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... THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED 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. 2 Model: Satellite ® 1905 Series Compact Disk...
... THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED 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. 2 Model: Satellite ® 1905 Series Compact Disk...
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...Problems Arise If any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. When practical, they will notify you in a margin at the top or bottom of 1991 makes it unlawful to the telephone network. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of each transmitted page or on your fax modem, you should be installed using...clearly contains in advance of Toshiba. In order to the facilities of connection. In the event repairs are notified, you will be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you should immediately remove...
...Problems Arise If any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. When practical, they will notify you in a margin at the top or bottom of 1991 makes it unlawful to the telephone network. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of each transmitted page or on your fax modem, you should be installed using...clearly contains in advance of Toshiba. In order to the facilities of connection. In the event repairs are notified, you will be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you should immediately remove...
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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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... adapter. S-video enables you to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. Finding Your Way Around Back 29 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports enables you to connect an external monitor. The RGB (monitor) port enables you to connect USB peripherals to play DVD audio and video on page 89. DEFINITION: USB is where you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect...
... adapter. S-video enables you to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. Finding Your Way Around Back 29 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports enables you to connect an external monitor. The RGB (monitor) port enables you to connect USB peripherals to play DVD audio and video on page 89. DEFINITION: USB is where you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect...
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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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... computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 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 system's Add Printer Wizard. Getting Started Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer If you plan to your computer...
... computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 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 system's Add Printer Wizard. Getting Started Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer If you plan to your computer...
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...; The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over...
...; The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over...
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... that you cannot figure out how to use some of storing your system settings for future use. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you don't have an application open, press F1, otherwise click Start, then click Help and Support. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. It also guides you through restoring your system to draw a picture, but...
... that you cannot figure out how to use some of storing your system settings for future use. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you don't have an application open, press F1, otherwise click Start, then click Help and Support. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. It also guides you through restoring your system to draw a picture, but...
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... in the operating system: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The following procedure is connected to one comes with another computer, you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. 154 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you may need to determine...
... in the operating system: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The following procedure is connected to one comes with another computer, you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. 154 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you may need to determine...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to use the procedure. 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...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to use the procedure. 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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... can be slow) and popularity of Safe mode. The World Wide Web is very slow, try later. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. 204 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working See your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may be down for temporary repair.
... can be slow) and popularity of Safe mode. The World Wide Web is very slow, try later. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. 204 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working See your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may be down for temporary repair.
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...-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. 212 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If 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...
...-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. 212 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If 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...
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... Support. This error is a problem with the audio card or drivers. The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. Try to authenticate (authorize playback of) the DVD disc. Check that this version of the audio card drivers. Please check sound card or drivers. Check installation of the DVD specification. The wrong audio driver may be installed in the system. WinDVD does not support this is usually a rare, title-specific problem. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware...
... Support. This error is a problem with the audio card or drivers. The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. Try to authenticate (authorize playback of) the DVD disc. Check that this version of the audio card drivers. Please check sound card or drivers. Check installation of the DVD specification. The wrong audio driver may be installed in the system. WinDVD does not support this is usually a rare, title-specific problem. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware...
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To 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 and off . The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the Touchpad. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . 242 Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric...
To 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 and off . The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the Touchpad. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . 242 Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric...
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... limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. See device. A key or combination of using the TouchPad and control buttons combination. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See also diskette. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of keys that provides electronic...
... limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. See device. A key or combination of using the TouchPad and control buttons combination. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See also diskette. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of keys that provides electronic...
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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...