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... OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or...
... OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or...
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... order to program this equipment, users should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. When you are ever needed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may temporarily discontinue service. If Problems Arise If any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. When practical, they may cause harm to the telephone network. Instructions for...
... order to program this equipment, users should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. When you are ever needed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it may temporarily discontinue service. If Problems Arise If any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. When practical, they may cause harm to the telephone network. Instructions for...
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... 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 usage mode 239 Stand By mode 240 Hibernation mode 240 Display modes 241 Display brightness 241 Enabling a wireless device 242 Disabling or enabling...
... 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 usage mode 239 Stand By mode 240 Hibernation mode 240 Display modes 241 Display brightness 241 Enabling a wireless device 242 Disabling or enabling...
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... you to connect USB peripherals to a standard telephone line. The RGB (monitor) port enables you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to your computer. The modem port enables you to play DVD audio and video on page 89. The parallel port enables you to connect an external monitor. The USB standard allows hot swapping of up to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. S-video enables you to...
... you to connect USB peripherals to a standard telephone line. The RGB (monitor) port enables you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to your computer. The modem port enables you to play DVD audio and video on page 89. The parallel port enables you to connect an external monitor. The USB standard allows hot swapping of up to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. S-video enables you to...
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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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... Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer later, click Cancel. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating...
... Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer later, click Cancel. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating...
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... using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you press them. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions...
... using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you press them. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions...
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... time. If you through the process of the Help features in the Windows ® XP operating system. Windows® XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you through restoring your system settings for future use some of storing your system to do ?
... time. If you through the process of the Help features in the Windows ® XP operating system. Windows® XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you through restoring your system settings for future use some of storing your system to do ?
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An external mouse, keyboard and diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port. The default setting for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to in the operating system: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The following procedure is COM3. Setting up for the modem is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. To...
An external mouse, keyboard and diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port. The default setting for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to in the operating system: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The following procedure is COM3. Setting up for the modem is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. To...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. 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 ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix...
... installing a new program or adding a device. 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 ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix...
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... a network, the Startup menu may be down for further explanation. The Windows® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may display different versions of Safe mode. To access Windows® XP Help and Support...
... a network, the Startup menu may be down for further explanation. The Windows® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may display different versions of Safe mode. To access Windows® XP Help and Support...
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... 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 computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the...
... 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 computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the...
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... that this version of the audio card drivers. Please check sound card or drivers. This error is usually a rare, title-specific problem. Playback cannot continue. There is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. WinDVD does not support this is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information The audio settings are incorrect.
... that this version of the audio card drivers. Please check sound card or drivers. This error is usually a rare, title-specific problem. Playback cannot continue. There is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. WinDVD does not support this is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information The audio settings are incorrect.
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... use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad®" on and off. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 53. 242 Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the Touchpad. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock...
... use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad®" on and off. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 53. 242 Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the Touchpad. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock...
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... area network) - interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet - Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
... area network) - interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet - Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
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...'t access disc 215 drive tray won't open 216 eject button 80 light 36 manual eject hole/button 80 problems 215 troubleshooting 208 DVDs 33, 79 playing 163 E email 160 emulating a full-size keyboard 74 energy saving features 101 environmental considerations 40, 41 ergonomics lighting 42 posture 41 seating guidelines 41 work habits 43 error messages device driver conflict 205 general hardware problem 205 non-system disk or disk error 202, 215 problem with display settings...
...'t access disc 215 drive tray won't open 216 eject button 80 light 36 manual eject hole/button 80 problems 215 troubleshooting 208 DVDs 33, 79 playing 163 E email 160 emulating a full-size keyboard 74 energy saving features 101 environmental considerations 40, 41 ergonomics lighting 42 posture 41 seating guidelines 41 work habits 43 error messages device driver conflict 205 general hardware problem 205 non-system disk or disk error 202, 215 problem with display settings...
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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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... changing display properties 213 checking device properties 208 compact discs not running correctly 216 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 226 computer will not power up 201 contacting Toshiba 231 corrupted/damaged data files 214 Device Manager 207 disabling a device 207, 208 disk drive is slow 214 display is blank 211 DVD-ROM controls are gray 216 not functioning properly 220 video content poor 219 DVD-ROM performance is poor 217 DVD-ROM...
... changing display properties 213 checking device properties 208 compact discs not running correctly 216 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 226 computer will not power up 201 contacting Toshiba 231 corrupted/damaged data files 214 Device Manager 207 disabling a device 207, 208 disk drive is slow 214 display is blank 211 DVD-ROM controls are gray 216 not functioning properly 220 video content poor 219 DVD-ROM performance is poor 217 DVD-ROM...
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... illegal operation 200 Internet bookmarked site not found 204 Internet connection is slow 204 keyboard not responding 201 keyboard produces unexpected characters 211 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 213 modem not receiving or transmitting 229 no sound 224 non-system disk or disk error 202, 215 PC Card 225 checklist 226 error occurs 227 hot swapping fails 227 not recognized 227 slots appear dead 226 power and batteries 209...
... illegal operation 200 Internet bookmarked site not found 204 Internet connection is slow 204 keyboard not responding 201 keyboard produces unexpected characters 211 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 213 modem not receiving or transmitting 229 no sound 224 non-system disk or disk error 202, 215 PC Card 225 checklist 226 error occurs 227 hot swapping fails 227 not recognized 227 slots appear dead 226 power and batteries 209...
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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...