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... until the problem is not practical, the telephone company will give you in their equipment, operations or procedures. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is experienced with this change. 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...
... until the problem is not practical, the telephone company will give you in their equipment, operations or procedures. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is experienced with this change. 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...
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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 modules can be installed in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... memory modules can be installed in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... into the socket on the side you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the 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. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle...
... into the socket on the side you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the 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. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you handle...
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... removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... devices. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video 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. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display...
... devices. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video 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. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display...
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... starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Using an instant password An instant password secures your computer. You must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be set before you leave your files. Secures your computer: ❖ An instant password - This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your open...
... starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Using an instant password An instant password secures your computer. You must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be set before you leave your files. Secures your computer: ❖ An instant password - This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your open...
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... message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. The Hotkey window appears. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, click the Mouse icon. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. 159 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn...
... message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. The Hotkey window appears. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, click the Mouse icon. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. 159 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn...
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To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then select Accessibility. 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. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 171 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you...
To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then select Accessibility. 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. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 171 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you...
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... on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. on page 106. The Windows® operating system is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. on page 106. The Windows® operating system is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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... 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 its previous setting. You may have gone into a working . Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter...
... 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 its previous setting. You may have gone into a working . Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter...
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... work. If 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. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be set to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to get it is set to High Color, change the settings to fix...
... work. If 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. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be set to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to get it is set to High Color, change the settings to fix...
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... the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. 228 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Getting Started This section...
... the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. 228 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Getting Started This section...
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... all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is the point of an electric circuit are removable. A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. When you turn the computer off . high-density diskette - hot swapping - 259 Glossary format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for use with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. H hard disk...
... all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is the point of an electric circuit are removable. A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. When you turn the computer off . high-density diskette - hot swapping - 259 Glossary format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for use with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. H hard disk...
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... 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 51 start 125 C CD creating 99 playing an audio...
... 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 51 start 125 C CD creating 99 playing an audio...
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... 182 disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display does not look normal/flickers 188 external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 187 display device external 72 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries...
... 182 disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display does not look normal/flickers 188 external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 187 display device external 72 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries...
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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...