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... an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the label. If Problems Arise If this change. Connection to file a complaint with the best service it unlawful for repair or limited warranty information...
... an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the label. If Problems Arise If this change. Connection to file a complaint with the best service it unlawful for repair or limited warranty information...
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... Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 61 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 63 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the computer 65 Closing the display panel 66 Using external display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up...
... Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 61 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 63 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the computer 65 Closing the display panel 66 Using external display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up...
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... remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory module slots - Before you install or remove a memory module...
... remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory module slots - Before you install or remove a memory module...
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... place. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. clip clip Sample pressing down on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be completely...
... place. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. clip clip Sample pressing down on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be completely...
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... remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned...
... remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned...
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... computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 13 of "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The...
... computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 13 of "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The...
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... instead. Closing the display panel When you are connecting. To do this, refer to the documentation for the type of device you close the display panel to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your operating system and devices. For more information, see "Setting user passwords" on page 154). Using external display devices Your computer comes with...
... instead. Closing the display panel When you are connecting. To do this, refer to the documentation for the type of device you close the display panel to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your operating system and devices. For more information, see "Setting user passwords" on page 154). Using external display devices Your computer comes with...
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... the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your files. An instant password has no effect on password functions. You must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful if more than one person uses the computer. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. 154 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure...
... the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your files. An instant password has no effect on password functions. You must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful if more than one person uses the computer. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. 154 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure...
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.... Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. 160 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. The Hotkey window appears. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities...
.... Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. 160 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. The Hotkey window appears. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities...
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... the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you change the system in the drive, remove it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. Make sure there is a diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device...
... the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you change the system in the drive, remove it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. Make sure there is a diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device...
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... advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is not set for an external monitor. If you through the display options. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press...
... advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is not set for an external monitor. If you through the display options. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press...
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..., change the settings to determine if this is properly inserted in which case you may be a video format error. If it is not set to get it does, the utility may be able to fix the problem yourself. 1 If using an external DVD-ROM or multi-function drive, make sure the drive's cable is properly connected to the computer. 2 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 3 Ensure that the disc...
..., change the settings to determine if this is properly inserted in which case you may be a video format error. If it is not set to get it does, the utility may be able to fix the problem yourself. 1 If using an external DVD-ROM or multi-function drive, make sure the drive's cable is properly connected to the computer. 2 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 3 Ensure that the disc...
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... the Connectivity Doctor screen to devices. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "Profile Settings" on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button...
... the Connectivity Doctor screen to devices. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "Profile Settings" on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button...
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... and faster than main memory. A method of data. K keyboard shortcut - kilobyte (KB) - See also diskette. hot swapping - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any device to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See...
... and faster than main memory. A method of data. K keyboard shortcut - kilobyte (KB) - See also diskette. hot swapping - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any device to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. See...
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... audio .wav files 137 audio features 134 Auto-Run 136 B backing up files 77 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 109 charge not lasting 181 charging 51 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 112 monitoring power 109 not charging 180 power usage hot key 115 power usage mode 215 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54 start 125 C CD creating 136 playing an audio 134 playing using Auto-Run 136 CD/DVD button functionality...
... audio .wav files 137 audio features 134 Auto-Run 136 B backing up files 77 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 109 charge not lasting 181 charging 51 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 112 monitoring power 109 not charging 180 power usage hot key 115 power usage mode 215 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54 start 125 C CD creating 136 playing an audio 134 playing using Auto-Run 136 CD/DVD button functionality...
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... disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 104 setting up 45, 56 turning off 65 warning resume failure message 171 computing tips 76 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 64 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 79 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 177 checking properties 178 disabling a device 178 devices keyboard 68 mouse 69 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch...
... disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 104 setting up 45, 56 turning off 65 warning resume failure message 171 computing tips 76 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 64 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 79 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 177 checking properties 178 disabling a device 178 devices keyboard 68 mouse 69 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch...
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... Index problems 188 troubleshooting 188 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 188 E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has performed an illegal operation 169 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 186 Ethernet LAN port 129 expansion memory slot 57 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 185 mouse 69 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 68 external...
... Index problems 188 troubleshooting 188 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 188 E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has performed an illegal operation 169 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 186 Ethernet LAN port 129 expansion memory slot 57 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 185 mouse 69 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 68 external...
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... changing 151 direct assign 150 popup 151 removing 151 key assignment viewing existing 151 key assignments changing or removing existing 151 keyboard character keys 78 function keys 79 hot keys 219 not working 171 overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 182 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 78 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L LCD power-saver 66 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 179 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 59 installation 55 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
... changing 151 direct assign 150 popup 151 removing 151 key assignment viewing existing 151 key assignments changing or removing existing 151 keyboard character keys 78 function keys 79 hot keys 219 not working 171 overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 182 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 78 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L LCD power-saver 66 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 179 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 59 installation 55 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
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... COM port 127 problem solving 194 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 66 connecting 67 not working 183 mouse installing 69 serial 69 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the display panel 52 other documentation 39 overlay keys 80 P password deleting a supervisor 157 disabling a user 155 supervisor set up 156 passwords instant, using 154 setting user 154 PC Card checklist 190 CIS (Card Information Structure) 190 computer stops working 191 configuring 141 errors 192 hot swapping 94 hot...
... COM port 127 problem solving 194 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 66 connecting 67 not working 183 mouse installing 69 serial 69 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the display panel 52 other documentation 39 overlay keys 80 P password deleting a supervisor 157 disabling a user 155 supervisor set up 156 passwords instant, using 154 setting user 154 PC Card checklist 190 CIS (Card Information Structure) 190 computer stops working 191 configuring 141 errors 192 hot swapping 94 hot...
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... 103 Startup menu problem solving 173 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 157 supervisor password, set up 156 system tray 126 T taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 144 television adjusting display 68 Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 registering computer 47 worldwide offices 210 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 Toshiba online resources 103 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 147 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 DVD-ROM drive 188 external keyboard 182 keyboard...
... 103 Startup menu problem solving 173 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 157 supervisor password, set up 156 system tray 126 T taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 144 television adjusting display 68 Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 registering computer 47 worldwide offices 210 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 Toshiba online resources 103 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 147 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 DVD-ROM drive 188 external keyboard 182 keyboard...