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... the transmission, the date and time it is resolved. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777...
... the transmission, the date and time it is resolved. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777...
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... time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external display devices 64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display......66 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer...
... time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external display devices 64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display......66 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer...
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31 Contents Viewing existing key assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key assignments 161 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 Preset Power Profiles 165 Quickly creating a new power profile 165 Customizing a power profile 165 Mouse Utility 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 171 TOSHIBA Accessibility 172 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility 173 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 175 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 176 Fingerprint ...
31 Contents Viewing existing key assignments 161 Changing or removing existing key assignments 161 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 162 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........163 TOSHIBA Power Saver 164 Preset Power Profiles 165 Quickly creating a new power profile 165 Customizing a power profile 165 Mouse Utility 166 Toshiba Hardware Setup 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 171 TOSHIBA Accessibility 172 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility 173 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 175 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 176 Fingerprint ...
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... in good condition. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Before you replace it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including...
... in good condition. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Before you replace it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including...
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... memory (optional) 55 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
... memory (optional) 55 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 2 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 3 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 119. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect the cables. 6 Restart the computer.
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...memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you can check that the module is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad...the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left . Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance,...
...memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you can check that the module is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad...the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left . Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance,...
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... device you are connecting. 64 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port (available on the external device. 4 Set the display mode...
... device you are connecting. 64 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port (available on the external device. 4 Set the display mode...
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... documents (located on certain models) or through other higherspeed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to a particular network address and send and receive information. An ISP is a subset of the Internet - Special programs called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). They all work together to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Internet Service Providers To connect a computer...
... documents (located on certain models) or through other higherspeed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to a particular network address and send and receive information. An ISP is a subset of the Internet - Special programs called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). They all work together to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Internet Service Providers To connect a computer...
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...; A supervisor password - This is set a password, you must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be set before you can work on password - Use this feature when you leave your computer again. When you set . To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. When setting up...
...; A supervisor password - This is set a password, you must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be set before you can work on password - Use this feature when you leave your computer again. When you set . To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. When setting up...
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... Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. 195 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers...
... Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. 195 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers...
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... continue working. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. 205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You have registered a password, press any key, type the password...
... continue working. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. 205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You have registered a password, press any key, type the password...
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... a video format error. If it is set to fix the problem yourself. c If it is not set to establish a wireless connection. If the documentation that vendor's support group for further advice. To verify your display settings: a Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that the Display properties are using an external Wi...
... a video format error. If it is set to fix the problem yourself. c If it is not set to establish a wireless connection. If the documentation that vendor's support group for further advice. To verify your display settings: a Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that the Display properties are using an external Wi...
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... match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth® antennas 254 Using ConfigFree™ with the desired settings. If you can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send. NOTE During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting...
... match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts ❖ Devices-lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings-includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth® antennas 254 Using ConfigFree™ with the desired settings. If you can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send. NOTE During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting...
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... up files 82 battery alarms 113 changing 117 charge indicator light 48, 110 charge not lasting 204 charging 46, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 112 monitoring power 48, 110 not charging 203 power profile 237 power profile hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 117 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 144 removing memory media 144 button power 52 start 127 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 94 CD/DVD button functionality 97 channels...
... up files 82 battery alarms 113 changing 117 charge indicator light 48, 110 charge not lasting 204 charging 46, 49 conserving power 114 disposal 122 low charge 112 monitoring power 48, 110 not charging 203 power profile 237 power profile hot key 116 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 117 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 144 removing memory media 144 button power 52 start 127 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 CD, using 94 CD/DVD button functionality 97 channels...
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...-system disk or disk error message 194 not accessing disk drives 193 running on battery power 105 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 193 computer lock 80 computing tips 81 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 132 control buttons 62 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 200 checking properties 200 disabling a device 200 devices keyboard 66 mouse 67 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and...
...-system disk or disk error message 194 not accessing disk drives 193 running on battery power 105 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 193 computer lock 80 computing tips 81 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 132 control buttons 62 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 200 checking properties 200 disabling a device 200 devices keyboard 66 mouse 67 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and...
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...-esse change/remove key assignments 161 starting 158 Fn-esse program 158 assigning a key 158 using drag-and-drop 159 function keys 84 H hardware conflicts 197 resolving 199 headphones using 140 Help and Support Windows XP 196 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 77 hot key display brightness 239 display modes 239 Hibernation mode 238 keyboard overlays 241 password security 235 power profile 237 Standby mode 237 volume mute 234 zooming 241 hot key power profile 116 hot key utility 162...
...-esse change/remove key assignments 161 starting 158 Fn-esse program 158 assigning a key 158 using drag-and-drop 159 function keys 84 H hardware conflicts 197 resolving 199 headphones using 140 Help and Support Windows XP 196 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 77 hot key display brightness 239 display modes 239 Hibernation mode 238 keyboard overlays 241 password security 235 power profile 237 Standby mode 237 volume mute 234 zooming 241 hot key power profile 116 hot key utility 162...
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..., full-size 83 L lock computer, using 80 M main battery removing 117 memory adding 52 problem solving 202 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 60 microphone 139 modem connecting to telephone line 130 determining COM port 129 problem solving 216 resetting port to default settings 129 upgrading 129 monitor 64 connecting 64 not working 206 mouse installing 67 serial 67 mouse utility 166 N network accessing 132 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 132 networking wireless 133 O opening the display panel 50 optical drive problems 210 troubleshooting 210 other...
..., full-size 83 L lock computer, using 80 M main battery removing 117 memory adding 52 problem solving 202 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 60 microphone 139 modem connecting to telephone line 130 determining COM port 129 problem solving 216 resetting port to default settings 129 upgrading 129 monitor 64 connecting 64 not working 206 mouse installing 67 serial 67 mouse utility 166 N network accessing 132 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 132 networking wireless 133 O opening the display panel 50 optical drive problems 210 troubleshooting 210 other...
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... 156 disabling a user 154 supervisor set up 155 types 152 passwords instant, using 152 setting 152 PC Card checklist 213 CIS (Card Information Structure) 212 computer stops working 214 configuring 143 errors 215 hot swapping fails 214 inserting 141 not recognized 214 problem solving 212, 213 removing 142 setting up 143 Plug and Play 199 port COM 129 Ethernet LAN 133 RGB 64 power computer will not start 192 connecting cable to...
... 156 disabling a user 154 supervisor set up 155 types 152 passwords instant, using 152 setting 152 PC Card checklist 213 CIS (Card Information Structure) 212 computer stops working 214 configuring 143 errors 215 hot swapping fails 214 inserting 141 not recognized 214 problem solving 212, 213 removing 142 setting up 143 Plug and Play 199 port COM 129 Ethernet LAN 133 RGB 64 power computer will not start 192 connecting cable to...