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...means life support systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT...COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. 2 Model: Satellite P25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most ...
...means life support systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT...COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. 2 Model: Satellite P25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most ...
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... until the problem is experienced with the FCC if you to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is resolved. Disconnection If you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures...
... until the problem is experienced with the FCC if you to the fax software instructions installed on this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is resolved. Disconnection If you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures...
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26 Contents Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 52 Control buttons 52 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory (optional 54 Removing a memory module 57 Connecting a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 58 Setting up a printer 60 Turning off the computer 63 Caring for your computer 64 Cleaning the computer 64 Moving the computer 64 Using a computer lock 65 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 66 Computing tips 66 Using the keyboard 67 Character keys 68...
26 Contents Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 52 Control buttons 52 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory (optional 54 Removing a memory module 57 Connecting a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 58 Setting up a printer 60 Turning off the computer 63 Caring for your computer 64 Cleaning the computer 64 Moving the computer 64 Using a computer lock 65 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 66 Computing tips 66 Using the keyboard 67 Character keys 68...
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... sounds 155 Using a microphone 156 Adjusting recording settings 157 Using external speakers or headphones..........157 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse.........158 Using the Modular Bay 158 Removing a module from the Modular Bay.....158 Inserting a module into the Modular Bay ........160 Using PC Cards 160 PC Card supporting software 160 Inserting PC Cards 161 Removing PC Cards 162 Hot swapping 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 164 Problems when you turn on the computer............167 The Windows® operating...
... sounds 155 Using a microphone 156 Adjusting recording settings 157 Using external speakers or headphones..........157 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse.........158 Using the Modular Bay 158 Removing a module from the Modular Bay.....158 Inserting a module into the Modular Bay ........160 Using PC Cards 160 PC Card supporting software 160 Inserting PC Cards 161 Removing PC Cards 162 Hot swapping 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 164 Problems when you turn on the computer............167 The Windows® operating...
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... a password 194 With a password 194 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 195 Sound 196 Power usage mode 196 Stand by mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Display modes 199 Enabling a wireless device 200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 200 Keyboard hot keys 201 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 202 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 203 Getting Started 204 ConfigFree Main Screen 204 Starting ConfigFree 205 Configuring ConfigFree 205 ConfigFree Utilities 206 Connectivity Doctor 206 Device Settings 207 Profile Settings...
... a password 194 With a password 194 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 195 Sound 196 Power usage mode 196 Stand by mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Display modes 199 Enabling a wireless device 200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 200 Keyboard hot keys 201 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 202 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 203 Getting Started 204 ConfigFree Main Screen 204 Starting ConfigFree 205 Configuring ConfigFree 205 ConfigFree Utilities 206 Connectivity Doctor 206 Device Settings 207 Profile Settings...
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... most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for a long time, the memory modules will be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at step 1, otherwise skip to install a memory module. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer via the Start menu. 54 Installing additional memory (optional) Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use complex software or process...
... most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for a long time, the memory modules will be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at step 1, otherwise skip to install a memory module. Your computer comes with enough memory to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer via the Start menu. 54 Installing additional memory (optional) Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use complex software or process...
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... the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Click System to pull it out of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 6 in step 8. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance.
... the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Click System to pull it out of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 6 in step 8. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance.
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... Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may...
... Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may...
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... Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you press them. The caps lock light on the program you press the Caps Lock key. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Used...
... Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you press them. The caps lock light on the program you press the Caps Lock key. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Used...
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... button on the top of the Help and Support features in Windows® XP operating system. Help and Support Center displays the Index. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. 2 If you want to draw a picture, but do not know how. 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the screen...
... button on the top of the Help and Support features in Windows® XP operating system. Help and Support Center displays the Index. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. 2 If you want to draw a picture, but do not know how. 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the screen...
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... also hot swap a module in damage to do so may result in the Modular Bay. Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware Using the Modular Bay The Modular Bay gives you additional flexibility. Removing a module from this list that did not come with your computer can connect an external monitor to one of the three USB ports. You can connect an external USB-compatible keyboard and a USB-compatible mouse...
... also hot swap a module in damage to do so may result in the Modular Bay. Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware Using the Modular Bay The Modular Bay gives you additional flexibility. Removing a module from this list that did not come with your computer can connect an external monitor to one of the three USB ports. You can connect an external USB-compatible keyboard and a USB-compatible mouse...
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.... a set up and use the files included in the operating system. Check the documentation that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 160 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Inserting a module into the Modular Bay To install a module into...
.... a set up and use the files included in the operating system. Check the documentation that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 160 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Inserting a module into the Modular Bay To install a module into...
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... have 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 to fix the problem. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer starts. 168...
... have 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 to fix the problem. If you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your computer starts. 168...
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... you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have gone into a working . Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the program does not assign different meanings to any key to its previous setting. If it . If you have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. 177 If Something Goes...
... you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have gone into a working . Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the program does not assign different meanings to any key to its previous setting. If it . If you have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. 177 If Something Goes...
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... problem and a solution displays. For example, if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is detected, an exclamation point displays in the Connectivity Doctor screen at the relevant location. For wireless network devices, the signal strength and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key settings (if applicable) also display. You can then view a possible cause and solution for systems with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities...
... problem and a solution displays. For example, if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is detected, an exclamation point displays in the Connectivity Doctor screen at the relevant location. For wireless network devices, the signal strength and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key settings (if applicable) also display. You can then view a possible cause and solution for systems with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities...
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However, you can also use the Refresh button to the network. Detailed information about each device, such as the driver version number and the status, are connected to refresh the screen. Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired, wireless, and infrared (for systems with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor screen automatically refreshes. 207 Using ConfigFree™ with infrared) devices that are also displayed.
However, you can also use the Refresh button to the network. Detailed information about each device, such as the driver version number and the status, are connected to refresh the screen. Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired, wireless, and infrared (for systems with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor screen automatically refreshes. 207 Using ConfigFree™ with infrared) devices that are also displayed.
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... function keys - ground - Hibernate - When you turn on the keyboard. A storage device composed of reference for long-term storage of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. By default, the hard disk is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - high-density diskette - Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located...
... function keys - ground - Hibernate - When you turn on the keyboard. A storage device composed of reference for long-term storage of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. By default, the hard disk is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - high-density diskette - Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located...
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... connection 169 URL address not found 169 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 152 K keyboard character keys 68 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 68 cursor control overlay 70 function keys 68 hot keys 201 not working 167, 177 numeric keypad overlay 70 overlay keys 69 unexpected characters 176 Windows special keys 69 L lights AC power 51 battery 51, 100 hard disk drive 51 M main battery changing 104 removing 105 memory problem solving 174 removing 57 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 removing...
... connection 169 URL address not found 169 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 152 K keyboard character keys 68 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 68 cursor control overlay 70 function keys 68 hot keys 201 not working 167, 177 numeric keypad overlay 70 overlay keys 69 unexpected characters 176 Windows special keys 69 L lights AC power 51 battery 51, 100 hard disk drive 51 M main battery changing 104 removing 105 memory problem solving 174 removing 57 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 removing...
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... working 184 errors 185 hot swapping fails 184 inserting 161 modem default 147 not recognized 185 problem solving 182, 184 removing 162 replacing 163 using 160 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 160 Plug and Play 172 power cable 48 cable connectors 202 computer will not start 167 monitoring 100 problem solving 175 taking care of your battery 107 power down options Turn Off 91, 93 Power Management powering down 85 power usage mode 102 powering...
... working 184 errors 185 hot swapping fails 184 inserting 161 modem default 147 not recognized 185 problem solving 182, 184 removing 162 replacing 163 using 160 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 160 Plug and Play 172 power cable 48 cable connectors 202 computer will not start 167 monitoring 100 problem solving 175 taking care of your battery 107 power down options Turn Off 91, 93 Power Management powering down 85 power usage mode 102 powering...
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... Card inserted 184 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 189 corrupted/damaged data files 180 Device Manager 172 disabling a device 173 disk drive is slow 180 display is blank 177 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive drive tray doesn't eject 181 external display not working 179 external keyboard not working 177 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 170, 171 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 172 Help 170 high-pitched noise 182 illegal operation...
... Card inserted 184 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 189 corrupted/damaged data files 180 Device Manager 172 disabling a device 173 disk drive is slow 180 display is blank 177 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive drive tray doesn't eject 181 external display not working 179 external keyboard not working 177 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 170, 171 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 172 Help 170 high-pitched noise 182 illegal operation...