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...telephone number of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. When practical, they may cause harm to the telephone network. When you are ever needed on the first page of connection. ...software before sending a message. In order to program this equipment, users should ensure that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. The customer should be installed using an acceptable method of the transmission, the date and time it is not operating properly, you should immediately remove...
...telephone number of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. When practical, they may cause harm to the telephone network. When you are ever needed on the first page of connection. ...software before sending a message. In order to program this equipment, users should ensure that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. The customer should be installed using an acceptable method of the transmission, the date and time it is not operating properly, you should immediately remove...
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... DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 215 Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting 218 Sound system problems 224 PC Card problems 225 Printer problems 228 Modem problems 229 Develop good computing habits 229 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 231 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 238 Without a password 238 With a password 238 Power...
... DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems 215 Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting 218 Sound system problems 224 PC Card problems 225 Printer problems 228 Modem problems 229 Develop good computing habits 229 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 231 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 238 Without a password 238 With a password 238 Power...
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... port enables you plug in the AC adapter. The DC-IN jack is a peripheral expansion standard that accepts audio/video inputs. For more information, see "Connecting the modem" on a projector or TV that supports a data-transfer rate of peripherals. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The RGB (monitor) port enables you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. DEFINITION: USB...
... port enables you plug in the AC adapter. The DC-IN jack is a peripheral expansion standard that accepts audio/video inputs. For more information, see "Connecting the modem" on a projector or TV that supports a data-transfer rate of peripherals. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The RGB (monitor) port enables you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. DEFINITION: USB...
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... "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon...
... "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon...
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... to your computer. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Getting Started Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer If you started your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. The Add...
... to your computer. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Getting Started Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer If you started your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. The Add...
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... with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons run programmed functions when you are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with the Fn key) are not affected. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character...
... with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons run programmed functions when you are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with the Fn key) are not affected. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character...
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... ? The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you through the process of the Help features in the Windows ® XP operating system. If you don't have an application open, press F1, otherwise click Start, then click Help and Support. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for future use. Lesson 14...
... ? The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you through the process of the Help features in the Windows ® XP operating system. If you don't have an application open, press F1, otherwise click Start, then click Help and Support. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for future use. Lesson 14...
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...'re having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to either upgrade your computer) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you need to in the operating system: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. An external monitor connects to the USB ports. The following procedure is COM3. Setting up for the modem is intended to support you...
...'re having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to either upgrade your computer) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you need to in the operating system: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. An external monitor connects to the USB ports. The following procedure is COM3. Setting up for the modem is intended to support you...
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... experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer...
... experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure you in . A single incorrect letter or missed character, comma instead of day (when everyone else is connected to locate the site. If accessing a particular site is very slow. 204 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is constantly changing. The World Wide Web is not working See your browser to a network...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure you in . A single incorrect letter or missed character, comma instead of day (when everyone else is connected to locate the site. If accessing a particular site is very slow. 204 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is constantly changing. The World Wide Web is not working See your browser to a network...
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... the Settings tab. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. For more information, see Windows® Help. 212 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to...
... the Settings tab. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. For more information, see Windows® Help. 212 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to...
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... Resolution information The audio settings are incorrect. This is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. Check that this version of the DVD specification. The wrong audio driver may be installed in the system. This error is a problem with the audio card or drivers. Report the problem and any error code to play another disc. The DVD-ROM drive failed to authenticate (authorize playback of the audio card drivers. Try to your supplier's Technical Support. An unexpected error has occurred. Contact...
... Resolution information The audio settings are incorrect. This is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. Check that this version of the DVD specification. The wrong audio driver may be installed in the system. This error is a problem with the audio card or drivers. Report the problem and any error code to play another disc. The DVD-ROM drive failed to authenticate (authorize playback of the audio card drivers. Try to your supplier's Technical Support. An unexpected error has occurred. Contact...
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... hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad®" on and off. 242 Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 53. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
... hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad®" on and off. 242 Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 53. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
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... the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. internal device - See device. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to 1024 bytes. A group of computers or other on the screen that...
... the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. internal device - See device. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to 1024 bytes. A group of computers or other on the screen that...
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... Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 56 cover 38 external keyboard 59 external microphone connecting 164 external monitor connecting 154 not working 213 external speakers 166 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 213 files 118 backing up 70, 78 copying to diskette 78 printing 75 saving 69, 74 Fn key 32 folders 118 displaying information 152 front panel 33 function keys 32, 71 H hard disk drive cover 38 light 35, 52 hardware conflicts 205 resolving 206 headphone jack...
... Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 56 cover 38 external keyboard 59 external microphone connecting 164 external monitor connecting 154 not working 213 external speakers 166 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 213 files 118 backing up 70, 78 copying to diskette 78 printing 75 saving 69, 74 Fn key 32 folders 118 displaying information 152 front panel 33 function keys 32, 71 H hard disk drive cover 38 light 35, 52 hardware conflicts 205 resolving 206 headphone jack...
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... hard disk drive 35, 52 keyboard 33 numeric mode 34 on/off 35 system 33 lock slot 28 M main battery changing 108 recharging 103 removing 108 memory adding 55 problem solving 209 removing 58 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 microphone jack 31 Microsoft Internet Explorer 89 Microsoft Support Online Web site 205 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 115 minimizing 130 modem determining COM port 154 port 29, 89 problem solving 229 resetting port to default settings 154 upgrading...
... hard disk drive 35, 52 keyboard 33 numeric mode 34 on/off 35 system 33 lock slot 28 M main battery changing 108 recharging 103 removing 108 memory adding 55 problem solving 209 removing 58 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 microphone jack 31 Microsoft Internet Explorer 89 Microsoft Support Online Web site 205 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 115 minimizing 130 modem determining COM port 154 port 29, 89 problem solving 229 resetting port to default settings 154 upgrading...
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Index Memory Card International Association) 167 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 79 ports COM 154 LAN 28 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29, 30 power cable 49 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 201 light 35 monitoring 105 on/off button 32 problem solving 209 power down options Hibernation 91 Stand By 91 Turn Off 91, 94 Power Management 172 power off guidelines 65 Shut down command...
Index Memory Card International Association) 167 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 79 ports COM 154 LAN 28 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29, 30 power cable 49 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 201 light 35 monitoring 105 on/off button 32 problem solving 209 power down options Hibernation 91 Stand By 91 Turn Off 91, 94 Power Management 172 power off guidelines 65 Shut down command...
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... using Startup options 203 warning resume failure 202 Windows won't start 202 Windows XP not working 202 WinDVD error messages 220 programs closing 132 not running correctly 214 starting 74 Web browsers 158 properties 136 R recharging main battery 103 RTC battery 104 recording adjusting quality 165 sounds 163, 164 Recycle Bin 117, 139 region code 185 remaining battery power 105 removing CDs and DVDs 85 main battery 108 PC Cards...
... using Startup options 203 warning resume failure 202 Windows won't start 202 Windows XP not working 202 WinDVD error messages 220 programs closing 132 not running correctly 214 starting 74 Web browsers 158 properties 136 R recharging main battery 103 RTC battery 104 recording adjusting quality 165 sounds 163, 164 Recycle Bin 117, 139 region code 185 remaining battery power 105 removing CDs and DVDs 85 main battery 108 PC Cards...
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... Standby mode hot key 240 starting again from 100 Start button 117 starting a program 74 starting up the computer from Standby 100 Startup menu problem solving 203 stop button 37 support for Windows 118 system indicator panel 33, 35 system requirements WinDVD 220 System Restore 141 System Setup 202 System Tools 141 system tray 118 T taskbar 118, 130 customizing 148 telephone line connecting the modem 89 television adjusting display 64 connecting 63...
... Standby mode hot key 240 starting again from 100 Start button 117 starting a program 74 starting up the computer from Standby 100 Startup menu problem solving 203 stop button 37 support for Windows 118 system indicator panel 33, 35 system requirements WinDVD 220 System Restore 141 System Setup 202 System Tools 141 system tray 118 T taskbar 118, 130 customizing 148 telephone line connecting the modem 89 television adjusting display 64 connecting 63...
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... USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 59 mouse connecting 59 using modem 89 PC Cards 167 TouchPad and control buttons 119 utilities Power Management 172 Toshiba Power Saver 94 V video features exploring 161 video projector adjusting display 64 connecting 63 video/audio out jack 29 volume control dial 31 volume, adjusting 166 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 164 Web address 123, 160 Web browsers 158 Web sites 231 Support Online 205 Web sites, Toshiba 233 Wi-Fi wireless networking 156 windows hiding...
... USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 59 mouse connecting 59 using modem 89 PC Cards 167 TouchPad and control buttons 119 utilities Power Management 172 Toshiba Power Saver 94 V video features exploring 161 video projector adjusting display 64 connecting 63 video/audio out jack 29 volume control dial 31 volume, adjusting 166 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 164 Web address 123, 160 Web browsers 158 Web sites 231 Support Online 205 Web sites, Toshiba 233 Wi-Fi wireless networking 156 windows hiding...