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...service. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems... the problem is a REN of service may request that temporary discontinuance of 0.3). In order to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
...service. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems... the problem is a REN of service may request that temporary discontinuance of 0.3). In order to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
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... specifications ....53 Turning on the power 53 Adding memory 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Using the TouchPad 62 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 63 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 63 Turning off the computer 64 Closing the display panel 65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up your printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive...
... specifications ....53 Turning on the power 53 Adding memory 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Using the TouchPad 62 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 63 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 63 Turning off the computer 64 Closing the display panel 65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up your printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive...
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... the battery is not fully charged 210 Power usage mode 211 Standby mode 212 Hibernation mode 213 Display modes 214 Display brightness 214 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 215 Zooming applications in/out 215 Keyboard hot keys 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 218 Getting Started 219 Starting ConfigFree 219 ConfigFree Utilities 221 Connectivity Doctor 221 Search for Wireless Devices 224 Profile Settings 229 ConfigFree SUMMIT 233 Quick Connect 237 Using...
... the battery is not fully charged 210 Power usage mode 211 Standby mode 212 Hibernation mode 213 Display modes 214 Display brightness 214 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 215 Zooming applications in/out 215 Keyboard hot keys 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 218 Getting Started 219 Starting ConfigFree 219 ConfigFree Utilities 221 Connectivity Doctor 221 Search for Wireless Devices 224 Profile Settings 229 ConfigFree SUMMIT 233 Quick Connect 237 Using...
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... more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 68) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 68) ❖ Connect an external CD/DVD drive (see "Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive" on page 88) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on...
... more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 68) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 68) ❖ Connect an external CD/DVD drive (see "Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive" on page 88) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on...
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The computer has two memory module slots - If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off computer window appears. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You can be lost. Slot A and Slot B. You will be installed in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the...
The computer has two memory module slots - If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off computer window appears. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. You can be lost. Slot A and Slot B. You will be installed in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the...
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... insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the computer. Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Adding memory 57 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 socket on...
... insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the computer. Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Adding memory 57 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 socket on...
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... open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the device. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button...
... open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the device. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button...
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... or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding memory 61 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn...
... or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding memory 61 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn...
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... "Powering down the computer" on . ❖ If you can also connect an external display device to keep dust and dirt out of data. Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this, refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of device you close the display panel to the available video port: ❖...
... "Powering down the computer" on . ❖ If you can also connect an external display device to keep dust and dirt out of data. Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this, refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of device you close the display panel to the available video port: ❖...
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... the display to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you need a larger screen. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only...
... the display to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you need a larger screen. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only...
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...+F9 turns off the TouchPad. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on page 208. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the computer. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that...
...+F9 turns off the TouchPad. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on page 208. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the computer. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that...
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... connected by communications lines. They make it easier to connect to share information. a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to be referenced from , the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet - They all work together to a particular network address and send and receive information. 130 Exploring Your Computer's Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using a specific Internet...
... connected by communications lines. They make it easier to connect to share information. a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to be referenced from , the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet - They all work together to a particular network address and send and receive information. 130 Exploring Your Computer's Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using a specific Internet...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you can easily detect if the operating system is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If there is no diskette in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The computer displays...
... installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you can easily detect if the operating system is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If there is no diskette in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The computer displays...
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.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to activate the screen. 179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check...
.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to activate the screen. 179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check...
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... your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you must use the adapter's management utility. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to get it is not set to High Color, change the settings to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. It...
... your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you must use the adapter's management utility. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to get it is not set to High Color, change the settings to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. It...
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... devices. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 233. Click Options on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "Profile Settings" on page 229. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to access the screen saver option...
... devices. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 233. Click Options on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "Profile Settings" on page 229. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to access the screen saver option...
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... of data. The ability to create a complete screen image. kilobyte (KB) - L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - K keyboard shortcut - internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. I icon - See also diskette. interlaced - The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data equal...
... of data. The ability to create a complete screen image. kilobyte (KB) - L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - K keyboard shortcut - internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. I icon - See also diskette. interlaced - The decentralized, world-wide network of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data equal...
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... disk or disk error message 168 not accessing disk drives 167 setting up 44, 55 turning off 64 warning resume failure message 167 computing tips 74 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 63 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 77 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 173 checking properties 174 disabling a device 174 devices keyboard 67 mouse 68 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 Disk...
... disk or disk error message 168 not accessing disk drives 167 setting up 44, 55 turning off 64 warning resume failure message 167 computing tips 74 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 63 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 77 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 173 checking properties 174 disabling a device 174 devices keyboard 67 mouse 68 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 Disk...
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... DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 184 E energy saving features 104 environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 171 general hardware problem 171 non-system disk or disk error 168, 183 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 180 program has performed an illegal operation 165 warning resume failure 167 Error-checking 182 Ethernet LAN port 128 expansion memory slot 57 exploring the desktop 121 external monitor not working 181 mouse 68 external devices 47 external diskette drive connecting...
... DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 184 E energy saving features 104 environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 171 general hardware problem 171 non-system disk or disk error 168, 183 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 180 program has performed an illegal operation 165 warning resume failure 167 Error-checking 182 Ethernet LAN port 128 expansion memory slot 57 exploring the desktop 121 external monitor not working 181 mouse 68 external devices 47 external diskette drive connecting...
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... existing 156 key assignments changing or removing existing 156 keyboard character keys 76 function keys 78 hot keys 216 not working 167 overlay keys 78 troubleshooting 178 Windows special keys 78 keyboard, external 67 keyboard, full-size 77 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 67 L LCD power-saver 65 M memory adding 54 expansion slots 55 problem solving 175 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 58 installation 55 removing 61 microphone 134 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 190 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 65 connecting 66
... existing 156 key assignments changing or removing existing 156 keyboard character keys 76 function keys 78 hot keys 216 not working 167 overlay keys 78 troubleshooting 178 Windows special keys 78 keyboard, external 67 keyboard, full-size 77 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 67 L LCD power-saver 65 M memory adding 54 expansion slots 55 problem solving 175 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 58 installation 55 removing 61 microphone 134 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 190 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 65 connecting 66