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... until the problem is necessary. But if advanced notice is a REN of service may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
... until the problem is necessary. But if advanced notice is a REN of service may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
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... 54 Opening the display panel 54 Your computer's features and specifications ....55 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 57 Scrolling with the TouchPad 57 Using the Control buttons 58 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 58 Adding memory 59 Installing a memory module 59 Removing a memory module 64 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 66 Connecting a local printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Using the optional external USB diskette drive........69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive..69 Connecting external display devices 70 Connecting the display device 70...
... 54 Opening the display panel 54 Your computer's features and specifications ....55 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 57 Scrolling with the TouchPad 57 Using the Control buttons 58 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 58 Adding memory 59 Installing a memory module 59 Removing a memory module 64 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 66 Connecting a local printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Using the optional external USB diskette drive........69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive..69 Connecting external display devices 70 Connecting the display device 70...
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... down to locate the memory module slot cover. You can install one or two memory modules. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Installing a memory module with the computer's power on...
... down to locate the memory module slot cover. You can install one or two memory modules. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Installing a memory module with the computer's power on...
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... down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Turn the computer over and...
... down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Turn the computer over and...
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... up when you turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. Getting Started Adding memory 65 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Standby mode. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the device. The memory module pops partially...
... up when you turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. Getting Started Adding memory 65 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Standby mode. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the device. The memory module pops partially...
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... computer's built-in TouchPad. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is USB-compatible. 66 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 5 Turn the computer over...
... computer's built-in TouchPad. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is USB-compatible. 66 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 5 Turn the computer over...
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... using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). 70 Getting Started Connecting external display devices Connecting external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display device, configure your operating...
... using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). 70 Getting Started Connecting external display devices Connecting external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display device, configure your operating...
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... keys to view the television guide. keys i Press the i key to scroll through channels. video, Composite In, and Antenna In. F2 Press the F2 key to access the Setup menu. Connecting an External Device You can connect any external device, such as a camcorder or game box, that uses a video out/audio out composite connection. 154 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer Sample Setup menu When viewing television programs, you have the following options: 0-9 Press a number...
... keys to view the television guide. keys i Press the i key to scroll through channels. video, Composite In, and Antenna In. F2 Press the F2 key to access the Setup menu. Connecting an External Device You can connect any external device, such as a camcorder or game box, that uses a video out/audio out composite connection. 154 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer Sample Setup menu When viewing television programs, you have the following options: 0-9 Press a number...
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... the Internet. To change the TV Guide settings: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select TV. 4 Select Guide. ❖ Select Edit Channels to add or remove a channel from the Guide. ❖ Select Add Missing Channels to add a TV channel that is missing from the Guide. ❖ Select Setup Guide Listings to the Internet. Media Center connects...
... the Internet. To change the TV Guide settings: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select TV. 4 Select Guide. ❖ Select Edit Channels to add or remove a channel from the Guide. ❖ Select Add Missing Channels to add a TV channel that is missing from the Guide. ❖ Select Setup Guide Listings to the Internet. Media Center connects...
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... Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts and before Windows starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally ❖ Reboot...
... Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts and before Windows starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally ❖ Reboot...
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... recognize the device. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to activate the screen. The computer will advance you press the keys on the internal keyboard. If no password is not set for an external monitor. If this...
... recognize the device. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to activate the screen. The computer will advance you press the keys on the internal keyboard. If no password is not set for an external monitor. If this...
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... steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option. Click Options on the taskbar. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "ConfigFree SUMMIT...
... steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option. Click Options on the taskbar. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "ConfigFree SUMMIT...
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... WINS server settings. ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings for the default connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings. ❖ Printer settings for example, you save network settings in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." The Add Profile screen appears. If you enable or disable settings of...
... WINS server settings. ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings for the default connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings. ❖ Printer settings for example, you save network settings in the office and at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." The Add Profile screen appears. If you enable or disable settings of...
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... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to 1024 bytes. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that activates a memory resident program. 332 Glossary hot key...
... of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to 1024 bytes. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that activates a memory resident program. 332 Glossary hot key...
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... tips 80 Connecting external AV input devices 74 Connecting external display devices 70 connecting to a power source 49 connection set up 134 conserving battery power 118 Contents CDs 98 DVDs 98 control buttons 58 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 83 D desktop creating new icon 128 exploring 127 icons 128 major features 128 Device Manager 258 checking properties 258 disabling a device 258, 259 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 Disk Defragmenter 267 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 267 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 266...
... tips 80 Connecting external AV input devices 74 Connecting external display devices 70 connecting to a power source 49 connection set up 134 conserving battery power 118 Contents CDs 98 DVDs 98 control buttons 58 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 83 D desktop creating new icon 128 exploring 127 icons 128 major features 128 Device Manager 258 checking properties 258 disabling a device 258, 259 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 Disk Defragmenter 267 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 267 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 266...
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... multi-function drive inserting discs 95 removing 99 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 268 E environment computer-friendly 42 error messages device driver conflict 255 general hardware problem 255 non-system disk or disk error 252, 267 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 264 program has performed an illegal operation 250 warning resume failure 251 Error-checking 266 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 61 exploring the desktop 127 external monitor not working 265 mouse 66 external diskette drive connecting 69 external display adjusting...
... multi-function drive inserting discs 95 removing 99 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 268 E environment computer-friendly 42 error messages device driver conflict 255 general hardware problem 255 non-system disk or disk error 252, 267 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 264 program has performed an illegal operation 250 warning resume failure 251 Error-checking 266 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 61 exploring the desktop 127 external monitor not working 265 mouse 66 external diskette drive connecting 69 external display adjusting...
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... 138 J jack headphones 143 microphone 141 RJ-11 133 K key changing 244 removing 244 key assignment viewing existing 243 key assignments changing or removing existing 244 keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 300 not working 251 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 262 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 66 M main battery removing 120 memory adding 59 expansion slots 60 problem solving 260 removing expansion slot cover 61 memory module inserting 63 installation 59 removing 65 microphone 141...
... 138 J jack headphones 143 microphone 141 RJ-11 133 K key changing 244 removing 244 key assignment viewing existing 243 key assignments changing or removing existing 244 keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 300 not working 251 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 262 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 66 M main battery removing 120 memory adding 59 expansion slots 60 problem solving 260 removing expansion slot cover 61 memory module inserting 63 installation 59 removing 65 microphone 141...
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..., using 228 setting user 227 PC Card checklist 271 CIS (Card Information Structure) 270 computer stops working 272 configuring 146 errors 273 hot swapping fails 272 inserting 144 modem default 131 not recognized 272 problem solving 270, 271 removing 145 setting up 146 Plug and Play 257 port COM 131 Ethernet LAN 135 power computer will not start 250 problem solving 260 turning on 55 universal power supply 301 power button 55 power mode creating new...
..., using 228 setting user 227 PC Card checklist 271 CIS (Card Information Structure) 270 computer stops working 272 configuring 146 errors 273 hot swapping fails 272 inserting 144 modem default 131 not recognized 272 problem solving 270, 271 removing 145 setting up 146 Plug and Play 257 port COM 131 Ethernet LAN 135 power computer will not start 250 problem solving 260 turning on 55 universal power supply 301 power button 55 power mode creating new...
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... 267 Device Manager 258 disabling a device 258, 259 disk drive is slow 267 display is blank 263 external display not working 265 external monitor 264 faulty memory 260 hardware conflict 255, 256 high-pitched noise 269 illegal operation 250 Internet bookmarked site not found 254 Internet connection is slow 254 keyboard not responding 251 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 266 modem not receiving or transmitting 274 no sound 269 non-system disk or disk error 252...
... 267 Device Manager 258 disabling a device 258, 259 disk drive is slow 267 display is blank 263 external display not working 265 external monitor 264 faulty memory 260 hardware conflict 255, 256 high-pitched noise 269 illegal operation 250 Internet bookmarked site not found 254 Internet connection is slow 254 keyboard not responding 251 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 266 modem not receiving or transmitting 274 no sound 269 non-system disk or disk error 252...
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... from Turn off 102 Startup menu problem solving 253 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 226 supervisor password, set up 226 S-video port cable selection 70 system tray 130 T taskbar 130 television connecting 70 Toshiba Internet Web sites 290 registering computer 48 worldwide offices 290 Toshiba Assist 224 TOSHIBA Button Controls 238 Toshiba Hardware Setup 244, 245 Toshiba online resources 108 Toshiba utilities 223 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 278 DVD-ROM drive 268 external keyboard 263 keyboard 262...
... from Turn off 102 Startup menu problem solving 253 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 226 supervisor password, set up 226 S-video port cable selection 70 system tray 130 T taskbar 130 television connecting 70 Toshiba Internet Web sites 290 registering computer 48 worldwide offices 290 Toshiba Assist 224 TOSHIBA Button Controls 238 Toshiba Hardware Setup 244, 245 Toshiba online resources 108 Toshiba utilities 223 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 278 DVD-ROM drive 268 external keyboard 263 keyboard 262...