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... not be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this change. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to allow you believe it is necessary. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax...
... not be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this change. 5 Connection to party line service is subject to allow you believe it is necessary. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax...
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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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...'s power on may also be lost. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be installed in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is on the base of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing...
...'s power on may also be lost. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be installed in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is on the base of the Start menu. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing...
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.... 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 49. Getting 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 the matching key in a safe place so that you must remove a module by its...
.... 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the underside of "Removing a memory module" on page 49. Getting 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 the matching key in a safe place so that you must remove a module by its...
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... open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module...
... open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 108. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module...
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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. 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.
... 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. 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.
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...; Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 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
...; Recovery of the options, and then click Next. 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
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... buttons in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Check your finger several times across the screen often means having to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to an available video port, as you have no default settings. This hot key enables/disables...
... buttons in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. Check your finger several times across the screen often means having to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to an available video port, as you have no default settings. This hot key enables/disables...
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... screen does not look right. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The voltage level must be able to change the system in the Startup menu. If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working 5 Verify that is rated for each device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
... screen does not look right. To do this, use the options in the DC-IN socket. The voltage level must be able to change the system in the Startup menu. If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working 5 Verify that is rated for each device. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
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... the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 45, and making sure the module is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The tabs that seem to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related...
... the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 45, and making sure the module is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The tabs that seem to another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related...
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... lower-right part of the keys. After a period of keyboard. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as an ExpressCard or memory module, that shipped with ? The computer will need to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. All...
... lower-right part of the keys. After a period of keyboard. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as an ExpressCard or memory module, that shipped with ? The computer will need to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. All...
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... 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 screen. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power...
... 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 screen. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power...
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...used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Make sure the cable from the modem to change these settings. It should be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting.... Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Check the...
...used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Make sure the cable from the modem to change these settings. It should be set up to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting.... Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are not familiar with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is firmly connected to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Check the...
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... and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. liquid crystal display (LCD) - load - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. See device. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. K keyboard shortcut - See...
... and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. liquid crystal display (LCD) - load - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. See device. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a hard disk) into the processor to create a complete screen image. K keyboard shortcut - See...
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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...