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... software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba...
... software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba...
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...Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display...
...Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display...
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... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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...
... the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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...
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58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system 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 Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click...
58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system 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 Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options, and then click...
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To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to a live electrical outlet. In order to use one of these buttons if you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK...
To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a function. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to a live electrical outlet. In order to use one of these buttons if you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, and then click OK...
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... way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on...
... way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on...
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... correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may have to your computer model. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8...
... correctly in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The computer may have to your computer model. The amperage rating of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8...
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... be faulty. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is...
... be faulty. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one device to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. It is...
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... control mode light is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off , make of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to stay current on page 104. To purchase a new battery pack, see your software using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be on . The keyboard...
... control mode light is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off , make of time, the battery will lose its power from the battery? Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to stay current on page 104. To purchase a new battery pack, see your software using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be on . The keyboard...
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... a working . If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Display problems Here 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 make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make...
... a working . If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 183 Display problems Here 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 make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make...
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... the operating system. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Adjust the volume control.
... the operating system. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using the card under the operating system. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards. Adjust the volume control.
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... work under the operating system. ExpressCards™ that machine. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems (Available on page 178. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards...
... work under the operating system. ExpressCards™ that machine. Check the ExpressCard status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard. 190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ExpressCard™ problems (Available on page 178. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on certain models) ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of new cards...
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... common printer problems. The printer will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper. Make sure you see on page 71 or in the instructions that came with the printer itself. You may be in "Setting up a printer" on the screen. Turn the printer back on, make sure it will print. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the...
... common printer problems. The printer will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper. Make sure you see on page 71 or in the instructions that came with the printer itself. You may be in "Setting up a printer" on the screen. Turn the printer back on, make sure it will print. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the...
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... the change. The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. See device. K keyboard shortcut - A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. I icon - Internet - A key or combination of keys that enables...
... the change. The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. See device. K keyboard shortcut - A group of computers or other devices dispersed over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. I icon - Internet - A key or combination of keys that enables...
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... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
... battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 button power 48, 58 start 124 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 100 CD, using 97 character keys 88 charging the battery 46 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings 70 display, external adjusting 71 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 66 DVD creating 102 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 97 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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...; operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 Hot Key Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse 72 instant passwords, using...
...; operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75 configuring 79 starting again from 81 hot key display brightness 218 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 keyboard overlays 222 password security 213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 Hot Key Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 49 mouse 72 instant passwords, using...
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... keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 183 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
... keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 183 using 88 keyboard, external 71 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 49 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module inserting 52 installation 49 removing 56 microphone 132 modem connecting to telephone line 126 determining COM port 125 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72 N network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless...
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... files 187 Device Manager 180 disk drive is slow 186 display is blank 184 external display not working 185 external monitor 184 faulty memory 181 hardware conflict 179 high-pitched noise 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 Internet connection is slow 178 keyboard not responding 175 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 186 modem not receiving or transmitting 193, 194 no sound 188 non-system disk or disk error 176 PC Card 189, 191...
... files 187 Device Manager 180 disk drive is slow 186 display is blank 184 external display not working 185 external monitor 184 faulty memory 181 hardware conflict 179 high-pitched noise 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 Internet connection is slow 178 keyboard not responding 175 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 186 modem not receiving or transmitting 193, 194 no sound 188 non-system disk or disk error 176 PC Card 189, 191...
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... TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 130 Web Cam 133 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows Media...
... TOSHIBA Assist 141 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 103 Toshiba utilities 140 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 197 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 keypad overlay 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 U user password, disabling 150 user password, setting 149 using a file extension 95 V video projector adjusting display 71 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web 130 Web Cam 133 Web sites 204 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows Media...