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... number of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Contact the state public utility commission, public service...
... number of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Contact the state public utility commission, public service...
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... and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 71 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 73 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 74 Turning off the computer 76 Closing the display panel 77 Using external display devices 77...
... and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 71 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 73 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 74 Turning off the computer 76 Closing the display panel 77 Using external display devices 77...
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... a supervisor password 160 Setting user passwords 161 Using an instant password 162 Setting a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 PC Diagnostic Tool 163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 SD Memory Card Format 166 Mouse Utility 167 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 172 Fn-esse 173 Starting Fn-esse 174 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 176 Viewing existing key assignments 177 Changing or removing existing key assignments 177 TOSHIBA HW Setup 178 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 180...
... a supervisor password 160 Setting user passwords 161 Using an instant password 162 Setting a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 PC Diagnostic Tool 163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 SD Memory Card Format 166 Mouse Utility 167 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 172 Fn-esse 173 Starting Fn-esse 174 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 176 Viewing existing key assignments 177 Changing or removing existing key assignments 177 TOSHIBA HW Setup 178 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 180...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, and memory capacity can be lost. Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is accessible on the bottom of your software" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 56 Getting Started Adding memory For more information on memory options...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer, and memory capacity can be lost. Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is accessible on the bottom of your software" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 56 Getting Started Adding memory For more information on memory options...
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.... 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. clip clip Sample pressing down on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Sample aligning the memory module in place. The clips on the memory module connector...
.... 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. clip clip Sample pressing down on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Sample aligning the memory module in place. The clips on the memory module connector...
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... turn it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. If you turn on and data in Standby mode. Getting Started Adding memory 61 18 Restart the computer. The following : Press the power button...
... turn it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. If you turn on and data in Standby mode. Getting Started Adding memory 61 18 Restart the computer. The following : Press the power button...
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... the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, 62 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance...
... the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, 62 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance...
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... DVD into your CD/DVD drive and power on the computer. Be sure you that all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all data will be lost . To recover your hard disk drive using your hard disk drive to its original factory setting. When the computer powers on the keyboard to save your work...
... DVD into your CD/DVD drive and power on the computer. Be sure you that all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all data will be lost . To recover your hard disk drive using your hard disk drive to its original factory setting. When the computer powers on the keyboard to save your work...
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... (monitor) port ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display device, configure your computer for your computer if you have an action feature set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on the left side of the computer. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display...
... (monitor) port ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display device, configure your computer for your computer if you have an action feature set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on the left side of the computer. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display...
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.... Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you would using the 10-key keypad on page 225. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 173, or "Hot Keys" on a desktop computer's keyboard. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys...
.... Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you would using the 10-key keypad on page 225. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 173, or "Hot Keys" on a desktop computer's keyboard. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys...
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... hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any of time. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key to continue. Make sure there is recommended that you do not leave the computer in the drive, remove...
... hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any of time. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key to continue. Make sure there is recommended that you do not leave the computer in the drive, remove...
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... brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You may have gone into a working . 196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable...
... brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You may have gone into a working . 196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable...
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..., change the settings to fix the problem yourself. If it cleaned. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. 211 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. If it is not set to get it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management...
..., change the settings to fix the problem yourself. If it cleaned. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. 211 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. If it is not set to get it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management...
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... hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . 232 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + 8 Fn + Fn + This hot key enables and disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . The wireless modes are: ❖ All disabled-This disables both the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® modules. ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables just the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled-This enables just the Bluetooth module. ❖ All enabled-This enables...
... hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . 232 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + 8 Fn + Fn + This hot key enables and disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . The wireless modes are: ❖ All disabled-This disables both the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® modules. ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables just the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled-This enables just the Bluetooth module. ❖ All enabled-This enables...
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...; with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 245. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option.
...; with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 245. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option.
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... speed. See device. The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that activates a memory resident program. See also byte. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - Compare non-interlaced. A 3.5-inch diskette 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 that represents a function, file, or...
... speed. See device. The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that activates a memory resident program. See also byte. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - Compare non-interlaced. A 3.5-inch diskette 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 that represents a function, file, or...
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... disabling a device 191 devices keyboard 79 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 199 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 200 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 198 running slow 199 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 200 cannot read a diskette 200 connecting 82 external, connecting 82 display does not look normal/flickers 197 external monitor not working 198 screen is blank 196 display device external 77 display modes hot key 230 display output settings 78 display panel closing 77 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries...
... disabling a device 191 devices keyboard 79 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 199 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 200 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 198 running slow 199 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 200 cannot read a diskette 200 connecting 82 external, connecting 82 display does not look normal/flickers 197 external monitor not working 198 screen is blank 196 display device external 77 display modes hot key 230 display output settings 78 display panel closing 77 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries...
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... enabling 164 Hibernation mode 110 configuring 111 starting again from 112 Hibernation mode hot key 229 hot key display modes 230 Hibernation mode 229 keyboard 231, 232 keyboard overlays 232 power usage mode 228 Standby mode 228 275 Index general problems 211 DVD-ROM drive problems 201 troubleshooting 201 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 201 E energy saving features 115 environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 188 general hardware problem 188 non-system disk or disk error 185, 200 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware...
... enabling 164 Hibernation mode 110 configuring 111 starting again from 112 Hibernation mode hot key 229 hot key display modes 230 Hibernation mode 229 keyboard 231, 232 keyboard overlays 232 power usage mode 228 Standby mode 228 275 Index general problems 211 DVD-ROM drive problems 201 troubleshooting 201 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 201 E energy saving features 115 environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 188 general hardware problem 188 non-system disk or disk error 185, 200 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware...
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... J jack RJ-11 153 K key assign 176 changing 177 direct assign 176 popup 177 removing 177 key assignment viewing existing 177 key assignments changing or removing existing 177 keyboard character keys 88 function keys 90 hot keys 232 not working 184 overlay keys 90 troubleshooting 195 Windows special keys 90 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 89 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 79 L LCD power-saver 77 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 192 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 installation...
... J jack RJ-11 153 K key assign 176 changing 177 direct assign 176 popup 177 removing 177 key assignment viewing existing 177 key assignments changing or removing existing 177 keyboard character keys 88 function keys 90 hot keys 232 not working 184 overlay keys 90 troubleshooting 195 Windows special keys 90 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 89 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 79 L LCD power-saver 77 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 192 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 installation...
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... system tray 135 T taskbar 135 telephone line connecting to modem 152 television adjusting display 79 Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 worldwide offices 223 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 Toshiba Hardware Setup 178 Toshiba online resources 114 Toshiba utilities 155 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 211 DVD-ROM drive 201 external keyboard 195 keyboard 195 keypad overlay 195 turning off the computer 76 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 162 user passwords setting 161 using a file extension 97 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility
... system tray 135 T taskbar 135 telephone line connecting to modem 152 television adjusting display 79 Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 worldwide offices 223 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 Toshiba Hardware Setup 178 Toshiba online resources 114 Toshiba utilities 155 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 211 DVD-ROM drive 201 external keyboard 195 keyboard 195 keypad overlay 195 turning off the computer 76 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 162 user passwords setting 161 using a file extension 97 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility