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... network, the telephone company may not be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to file a complaint with this equipment, for information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change...
... network, the telephone company may not be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to file a complaint with this equipment, for information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change...
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... time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Scrolling with the TouchPad 56 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Using external display devices 56 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 57 Adjusting the quality of the external display......58 Using an external keyboard 58 Using a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer...
... time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Scrolling with the TouchPad 56 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Using external display devices 56 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 57 Adjusting the quality of the external display......58 Using an external keyboard 58 Using a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer...
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... be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 103. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE...
... be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 103. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE...
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... boot back up normally. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on . The memory module pops up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows...
... boot back up normally. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on . The memory module pops up the next time you turn on the power: If "Start Windows...
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... Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of one another, you must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of one another, you must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... release the primary (left mouse button. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to scroll as you would with a built-in display, but you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your operating system and devices. The function of the TouchPad. Check your program's documentation...
... release the primary (left mouse button. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to scroll as you would with a built-in display, but you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your operating system and devices. The function of the TouchPad. Check your program's documentation...
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... computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to change the display output settings is available only if you are in the following order (only the first option is available when you do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the computer Once you have an external monitor attached) (the last option is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started 57 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or...
... computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to change the display output settings is available only if you are in the following order (only the first option is available when you do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the computer Once you have an external monitor attached) (the last option is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started 57 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or...
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... power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 135 To register a password for the power-on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password...
... power-on -screen instructions to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 135 To register a password for the power-on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password...
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... make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is read; The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password...
... make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is read; The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password...
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... adaptor must match exactly. If you change your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in the DC-IN socket. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when...
... adaptor must match exactly. If you change your computer model. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The voltage level must be able to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to change the system in the DC-IN socket. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when...
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... displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions...
... displays the drivers being used by the memory module. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions...
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The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. To do...
The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. To do...
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... using Notepad. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The modem is firmly connected to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode. See "Determining the COM port" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems...
... using Notepad. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Make sure the line has a dial tone. The modem is firmly connected to the program's documentation and the modem manual for more information regarding your program has a print preview mode. See "Determining the COM port" on certain models) This section lists common modem problems...
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... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. A group of refreshing a computer screen, in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot swapping - internal device - I icon - load - K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU...
... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. A group of refreshing a computer screen, in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot swapping - internal device - I icon - load - K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU...
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... 74 battery changing 101 charge indicator light 44, 95 charge not lasting 172 charging 42, 44 conserving power 98 disposal 106 low charge 97 monitoring power 44, 95 not charging 171 notification 98 power plan 201 power plan hot key 100 real-time clock (RTC) 92 removing 101 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 124 removing memory media 124 button power 46 start 110 C CD creating 88 playing an audio 87 CD, using 83 character keys 75 charging the battery 44 checking device...
... 74 battery changing 101 charge indicator light 44, 95 charge not lasting 172 charging 42, 44 conserving power 98 disposal 106 low charge 97 monitoring power 44, 95 not charging 171 notification 98 power plan 201 power plan hot key 100 real-time clock (RTC) 92 removing 101 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 124 removing memory media 124 button power 46 start 110 C CD creating 88 playing an audio 87 CD, using 83 character keys 75 charging the battery 44 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 175 running slow 176 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 176 cannot read a diskette 176 connecting 60 external, connecting 60 display does not look normal/flickers 174 external monitor not working 174 screen is blank 173 display device external 56 display output settings 57 display, external adjusting 58 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 106 double-click 56 DVD creating 88 DVD player general problems 184 DVD, using 83 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 175 running slow 176 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 176 cannot read a diskette 176 connecting 60 external, connecting 60 display does not look normal/flickers 174 external monitor not working 174 screen is blank 173 display device external 56 display output settings 57 display, external adjusting 58 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 106 double-click 56 DVD creating 88 DVD player general problems 184 DVD, using 83 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows® operating system 168 Hibernation mode 62 configuring 66 starting again from 68 hot key display brightness 205 display modes 204 Hibernation mode 203 keyboard overlays 209 password security 200 power plan 201 Sleep mode 202 volume mute 199 zooming 209 hot key power plan 100 http 116 I i.LINK port 125 icon 109 desktop 109 Internet Explorer 109 moving to desktop 109 recycle bin 109 safety 35 installation memory module 47 installing memory modules 47 mouse 58 instant passwords, using 132 Internet...
... Support Windows® operating system 168 Hibernation mode 62 configuring 66 starting again from 68 hot key display brightness 205 display modes 204 Hibernation mode 203 keyboard overlays 209 password security 200 power plan 201 Sleep mode 202 volume mute 199 zooming 209 hot key power plan 100 http 116 I i.LINK port 125 icon 109 desktop 109 Internet Explorer 109 moving to desktop 109 recycle bin 109 safety 35 installation memory module 47 installing memory modules 47 mouse 58 instant passwords, using 132 Internet...
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... L lock computer, using 72 M main battery removing 101 memory adding 47 problem solving 170 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 47 removing 54 microphone 118 modem connecting to telephone line 112 determining COM port 111 problem solving 181 resetting port to default settings 111 upgrading 111 monitor 56 connecting 57 not working 173 mouse installing 58 serial 58 mouse utility 141 N network accessing 113 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 113 networking wireless 115 Notification Area 110 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive problems 177 troubleshooting 177...
... L lock computer, using 72 M main battery removing 101 memory adding 47 problem solving 170 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 50 installation 47 removing 54 microphone 118 modem connecting to telephone line 112 determining COM port 111 problem solving 181 resetting port to default settings 111 upgrading 111 monitor 56 connecting 57 not working 173 mouse installing 58 serial 58 mouse utility 141 N network accessing 113 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 113 networking wireless 115 Notification Area 110 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive problems 177 troubleshooting 177...
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... Device Manager 169 disk drive is slow 176 display is blank 173 external display not working 174 external monitor 173 faulty memory 170 hardware conflict 168 high-pitched noise 178 Internet bookmarked site not found 167 Internet connection is slow 167 keyboard not responding 164 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 175 modem not receiving or transmitting 181 no sound 178 non-system disk or disk error 165 PC Card 178 checklist 179 error occurs 180 hot...
... Device Manager 169 disk drive is slow 176 display is blank 173 external display not working 174 external monitor 173 faulty memory 170 hardware conflict 168 high-pitched noise 178 Internet bookmarked site not found 167 Internet connection is slow 167 keyboard not responding 164 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 175 modem not receiving or transmitting 181 no sound 178 non-system disk or disk error 165 PC Card 178 checklist 179 error occurs 180 hot...
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... 90 Toshiba utilities 126 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 184 external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 keypad overlay 172 optical drive 177 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 135 user password, setting 134 using a file extension 82 V video projector adjusting display 58 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 116 Web sites 191 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 115 Windows Media® Player 87 Windows® Explorer 79 Windows® operating system
... 90 Toshiba utilities 126 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 184 external keyboard 172 keyboard 172 keypad overlay 172 optical drive 177 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 135 user password, setting 134 using a file extension 82 V video projector adjusting display 58 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 116 Web sites 191 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 115 Windows Media® Player 87 Windows® Explorer 79 Windows® operating system