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... THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. As with any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite Pro® L300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software...
... THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. As with any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite Pro® L300 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software...
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... notify the customer as soon as possible. If trouble is necessary. If Problems Arise If this change. Also, you will notify you believe it is experienced with the best service it is to state tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of your right to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the...
... notify the customer as soon as possible. If trouble is necessary. If Problems Arise If this change. Also, you will notify you believe it is experienced with the best service it is to state tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of your right to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the...
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...52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 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 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 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 60 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 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up...
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... two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The...
... two memory modules. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. The...
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... touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity 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. Front of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
... touching the connector on the memory module or on page 57. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity 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. Front of "Removing a memory module" on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18...
... and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18...
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... heading under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart...
... heading under Memory (RAM). If unsure, cancel and try again. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart...
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... of your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 62 Getting Started 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 your C: drive and then recovering it.
... of your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk 62 Getting Started 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 your C: drive and then recovering it.
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... the F5 key to allow time for the display to an available video port. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on the external device. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to change. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 5 Select the settings you can change the display settings by...
... the F5 key to allow time for the display to an available video port. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on the external device. Getting Started 69 Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to change. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 5 Select the settings you can change the display settings by...
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... Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 146 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password...
... Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. 146 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password...
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... screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use...
... screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer model. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use...
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... the device. The tabs that seem to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module...
... the device. The tabs that seem to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module...
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... you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. The computer will advance you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. You may have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key to continue working power outlet...
... you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. The computer will advance you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. You may have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key to continue working power outlet...
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... you could create and attempt to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Refer to change these settings. Make sure the line has a dial tone. For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
... you could create and attempt to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Refer to change these settings. Make sure the line has a dial tone. For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
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... cache. 214 Glossary Hibernation - See also diskette. Internet - See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. internal device - See device. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut -
... cache. 214 Glossary Hibernation - See also diskette. Internet - See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. internal device - See device. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut -
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 48, 108 charge not lasting 168 charging 46, 48 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 167 220 notifications 111 power plan 196 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 51, 61 start 124 C CD playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device...
... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 48, 108 charge not lasting 168 charging 46, 48 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 167 220 notifications 111 power plan 196 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 51, 61 start 124 C CD playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device...
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... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 126 control buttons 68 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 165 checking properties 165 devices keyboard 70 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 172 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 172 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 171 running slow 172 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 172 cannot read a diskette 172 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display...
... connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 126 control buttons 68 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 165 checking properties 165 devices keyboard 70 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 172 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 172 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 171 running slow 172 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 172 cannot read a diskette 172 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display...
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... Support Windows® operating system 164 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 204 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display switch) 199 power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolution) 203 zooming 204 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 hot key power plan 114 http 128 I icon 123 desktop 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 38 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse...
... Support Windows® operating system 164 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 204 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display switch) 199 power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolution) 203 zooming 204 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 hot key power plan 114 http 128 I icon 123 desktop 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 38 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse...
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... memory module slot 54 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 177 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 169 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 99 optical discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 101 optical drive problems 173 troubleshooting 173 using 97 optical media recording 100 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user...
... memory module slot 54 microphone 131 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 177 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 169 mouse installing 71 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 99 optical discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 101 optical drive problems 173 troubleshooting 173 using 97 optical media recording 100 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user...
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... files 172 Device Manager 165 disk drive is slow 172 display is blank 169 ExpressCard® 174 checklist 175 error occurs 176 hot swapping fails 175 not recognized 176 slot appears dead 175 external display not working 170 external monitor 169 faulty memory 166 hardware conflict 164 high-pitched noise 174 Internet bookmarked site not found 163 Internet connection is slow 163 keyboard not responding 160 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 171...
... files 172 Device Manager 165 disk drive is slow 172 display is blank 169 ExpressCard® 174 checklist 175 error occurs 176 hot swapping fails 175 not recognized 176 slot appears dead 175 external display not working 170 external monitor 169 faulty memory 166 hardware conflict 164 high-pitched noise 174 Internet bookmarked site not found 163 Internet connection is slow 163 keyboard not responding 160 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 171...