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... 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 trouble is experienced with this , it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is... call the telephone company and let them to send any changes necessary to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or...
... 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 trouble is experienced with this , it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is... call the telephone company and let them to send any changes necessary to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or...
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... Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Adding memory (optional 56 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 64 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 67 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 72 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Scrolling with the TouchPad 77 Control buttons 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices...
... Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Adding memory (optional 56 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 64 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 67 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 72 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Scrolling with the TouchPad 77 Control buttons 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices...
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... Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, then Turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover...
... Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, then Turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover...
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... Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... appears and shows total memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the...
... appears and shows total memory. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the...
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... is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or...
... is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket clips. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or...
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... system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 65): ❖ Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your work first. To recover your hard disk drive using your CD/DVD drive and power on the computer. ❖ When the initial screen displays, press...
... system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 65): ❖ Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your work first. To recover your hard disk drive using your CD/DVD drive and power on the computer. ❖ When the initial screen displays, press...
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... devices. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you need a larger screen. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also use a hot key to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 252. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window...
... devices. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you need a larger screen. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also use a hot key to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 252. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window...
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... keys at the top of the keyboard. Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Windows special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad...
... keys at the top of the keyboard. Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Windows special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad...
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... BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes. 188 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup Sample TOSHIBA HW Setup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set...
... BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes. 188 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup Sample TOSHIBA HW Setup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. Make sure there is no diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. If there is a diskette in the optional external diskette drive. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. Make sure there is no diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. If there is a diskette in the optional external diskette drive. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working...
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You may have gone into a working . Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly attached. Press any key. You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to its previous setting. If you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn...
You may have gone into a working . Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly attached. Press any key. You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to its previous setting. If you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn...
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.... A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. 232 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work.
.... A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. 232 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work.
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... ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. 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 setting up ConfigFree. on the Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. For...
... ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. 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 setting up ConfigFree. on the Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. For...
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... example, 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 the network. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." lets you can set up profiles to Profile. If you save network settings in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - To create a profile...
... example, 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 the network. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." lets you can set up profiles to Profile. If you save network settings in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - To create a profile...
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... keys 101 assign keys Fn-esse 185 audio .wav files 153 audio features 153 Auto-Run 117 B backing up files 99 battery changing 135 charge indicator light 51, 128 charge not lasting 215 charging 48, 52 conserving power 132 disposal 140 low charge 131 monitoring power 51, 128 not charging 214 power usage hot key 134 power usage mode 249 real-time clock (RTC) 124 removing 135 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 159 button power 55, 65 start...
... keys 101 assign keys Fn-esse 185 audio .wav files 153 audio features 153 Auto-Run 117 B backing up files 99 battery changing 135 charge indicator light 51, 128 charge not lasting 215 charging 48, 52 conserving power 132 disposal 140 low charge 131 monitoring power 51, 128 not charging 214 power usage hot key 134 power usage mode 249 real-time clock (RTC) 124 removing 135 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 159 button power 55, 65 start...
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... disk or disk error message 206 not accessing disk drives 205 running on battery power 122 setting up 44, 57 turning off 86 warning resume failure message 205 computing tips 98 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 148 control buttons 77 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 101 D desktop creating new icon 143 major features 143 desktop exploration 142 desktop icons 143 Device Manager 211 checking properties 212 disabling a device 212 devices keyboard 81 mouse 82 Disk...
... disk or disk error message 206 not accessing disk drives 205 running on battery power 122 setting up 44, 57 turning off 86 warning resume failure message 205 computing tips 98 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 148 control buttons 77 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 101 D desktop creating new icon 143 major features 143 desktop exploration 142 desktop icons 143 Device Manager 211 checking properties 212 disabling a device 212 devices keyboard 81 mouse 82 Disk...
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... problems 232 DVD/multi-function drive problems 222 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 209 general hardware problem 209 non-system disk or disk error 206, 221 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 218 program has performed an illegal operation 203 warning resume failure 205 Error-checking 220 Ethernet LAN port 148 expansion capability 162 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 142 external monitor not working 219 mouse 82 external diskette drive connecting 84 external display, adjusting...
... problems 232 DVD/multi-function drive problems 222 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 209 general hardware problem 209 non-system disk or disk error 206, 221 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 218 program has performed an illegal operation 203 warning resume failure 205 Error-checking 220 Ethernet LAN port 148 expansion capability 162 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 142 external monitor not working 219 mouse 82 external diskette drive connecting 84 external display, adjusting...
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... J jack RJ-11 162 K key assign 185 changing 187 direct assign 186 popup 186 removing 187 key assignment viewing existing 187 key assignments changing or removing existing 187 keyboard character keys 100 function keys 102 hot keys 253 not working 205 overlay keys 103 troubleshooting 216 Windows special keys 103 keyboard, external 81 keyboard, full-size 101 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 81 M main battery removing 135 memory adding 56 expansion slots 57 problem solving 213 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 60 installation...
... J jack RJ-11 162 K key assign 185 changing 187 direct assign 186 popup 186 removing 187 key assignment viewing existing 187 key assignments changing or removing existing 187 keyboard character keys 100 function keys 102 hot keys 253 not working 205 overlay keys 103 troubleshooting 216 Windows special keys 103 keyboard, external 81 keyboard, full-size 101 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 81 M main battery removing 135 memory adding 56 expansion slots 57 problem solving 213 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 60 installation...
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... Device Manager 211 disabling a device 212 disk drive is slow 220 display is blank 217 external display not working 219 external monitor 217 faulty memory 213 hardware conflict 209, 210 high-pitched noise 223 illegal operation 203 Internet bookmarked site not found 208 Internet connection is slow 208 keyboard not responding 205 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 219 modem not receiving or transmitting 228 no sound 223 non-system disk or disk error 206, 221 PC Card...
... Device Manager 211 disabling a device 212 disk drive is slow 220 display is blank 217 external display not working 219 external monitor 217 faulty memory 213 hardware conflict 209, 210 high-pitched noise 223 illegal operation 203 Internet bookmarked site not found 208 Internet connection is slow 208 keyboard not responding 205 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 219 modem not receiving or transmitting 228 no sound 223 non-system disk or disk error 206, 221 PC Card...