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... number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may not be necessary for information. If Problems Arise If this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
... number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may not be necessary for information. If Problems Arise If this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
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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 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 65 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 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 55 Checking total memory 56 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 57 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 59 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 64 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 65 Using the TouchPad 66 Scrolling with the TouchPad 67 Control buttons 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display...
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... Formatting an SD card 134 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card 134 Removing an SD card 134 Using the Ultra SlimBay 135 Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay ...135 Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay.......137 Using an expansion device 137 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer ..........137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords...
... Formatting an SD card 134 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card 134 Removing an SD card 134 Using the Ultra SlimBay 135 Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay ...135 Inserting a module into the Ultra SlimBay.......137 Using an expansion device 137 Using an Optional Toshiba Express Port Replicator with your computer ..........137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords...
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50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the...
50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module A memory module can be installed in the memory module slot on the base of the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in minor bodily injury. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the...
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... a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM).
... a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Front of the slot. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM).
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Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer 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 50), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up 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...
Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer 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 50), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up 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...
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.... Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. For more information on page 64. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with a user...
.... Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. For more information on page 64. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size ❖ Recovering the C: partition with a user...
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... of device you are connecting. Getting Started 67 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. Control buttons When a step instructs you need a larger screen. This...
... of device you are connecting. Getting Started 67 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. Control buttons When a step instructs you need a larger screen. This...
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... password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit. 148 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility...
... password to a text file. 6 Click OK to remove the user password. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on a diskette or media of your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click Set. 5 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit. 148 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility...
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... start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may have to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration...
... start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the Startup menu to change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may have to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration...
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... removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
... removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software...
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... will need to turn off , make of the keys. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of time, the battery will restart and recognize the device. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to begin with? Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
... will need to turn off , make of the keys. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of time, the battery will restart and recognize the device. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to begin with? Keyboard problems If, when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module...
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... of flickering, try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. The screen does not look right. Press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ 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...
... of flickering, try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. The screen does not look right. Press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ 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...
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... or in the instructions that the printer is firmly connected to check for more information. This mode lets you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready...
... or in the instructions that the printer is firmly connected to check for more information. This mode lets you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will print. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready...
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... light to pass to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. internal device - I icon - Compare non-interlaced. liquid crystal display (LCD) - hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the network. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that uses...
... light to pass to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. internal device - I icon - Compare non-interlaced. liquid crystal display (LCD) - hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the network. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that uses...
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... charging 44, 46 conserving power 109 disposal 117 low charge 107 monitoring power 46, 105 240 not charging 186 notification 108 power plan 216 power plan hot key 111 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 49, 58 start 121 C CD creating 98 playing an audio 96 CD, using 93 character keys 85 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 184 click 67 communications network connection 124 set up 122 compact disc...
... charging 44, 46 conserving power 109 disposal 117 low charge 107 monitoring power 46, 105 240 not charging 186 notification 108 power plan 216 power plan hot key 111 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 112 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 49, 58 start 121 C CD creating 98 playing an audio 96 CD, using 93 character keys 85 charging the battery 46 checking device properties 184 click 67 communications network connection 124 set up 122 compact disc...
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... connecting to a power source 44 connection set up 125 control buttons 67 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 120 major features 120 desktop exploration 119 desktop icons 120 Device Manager 184 checking properties 184 devices keyboard 69 mouse 69 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display...
... connecting to a power source 44 connection set up 125 control buttons 67 Ctrl keys 86 D desktop creating new icon 120 major features 120 desktop exploration 119 desktop icons 120 Device Manager 184 checking properties 184 devices keyboard 69 mouse 69 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 190 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display...
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... Support Windows® operating system 183 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 starting again from 78 hot key display brightness 220 display modes 219 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard overlays 224 password security 215 power plan 216 Sleep mode 217 volume mute 214 zooming 224 Hot Key Cards 209 Hot key functions 213 hot key power plan 111 http 127 I icon 120 desktop 120 Internet Explorer 120 moving to desktop 120 recycle bin 120 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 120 installation memory module 50 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
... Support Windows® operating system 183 Hibernation mode 72 configuring 76 starting again from 78 hot key display brightness 220 display modes 219 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard overlays 224 password security 215 power plan 216 Sleep mode 217 volume mute 214 zooming 224 Hot Key Cards 209 Hot key functions 213 hot key power plan 111 http 127 I icon 120 desktop 120 Internet Explorer 120 moving to desktop 120 recycle bin 120 safety 37 Windows Media® Player 120 installation memory module 50 installing memory modules 49 mouse...
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... resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 188 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 155 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 191 troubleshooting 191 other documentation 38 overlay keys 87 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user 147 supervisor set up 146 types 145 passwords instant, using 145 setting 145 PC Card checklist 193 computer stops working 194 configuring 132 errors 194 hot swapping...
... resetting port to default settings 122 upgrading 122 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 188 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 155 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 126 Notification Area 121 O opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 191 troubleshooting 191 other documentation 38 overlay keys 87 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 setting a user 147 supervisor set up 146 types 145 passwords instant, using 145 setting 145 PC Card checklist 193 computer stops working 194 configuring 132 errors 194 hot swapping...
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... power button 49, 58 power plan hot key 111 power plans 109 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 76 using Shut Down 74 using Sleep 78 precautions 40 primary button 66, 67 printer connecting 69 problem solving 195 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 186 accessing disk drives 179 battery charge does not last 186 battery not charging 186 cannot insert diskette in drive 191 cannot read a diskette 191 changing display properties 189 checking device...
... power button 49, 58 power plan hot key 111 power plans 109 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 76 using Shut Down 74 using Sleep 78 precautions 40 primary button 66, 67 printer connecting 69 problem solving 195 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 186 accessing disk drives 179 battery charge does not last 186 battery not charging 186 cannot insert diskette in drive 191 cannot read a diskette 191 changing display properties 189 checking device...
