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Connection to party line service is necessary. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you notice, in advance that you should ever decide to file a complaint with the FCC if you will notify the customer as soon as possible. If these changes might affect your service... company and let them to make any person to allow you with this change. If Problems Arise If this , it is subject to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...
Connection to party line service is necessary. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you notice, in advance that you should ever decide to file a complaint with the FCC if you will notify the customer as soon as possible. If these changes might affect your service... company and let them to make any person to allow you with this change. If Problems Arise If this , it is subject to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...
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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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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. One slot is accessible on the bottom of your software. See "Setting up your computer, and memory capacity can be accessed by removing and replacing the memory module in good condition. The other memory module slot is under the keyboard and should only be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. You will be lost. Installing a memory module with your software" on...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. One slot is accessible on the bottom of your software. See "Setting up your computer, and memory capacity can be accessed by removing and replacing the memory module in good condition. The other memory module slot is under the keyboard and should only be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. You will be lost. Installing a memory module with your software" on...
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... to work. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on page 114. 15 Turn...
... to work. For information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on page 114. 15 Turn...
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... Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn the power on . You can verify that the computer has recognized it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. The computer could hang up when you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in Standby mode.
... Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn the power on . You can verify that the computer has recognized it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. The computer could hang up when you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in Standby mode.
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... Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If 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 of "Adding memory" starting on page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
... Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If 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 of "Adding memory" starting on page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed...
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... warning set , the computer will beep to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To do this , refer to your operating system and devices. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 150). Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Closing the display panel When...
... warning set , the computer will beep to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To do this , refer to your operating system and devices. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 150). Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Closing the display panel When...
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... key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of the keyboard. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 icons execute specific functions...
... key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of the keyboard. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 icons execute specific functions...
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..., audio, or video to a particular network address and send and receive information. They make it easier to connect to be referenced from the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet - 131 Exploring Your Computer's Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using a specific Internet protocol called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. They all work together using the Internet The...
..., audio, or video to a particular network address and send and receive information. They make it easier to connect to be referenced from the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet - 131 Exploring Your Computer's Features An overview of using the Internet An overview of using a specific Internet protocol called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. They all work together using the Internet The...
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... you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side, and then double-clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings. They are: ❖ General-Allows you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key assignment, click Clear. 165 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ To change the key assignment, click Direct... Then...
... you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side, and then double-clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings. They are: ❖ General-Allows you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key assignment, click Clear. 165 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ To change the key assignment, click Direct... Then...
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... a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you experience any key does not work routine, you change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove...
... a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you experience any key does not work routine, you change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove...
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... and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to activate the screen. Display Auto Off may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to its previous setting. If you through the display options...
... and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to activate the screen. Display Auto Off may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to its previous setting. If you through the display options...
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...: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is set to High Color, change the settings to get it does, the utility may be able to 24-bit color, there will be a video format error. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are not True Color (24bit). It should be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure...
...: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is set to High Color, change the settings to get it does, the utility may be able to 24-bit color, there will be a video format error. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are not True Color (24bit). It should be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure...
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...) to devices. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Click Options on the taskbar. ❖ Press 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 open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. 226 Using ConfigFree™...
...) to devices. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Click Options on the taskbar. ❖ Press 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 open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. 226 Using ConfigFree™...
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... device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is refreshed. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. K keyboard...
... device to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is refreshed. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. K keyboard...
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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