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... then click the arrow next to the lock button in minor bodily injury. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down menu Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; You can be...
... then click the arrow next to the lock button in minor bodily injury. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down menu Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; You can be...
User Manual
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... heading under Memory (RAM). Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and...
... heading under Memory (RAM). Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 113. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and...
User Manual
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.... For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. The computer shuts down . If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
.... For more information about Device Manager, refer to work. The computer shuts down . If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using functions. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 177 ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
User Manual
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... change. See also Sleep, Suspend. A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See device. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to help improve processing speed. internal device...
... change. See also Sleep, Suspend. A 3.5-inch diskette that activates a memory resident program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See device. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the network. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to help improve processing speed. internal device...
User Manual
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... battery changing 111 charge indicator light 44, 104 charge not lasting 178 charging 42, 44 conserving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 106 monitoring power 44, 104 not charging 178 notification 107 power plan 208 power plan hot key card 110 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 111 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 47, 56 start 120 C CD creating 97 playing an audio 96 CD, using 92 character keys 86 charging the battery 44 checking device...
... battery changing 111 charge indicator light 44, 104 charge not lasting 178 charging 42, 44 conserving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 106 monitoring power 44, 104 not charging 178 notification 107 power plan 208 power plan hot key card 110 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 111 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 133 removing memory media 134 button power 47, 56 start 120 C CD creating 97 playing an audio 96 CD, using 92 character keys 86 charging the battery 44 checking device...
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 screen is blank 180 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 64 DVD creating 97 DVD player general problems 191 DVD, using 92 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 screen is blank 180 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 64 DVD creating 97 DVD player general problems 191 DVD, using 92 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver...
User Manual
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...L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 111 Media button functionality 94 memory adding 47 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 54 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 122 determining COM port 121 problem solving 187, 188 resetting port to default settings 121 upgrading 121 monitor 67 connecting 68 not working 180 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 123 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 123 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 120 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive...
...L lock computer, using 83 M main battery removing 111 Media button functionality 94 memory adding 47 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 50 installation 48 removing 54 microphone 128 modem connecting to telephone line 122 determining COM port 121 problem solving 187, 188 resetting port to default settings 121 upgrading 121 monitor 67 connecting 68 not working 180 mouse installing 69 serial 69 mouse utility 148 N network accessing 123 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 123 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 120 O opening the display panel 45 optical drive...
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Index 235 power button 47, 56 power plan hot key card 110 power plans 108 power source 42 connecting 43 precautions 38 primary button 64 printer connecting 70 problem solving 187 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 178 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer hangs when PC Card inserted...
Index 235 power button 47, 56 power plan hot key card 110 power plans 108 power source 42 connecting 43 precautions 38 primary button 64 printer connecting 70 problem solving 187 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 178 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer hangs when PC Card inserted...
User Manual
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... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module...
... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Before you use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module...
User Manual
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... the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up...
... the additional memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up...
User Manual
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... the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Using the Dual Mode Pad (Available on the Dual Mode Pad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad 61 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
... the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Using the Dual Mode Pad (Available on the Dual Mode Pad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad 61 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery...
User Manual
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... the drive, remove it is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key does not work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. If pressing any of time. For more information see "Charging batteries" on...
... the drive, remove it is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key does not work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. If pressing any of time. For more information see "Charging batteries" on...
User Manual
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... diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 195 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 192 external monitor not working 193 screen is blank 191 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 184 double-click 63 drive in-use indicator light 93 Drive light 42 Drive-in-use light 72 DVD player general problems 206 Optical Drive problems 196 troubleshooting 196 DVI video port...
... diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 195 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 192 external monitor not working 193 screen is blank 191 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 184 double-click 63 drive in-use indicator light 93 Drive light 42 Drive-in-use light 72 DVD player general problems 206 Optical Drive problems 196 troubleshooting 196 DVI video port...
User Manual
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... working 179 troubleshooting 190 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L light drive in-use indicator 93 M main battery removing 114 Main battery light 49 memory adding 53 expansion slots 54 problem solving 187 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 133 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 202 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 modem default 125 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 191 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 127 accessing 127 networking wireless 127 O opening the display panel...
... working 179 troubleshooting 190 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L light drive in-use indicator 93 M main battery removing 114 Main battery light 49 memory adding 53 expansion slots 54 problem solving 187 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 133 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 202 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 modem default 125 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 191 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 127 accessing 127 networking wireless 127 O opening the display panel...
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... power schemes hot key 113 power source 47 power usage modes 112 powering down using Standby 76, 77 precautions 40 primary button 63 printer local, connecting 69 problem solving 201 printing a file 90 problem solving AC power 188 accessing disk drives 179 battery charge does not last 189 battery not charging 188 cannot insert diskette in drive 195 cannot read a diskette 195 changing display properties 192 checking device properties 186 computer hangs when PC Card...
... power schemes hot key 113 power source 47 power usage modes 112 powering down using Standby 76, 77 precautions 40 primary button 63 printer local, connecting 69 problem solving 201 printing a file 90 problem solving AC power 188 accessing disk drives 179 battery charge does not last 189 battery not charging 188 cannot insert diskette in drive 195 cannot read a diskette 195 changing display properties 192 checking device properties 186 computer hangs when PC Card...
User Guide 2
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... memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
... memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 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 52 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery...
User Guide 2
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..., Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit. 153 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock...
..., Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to exit. 153 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock...
User Guide 2
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... disk or disk error message 183 not accessing disk drives 182 running on battery power 102 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 182 computer lock 81 computing tips 82 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 129 control buttons 62 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 189 checking properties 189 disabling a device 189 devices keyboard 69 mouse 70 Disk Defragmenter 198 disk drive...
... disk or disk error message 183 not accessing disk drives 182 running on battery power 102 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 182 computer lock 81 computing tips 82 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 129 control buttons 62 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 189 checking properties 189 disabling a device 189 devices keyboard 69 mouse 70 Disk Defragmenter 198 disk drive...
User Guide 2
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... cover 54 memory module inserting 56 installation 52 removing 60 microphone 135 modem connecting to telephone line 127 determining COM port 126 problem solving 205 resetting port to default settings 126 upgrading 126 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 195 mouse installing 70 serial 70 mouse utility 160 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 131 O opening the display panel 50 optical drive problems 199 troubleshooting 199 other documentation 37 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 types 152 passwords instant, using...
... cover 54 memory module inserting 56 installation 52 removing 60 microphone 135 modem connecting to telephone line 127 determining COM port 126 problem solving 205 resetting port to default settings 126 upgrading 126 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 195 mouse installing 70 serial 70 mouse utility 160 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 131 O opening the display panel 50 optical drive problems 199 troubleshooting 199 other documentation 37 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 types 152 passwords instant, using...
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... Device Manager 189 disabling a device 189 disk drive is slow 198 display is blank 194 external display not working 196 external monitor 195 faulty memory 191 hardware conflict 186, 187 high-pitched noise 201 illegal operation 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 Internet connection is slow 185 keyboard not responding 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 197 modem not receiving or transmitting 205 no sound 200 non-system disk or disk error 183, 199 PC Card...
... Device Manager 189 disabling a device 189 disk drive is slow 198 display is blank 194 external display not working 196 external monitor 195 faulty memory 191 hardware conflict 186, 187 high-pitched noise 201 illegal operation 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 Internet connection is slow 185 keyboard not responding 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 197 modem not receiving or transmitting 205 no sound 200 non-system disk or disk error 183, 199 PC Card...