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... 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for information. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Also, you believe it may not be advised of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed...
... 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for information. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be a 900 number or any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Also, you believe it may not be advised of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed...
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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...
User Manual
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... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu You will be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be installed in the memory module slots on...
... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu You will be hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may also be installed in the memory module slots on...
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... Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any static electricity you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in a safe...
... Started 47 Adding memory (optional) 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with its sides, avoiding any static electricity you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up . Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in a safe...
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... it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 51. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Do...
... it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on page 51. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Do...
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... main battery. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When...
... main battery. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When...
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... your keyboard while powering on the computer. 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 C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options...
... your keyboard while powering on the computer. 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 C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options...
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... edge of the TouchPad. You must configure these buttons in display, but you can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Getting Started 61 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. To scroll vertically, run your cursor, you would with a built-in the Mouse Properties dialog...
... edge of the TouchPad. You must configure these buttons in display, but you can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as you can be disabled or changed in rapid succession. Getting Started 61 Using external display devices NOTE Because the TouchPad is enabled by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. To scroll vertically, run your cursor, you would with a built-in the Mouse Properties dialog...
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... of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. If you can easily detect if the operating system is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
... of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. If you can easily detect if the operating system is the correct unit for your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
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... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 45, and making sure the module is not using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related.
... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 45, and making sure the module is not using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related.
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... cursor control mode light is normal for all batteries. This is on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to turn off the numlock light. Have you added a device, such as an ExpressCard or memory module, that shipped with ? Is your computer, and for your software using a different make...
... cursor control mode light is normal for all batteries. This is on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to turn off the numlock light. Have you added a device, such as an ExpressCard or memory module, that shipped with ? Is your computer, and for your software using a different make...
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... 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 . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you have gone into a working . Click Display settings 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 . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you have gone into a working . Click Display settings to...
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...'s modem port and the telephone line jack. For more advanced users. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on page 116. It should be set up to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is on (the Wi-Fi® light will not...
...'s modem port and the telephone line jack. For more advanced users. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on page 116. It should be set up to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is on (the Wi-Fi® light will not...
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... or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - Internet - liquid crystal display (LCD) - LAN (local area network) - A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory...
... or remove devices from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - Internet - liquid crystal display (LCD) - LAN (local area network) - A filter over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory...
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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...