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...to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number In order to do this change. Also...makes it unlawful for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of 0.3). If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service...
...to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number In order to do this change. Also...makes it unlawful for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of 0.3). If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service...
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... and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 71 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 73 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 74 Turning off the computer 76 Closing the display panel 77 Using external display devices 77...
... and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 71 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 73 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 74 Turning off the computer 76 Closing the display panel 77 Using external display devices 77...
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... a supervisor password 160 Setting user passwords 161 Using an instant password 162 Setting a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 PC Diagnostic Tool 163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 SD Memory Card Format 166 Mouse Utility 167 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 172 Fn-esse 173 Starting Fn-esse 174 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 176 Viewing existing key assignments 177 Changing or removing existing key assignments 177 TOSHIBA HW Setup 178 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 180...
... a supervisor password 160 Setting user passwords 161 Using an instant password 162 Setting a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 PC Diagnostic Tool 163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 SD Memory Card Format 166 Mouse Utility 167 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 172 Fn-esse 173 Starting Fn-esse 174 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 176 Viewing existing key assignments 177 Changing or removing existing key assignments 177 TOSHIBA HW Setup 178 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 180...
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... memory options, check the accessories information that slot. You will be lost. Installing a memory module with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software. The other memory module slot is in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 56 Getting Started Adding memory For more information on the bottom of your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service...
... memory options, check the accessories information that slot. You will be lost. Installing a memory module with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your software. The other memory module slot is in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 56 Getting Started Adding memory For more information on the bottom of your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service...
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...memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. The clips on either side of the memory module...123. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Sample aligning the memory module in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the...
...memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. The clips on either side of the memory module...123. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Sample aligning the memory module in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the...
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Getting Started Adding memory 61 18 Restart the computer. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the next time you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases...
Getting Started Adding memory 61 18 Restart the computer. If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the next time you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. In either of the above cases...
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... not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 62 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten...
... not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 62 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten...
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.../DVD drive and power on , the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. A confirmation message displays, reminding you that all partitions on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its default factory state, you have saved your work first. 1 Press 1 on the hard disk drive and your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all data will be lost . 68 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
.../DVD drive and power on , the TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen displays. A confirmation message displays, reminding you that all partitions on the keyboard to recover your hard disk drive to its default factory state, you have saved your work first. 1 Press 1 on the hard disk drive and your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting deletes all data will be lost . 68 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
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... also connect an external display device to your computer if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the available video ports: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display device, configure your operating system and devices...
... also connect an external display device to your computer if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the available video ports: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display device, configure your operating system and devices...
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... turns off the TouchPad. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of the keyboard. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 173, or "Hot Keys" on page 225. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you would using...
... turns off the TouchPad. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of the keyboard. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 173, or "Hot Keys" on page 225. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you would using...
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... is not working correctly. Make sure there is no diskette in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If there is a diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If pressing any of time. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur...
... is not working correctly. Make sure there is no diskette in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If there is a diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If pressing any of time. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur...
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... display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to its previous setting. If no password is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to its previous setting. If no password is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. If it cleaned. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check...
... it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. If it cleaned. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check...
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...-Fi® modules. ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables just the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled-This enables just the Bluetooth module. ❖ All enabled-This enables both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. 232 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + 8 Fn + Fn + This hot key enables and disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on...
...-Fi® modules. ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables just the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled-This enables just the Bluetooth module. ❖ All enabled-This enables both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. 232 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + 8 Fn + Fn + This hot key enables and disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on...
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... identifying text to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. Click Options on page 245. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree.
... identifying text to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. Click Options on page 245. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree.
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... and faster than main memory. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. See device. A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data equal to create a complete screen image. A unit of keys that represents a function, file, or program...
... and faster than main memory. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. See device. A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data equal to create a complete screen image. A unit of keys that represents a function, file, or program...
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... disabling a device 191 devices keyboard 79 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 199 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 200 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 198 running slow 199 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 200 cannot read a diskette 200 connecting 82 external, connecting 82 display does not look normal/flickers 197 external monitor not working 198 screen is blank 196 display device external 77 display modes hot key 230 display output settings 78 display panel closing 77 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries...
... disabling a device 191 devices keyboard 79 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 199 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 200 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 198 running slow 199 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 200 cannot read a diskette 200 connecting 82 external, connecting 82 display does not look normal/flickers 197 external monitor not working 198 screen is blank 196 display device external 77 display modes hot key 230 display output settings 78 display panel closing 77 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries...
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... enabling 164 Hibernation mode 110 configuring 111 starting again from 112 Hibernation mode hot key 229 hot key display modes 230 Hibernation mode 229 keyboard 231, 232 keyboard overlays 232 power usage mode 228 Standby mode 228 275 Index general problems 211 DVD-ROM drive problems 201 troubleshooting 201 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 201 E energy saving features 115 environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 188 general hardware problem 188 non-system disk or disk error 185, 200 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware...
... enabling 164 Hibernation mode 110 configuring 111 starting again from 112 Hibernation mode hot key 229 hot key display modes 230 Hibernation mode 229 keyboard 231, 232 keyboard overlays 232 power usage mode 228 Standby mode 228 275 Index general problems 211 DVD-ROM drive problems 201 troubleshooting 201 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 201 E energy saving features 115 environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 188 general hardware problem 188 non-system disk or disk error 185, 200 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware...
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... J jack RJ-11 153 K key assign 176 changing 177 direct assign 176 popup 177 removing 177 key assignment viewing existing 177 key assignments changing or removing existing 177 keyboard character keys 88 function keys 90 hot keys 232 not working 184 overlay keys 90 troubleshooting 195 Windows special keys 90 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 89 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 79 L LCD power-saver 77 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 192 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 installation...
... J jack RJ-11 153 K key assign 176 changing 177 direct assign 176 popup 177 removing 177 key assignment viewing existing 177 key assignments changing or removing existing 177 keyboard character keys 88 function keys 90 hot keys 232 not working 184 overlay keys 90 troubleshooting 195 Windows special keys 90 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 89 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 79 L LCD power-saver 77 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 192 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 installation...
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... system tray 135 T taskbar 135 telephone line connecting to modem 152 television adjusting display 79 Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 worldwide offices 223 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 Toshiba Hardware Setup 178 Toshiba online resources 114 Toshiba utilities 155 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 211 DVD-ROM drive 201 external keyboard 195 keyboard 195 keypad overlay 195 turning off the computer 76 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 162 user passwords setting 161 using a file extension 97 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility
... system tray 135 T taskbar 135 telephone line connecting to modem 152 television adjusting display 79 Toshiba Internet Web sites 223 worldwide offices 223 TOSHIBA Button Controls 171 Toshiba Hardware Setup 178 Toshiba online resources 114 Toshiba utilities 155 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 211 DVD-ROM drive 201 external keyboard 195 keyboard 195 keypad overlay 195 turning off the computer 76 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 162 user passwords setting 161 using a file extension 97 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility