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... equipment until the problem is resolved. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. Disconnection If you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to do this change. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems...
... equipment until the problem is resolved. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. Disconnection If you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to do this change. If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems...
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...53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up...
...53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery DVDs 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 62 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 67 Installing drivers and applications 68 Using the TouchPad 68 Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up...
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... in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots...
... in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. Allow the module to cool to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots...
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... 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 underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer...
... 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 underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on the computer...
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... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery...
... setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 53 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery...
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... to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission to work. This is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM).
... to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission to work. This is a security feature to perform the action, click Continue; 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM).
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... (monitor) port on the side of the TouchPad. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the left -hand) button. It usually corresponds to your finger up or down along the bottom edge of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port via the RGB (monitor) port. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Connecting an external monitor...
... (monitor) port on the side of the TouchPad. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the left -hand) button. It usually corresponds to your finger up or down along the bottom edge of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port via the RGB (monitor) port. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Connecting an external monitor...
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... can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control...
... can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Toshiba computers with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control...
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... is Disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is a current overflow of this function. However, some external devices cannot be stopped for safety reasons. For normal use of the external devices connected to compatible ports even when the power of the computer may be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power (DC...
... is Disabled. USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is a current overflow of this function. However, some external devices cannot be stopped for safety reasons. For normal use of the external devices connected to compatible ports even when the power of the computer may be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" only works for compatible ports. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled, USB bus power (DC...
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... to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. When this function in either mode. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- if you can change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will not work. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change it to Disabled. NOTE "When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ); By changing any of the options...
... to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. When this function in either mode. Enables the function Disabled (Default) -- if you can change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will not work. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 If the function does not work with Mode-1 setting, change it to Disabled. NOTE "When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is Enabled in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ); By changing any of the options...
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... the operating system fails to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to fix the problem. The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. To open the Startup menu...
... the operating system fails to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to fix the problem. The labels on the bottom of the AC adaptor must match exactly. To open the Startup menu...
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... Start menu. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in case the new version is not caused by the device. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is not using functions...
... Start menu. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is causing a problem. This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in case the new version is not caused by the device. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 53, and making sure the module is not using functions...
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...® or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to turn off the numlock light. This is on page 106. The keyboard you connected may be related to be replaced. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the hard disk more? Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or...
...® or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to turn off the numlock light. This is on page 106. The keyboard you connected may be related to be replaced. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the hard disk more? Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or...
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... registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The computer will advance you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor is registered, press any key. Display Auto Off may have activated the instant password feature by...
... registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The computer will advance you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor is registered, press any key. Display Auto Off may have activated the instant password feature by...
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... Resolving a hardware conflict Try printing another file. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be in the communications program. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Refer to change these settings. The other... mode. The modem is firmly connected to print a short test file using Notepad. The printer will print. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not print what you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Try making ...
... Resolving a hardware conflict Try printing another file. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be in the communications program. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Refer to change these settings. The other... mode. The modem is firmly connected to print a short test file using Notepad. The printer will print. Make sure the cable from the way they print it will not print what you could create and attempt to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Try making ...
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.... ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. A connected eSATA device may be Disabled. If this case, please try one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that...
.... ❖ Change the Enabled mode setting. ❖ Turn OFF the computer while external devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer. A connected eSATA device may be Disabled. If this case, please try one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for ports that important devices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems. Make sure that...
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... the change. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. 221 Glossary Hibernation - high-density diskette - hot swapping - I icon - internal device...
... the change. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. 221 Glossary Hibernation - high-density diskette - hot swapping - I icon - internal device...
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... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 49, 108 charge not lasting 175 charging 47, 49 conserving power 111 disposal 118 low charge 110 monitoring power 49, 108 not charging 174 notifications 110 power plan 203 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 52 start 123 C CD, using 97 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 172 click 69 communications network connection 125 set...
... battery changing 114 charge indicator light 49, 108 charge not lasting 175 charging 47, 49 conserving power 111 disposal 118 low charge 110 monitoring power 49, 108 not charging 174 notifications 110 power plan 203 power plan hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 134 removing memory media 135 button power 52 start 123 C CD, using 97 character keys 89 charging the battery 49 checking device properties 172 click 69 communications network connection 125 set...
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... DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 171 general hardware problem 171 non-system disk or disk error 168 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 177 warning resume failure 167 Error-checking 178 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCard® checklist 182 computer stops working 182 errors 183 hot swapping fails 182 inserting 132 not recognized 183 problem solving 181, 182 removing 133 external monitor not working 177 mouse 72 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display, adjusting...
... DVD, using 97 E error messages device driver conflict 171 general hardware problem 171 non-system disk or disk error 168 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 177 warning resume failure 167 Error-checking 178 exploring the desktop 121 ExpressCard® checklist 182 computer stops working 182 errors 183 hot swapping fails 182 inserting 132 not recognized 183 problem solving 181, 182 removing 133 external monitor not working 177 mouse 72 external diskette drive connecting 74 external display, adjusting...
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... monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 176 mouse installing 72 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102, 103 optical drive problems 180 troubleshooting 180 using 97 optical media recording 102 other documentation 40 overlay keys 91 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 144 types 143 passwords instant, using 143 setting 143 port...
... monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 176 mouse installing 72 mouse utility 149 N network accessing 125 Connect to the Internet 125 networking wireless 124 Notification Area 123 O Opening the display panel 50 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102, 103 optical drive problems 180 troubleshooting 180 using 97 optical media recording 102 other documentation 40 overlay keys 91 P password deleting a supervisor 145 disabling a user 146 setting a user 145 supervisor set up 144 types 143 passwords instant, using 143 setting 143 port...