection Act of this computer. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to the fax software instructions installed on this change. Disconnection If you to make any other number for information. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for them know of 1991 makes it may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also...
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... time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Using external display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer...
... time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Your computer's features and specifications ....49 Turning on the power 49 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 56 Checking total memory 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Using external display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer...
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Before you install or 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 top slot. You will be installed in slot A. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in...
Before you install or 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 top slot. You will be installed in slot A. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in...
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... and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try to work. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
... and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Do not try to work. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL...
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... two active regions on a mouse or trackball. Check your program's documentation to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on certain models) You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the left -hand) button. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling with the TouchPad™...
... two active regions on a mouse or trackball. Check your program's documentation to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on certain models) You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the left -hand) button. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling with the TouchPad™...
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... a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Toshiba notebooks with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. Getting Started Using external display devices 61 Connecting an external monitor...
... a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Toshiba notebooks with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. Getting Started Using external display devices 61 Connecting an external monitor...
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... always be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is turned OFF. ❖ As such, we recommend that interfaces with USB ports. There are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to Enabled enables the use of the computer is Disabled. If external devices are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in an operational state. Changing the setting to the computer, the battery of the...
... always be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is turned OFF. ❖ As such, we recommend that interfaces with USB ports. There are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to Enabled enables the use of the computer is Disabled. If external devices are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in an operational state. Changing the setting to the computer, the battery of the...
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Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Sleep Mode. The Wakeup setting (function to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. By changing any subset of the options that function. Some external devices may select all USB ports, including compatible ports, even when the computer is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you can reconfigure that appear in the dialog boxes...
Enables the function Enabled (Mode-2) -- When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Sleep Mode. The Wakeup setting (function to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. By changing any subset of the options that function. Some external devices may select all USB ports, including compatible ports, even when the computer is Enabled in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible ports. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you can reconfigure that appear in the dialog boxes...
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... correctly in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your work routine, you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop...
... correctly in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the DC-IN socket. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your work routine, you are familiar with Networking Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop...
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... the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. 162 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The tabs that seem to another. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 51, and making sure the module is not caused by the device. If the error recurs...
... the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. 162 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The tabs that seem to another. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 51, and making sure the module is not caused by the device. If the error recurs...
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... simultaneously (once). You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you 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 monitor. ❖ Press Fn...
... simultaneously (once). You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. This opens the Personalization window. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you 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 monitor. ❖ Press Fn...
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... problems when using the card under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard, which contains information about using ExpressCards. If you are having trouble getting one of the categories shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card...
... problems when using the card under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard, which contains information about using ExpressCards. If you are having trouble getting one of the categories shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card...
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..., creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to do so. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". This will ensure that the installation is completed, and will make it may not be very difficult to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are working correctly, and verify that accompany the hardware or software. ❖...
..., creating Restore Points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to do so. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". This will ensure that the installation is completed, and will make it may not be very difficult to use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ The setting of the following methods. ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are working correctly, and verify that accompany the hardware or software. ❖...
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... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A small image displayed on the network. Interlaced monitors...
... using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A small image displayed on the network. Interlaced monitors...
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... 78 battery changing 104 charge indicator light 47, 98 charge not lasting 164 charging 45, 47 conserving power 101 disposal 109 low charge 100 monitoring power 47, 98 not charging 163 216 notification 100 power plan 192 power plan hot key 103 real-time clock (RTC) 95 removing 104 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 124 removing memory media 124 button power 50 start 113 C CD playing an audio 90 CD, using 86 character keys 79 charging the battery 47 checking device...
... 78 battery changing 104 charge indicator light 47, 98 charge not lasting 164 charging 45, 47 conserving power 101 disposal 109 low charge 100 monitoring power 47, 98 not charging 163 216 notification 100 power plan 192 power plan hot key 103 real-time clock (RTC) 95 removing 104 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 124 removing memory media 124 button power 50 start 113 C CD playing an audio 90 CD, using 86 character keys 79 charging the battery 47 checking device...
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... general problems 176 DVD, using 86 E error messages device driver conflict 160 general hardware problem 160 non-system disk or disk error 157 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 166 warning resume failure 156 Error-checking 167 exploring the desktop 111 ExpressCard® checklist 170 computer stops working 171 errors 171 hot swapping fails 171 inserting 122 not recognized 171 problem solving 170 external monitor not working 166 mouse 63 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting...
... general problems 176 DVD, using 86 E error messages device driver conflict 160 general hardware problem 160 non-system disk or disk error 157 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 166 warning resume failure 156 Error-checking 167 exploring the desktop 111 ExpressCard® checklist 170 computer stops working 171 errors 171 hot swapping fails 171 inserting 122 not recognized 171 problem solving 170 external monitor not working 166 mouse 63 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting...
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... using 120 Help and Support Windows® operating system 160 Hibernation mode 66 configuring 70 starting again from 72 hot key display brightness 196 Hibernation mode 194 keyboard overlays 200 Lock (Instant security) 191 Output (Display switch) 195 power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 volume mute 190 zooming 200 Hot Key Cards 186 Hot key functions 190 hot key power plan 103 http 117 I i.LINK port 125 icon 112 desktop 112 moving to desktop 112 recycle bin 112 safety 37 installation memory module...
... using 120 Help and Support Windows® operating system 160 Hibernation mode 66 configuring 70 starting again from 72 hot key display brightness 196 Hibernation mode 194 keyboard overlays 200 Lock (Instant security) 191 Output (Display switch) 195 power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 volume mute 190 zooming 200 Hot Key Cards 186 Hot key functions 190 hot key power plan 103 http 117 I i.LINK port 125 icon 112 desktop 112 moving to desktop 112 recycle bin 112 safety 37 installation memory module...
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... memory module slot 53 microphone 120 modem connecting to telephone line 115 problem solving 172, 173 monitor 60 connecting 61 not working 165 mouse installing 63 mouse utility 138 N network accessing 115 Connect to the Internet Wizard 115 networking wireless 114 Notification Area 113 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 89 optical discs handling 89 inserting 88 removing 92 optical drive problems 168 troubleshooting 168 using 86 optical media recording 91 other documentation 38 P password deleting a supervisor 134 disabling a user 135 setting a user...
... memory module slot 53 microphone 120 modem connecting to telephone line 115 problem solving 172, 173 monitor 60 connecting 61 not working 165 mouse installing 63 mouse utility 138 N network accessing 115 Connect to the Internet Wizard 115 networking wireless 114 Notification Area 113 O Opening the display panel 48 optical disc positioning 89 optical discs handling 89 inserting 88 removing 92 optical drive problems 168 troubleshooting 168 using 86 optical media recording 91 other documentation 38 P password deleting a supervisor 134 disabling a user 135 setting a user...
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... error occurs 171 hot swapping fails 171 not recognized 171 slot appears dead 170 external display not working 166 external monitor 165 faulty memory 162 hardware conflict 160 high-pitched noise 169 Internet bookmarked site not found 159 Internet connection is slow 159 keyboard not responding 156 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 167 modem not receiving or transmitting 172, 173 no sound 169 non-system disk or disk error 157 power and batteries...
... error occurs 171 hot swapping fails 171 not recognized 171 slot appears dead 170 external display not working 166 external monitor 165 faulty memory 162 hardware conflict 160 high-pitched noise 169 Internet bookmarked site not found 159 Internet connection is slow 159 keyboard not responding 156 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 167 modem not receiving or transmitting 172, 173 no sound 169 non-system disk or disk error 157 power and batteries...