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... network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). Before installing this change. If Problems Arise If any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on your telephone line, as it may temporarily discontinue service. Instructions...
... network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). Before installing this change. If Problems Arise If any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on your telephone line, as it may temporarily discontinue service. Instructions...
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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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... peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. Finding Your Way Around Back 29 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports enables you to connect USB peripherals to play DVD audio and video on page 89. The parallel port enables you plug in the AC adapter. The DC-IN jack is a peripheral expansion standard that accepts audio/video inputs. The USB standard allows hot swapping of up to connect a parallel printer or...
... peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. Finding Your Way Around Back 29 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports enables you to connect USB peripherals to play DVD audio and video on page 89. The parallel port enables you plug in the AC adapter. The DC-IN jack is a peripheral expansion standard that accepts audio/video inputs. The USB standard allows hot swapping of up to connect a parallel printer or...
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... Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. ❖ Click System. ❖ The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 16 If the computer does not recognize the memory, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55. 2 Gently push the memory locks...
... Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. ❖ Click System. ❖ The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 16 If the computer does not recognize the memory, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 55. 2 Gently push the memory locks...
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.... The Add Printer Wizard window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer. Getting Started Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and...
.... The Add Printer Wizard window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer. Getting Started Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and...
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... you are using. 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 an area of the keyboard. the number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Function keys The function keys (not to...
... you are using. 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 an area of the keyboard. the number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Function keys The function keys (not to...
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... you how to use . Lesson 14: If I am lost , what do I do something, the answer is probably only a few clicks away. 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. 142 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14...
... you how to use . Lesson 14: If I am lost , what do I do something, the answer is probably only a few clicks away. 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. 142 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14...
User Manual
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... modem is connected to one comes with your notebook as if it . 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. An external monitor connects to the USB ports. 154 Exploring Your Options Using your computer...
... modem is connected to one comes with your notebook as if it . 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. An external monitor connects to the USB ports. 154 Exploring Your Options Using your computer...
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... these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows...
... these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows...
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..., comma instead of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. My browser can surf the Internet. If accessing a particular site is connected to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of the address carefully. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 204 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working See your Windows® documentation...
..., comma instead of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. My browser can surf the Internet. If accessing a particular site is connected to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of the address carefully. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 204 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working See your Windows® documentation...
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... opens the Display Properties dialog box. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You can change the number of flickering, try 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...
... opens the Display Properties dialog box. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You can change the number of flickering, try 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. There is a problem with the audio card or drivers. Check installation of ) the DVD disc. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information The audio settings are incorrect. This error is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. WinDVD does not support this is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to play another disc. The audio card was found, but there is usually a rare, title-specific problem. There may be a problem...
... Support. There is a problem with the audio card or drivers. Check installation of ) the DVD disc. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information The audio settings are incorrect. This error is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. WinDVD does not support this is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to play another disc. The audio card was found, but there is usually a rare, title-specific problem. There may be a problem...
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... hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the Touchpad. 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. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad®" on and off. The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the...
... hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the Touchpad. 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. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad®" on and off. The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the...
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... processing speed. internal device - Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of keys that activates a memory resident program. A group of using the TouchPad and control buttons combination. hot swapping - I icon - A small image displayed on the screen that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you use to help...
... processing speed. internal device - Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of keys that activates a memory resident program. A group of using the TouchPad and control buttons combination. hot swapping - I icon - A small image displayed on the screen that enables any device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you use to help...
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... 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/ current settings not working with hardware 213 program has performed an illegal operation 200 warning resume failure 202 WinDVD 220 Error-checking 214 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 56 cover 38 external keyboard 59 external microphone connecting 164 external monitor connecting 154 not working 213 external speakers 166 F FAT...
... 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/ current settings not working with hardware 213 program has performed an illegal operation 200 warning resume failure 202 WinDVD 220 Error-checking 214 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 56 cover 38 external keyboard 59 external microphone connecting 164 external monitor connecting 154 not working 213 external speakers 166 F FAT...
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... 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 154 modem, using 89 monitor connecting 63, 154 not working 212 moving the computer 67 My Computer 119, 120 N network accessing 156 connecting to 90 New Connection Wizard 156 Network Setup...
... 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 154 modem, using 89 monitor connecting 63, 154 not working 212 moving the computer 67 My Computer 119, 120 N network accessing 156 connecting to 90 New Connection Wizard 156 Network Setup...
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Index Memory Card International Association) 167 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 79 ports COM 154 LAN 28 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29, 30 power cable 49 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 201 light 35 monitoring 105 on/off button 32 problem solving 209 power down options Hibernation 91 Stand By 91 Turn Off 91, 94 Power Management 172 power off guidelines 65 Shut down command...
Index Memory Card International Association) 167 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 79 ports COM 154 LAN 28 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29, 30 power cable 49 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 201 light 35 monitoring 105 on/off button 32 problem solving 209 power down options Hibernation 91 Stand By 91 Turn Off 91, 94 Power Management 172 power off guidelines 65 Shut down command...
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... using Startup options 203 warning resume failure 202 Windows won't start 202 Windows XP not working 202 WinDVD error messages 220 programs closing 132 not running correctly 214 starting 74 Web browsers 158 properties 136 R recharging main battery 103 RTC battery 104 recording adjusting quality 165 sounds 163, 164 Recycle Bin 117, 139 region code 185 remaining battery power 105 removing CDs and DVDs 85 main battery 108 PC Cards...
... using Startup options 203 warning resume failure 202 Windows won't start 202 Windows XP not working 202 WinDVD error messages 220 programs closing 132 not running correctly 214 starting 74 Web browsers 158 properties 136 R recharging main battery 103 RTC battery 104 recording adjusting quality 165 sounds 163, 164 Recycle Bin 117, 139 region code 185 remaining battery power 105 removing CDs and DVDs 85 main battery 108 PC Cards...
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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...
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... USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 59 mouse connecting 59 using modem 89 PC Cards 167 TouchPad and control buttons 119 utilities Power Management 172 Toshiba Power Saver 94 V video features exploring 161 video projector adjusting display 64 connecting 63 video/audio out jack 29 volume control dial 31 volume, adjusting 166 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 164 Web address 123, 160 Web browsers 158 Web sites 231 Support Online 205 Web sites, Toshiba 233 Wi-Fi wireless networking 156 windows hiding...
... USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 59 mouse connecting 59 using modem 89 PC Cards 167 TouchPad and control buttons 119 utilities Power Management 172 Toshiba Power Saver 94 V video features exploring 161 video projector adjusting display 64 connecting 63 video/audio out jack 29 volume control dial 31 volume, adjusting 166 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 164 Web address 123, 160 Web browsers 158 Web sites 231 Support Online 205 Web sites, Toshiba 233 Wi-Fi wireless networking 156 windows hiding...