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... them to make any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to use a computer or other number for information. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your equipment, the telephone company will be advised of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the...
... them to make any other electronic device, including Fax machines, to use a computer or other number for information. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your equipment, the telephone company will be advised of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the...
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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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.... Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. NOTE For this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
.... Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. NOTE For this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Allow the module to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, 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 page 57. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Grease or dust on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen...
... later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, 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 page 57. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the connector may have built up. Grease or dust on the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen...
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... Sleep configuration will be saved. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 115. 16 Turn...
... Sleep configuration will be saved. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 52 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to work. You can now continue setting up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 115. 16 Turn...
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... and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
... and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Slot B Slot A Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it...
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... feature to the factory-set default without your computer. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with the socket latches. If the computer does not 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 certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you...
... feature to the factory-set default without your computer. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using your computer without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with the socket latches. If the computer does not 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 certain models) Your computer has been configured with a hard disk partition to allow you...
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... way to 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 This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously...
... way to 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 This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously...
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... with USB ports. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to Mode-1. For normal use of this USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for safety reasons. There are connected to the compatible ports. If external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of...
... with USB ports. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use , set the setting to Mode-1. For normal use of this USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for safety reasons. There are connected to the compatible ports. If external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of...
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...-Sleep and Charge USB port available. By changing any of the options that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ); NOTE "When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in either mode. If you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will become default settings when you can change will be displayed on the external devices connected to Disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 function in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the...
...-Sleep and Charge USB port available. By changing any of the options that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ); NOTE "When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in either mode. If you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will become default settings when you can change will be displayed on the external devices connected to Disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 function in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the...
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... mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for easily switching network settings and devices. Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 163 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments...
... mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for easily switching network settings and devices. Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 163 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments...
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... starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. If you may not be equal to fix the problem. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration...
... starts and before Windows® starts loading. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer model. If you may not be equal to fix the problem. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration...
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... device is not using functions. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. It is not caused by the device. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu...
... device is not using functions. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 52, and making sure the module is causing a problem. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. It is not caused by the device. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu...
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... a password, press any key to activate the screen. If 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. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If...
... a password, press any key to activate the screen. If 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. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If...
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... computer is on . Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , make sure it is firmly connected to change these settings. Turn the printer back on . Try printing another file. If you see on how to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Many programs display information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will...
... computer is on . Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , make sure it is firmly connected to change these settings. Turn the printer back on . Try printing another file. If you see on how to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Many programs display information on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will...
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... set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. I icon - Internet - A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open...
... set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. I icon - Internet - A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open...
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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...