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...trouble is subject to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it may be required. Connection to party line service is experienced with this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation... make any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to state tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is a REN of 0.3). or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
...trouble is subject to send any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it may be required. Connection to party line service is experienced with this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation... make any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to state tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is a REN of 0.3). or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
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... Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems when you turn on the computer............174 The Windows ® operating system is not working..176 Using Startup options to fix problems...
... Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems when you turn on the computer............174 The Windows ® operating system is not working..176 Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
... system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
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... service provider. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in that came with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on memory options, check the accessories information that slot. See "Setting up your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module...
... service provider. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in that came with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on memory options, check the accessories information that slot. See "Setting up your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module...
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... memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module into place The clips on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 114. 15 Turn...
... memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory Do not force the memory module into place The clips on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on page 114. 15 Turn...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The following : Press the power button and hold it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 56 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power...
... and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The following : Press the power button and hold it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 56 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the power...
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... recognized the change. 62 Getting Started Adding memory Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 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. If...
... recognized the change. 62 Getting Started Adding memory Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 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. If...
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... open it again. ❖ If you have an action feature set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on page 150). To do this , refer to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Closing the display panel...
... open it again. ❖ If you have an action feature set , the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on page 150). To do this , refer to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Closing the display panel...
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... confused with gray numbers and symbols on the front of the keyboard. 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 the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Sample function keys F1 through...
... confused with gray numbers and symbols on the front of the keyboard. 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 the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Sample function keys F1 through...
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a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to work with HTTP. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to the Internet) that work together to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading and downloading files from anywhere in the world. The World Wide Web offers information as text, images, audio, or video to a particular network address and send...
a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to work with HTTP. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to the Internet) that work together to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading and downloading files from anywhere in the world. The World Wide Web offers information as text, images, audio, or video to a particular network address and send...
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... TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side, and then double-clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings. and continue as if you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings You can also access it , open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 165 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ To change the key assignment, click Direct... They are: ❖ General-Allows you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key...
... TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side, and then double-clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings. and continue as if you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings You can also access it , open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 165 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ To change the key assignment, click Direct... They are: ❖ General-Allows you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key...
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... accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Make sure there is no diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. If pressing any key to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of time. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows...
... accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Make sure there is no diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. If pressing any key to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of time. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows...
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... the display options. If you are using the built-in screen. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If no password is blank. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. You may have registered a password, press any key to make sure the display priority is not set for...
... the display options. If you are using the built-in screen. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If no password is blank. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. You may have registered a password, press any key to make sure the display priority is not set for...
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... it cleaned. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). If the documentation that the 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 you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes...
... it cleaned. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). If the documentation that the 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 you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes...
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...-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to devices. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on page 239. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. 226 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file...
...-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to devices. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on page 239. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. 226 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file...
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... device. Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to 1024 bytes. LAN (local area network) - interlaced - internal device - A group of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache - The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
... device. Memory cache installed on the screen that you use to 1024 bytes. LAN (local area network) - interlaced - internal device - A group of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache - The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system...
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... disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 171 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 188 external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 187 display device external 67 display modes hot key 221 display output settings 68 display panel closing 67 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries...
... disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 171 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 188 external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 187 display device external 67 display modes hot key 221 display output settings 68 display panel closing 67 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries...
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... problems 202 DVD-ROM drive problems 192 troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E energy saving features 106 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 191 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 program has performed an illegal operation 173 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 190 Ethernet LAN port 129 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 69 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 69 external...
... problems 202 DVD-ROM drive problems 192 troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E energy saving features 106 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 191 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 program has performed an illegal operation 173 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 190 Ethernet LAN port 129 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 69 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 69 external...
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... K key assign 163 changing 164 direct assign 163 popup 164 removing 164 key assignment viewing existing 164 key assignments changing or removing existing 164 keyboard character keys 78 function keys 80 hot keys 223 not working 175 overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 69 keyboard, full-size 79 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 69 L LCD power-saver 67 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 installation 56 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
... K key assign 163 changing 164 direct assign 163 popup 164 removing 164 key assignment viewing existing 164 key assignments changing or removing existing 164 keyboard character keys 78 function keys 80 hot keys 223 not working 175 overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 69 keyboard, full-size 79 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 69 L LCD power-saver 67 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 installation 56 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
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... password, set up 149 system tray 126 T taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 144 television adjusting display 69 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 worldwide offices 214 Toshiba Hardware Setup 165 Toshiba online resources 105 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 disable/enable 171 Toshiba utilities 146 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning off the computer 66 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 152 user passwords
... password, set up 149 system tray 126 T taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 144 television adjusting display 69 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 worldwide offices 214 Toshiba Hardware Setup 165 Toshiba online resources 105 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 disable/enable 171 Toshiba utilities 146 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning off the computer 66 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 152 user passwords