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... all set-up copies of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. Model: Tecra® M4 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The...
... all set-up copies of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. Model: Tecra® M4 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The...
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... telephone number of 0.3). Connection to make any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to do this change. In order to allow you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Also, you will give you notice, in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other electronic device...
... telephone number of 0.3). Connection to make any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to do this change. In order to allow you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Also, you will give you notice, in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other electronic device...
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...and specifications ....53 Turning on the power 54 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device.56 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 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 Connecting an external USB keyboard 73 Connecting an external USB mouse 73 Connecting a printer 74 Setting up...
...and specifications ....53 Turning on the power 54 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device.56 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 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 Connecting an external USB keyboard 73 Connecting an external USB mouse 73 Connecting a printer 74 Setting up...
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... avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. 9 Insert the memory module in a safe place so that it down into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its gold connector bar (on either side of the module will click to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 60 Getting Started Installing a memory module Sample removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the...
... avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. 9 Insert the memory module in a safe place so that it down into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its gold connector bar (on either side of the module will click to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 60 Getting Started Installing a memory module Sample removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the...
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Removing a memory module If you removed. Getting Started Installing a memory module 61 Sample inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 57 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in "Installing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you need to shut down the computer and expose the memory module(s).
Removing a memory module If you removed. Getting Started Installing a memory module 61 Sample inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 57 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in "Installing a memory module" on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you need to shut down the computer and expose the memory module(s).
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... on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 64. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. 5 Restart the computer. NOTE It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have at least one memory module installed for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to recover your system. Hard Drive Recovery...
... on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 64. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. 5 Restart the computer. NOTE It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default. ❖ Recover just your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you may have at least one memory module installed for example, a D: drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to recover your system. Hard Drive Recovery...
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...'s CD/DVD writable drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on using the Recovery media you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for completing the copy process. When the computer powers on page 68. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on , the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65...
...'s CD/DVD writable drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on using the Recovery media you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for completing the copy process. When the computer powers on page 68. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on , the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65...
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... you do not manage to do any optional devices to which the battery supplies power. ❖ Where you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, including: ❖ How the computer is configured. ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor. ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives. ❖ Whether you have hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies...
... you do not manage to do any optional devices to which the battery supplies power. ❖ Where you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, including: ❖ How the computer is configured. ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor. ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives. ❖ Whether you have hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies...
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... Multi Media Cards (MMCs) are not supported by this product. The SD indicator light on SD Memory Card Format. If the operating system does not recognize an inserted SD card, remove it locks in place. The message may be lost. Insert the card again. If the SD card is being accessed. Click on Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click on the left side of the SD card drivers...
... Multi Media Cards (MMCs) are not supported by this product. The SD indicator light on SD Memory Card Format. If the operating system does not recognize an inserted SD card, remove it locks in place. The message may be lost. Insert the card again. If the SD card is being accessed. Click on Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click on the left side of the SD card drivers...
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... the Toshiba Hardware Settings i.con. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the built-in LCD display and external video displays. Allows you to view the current BIOS version or to change settings back to default. ❖ Device Config-Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for the following: ❖ General - For more information about TOSHIBA Assist see "TOSHIBA Assist" on page 178. 188 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... the Toshiba Hardware Settings i.con. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the built-in LCD display and external video displays. Allows you to view the current BIOS version or to change settings back to default. ❖ Device Config-Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for the following: ❖ General - For more information about TOSHIBA Assist see "TOSHIBA Assist" on page 178. 188 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
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... see "Charging the batteries" on page 220. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you change the system in standby mode for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on...
... see "Charging the batteries" on page 220. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you change the system in standby mode for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on...
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... its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are 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. To...
... its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are 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. To...
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... DVD operating problems ❖ Windows XP will be set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it is not set to 24-bit color, there will now try to establish a wireless connection. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter...
... DVD operating problems ❖ Windows XP will be set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it is not set to 24-bit color, there will now try to establish a wireless connection. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter...
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..., TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 284. Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. For more information see "Profile Settings" on setting up ConfigFree. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using...
..., TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 284. Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. For more information see "Profile Settings" on setting up ConfigFree. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using...
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... bytes. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. I icon - internal device - A group of keys that represents a function, file, or program. The ability to create a complete screen image. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that...
... bytes. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. I icon - internal device - A group of keys that represents a function, file, or program. The ability to create a complete screen image. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that...
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... not accessing disk drives 220 setting up 46, 58 warning resume failure message 220 computing tips 87 configuring hard drive passwords 210 password 207 CONNECT 180 connecting external monitor 78 external USB keyboard 73 external USB mouse 73 printer 74 USB-compatible mouse 73 Contents CDs 105 DVDs 105 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 93 customizing taskbar 141 D desktop browsing style 143 changing styles 143 personalizing 141 Device Manager 226 checking properties 227 disabling a device 227 digital audio...
... not accessing disk drives 220 setting up 46, 58 warning resume failure message 220 computing tips 87 configuring hard drive passwords 210 password 207 CONNECT 180 connecting external monitor 78 external USB keyboard 73 external USB mouse 73 printer 74 USB-compatible mouse 73 Contents CDs 105 DVDs 105 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 93 customizing taskbar 141 D desktop browsing style 143 changing styles 143 personalizing 141 Device Manager 226 checking properties 227 disabling a device 227 digital audio...
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... change/remove key assignments 177 drag-and-drop 174 keyboard 173 starting 173 using 151 expansion memory slot 59 external monitor not working 234 external monitor connecting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 235 FCC Notice "Declaration of used batteries 137 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 225 double-click 56 downloading 156 DVD player general problems 247 DVD-ROM drive opening 101 problems 237 troubleshooting 237 using 99 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive removing 105 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 237 E email 156 environment computer-friendly 42 error messages device driver...
... change/remove key assignments 177 drag-and-drop 174 keyboard 173 starting 173 using 151 expansion memory slot 59 external monitor not working 234 external monitor connecting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 235 FCC Notice "Declaration of used batteries 137 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 225 double-click 56 downloading 156 DVD player general problems 247 DVD-ROM drive opening 101 problems 237 troubleshooting 237 using 99 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive removing 105 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 237 E email 156 environment computer-friendly 42 error messages device driver...
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... not found 223 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 154, 156 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 225 K keyboard character keys 89 connecting USB-compatible 73 curser control overlay 93 Fn-esse 173 function keys 90 not working 220 overlays 91 troubleshooting 231 Windows special keys 91 L LCD panel closing 83 screen saver 131 lights AC power 51 battery 51 M Master password 210 memory problem solving 228 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module removing 62 microphone using 158 modem determining COM port 148 problem solving 243
... not found 223 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 154, 156 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 225 K keyboard character keys 89 connecting USB-compatible 73 curser control overlay 93 Fn-esse 173 function keys 90 not working 220 overlays 91 troubleshooting 231 Windows special keys 91 L LCD panel closing 83 screen saver 131 lights AC power 51 battery 51 M Master password 210 memory problem solving 228 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module removing 62 microphone using 158 modem determining COM port 148 problem solving 243
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... Index resetting port to default settings 148 upgrading 148 modes Hibernation 109 Stand By 109 module Bluetooth 152 Wi-Fi 152 monitor adjusting display 81 connecting 78 not working 232 mouse connecting USB-compatible 73 moving the computer 85 N network accessing 150 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 150 O OPTIMIZE 181 optional additional equipment carrying case 139 Noteworthy computer lock cable 85 overlay cursor control 93 P password creating 208 disabling 209 hard disk drive 207 instant 209, 210 power-on 207 types 207 user...
... Index resetting port to default settings 148 upgrading 148 modes Hibernation 109 Stand By 109 module Bluetooth 152 Wi-Fi 152 monitor adjusting display 81 connecting 78 not working 232 mouse connecting USB-compatible 73 moving the computer 85 N network accessing 150 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 150 O OPTIMIZE 181 optional additional equipment carrying case 139 Noteworthy computer lock cable 85 overlay cursor control 93 P password creating 208 disabling 209 hard disk drive 207 instant 209, 210 power-on 207 types 207 user...
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... Device Manager 226 disabling a device 227 disk drive is slow 235 display is blank 232 external display not working 234 external monitor 232 faulty memory 228 hardware conflict 224, 225 high-pitched noise 238 illegal operation 218 Internet bookmarked site not found 223 Internet connection is slow 223 keyboard not responding 220 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 234 modem not receiving or transmitting 243 no sound 238 non-system disk or disk error 221, 236 PC Card...
... Device Manager 226 disabling a device 227 disk drive is slow 235 display is blank 232 external display not working 234 external monitor 232 faulty memory 228 hardware conflict 224, 225 high-pitched noise 238 illegal operation 218 Internet bookmarked site not found 223 Internet connection is slow 223 keyboard not responding 220 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 234 modem not receiving or transmitting 243 no sound 238 non-system disk or disk error 221, 236 PC Card...