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... Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for them know of each transmitted page or on the label. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is a REN of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
... Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for them know of each transmitted page or on the label. If trouble is experienced with the best service it is necessary. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is a REN of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
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... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Turning off the computer 63 Options for turning off the computer 63 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands 66 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........68 Using and configuring Standby mode 70 Closing the display panel 71 Using external display devices...
... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Turning off the computer 63 Options for turning off the computer 63 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands 66 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........68 Using and configuring Standby mode 70 Closing the display panel 71 Using external display devices...
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... memory module will be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If this procedure. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you replace it. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. See "Setting...
... memory module will be installed in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If this procedure. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you replace it. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. See "Setting...
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... underside of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to...
... underside of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to...
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... main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you need a larger screen. To do this , refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices.
... this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you need a larger screen. To do this , refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices.
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... instant password - A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. An instant password has no effect on password functions. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. Using an instant password An instant password secures your files. 152 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your...
... instant password - A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. An instant password has no effect on password functions. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. Using an instant password An instant password secures your files. 152 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your...
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... click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. 159 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. The Hotkey window appears...
... click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. 159 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. The Hotkey window appears...
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... the desired option. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then select Accessibility. 171 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function.
... the desired option. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then select Accessibility. 171 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function.
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... long periods of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you change the system in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right...
... long periods of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you change the system in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right...
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... working. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Press any key to its previous setting. If no password is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems...
... working. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). Press any key to its previous setting. If no password is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems...
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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 the Color Palette. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. If it cleaned. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you...
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 the Color Palette. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. If it cleaned. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you...
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... or wireless connection. Click Options on page 238. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. 228 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users...
... or wireless connection. Click Options on page 238. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. 228 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users...
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... all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that can be magnetically coded with data. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with the computer's operating system. Their function is returned to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard...
... all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that can be magnetically coded with data. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with the computer's operating system. Their function is returned to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard...
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... adjusting recording quality 136 Alt keys 83 assign keys Fn-esse 148 audio .wav files 135 audio features 135 Auto-Run 99 B backing up files 81 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 48, 108 charge not lasting 185 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 184 power usage hot key 114 power usage mode 220 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power...
... adjusting recording quality 136 Alt keys 83 assign keys Fn-esse 148 audio .wav files 135 audio features 135 Auto-Run 99 B backing up files 81 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 48, 108 charge not lasting 185 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 184 power usage hot key 114 power usage mode 220 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power...
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...-system disk or disk error message 176 not accessing disk drives 175 running on battery power 103 setting up 43, 54 warning resume failure message 175 computing tips 80 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 130 control buttons 61 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 83 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 181 checking properties 182 disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and...
...-system disk or disk error message 176 not accessing disk drives 175 running on battery power 103 setting up 43, 54 warning resume failure message 175 computing tips 80 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 130 control buttons 61 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 83 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 181 checking properties 182 disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and...
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268 Index troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 176, 191 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 program has performed an illegal operation 173 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 190 Ethernet LAN port 130 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 74 external diskette drive connecting 77 external display, adjusting 74 F FAT...
268 Index troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 176, 191 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 program has performed an illegal operation 173 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 190 Ethernet LAN port 130 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 74 external diskette drive connecting 77 external display, adjusting 74 F FAT...
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...removing 149 key assignment viewing existing 149 key assignments changing or removing existing 149 keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 225 not working 175 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 74 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 52 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 59 microphone 136 modem determining COM port 127 problem solving 198 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 72 connecting...
...removing 149 key assignment viewing existing 149 key assignments changing or removing existing 149 keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 225 not working 175 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 74 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 52 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 59 microphone 136 modem determining COM port 127 problem solving 198 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 72 connecting...
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... mouse installing 74 serial 74 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 129 O opening the display panel 50 other documentation 37 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 passwords instant, using 152 PC Card checklist 194 CIS (Card Information Structure) 194 computer stops working 195 configuring 140 errors 196 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 138, 140 modem default 127 not recognized 196 problem solving 193, 195 removing...
... mouse installing 74 serial 74 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 129 O opening the display panel 50 other documentation 37 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 passwords instant, using 152 PC Card checklist 194 CIS (Card Information Structure) 194 computer stops working 195 configuring 140 errors 196 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 138, 140 modem default 127 not recognized 196 problem solving 193, 195 removing...
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... 126 television adjusting display 74 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 registering computer 45 worldwide offices 215 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 Toshiba Hardware Setup 160 Toshiba online resources 102 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 145 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 153 using a file extension 90 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 156 V video projector adjusting display 74...
... 126 television adjusting display 74 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 registering computer 45 worldwide offices 215 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 Toshiba Hardware Setup 160 Toshiba online resources 102 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 145 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 153 using a file extension 90 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 156 V video projector adjusting display 74...
