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...any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number Connection to party line service is separately shown on the first page of 1991 makes it is causing...repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to make any changes necessary to permanently disconnect your right to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to state tariffs. If Problems...
...any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number Connection to party line service is separately shown on the first page of 1991 makes it is causing...repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to make any changes necessary to permanently disconnect your right to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to state tariffs. If Problems...
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... 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 52 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 the Dual Mode Pad 64 Using Dual Mode 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 70 Connecting...
... 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 52 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 the Dual Mode Pad 64 Using Dual Mode 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 70 Connecting...
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... step 1; The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page...
... step 1; The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module...
... a charged battery" on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Memory slots Front of the slot.
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... TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to left. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover...
... TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to left. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover...
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... DVD recorder/player via the S-video (TV-out) port (available on certain models) ❖ A projector or a monitor via the DVI video port (available on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for connecting computers to digital monitors. To do this , refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices...
... DVD recorder/player via the S-video (TV-out) port (available on certain models) ❖ A projector or a monitor via the DVI video port (available on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for connecting computers to digital monitors. To do this , refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices...
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.... 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, 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. Select your user name and 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.
.... 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, 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. Select your user name and 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.
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... cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start TOSHIBA Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. 155 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice...
... cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start TOSHIBA Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to exit. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. 155 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice...
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... Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of the inability to access your choice. 156 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK if you want to save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it.
... Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of the inability to access your choice. 156 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK if you want to save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it.
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... 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 only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails...
... 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 only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails...
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... are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. You may have gone into effect. If no password is registered, press any key to its previous setting. If you connected may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The keyboard you have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make of keyboard. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error...
... are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. You may have gone into effect. If no password is registered, press any key to its previous setting. If you connected may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The keyboard you have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make of keyboard. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error...
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... a video format error. If it is set to 24-bit color, there may be able to fix the problem yourself. To verify your display settings: a Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. 209 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 3 Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is properly inserted in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that the Display properties are using...
... a video format error. If it is set to 24-bit color, there may be able to fix the problem yourself. To verify your display settings: a Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. 209 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 3 Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is properly inserted in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that the Display properties are using...
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... "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 163. 231 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Fn + This hot key enables/disables either the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad. Keyboard hot keys Fn + [Space bar] This hot key switches screen resolution. For more information on using the Dual Mode Pad, see "Using the TouchPad™" on page 64. (Sample Image) Disable and enable TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad windows Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to...
... "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 163. 231 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Fn + This hot key enables/disables either the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad. Keyboard hot keys Fn + [Space bar] This hot key switches screen resolution. For more information on using the Dual Mode Pad, see "Using the TouchPad™" on page 64. (Sample Image) Disable and enable TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad windows Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to...
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... files 83 battery alarms 111 changing 114 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 192 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 48, 107 272 not charging 192 power profile 226 power scheme hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 143 removing memory media 144 button power 51 start 124 C CD playing an audio 97 CD, using 93 CD/DVD creating 99 CD/DVD button functionality 95...
... files 83 battery alarms 111 changing 114 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 192 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 48, 107 272 not charging 192 power profile 226 power scheme hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 143 removing memory media 144 button power 51 start 124 C CD playing an audio 97 CD, using 93 CD/DVD creating 99 CD/DVD button functionality 95...
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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...
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... 141 removing 142 external monitor not working 196 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 69 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 197 file extensions 90 file, backing up 83 files backing up 92 printing 91 restoring 92 saving 89 fingerprint authentication 166 enrollment 167 Fn keys 84 function keys 85 H hardware conflicts 186 resolving 188 headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows XP 185 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 77 starting...
... 141 removing 142 external monitor not working 196 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 69 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 197 file extensions 90 file, backing up 83 files backing up 92 printing 91 restoring 92 saving 89 fingerprint authentication 166 enrollment 167 Fn keys 84 function keys 85 H hardware conflicts 186 resolving 188 headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows XP 185 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 77 starting...
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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...