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... commission for any person to party line service is resolved. If Problems Arise If this , it may be necessary for them know of this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Connection to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number If the equipment is causing harm...
... commission for any person to party line service is resolved. If Problems Arise If this , it may be necessary for them know of this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Connection to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number If the equipment is causing harm...
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... first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Your computer's features and specifications ....57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 59 Using the Scroll button 60 Using the Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Installing additional memory (optional 62 Removing a memory module 66 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a local printer 68 Setting up your printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Connecting external display devices 74 Connecting the display device 74 Directing the...
... first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Your computer's features and specifications ....57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 59 Using the Scroll button 60 Using the Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Installing additional memory (optional 62 Removing a memory module 66 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a local printer 68 Setting up your printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Connecting external display devices 74 Connecting the display device 74 Directing the...
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... Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 117 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 123 Conserving battery power 123 Power profiles in Windows XP 124 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........124 Changing the main battery 125 Removing the battery...
... Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 117 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 123 Conserving battery power 123 Power profiles in Windows XP 124 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........124 Changing the main battery 125 Removing the battery...
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... Started Installing additional memory (optional) Installing additional memory (optional) Before you replace them. Additional memory comes in various capacities (to stay current on , begin at accessories.toshiba.com). The computer has two memory module slots-Slot A and Slot B. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on the most of data. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... Started Installing additional memory (optional) Installing additional memory (optional) Before you replace them. Additional memory comes in various capacities (to stay current on , begin at accessories.toshiba.com). The computer has two memory module slots-Slot A and Slot B. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on the most of data. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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... and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, then click Turn off command" on page 107 for more information. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 1 If the computer is on page 125). 6 Using a standard...
... and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery (see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, then click Turn off command" on page 107 for more information. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 1 If the computer is on page 125). 6 Using a standard...
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... not force the memory module into place. Static electricity can retrieve it later. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the memory module slot cover in place.
... not force the memory module into place. Static electricity can retrieve it later. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. 64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the memory module slot cover in place.
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... the display device if you are using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR/ DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have digital TV service to watch digital television by connecting to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on page 77. Getting Started Connecting external display devices 75 If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to the Component Video Out port on...
... the display device if you are using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR/ DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have digital TV service to watch digital television by connecting to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on page 77. Getting Started Connecting external display devices 75 If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to the Component Video Out port on...
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.... ❖ Turn off your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one. ❖ Connect your system shuts down. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm...
.... ❖ Turn off your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one. ❖ Connect your system shuts down. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm...
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.... This allows you are using the composite cable plug on the back of the computer. 2 Press the Monitor button to establish the connection with the external device. 162 Exploring Your Options Using QosmioPlayer When viewing television, programs, you have the following options: 0-9 Press a number on your computer to watch a specific channel. keys i Press the i key to access the Setup menu. F2 Press the F2 key to scroll through channels.
.... This allows you are using the composite cable plug on the back of the computer. 2 Press the Monitor button to establish the connection with the external device. 162 Exploring Your Options Using QosmioPlayer When viewing television, programs, you have the following options: 0-9 Press a number on your computer to watch a specific channel. keys i Press the i key to access the Setup menu. F2 Press the F2 key to scroll through channels.
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... is connected to launch QosmioPlayer. ❖ DVD Menu launches QosmioPlayer's CD/DVD function. The navigation buttons move the cursor around to enable sound. Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons place QosmioPlayer in Hibernation mode. Press again to select desired action or window options. much like a mouse does. ❖ Audio and Video - DVD Menu - The audio and video buttons control sound and channel selection. Use this button to the computer. The media play buttons control the play - Disables your remote control to...
... is connected to launch QosmioPlayer. ❖ DVD Menu launches QosmioPlayer's CD/DVD function. The navigation buttons move the cursor around to enable sound. Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons place QosmioPlayer in Hibernation mode. Press again to select desired action or window options. much like a mouse does. ❖ Audio and Video - DVD Menu - The audio and video buttons control sound and channel selection. Use this button to the computer. The media play buttons control the play - Disables your remote control to...
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The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. To activate: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. 238 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you use the hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Mouse icon.
The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. To activate: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. 238 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you use the hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Mouse icon.
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... to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in Stand By mode and the battery has...
... to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in Stand By mode and the battery has...
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... ? Display problems Here are using the Power Saver utility. Press any of the keys. Is the display power set to any key to begin with your software using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Refer to the software's documentation and check that takes its power from the battery? Keyboard problems If, when you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is on . If you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that...
... ? Display problems Here are using the Power Saver utility. Press any of the keys. Is the display power set to any key to begin with your software using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Refer to the software's documentation and check that takes its power from the battery? Keyboard problems If, when you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is on . If you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that...
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... colors. The built-in screen. The screen reactivates and allows you to advance through the display options. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab of flickering, try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5...
... colors. The built-in screen. The screen reactivates and allows you to advance through the display options. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab of flickering, try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5...
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... switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can configure and connect to handle these networking environments. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you save network settings in "profiles." Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you can set the power status of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set...
... switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can configure and connect to handle these networking environments. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you save network settings in "profiles." Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you can set the power status of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set...
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... display, creating light and dark pixels. See also World Wide Web. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into memory for processing. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to help improve processing speed. load-To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device-See device...
... display, creating light and dark pixels. See also World Wide Web. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into memory for processing. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to help improve processing speed. load-To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device-See device...
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... tips 84 Connecting external AV input devices 79 Connecting external display devices 74 connecting to a power source 52 connection set up 140 conserving battery power 123 Contents CDs 105 DVDs 105 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 87 D desktop creating new icon 134 exploring 133 icons 134 major features 134 Device Manager 255 checking properties 256 disabling a device 255, 256 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 263 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 263 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 262...
... tips 84 Connecting external AV input devices 79 Connecting external display devices 74 connecting to a power source 52 connection set up 140 conserving battery power 123 Contents CDs 105 DVDs 105 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 87 D desktop creating new icon 134 exploring 133 icons 134 major features 134 Device Manager 255 checking properties 256 disabling a device 255, 256 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 263 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 263 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 262...
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... 260 external monitor not working 261 latch 56 screen is blank 259 display device connecting 74 display mode setting 76 display modes hot key 279 display output settings 77 display panel closing 82 opening 56 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 131 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 254 double-click 60 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 264 drive tray will not open 264 inserting discs 101 problems 264 removing 105 troubleshooting 256 E environmental considerations 44 ergonomics 44 posture 44 error messages device driver conflict...
... 260 external monitor not working 261 latch 56 screen is blank 259 display device connecting 74 display mode setting 76 display modes hot key 279 display output settings 77 display panel closing 82 opening 56 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 131 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 254 double-click 60 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 264 drive tray will not open 264 inserting discs 101 problems 264 removing 105 troubleshooting 256 E environmental considerations 44 ergonomics 44 posture 44 error messages device driver conflict...
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... mode 109 configuring 110 starting again from 111 Hibernation mode hot key 278 hot key display modes 279 functions 275 Hibernation mode 278 keyboard 281 keyboard overlays 281 power usage mode 276 Stand By mode 277 volume mute 275 wireless mode 280 hot key power usage mode 125 hot key utility 238 I icon 134, 135 desktop 135 Internet Explorer 135 moving to desktop 134 Recycle Bin 135 safety 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 101 installing main battery 125 mouse...
... mode 109 configuring 110 starting again from 111 Hibernation mode hot key 278 hot key display modes 279 functions 275 Hibernation mode 278 keyboard 281 keyboard overlays 281 power usage mode 276 Stand By mode 277 volume mute 275 wireless mode 280 hot key power usage mode 125 hot key utility 238 I icon 134, 135 desktop 135 Internet Explorer 135 moving to desktop 134 Recycle Bin 135 safety 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 101 installing main battery 125 mouse...
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... resetting port to default settings 138 upgrading 138 module memory 64 Wi-Fi Mini PC 142 monitor connecting 74, 77 not working 260 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 235 accessing 140 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 140 networking wireless 140 O other documentation 40 overlay keys 88 P password deleting a supervisor 245 disabling a user 246 supervisor set up 243 passwords instant, using 243 setting 242 PC Card checklist 266 CIS (Card Information Structure) 266 computer stops working 267 configuring 153 errors 268 hot swapping...
... resetting port to default settings 138 upgrading 138 module memory 64 Wi-Fi Mini PC 142 monitor connecting 74, 77 not working 260 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 235 accessing 140 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 140 networking wireless 140 O other documentation 40 overlay keys 88 P password deleting a supervisor 245 disabling a user 246 supervisor set up 243 passwords instant, using 243 setting 242 PC Card checklist 266 CIS (Card Information Structure) 266 computer stops working 267 configuring 153 errors 268 hot swapping...