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... makes it is experienced with the best service it may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your equipment, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. or an authorized representative of your service or the operation of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
... makes it is experienced with the best service it may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your equipment, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. or an authorized representative of your service or the operation of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
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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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.... 1 screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws...
.... 1 screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in good condition. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. To avoid damaging the computer's screws...
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... memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you insert into the socket on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems...
... memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you insert into the socket on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 Front of the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems...
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... at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13...
... at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. When the operating system has loaded, you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 13...
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... 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and...
... 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 screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and...
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... also connect an external display device to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ An S-video (TV-out) port. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you need a larger screen. 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 operating system and devices.
... also connect an external display device to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ An S-video (TV-out) port. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you need a larger screen. 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 operating system and devices.
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... keystroke. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. An instant password has no effect on password functions. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in mind: ❖ The user password can access your files. 152 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so...
... keystroke. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. An instant password has no effect on password functions. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in mind: ❖ The user password can access your files. 152 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so...
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... Hotkey utility. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, click the Mouse icon. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. 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 to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings...
... Hotkey utility. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, click the Mouse icon. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. 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 to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings...
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... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If pressing any key to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur...
... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If pressing any key to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur...
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... display options. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor...
... display options. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor...
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... High Color, change the settings to get it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. If the documentation that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are...
... High Color, change the settings to get it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. If the documentation that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are...
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... Options on the taskbar, and then Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 238. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to devices. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup...
... Options on the taskbar, and then Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 238. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to devices. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup...
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... system. Their function is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A conductor to which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. H hard disk - A storage device composed of programs and data. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are removable. The physical components of data. Compare software. A 3.5-inch...
... system. Their function is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A conductor to which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. H hard disk - A storage device composed of programs and data. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are removable. The physical components of data. Compare software. A 3.5-inch...
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... memory 52 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...
... memory 52 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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... 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 Launch 167 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
... 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 Launch 167 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display...
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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...