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..., please call the telephone company and let them to make any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to provide you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777...
..., please call the telephone company and let them to make any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to provide you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777...
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... Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Using external display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting...
... Removing a memory module 49 Checking total memory 51 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 52 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 53 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 54 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 59 Installing drivers and applications 60 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Using external display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 64 Connecting a printer 64 Setting...
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... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 126 Inserting memory media 126 Removing memory media 127 Using the i.LINK® port 127 Chapter 5: Utilities 128 TOSHIBA Assist 129 Connect 130 Secure 131 Protect & Fix 132 Optimize 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Setting passwords 135 Using an instant password 135 Using a supervisor password 136 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 CD/DVD Drive...
... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 126 Inserting memory media 126 Removing memory media 127 Using the i.LINK® port 127 Chapter 5: Utilities 128 TOSHIBA Assist 129 Connect 130 Secure 131 Protect & Fix 132 Optimize 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Setting passwords 135 Using an instant password 135 Using a supervisor password 136 Using a user password 137 Deleting a user password 138 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 139 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........140 Mouse Utility 141 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 142 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 CD/DVD Drive...
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... the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the base of the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may also be hot. The Shut Down menu appears. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. You will be lost...
... the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the base of the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may also be hot. The Shut Down menu appears. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. You will be lost...
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... with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on top of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in the socket. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning...
... with its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on top of one another, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Getting Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in the socket. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Position the module toward the socket, aligning...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 51. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting...
... and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you need to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 51. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting...
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... then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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 108. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
... then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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 108. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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Getting Started 55 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...
Getting Started 55 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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... default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. You must configure these buttons in the preferred direction. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. To scroll vertically, run your cursor, you can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as you to scroll as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port...
... default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. You must configure these buttons in the preferred direction. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. To scroll vertically, run your cursor, you can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as you to scroll as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port...
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... screen does not look right. 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 amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used...
... screen does not look right. 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 amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with Networking The labels on the bottom of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used...
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... about Device Manager, refer to work. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is...
... about Device Manager, refer to work. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 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. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is...
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... when you added a device, such as an ExpressCard or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The computer will need to any of the Start menu. Have you press the keys on . This is not remapping the keyboard. Keyboard problems If, when you are off the numlock light. Try using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen or...
... when you added a device, such as an ExpressCard or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The computer will need to any of the Start menu. Have you press the keys on . This is not remapping the keyboard. Keyboard problems If, when you are off the numlock light. Try using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen or...
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... control button, then clicking Personalize. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable...
... control button, then clicking Personalize. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable...
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... the port settings to the same COM port. The other system may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you are referring to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba...
... the port settings to the same COM port. The other system may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you are referring to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba...
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... display, creating light and dark pixels. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that represents a function, file, or program. See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the motherboard...
... display, creating light and dark pixels. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that represents a function, file, or program. See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the motherboard...
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... battery changing 106 charge indicator light 41, 99 charge not lasting 159 charging 39, 41 conserving power 103 disposal 111 low charge 101 monitoring power 41, 99 not charging 159 notification 102 power plan 189 power plan hot key 105 real-time clock (RTC) 96 removing 106 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 126 removing memory media 127 button power 44, 53 start 115 C CD creating 93 playing an audio 91 CD, using 89 character keys 80 charging the battery 41 checking device...
... battery changing 106 charge indicator light 41, 99 charge not lasting 159 charging 39, 41 conserving power 103 disposal 111 low charge 101 monitoring power 41, 99 not charging 159 notification 102 power plan 189 power plan hot key 105 real-time clock (RTC) 96 removing 106 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 126 removing memory media 127 button power 44, 53 start 115 C CD creating 93 playing an audio 91 CD, using 89 character keys 80 charging the battery 41 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 163 running slow 163 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 164 cannot read a diskette 164 connecting 65 external, connecting 65 display does not look normal/flickers 161 external monitor not working 162 screen is blank 161 display device external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 23 disposing of used batteries 111 double-click 61 DVD creating 93 DVD player general problems 172 DVD, using 89 E environment computer-friendly 34 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 163 running slow 163 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 164 cannot read a diskette 164 connecting 65 external, connecting 65 display does not look normal/flickers 161 external monitor not working 162 screen is blank 161 display device external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 23 disposing of used batteries 111 double-click 61 DVD creating 93 DVD player general problems 172 DVD, using 89 E environment computer-friendly 34 error messages device driver...
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... problem solving 166 removing 125 external monitor not working 162 mouse 64 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting 63 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 163 file extensions 87 file, backing up 79 files backing up 88 printing 87 restoring 88 saving 85 Fn keys 81 function keys 81 H hardware conflicts 156 resolving 157 headphones using 124 Help and Support Windows® operating system 156 Hibernation mode 67 configuring 71 starting again from 73 hot key display brightness...
... problem solving 166 removing 125 external monitor not working 162 mouse 64 external diskette drive connecting 65 external display, adjusting 63 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 163 file extensions 87 file, backing up 79 files backing up 88 printing 87 restoring 88 saving 85 Fn keys 81 function keys 81 H hardware conflicts 156 resolving 157 headphones using 124 Help and Support Windows® operating system 156 Hibernation mode 67 configuring 71 starting again from 73 hot key display brightness...
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... Index keyboard, external 63 keyboard, full-size 80 L lock computer, using 77 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 44 problem solving 158 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory module inserting 47 installation 45 removing 51 microphone 123 modem connecting to telephone line 117 determining COM port 116 problem solving 169 resetting port to default settings 116 upgrading 116 monitor 61 connecting 62 not working 161 mouse installing 64 serial 64 mouse utility 141 N network accessing 118 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 118 networking wireless 120 Notification Area 115 O opening the display panel...
... Index keyboard, external 63 keyboard, full-size 80 L lock computer, using 77 M main battery removing 106 memory adding 44 problem solving 158 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory module inserting 47 installation 45 removing 51 microphone 123 modem connecting to telephone line 117 determining COM port 116 problem solving 169 resetting port to default settings 116 upgrading 116 monitor 61 connecting 62 not working 161 mouse installing 64 serial 64 mouse utility 141 N network accessing 118 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 118 networking wireless 120 Notification Area 115 O opening the display panel...
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... optical drive 164 turning on the computer 43 turning on the power 43 U Uilities 128 user password, disabling 138 user password, setting 137 using a file extension 87 V video projector adjusting display 63 W warranty limited warranty 33 Web 121 Web sites 179 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 120 Windows Media® Player 91 Windows® Explorer 84 Windows® operating system Help and Support 156 problem solving 154 Windows® operating system desktop 113 Windows® Start menu 83 wireless networking...
... optical drive 164 turning on the computer 43 turning on the power 43 U Uilities 128 user password, disabling 138 user password, setting 137 using a file extension 87 V video projector adjusting display 63 W warranty limited warranty 33 Web 121 Web sites 179 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 120 Windows Media® Player 91 Windows® Explorer 84 Windows® operating system Help and Support 156 problem solving 154 Windows® operating system desktop 113 Windows® Start menu 83 wireless networking...