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..., for information. Connection to party line service is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the ...change. Disconnection If you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this , it unlawful for them know of your service or the operation of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of service may occasionally be required. If trouble...
..., for information. Connection to party line service is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the ...change. Disconnection If you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If Problems Arise If this , it unlawful for them know of your service or the operation of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of service may occasionally be required. If trouble...
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...; Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. See "Setting up your software. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on...
...; Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. See "Setting up your software. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on...
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... (monitor) port. ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port. To do this , refer to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the back of device you need a larger screen. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your operating...
... (monitor) port. ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port. To do this , refer to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the back of device you need a larger screen. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your operating...
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...), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a telephone and modem or through signing up for a new ISP account, or assists you first start...
...), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a telephone and modem or through signing up for a new ISP account, or assists you first start...
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... useful if more than one person uses the computer. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer again. Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. An instant password has no effect on password - 154 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password...
... useful if more than one person uses the computer. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer again. Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. An instant password has no effect on password - 154 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password...
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... user password. 155 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your system, press any . The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice, or click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions...
... user password. 155 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your system, press any . The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice, or click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions...
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... exit. 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 password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Toshiba Assist. Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on password function: To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the supervisor password. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon.
... exit. 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 password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Toshiba Assist. Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on password function: To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the supervisor password. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon.
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... any losses that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it again to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK if you do not want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of the inability to exit. 158 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it .
... any losses that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it again to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK if you do not want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of the inability to exit. 158 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it .
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... Toshiba Hotkey window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. To activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Hotkey utility. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. ❖ To change with the secondary button. 165 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to receive a confirmation message when you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key...
... Toshiba Hotkey window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. To activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Hotkey utility. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. ❖ To change with the secondary button. 165 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to receive a confirmation message when you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key...
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...) Toshiba Accessibility window To use the Fn key to run the drive at normal speed, for transferring data. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use Toshiba Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. 187 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Accessibility 3 Click Set Normal Mode to create a hot key combination...
...) Toshiba Accessibility window To use the Fn key to run the drive at normal speed, for transferring data. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use Toshiba Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. 187 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Accessibility 3 Click Set Normal Mode to create a hot key combination...
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... not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the drive, remove...
... not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the drive, remove...
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... Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the sites you need help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help you If the operating system has started properly but you can surf the Internet. Try again later. They...
... Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the sites you need help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help you If the operating system has started properly but you can surf the Internet. Try again later. They...
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...-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. If you have gone into a working . You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to the computer is blank. If no password is not set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect...
...-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. If you have gone into a working . You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press any key to the computer is blank. If no password is not set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect...
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... be disabling the Windows® XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). If it does, the utility may be able to determine if this is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or...
... be disabling the Windows® XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). If it does, the utility may be able to determine if this is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or...
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... drive C. high-density diskette - hot swapping - The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can be magnetically coded with data. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory...
... drive C. high-density diskette - hot swapping - The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can be magnetically coded with data. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory...
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... 146 memory 54 adding memory 54 adjusting recording quality 135 Alt keys 81 audio .wav files 134 audio features 133 B backing up files 79 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 50, 106 charge not lasting 215 charging 47, 51 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 50, 106 not charging 214 power usage hot key 112 power usage mode 249 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 123 C CD creating...
... 146 memory 54 adding memory 54 adjusting recording quality 135 Alt keys 81 audio .wav files 134 audio features 133 B backing up files 79 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 50, 106 charge not lasting 215 charging 47, 51 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 50, 106 not charging 214 power usage hot key 112 power usage mode 249 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 123 C CD creating...
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.../trouble accessing a disk 219 running slow 220 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 221 cannot read a diskette 221 connecting 63 external, connecting 63 display does not look normal/flickers 218 external monitor not working 219 screen is blank 217 display device external 58 display output settings 59 display, external adjusting 60 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 210 double-click 56 DVD player general problems 232 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver...
.../trouble accessing a disk 219 running slow 220 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 221 cannot read a diskette 221 connecting 63 external, connecting 63 display does not look normal/flickers 218 external monitor not working 219 screen is blank 217 display device external 58 display output settings 59 display, external adjusting 60 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 210 double-click 56 DVD player general problems 232 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows XP 208 Hibernation mode 65 configuring 70 starting again from 71 hot key display brightness 252 display modes 252 Hibernation mode 251 instant password security 247 keyboard 253 keyboard overlays 254 password security 247 power usage mode 249 Standby mode 250 volume mute 247 hot key power usage mode 112 hot key utility 165, 171 hot keys 247 I icon 122, 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer 123 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 123 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module...
... Support Windows XP 208 Hibernation mode 65 configuring 70 starting again from 71 hot key display brightness 252 display modes 252 Hibernation mode 251 instant password security 247 keyboard 253 keyboard overlays 254 password security 247 power usage mode 249 Standby mode 250 volume mute 247 hot key power usage mode 112 hot key utility 165, 171 hot keys 247 I icon 122, 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer 123 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 123 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module...
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...keyboard, PS/2-compatible 60 M main battery removing 113 memory adding 54 problem solving 213 memory module installation 54 microphone 134 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 228 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 58 connecting 58 not working 217 mouse installing 61 serial 61 moving the computer 76 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the display panel 52 Optical drive problems 222 optical drive troubleshooting 222 other documentation 38 overlay keys 82 P password deleting a supervisor 157 disabling a user...
...keyboard, PS/2-compatible 60 M main battery removing 113 memory adding 54 problem solving 213 memory module installation 54 microphone 134 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 228 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 58 connecting 58 not working 217 mouse installing 61 serial 61 moving the computer 76 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the display panel 52 Optical drive problems 222 optical drive troubleshooting 222 other documentation 38 overlay keys 82 P password deleting a supervisor 157 disabling a user...
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... 215 battery not charging 214 cannot insert diskette in drive 221 cannot read a diskette 221 changing display properties 218 checking device properties 212 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 225 computer will not power up 204 contacting Toshiba 242, 243 corrupted/damaged data files 220 Device Manager 211 disabling a device 211, 212 disk drive is slow 220 display is blank 217 external display not working 219 external monitor 217 faulty memory 213 hardware...
... 215 battery not charging 214 cannot insert diskette in drive 221 cannot read a diskette 221 changing display properties 218 checking device properties 212 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 225 computer will not power up 204 contacting Toshiba 242, 243 corrupted/damaged data files 220 Device Manager 211 disabling a device 211, 212 disk drive is slow 220 display is blank 217 external display not working 219 external monitor 217 faulty memory 213 hardware...