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... may be required. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of this equipment, for information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...
... may be required. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of this equipment, for information. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...
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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 53 Removing a memory module 58 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Turning off the computer 63 Options for turning off the computer 63 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands 66 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........68 Using and configuring Standby mode 70 Closing the display panel 71 Using external display devices...
... 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 53 Removing a memory module 58 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 61 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Turning off the computer 63 Options for turning off the computer 63 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands 66 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........68 Using and configuring Standby mode 70 Closing the display panel 71 Using external display devices...
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... will become hot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 44. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If this procedure. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module while the...
... will become hot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 44. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If this procedure. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module while the...
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...Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch...Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be ...
...Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch...Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be ...
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... computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the...
... computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 Front of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the...
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... (monitor) port. ❖ An S-video (TV-out) port. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you are connecting. 72 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 computer for your operating system and devices. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you need...
... (monitor) port. ❖ An S-video (TV-out) port. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you are connecting. 72 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 computer for your operating system and devices. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you need...
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... can work on password functions. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your files. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password - An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse...
... can work on password functions. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your files. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password - An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse...
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... to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. The Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. 159 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, click the Mouse icon. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then...
... to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. The Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. 159 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, click the Mouse icon. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then...
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... to the desired option. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. 171 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then...
... to the desired option. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. 171 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then...
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... 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 of these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. If you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. To charge the battery, leave the...
... 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 of these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. If you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. To charge the battery, leave the...
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...: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any key. If you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
...: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any key. If you through the display options. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
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... display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. 202 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to fix the problem yourself. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you must use the adapter's management utility...
... display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. 202 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to fix the problem yourself. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you must use the adapter's management utility...
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... devices. For more detailed information 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 access the screen saver option. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. on page 238. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect...
... devices. For more detailed information 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 access the screen saver option. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. on page 238. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect...
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... as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. 259 Glossary format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for use with data. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. frontside bus - See also bus. A storage device composed of keys that can be magnetically coded with the computer's operating system. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. hardware - hot swapping - high...
... as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. 259 Glossary format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for use with data. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. frontside bus - See also bus. A storage device composed of keys that can be magnetically coded with the computer's operating system. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. hardware - hot swapping - high...
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... adjusting recording quality 136 Alt keys 83 assign keys Fn-esse 148 audio .wav files 135 audio features 135 Auto-Run 99 B backing up files 81 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 48, 108 charge not lasting 185 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 184 power usage hot key 114 power usage mode 220 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power...
... adjusting recording quality 136 Alt keys 83 assign keys Fn-esse 148 audio .wav files 135 audio features 135 Auto-Run 99 B backing up files 81 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 48, 108 charge not lasting 185 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 184 power usage hot key 114 power usage mode 220 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power...
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...-system disk or disk error message 176 not accessing disk drives 175 running on battery power 103 setting up 43, 54 warning resume failure message 175 computing tips 80 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 130 control buttons 61 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 83 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 181 checking properties 182 disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and...
...-system disk or disk error message 176 not accessing disk drives 175 running on battery power 103 setting up 43, 54 warning resume failure message 175 computing tips 80 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 130 control buttons 61 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 83 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 181 checking properties 182 disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and...
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268 Index troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 176, 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 130 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 74 external diskette drive connecting 77 external display, adjusting 74 F FAT...
268 Index troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 176, 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 130 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 74 external diskette drive connecting 77 external display, adjusting 74 F FAT...
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...removing 149 key assignment viewing existing 149 key assignments changing or removing existing 149 keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 225 not working 175 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 74 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 52 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 59 microphone 136 modem determining COM port 127 problem solving 198 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 72 connecting...
...removing 149 key assignment viewing existing 149 key assignments changing or removing existing 149 keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 225 not working 175 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 74 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 52 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 59 microphone 136 modem determining COM port 127 problem solving 198 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 72 connecting...
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... mouse installing 74 serial 74 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 129 O opening the display panel 50 other documentation 37 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 passwords instant, using 152 PC Card checklist 194 CIS (Card Information Structure) 194 computer stops working 195 configuring 140 errors 196 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 138, 140 modem default 127 not recognized 196 problem solving 193, 195 removing...
... mouse installing 74 serial 74 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 129 O opening the display panel 50 other documentation 37 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 passwords instant, using 152 PC Card checklist 194 CIS (Card Information Structure) 194 computer stops working 195 configuring 140 errors 196 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 138, 140 modem default 127 not recognized 196 problem solving 193, 195 removing...
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... 126 television adjusting display 74 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 registering computer 45 worldwide offices 215 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 Toshiba Hardware Setup 160 Toshiba online resources 102 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 145 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 153 using a file extension 90 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 156 V video projector adjusting display 74...
... 126 television adjusting display 74 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 registering computer 45 worldwide offices 215 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 Toshiba Hardware Setup 160 Toshiba online resources 102 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 145 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 153 using a file extension 90 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 156 V video projector adjusting display 74...