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...use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for information. Disconnection If you with the FCC if you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support... other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to state tariffs. Connection to party line service is necessary. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If ...
...use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for information. Disconnection If you with the FCC if you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support... other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to state tariffs. Connection to party line service is necessary. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in their equipment, operations or procedures. If Problems Arise If ...
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... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Control buttons 65 Using Tap Zones 65 Using the Virtual Buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on...
... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Control buttons 65 Using Tap Zones 65 Using the Virtual Buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on...
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... damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
... damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
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... the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer.
... the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Grease or dust on the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer.
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... either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover.
... either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover.
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... the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and...
... the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and...
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... recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 8 Restart the computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in the direction you to move the cursor with the socket clips. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
... recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 8 Restart the computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in the direction you to move the cursor with the socket clips. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
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... type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 241). To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your operating system and devices. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to disable or enable the Dual Mode Pad (see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
... type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 241). To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your operating system and devices. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to disable or enable the Dual Mode Pad (see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
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... some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are running on page 192. 193 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 111. If...
... some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are running on page 192. 193 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 111. If...
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A Troubleshooting button is not using functions. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is seated properly. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to be device-related. They may cause errors that seem to Windows® XP...
A Troubleshooting button is not using functions. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is seated properly. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to be device-related. They may cause errors that seem to Windows® XP...
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... Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to activate the screen. You may have registered a password, press any key to its previous setting. If you have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display problems Here are using the TouchPad on the external keyboard. If no password is firmly plugged into effect. 204 If...
... Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to activate the screen. You may have registered a password, press any key to its previous setting. If you have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. Display problems Here are using the TouchPad on the external keyboard. If no password is firmly plugged into effect. 204 If...
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... Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it is properly inserted in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. 219 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. It should be a video format error. If you must use the adapter's management utility. For general problems...
... Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it is properly inserted in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. 219 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. It should be a video format error. If you must use the adapter's management utility. For general problems...
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... the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to devices. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "ConfigFree SUMMIT" on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option...
... the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to devices. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "ConfigFree SUMMIT" on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option...
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... F12, typically located on the disk so the operating system can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. high-density diskette - 276 Glossary format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for long-term storage of programs and data. hardware - It has a potential of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. A feature of zero (0) volts, is connected to add or remove devices from it...
... F12, typically located on the disk so the operating system can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. high-density diskette - 276 Glossary format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for long-term storage of programs and data. hardware - It has a potential of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. A feature of zero (0) volts, is connected to add or remove devices from it...
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...-esse 161 audio .wav files 140 audio features 140 B backing up files 86 battery changing 120 charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 202 charging 47, 50 conserving power 117 disposal 126 low charge 116 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 201 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 237 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 121 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 52 start 130 C CD creating 104 playing an audio 103 CD/DVD button functionality 100 283
...-esse 161 audio .wav files 140 audio features 140 B backing up files 86 battery changing 120 charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 202 charging 47, 50 conserving power 117 disposal 126 low charge 116 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 201 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 237 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 121 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 52 start 130 C CD creating 104 playing an audio 103 CD/DVD button functionality 100 283
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 206 running slow 207 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 208 cannot read a diskette 208 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 205 external monitor not working 206 screen is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 206 running slow 207 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 208 cannot read a diskette 208 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 205 external monitor not working 206 screen is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems...
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285 Index computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 196 general hardware problem 196 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 205 program has performed an illegal operation 190 warning resume failure 192 Error-checking 207 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 128 external monitor not working 206 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 207...
285 Index computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 196 general hardware problem 196 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 205 program has performed an illegal operation 190 warning resume failure 192 Error-checking 207 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 128 external monitor not working 206 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 207...
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... or removing existing 163 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 242 not working 192 overlay keys 89 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 mouse installing 70 serial 70 N network accessing 134
... or removing existing 163 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 242 not working 192 overlay keys 89 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 mouse installing 70 serial 70 N network accessing 134
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...-Up Networking Wizard 134 networking wireless 134 O opening the display panel 51 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 159 disabling a user 157 supervisor set up 157 types 155 passwords instant, using 156 PC Card checklist 211 CIS (Card Information Structure) 211 computer stops working 212 configuring 145 errors 213 hot swapping fails 213 inserting 143, 145 modem default 132 not recognized 213 problem solving 210, 212 removing 144, 146 setting up...
...-Up Networking Wizard 134 networking wireless 134 O opening the display panel 51 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 159 disabling a user 157 supervisor set up 157 types 155 passwords instant, using 156 PC Card checklist 211 CIS (Card Information Structure) 211 computer stops working 212 configuring 145 errors 213 hot swapping fails 213 inserting 143, 145 modem default 132 not recognized 213 problem solving 210, 212 removing 144, 146 setting up...
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... Device Manager 198 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 external display not working 206 external monitor 204 faulty memory 200 hardware conflict 196, 197 high-pitched noise 210 illegal operation 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 195 Internet connection is slow 195 keyboard not responding 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 206 modem not receiving or transmitting 215 no sound 210 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 PC Card...
... Device Manager 198 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 external display not working 206 external monitor 204 faulty memory 200 hardware conflict 196, 197 high-pitched noise 210 illegal operation 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 195 Internet connection is slow 195 keyboard not responding 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 206 modem not receiving or transmitting 215 no sound 210 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 PC Card...