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..., operations or procedures. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to the fax software instructions installed...
..., operations or procedures. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to the fax software instructions installed...
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..., use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
..., use a small Phillips screwdriver that is to room temperature before they have cooled. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
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... that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
... that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode.
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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). 60 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...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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). 60 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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... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your computer if you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 76. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device...
... need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your computer if you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 76. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device...
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... setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while it is very much like typing on page 87 to learn more about Sleep. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. If you receive via diskette, email, or download...
... setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while it is very much like typing on page 87 to learn more about Sleep. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. If you receive via diskette, email, or download...
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The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click ...
The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 149 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click ...
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... the Windows® Control Panel. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of residence (e.g., European Union). The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). It may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor...
... the Windows® Control Panel. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of residence (e.g., European Union). The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). It may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor...
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... normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 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 labels on the...
... normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. 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 labels on the...
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... using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab does not appear if the device is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external...
... using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab does not appear if the device is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one memory module installed for the error again. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external...
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... 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 choose the colors for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set...
... 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 choose the colors for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to make sure the display priority is not set...
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... a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. The modem is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Wireless networking problems...
... a hardware conflict Modem problems (Available on , set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. The modem is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Wireless networking problems...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. Memory cache installed on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of data. high-density diskette - Internet - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also diskette. I icon - internal device - A group of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to the internal storage drive...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as a mouse. Memory cache installed on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of data. high-density diskette - Internet - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also diskette. I icon - internal device - A group of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to the internal storage drive...
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... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 228 not charging 178 notifications 115 power plan 204 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 114 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive...
... changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 48, 112 conserving power 116 disposal 124 installing 119, 121 low charge 115 maintaining 123 monitoring power 48, 113 228 not charging 178 notifications 115 power plan 204 power plan hot key 118 real-time clock (RTC) 110, 112 remaining power 114 removing 120 safety precautions 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 138 button power 50 start 128 buttons eject, optical drive...
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... Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries...
... Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries...
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... enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan 118 http 132 I icon 127 desktop 127 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 40 installation memory module 53 installing main battery 119, 121 memory modules 52 mouse 78 Internet...
... enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan 118 http 132 I icon 127 desktop 127 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 40 installation memory module 53 installing main battery 119, 121 memory modules 52 mouse 78 Internet...
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... Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M main battery changing 119 installing 119, 121 removing 120 safety precautions 122 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 177 removing memory module slot cover 55 memory module installation 53 installing inserting into socket 56 removing 58, 60 Index 231 memory module slot...
... Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M main battery changing 119 installing 119, 121 removing 120 safety precautions 122 manual eject hole optical drive 103 memory adding 52 problem solving 177 removing memory module slot cover 55 memory module installation 53 installing inserting into socket 56 removing 58, 60 Index 231 memory module slot...
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... 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict...
... 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict...
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... Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 85 from Sleep 90 Startup menu problem solving 173 supervisor password, deleting 148 supervisor password, set up 147 T Taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 78 connecting 76 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 145 TOSHIBA Assist 140 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
... Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 85 from Sleep 90 Startup menu problem solving 173 supervisor password, deleting 148 supervisor password, set up 147 T Taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 78 connecting 76 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 145 TOSHIBA Assist 140 TOSHIBA Button Support 157 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 119 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 150 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup...
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234 Index TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ control buttons 75 primary button 75 secondary button 75 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 188 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 100 Utilities 139 V video cables 76 video display device connecting 76 video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty ...
234 Index TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 152 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 156 TouchPad™ control buttons 75 primary button 75 secondary button 75 using 74 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 188 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U USB-compatible printer 79 user password, disabling 149 user password, setting 148 using a file extension 100 Utilities 139 V video cables 76 video display device connecting 76 video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty ...