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... 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. If you fail to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." 2 Model: Satellite 2430/2435 ReWritable CD/DVD Drives...
... 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. If you fail to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." 2 Model: Satellite 2430/2435 ReWritable CD/DVD Drives...
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... the problem and informed of your telephone line, as prescribed in advance of this equipment, users should ensure that it may temporarily discontinue service. In the event repairs are notified, you will be notified as soon as possible. Instructions for your modem, they should be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. Before installing this...
... the problem and informed of your telephone line, as prescribed in advance of this equipment, users should ensure that it may temporarily discontinue service. In the event repairs are notified, you will be notified as soon as possible. Instructions for your modem, they should be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. Before installing this...
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... Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 52 Control buttons 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory (optional 54 Removing a memory module...
... Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 43 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 52 Control buttons 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory (optional 54 Removing a memory module...
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... on the Internet 156 Exploring video features 157 Changing the display properties setting 157 Display settings hot key 158 Exploring audio features 158 Recording sounds 158 Using a microphone 159 Adjusting recording settings 160 Using external speakers or headphones......... 160 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 161 Using the Modular Bay 162 Removing a module from the Modular Bay.... 162 Inserting a module into the Modular Bay ....... 163 Using PC Cards 164 PC Card supporting software 164 Inserting PC Cards 164 Removing PC Cards 165 Hot swapping 166
... on the Internet 156 Exploring video features 157 Changing the display properties setting 157 Display settings hot key 158 Exploring audio features 158 Recording sounds 158 Using a microphone 159 Adjusting recording settings 160 Using external speakers or headphones......... 160 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 161 Using the Modular Bay 162 Removing a module from the Modular Bay.... 162 Inserting a module into the Modular Bay ....... 163 Using PC Cards 164 PC Card supporting software 164 Inserting PC Cards 164 Removing PC Cards 165 Hot swapping 166
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... modem to a Local Ether Ether Area Network (LAN) using a standard Ethernet® network cable. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The parallel port lets you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. The Network port (RJ-45 jack) provides access to a phone line" on page 86. The USB standard allows hot swapping of the CPU, do not block the cooling vents...
... modem to a Local Ether Ether Area Network (LAN) using a standard Ethernet® network cable. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The parallel port lets you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. The Network port (RJ-45 jack) provides access to a phone line" on page 86. The USB standard allows hot swapping of the CPU, do not block the cooling vents...
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.... The Internet button launches your default Internet browser. 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Power button Function keys Keyboard Internet Button TOSHBIA Console Button One Touch TV Out Button TouchPad Palm rest Primary button CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel Secondary button The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions. For more information about viewing options, see "Exploring video features" on...
.... The Internet button launches your default Internet browser. 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Power button Function keys Keyboard Internet Button TOSHBIA Console Button One Touch TV Out Button TouchPad Palm rest Primary button CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel Secondary button The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions. For more information about viewing options, see "Exploring video features" on...
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... slot A. 54 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. Do not try to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see "Hot Keys" on the computer. In this case, turn on page 215). The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window...
... slot A. 54 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. Do not try to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see "Hot Keys" on the computer. In this case, turn on page 215). The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window...
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... Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 12 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 54. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 6 in pointing device. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional...
... Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 12 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 54. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 6 in pointing device. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in "Installing additional memory (optional...
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... Started Installing additional memory (optional) 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. To connect a parallel printer: CAUTION: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is connected to the computer's parallel port. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. See your computer. Using...
... Started Installing additional memory (optional) 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. To connect a parallel printer: CAUTION: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is connected to the computer's parallel port. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. See your computer. Using...
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... like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For...
... like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For...
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... interlinked documents (located on your existing ISP. The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. They make it guides you first start it, it easier to connect to be referenced from anywhere in setting up with HTTP. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to maintain an Internet connection. An ISP is automatically configured so that has...
... interlinked documents (located on your existing ISP. The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. They make it guides you first start it, it easier to connect to be referenced from anywhere in setting up with HTTP. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to maintain an Internet connection. An ISP is automatically configured so that has...
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... work with the card to see if it . Even if your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer. Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of Card and Socket Services, you need...
... work with the card to see if it . Even if your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer. Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of Card and Socket Services, you need...
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...'s configuration or verify the startup procedure to restart the computer. If you may have to start properly, you experience any key. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
...'s configuration or verify the startup procedure to restart the computer. If you may have to start properly, you experience any key. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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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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... on the network. A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data equal to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. A small image displayed on the motherboard to...
... on the network. A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data equal to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. A small image displayed on the motherboard to...
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... transferring 151 Fn key 35 folders 114 displaying information 147 front panel 35 function keys 35, 71 H hard disk drive light 36, 52 hardware conflicts 185 resolving 187 headphone jack 33 Help 137, 185 Hibernate restarting 94 using 92 Hibernation 89 Hibernation mode 66, 87 hiding windows 123 hot key display modes 220 display settings 158 power usage mode 217 Stand by mode 218 wireless mode 221 hot keys display modes 220 instant password 215 keyboard functions 222 sound 217 hot swapping 164 precautions...
... transferring 151 Fn key 35 folders 114 displaying information 147 front panel 35 function keys 35, 71 H hard disk drive light 36, 52 hardware conflicts 185 resolving 187 headphone jack 33 Help 137, 185 Hibernate restarting 94 using 92 Hibernation 89 Hibernation mode 66, 87 hiding windows 123 hot key display modes 220 display settings 158 power usage mode 217 Stand by mode 218 wireless mode 221 hot keys display modes 220 instant password 215 keyboard functions 222 sound 217 hot swapping 164 precautions...
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... disk activity 36 DVD-ROM/multifunction drive 36 hard disk drive 36, 52 numeric mode 37 on/off 36 lock slot 33 M main battery changing 105 removing 105 memory problem solving 190 removing 60 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory cards SD 32 memory module inserting 58 removing 60 microphone jack 33 Microsoft Internet Explorer 86 Microsoft Windows XP 111 minimizing 124 modem determining COM port 149 port 31, 86 problem solving 208, 209 resetting port to default settings 149 upgrading 149 modem, using 86 Modular Bay 162 monitor connecting...
... disk activity 36 DVD-ROM/multifunction drive 36 hard disk drive 36, 52 numeric mode 37 on/off 36 lock slot 33 M main battery changing 105 removing 105 memory problem solving 190 removing 60 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory cards SD 32 memory module inserting 58 removing 60 microphone jack 33 Microsoft Internet Explorer 86 Microsoft Windows XP 111 minimizing 124 modem determining COM port 149 port 31, 86 problem solving 208, 209 resetting port to default settings 149 upgrading 149 modem, using 86 Modular Bay 162 monitor connecting...
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... 75 problem solving AC power 190 battery charge doesn't last 191 battery not charging 191 can't access disc 196 changing display properties 194 checking device properties 189 compact discs not running correctly 196 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 206 computer will not power up 182 contacting Toshiba 210, 211 corrupted/damaged data files 195 Device Manager 188 disabling a device 188 disk drive is slow 195 display is blank 192 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive controls...
... 75 problem solving AC power 190 battery charge doesn't last 191 battery not charging 191 can't access disc 196 changing display properties 194 checking device properties 189 compact discs not running correctly 196 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 206 computer will not power up 182 contacting Toshiba 210, 211 corrupted/damaged data files 195 Device Manager 188 disabling a device 188 disk drive is slow 195 display is blank 192 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive controls...
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245 external monitor 193 faulty memory 190 hardware conflict 185, 186 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 187 Help 185 high-pitched noise 204 illegal operation 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 Internet connection is slow 184 keyboard not responding 182 keyboard produces unexpected characters 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 208, 209 no sound 204 non-system disk or disk error 183...
245 external monitor 193 faulty memory 190 hardware conflict 185, 186 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 187 Help 185 high-pitched noise 204 illegal operation 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 Internet connection is slow 184 keyboard not responding 182 keyboard produces unexpected characters 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 208, 209 no sound 204 non-system disk or disk error 183...
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... Startup menu problem solving 183 support for Windows 113 S-video 31 system indicator panel 35 system requirements WinDVD 199 System Restore 136 System Tools 136 system tray 114 T taskbar 113, 124 customizing 142 telephone line connecting the modem 86 text file 119 toolbars displaying in a window 147 Toshiba Forum 211 Internet Web sites 212 online services 211 Toshiba Accessories information 27 TOSHIBA Console button 34 TouchPad 35 using 115 using with control buttons...
... Startup menu problem solving 183 support for Windows 113 S-video 31 system indicator panel 35 system requirements WinDVD 199 System Restore 136 System Tools 136 system tray 114 T taskbar 113, 124 customizing 142 telephone line connecting the modem 86 text file 119 toolbars displaying in a window 147 Toshiba Forum 211 Internet Web sites 212 online services 211 Toshiba Accessories information 27 TOSHIBA Console button 34 TouchPad 35 using 115 using with control buttons...