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...their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is experienced with the best service it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within ...number of your right to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order...
...their equipment, operations or procedures. If trouble is experienced with the best service it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within ...number of your right to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order...
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... 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display...
... 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display...
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... and remove any cables connected to room temperature before they have cooled. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing...
... and remove any cables connected to room temperature before they have cooled. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing...
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... the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover.
... the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you can retrieve them later. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that secures the memory module slot cover.
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... computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 56. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re...
... computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 56. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is to be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re...
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... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up . Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on again. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory...
... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up . Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on again. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory...
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... 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 page 57. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 50), and...
... 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 page 57. 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 50), and...
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.... 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are two active regions on the TouchPad™ that allow you to scroll as you would with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. To scroll...
.... 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are two active regions on the TouchPad™ that allow you to scroll as you would with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. To scroll...
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... to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 144 Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the User Password icon.
... to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 144 Utilities Setting passwords 3 Click the User Password icon.
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... of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working 177 If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the...
... of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working 177 If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the...
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... a blank area of flickering, try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If you to its previous setting. The Settings tab allows you are using fewer colors.
... a blank area of flickering, try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If you to its previous setting. The Settings tab allows you are using fewer colors.
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... the printer cable is online, and then turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on . Make sure you could create and attempt to check for more information. Try printing another file. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
... the printer cable is online, and then turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on . Make sure you could create and attempt to check for more information. Try printing another file. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem...
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... the device to the selected wireless network, even though it does, the utility may be secure. If it is not enabled on the device. When you must use the access point. Problems with its list of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using an external Wi-Fi® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware...
... the device to the selected wireless network, even though it does, the utility may be secure. If it is not enabled on the device. When you must use the access point. Problems with its list of available wireless networks, but does not create a wireless connection using an external Wi-Fi® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware...
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...) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can not back up your data to CDs with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created. Other Restore Points may be restored to (or 'burn') as well as "the CD window." 4 Open a second Windows® Explorer window by the Windows® operating system. External CD...
...) disc into recent Toshiba portable computer models can not back up your data to CDs with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created. Other Restore Points may be restored to (or 'burn') as well as "the CD window." 4 Open a second Windows® Explorer window by the Windows® operating system. External CD...
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..., users who access networks in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices...
..., users who access networks in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices...
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... create a complete screen image. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services...
... create a complete screen image. A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a hard disk) into the processor to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services...
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... up files 81 battery alarms 106 changing 108 charge indicator light 46, 103 charge not lasting 184 charging 44, 46 conserving power 106 252 disposal 114 low charge 105 monitoring power 46, 103 not charging 184 power profile 212 power profile hot key 108 real-time clock (RTC) 100 removing 109 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 131 removing memory media 132 button power 49, 58 start 118 C CD creating 95 playing an audio 94 CD, using 91 channels...
... up files 81 battery alarms 106 changing 108 charge indicator light 46, 103 charge not lasting 184 charging 44, 46 conserving power 106 252 disposal 114 low charge 105 monitoring power 46, 103 not charging 184 power profile 212 power profile hot key 108 real-time clock (RTC) 100 removing 109 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 131 removing memory media 132 button power 49, 58 start 118 C CD creating 95 playing an audio 94 CD, using 91 channels...
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... a power source 44 connection set up 122 control buttons 66 Ctrl keys 83 D desktop creating new icon 117 major features 117 desktop exploration 116 desktop icons 117 Device Manager 181 checking properties 182 disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 188 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 189 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 188 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 189 cannot read a diskette 189 connecting 70 external, connecting 70 display...
... a power source 44 connection set up 122 control buttons 66 Ctrl keys 83 D desktop creating new icon 117 major features 117 desktop exploration 116 desktop icons 117 Device Manager 181 checking properties 182 disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 188 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 189 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 188 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 189 cannot read a diskette 189 connecting 70 external, connecting 70 display...
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... Windows® keys 83 troubleshooting 185 using 82 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 82 L lock computer, using 79 M main battery removing 109 memory adding 49 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 50 removing 55 microphone 126 modem connecting to telephone line 120 determining COM port 119 problem solving 196, 197 resetting port to default settings 119 upgrading 119 monitor 66 connecting 66 not working 186 mouse installing 68 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 121 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 121 networking wireless 123 O opening...
... Windows® keys 83 troubleshooting 185 using 82 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 82 L lock computer, using 79 M main battery removing 109 memory adding 49 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 50 removing 55 microphone 126 modem connecting to telephone line 120 determining COM port 119 problem solving 196, 197 resetting port to default settings 119 upgrading 119 monitor 66 connecting 66 not working 186 mouse installing 68 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 121 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 121 networking wireless 123 O opening...
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... 184 battery not charging 184 cannot insert diskette in drive 189 cannot read a diskette 189 changing display properties 187 checking device properties 182 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 192, 195 computer will not power up 175 contacting Toshiba 207 corrupted/damaged data files 189 Device Manager 181 disabling a device 182 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 186 external display not working 187 external monitor 186 faulty memory 183 hardware conflict...
... 184 battery not charging 184 cannot insert diskette in drive 189 cannot read a diskette 189 changing display properties 187 checking device properties 182 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 192, 195 computer will not power up 175 contacting Toshiba 207 corrupted/damaged data files 189 Device Manager 181 disabling a device 182 disk drive is slow 188 display is blank 186 external display not working 187 external monitor 186 faulty memory 183 hardware conflict...