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... your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. As with any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. Protection of the data. Model: Tecra® M4 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the...
... your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. As with any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. Protection of the data. Model: Tecra® M4 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the...
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...change. In order to file a complaint with this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support... page or on the label. If trouble is subject to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you to make changes in advance that you believe it is necessary. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for information....
...change. In order to file a complaint with this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support... page or on the label. If trouble is subject to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you to make changes in advance that you believe it is necessary. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for information....
User Guide
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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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... the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. 60 Getting Started Installing a memory module Sample removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the screw and the cover in the slot and gently press it is seated properly. Before you may have built up. The clips on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Insert the memory module in a safe...
... the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. 60 Getting Started Installing a memory module Sample removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Place the screw and the cover in the slot and gently press it is seated properly. Before you may have built up. The clips on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Insert the memory module in a safe...
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Grease or dust on the computer. Getting Started Installing a memory module 61 Sample inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or 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 remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in "Installing a memory module" on page 57 to shut down the computer and expose the memory module(s). Removing a memory module If you removed.
Grease or dust on the computer. Getting Started Installing a memory module 61 Sample inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or 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 remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in "Installing a memory module" on page 57 to shut down the computer and expose the memory module(s). Removing a memory module If you removed.
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... factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the risk of losing your data. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. 5 Restart the computer. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 64. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured...
... factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Delete your hard disk drive recovery partition without the risk of losing your data. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. 5 Restart the computer. For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 64. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Your computer has been configured...
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.... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the item's Name - To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 3 Select the items you have the options of recovering your system using the Recovery media" on -screen...
.... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the item's Name - To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 3 Select the items you have the options of recovering your system using the Recovery media" on -screen...
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... options into several preset power usage modes. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures. Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase the length of an external monitor. ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of time you can continue where you can use the hard disk and other drives. ❖ Whether you are using the computer depends on a number...
... options into several preset power usage modes. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures. Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase the length of an external monitor. ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of time you can continue where you can use the hard disk and other drives. ❖ Whether you are using the computer depends on a number...
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... inserted into the slot until it locks in place. Formatting an optional SD card To format an SD card, use the Toshiba SD Memory Card Format utility. NOTE Multi Media Cards (MMCs) are not supported by this product. The message may appear as "Digital Signature not found (About Secure Digital Emulation from Toshiba)." Insert the card again. The SD indicator light on SD Memory Card Format. Click on Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click...
... inserted into the slot until it locks in place. Formatting an optional SD card To format an SD card, use the Toshiba SD Memory Card Format utility. NOTE Multi Media Cards (MMCs) are not supported by this product. The message may appear as "Digital Signature not found (About Secure Digital Emulation from Toshiba)." Insert the card again. The SD indicator light on SD Memory Card Format. Click on Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click...
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... to change various default settings for the following: ❖ General - To access this utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, select the OPTIMIZE tab and click the Toshiba Hardware Settings i.con. 188 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, which is part of TOSHIBA Assist, is the Toshiba configuration management tool. For more information about TOSHIBA Assist see "TOSHIBA Assist" on page 178. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the built-in LCD display and external video displays.
... to change various default settings for the following: ❖ General - To access this utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, select the OPTIMIZE tab and click the Toshiba Hardware Settings i.con. 188 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, which is part of TOSHIBA Assist, is the Toshiba configuration management tool. For more information about TOSHIBA Assist see "TOSHIBA Assist" on page 178. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the built-in LCD display and external video displays.
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.... Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to restart the computer. Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any key does not work routine...
.... Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to restart the computer. Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any key does not work routine...
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... 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. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you to continue working power outlet...
... 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. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you to continue working power outlet...
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... establish a wireless connection. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be able to fix the problem yourself. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, 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. If you must use the adapter's management utility. If...
... establish a wireless connection. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be able to fix the problem yourself. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, 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. If you must use the adapter's management utility. If...
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... set up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application. 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 the Connectivity Doctor screen to connect with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility...
... set up and using ConfigFree see the Help File included in the application. 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 the Connectivity Doctor screen to connect with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility...
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... cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Interlaced monitors take two passes to 1024 bytes. internal device - A unit of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. interlaced - See device. See...
... cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Interlaced monitors take two passes to 1024 bytes. internal device - A unit of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. interlaced - See device. See...
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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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...-esse 173 assigning keys 173, 174 change/remove key assignments 177 drag-and-drop 174 keyboard 173 starting 173 using 151 expansion memory slot 59 external monitor not working with hardware 233 program has performed an illegal operation 218 warning resume failure 220 Error-checking 235 Ethernet LAN Port disabling 151 using keyboard or pointing device 175 viewing key assignments 177 folders displaying information 146 function keys 90 H hard disk drive Master password 210 password 207 passwords 210 User password 210 hardware conflicts 224...
...-esse 173 assigning keys 173, 174 change/remove key assignments 177 drag-and-drop 174 keyboard 173 starting 173 using 151 expansion memory slot 59 external monitor not working with hardware 233 program has performed an illegal operation 218 warning resume failure 220 Error-checking 235 Ethernet LAN Port disabling 151 using keyboard or pointing device 175 viewing key assignments 177 folders displaying information 146 function keys 90 H hard disk drive Master password 210 password 207 passwords 210 User password 210 hardware conflicts 224...
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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...