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... Toshiba. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is permissible to the facilities of this change. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to maintain uninterrupted service. When practical, they may cause harm to permanently disconnect your modem from your fax software before sending a message. or an authorized representative of connection. Instructions...
... Toshiba. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is permissible to the facilities of this change. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to maintain uninterrupted service. When practical, they may cause harm to permanently disconnect your modem from your fax software before sending a message. or an authorized representative of connection. Instructions...
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... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 58 Opening the display panel 58 Turning on the power 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 69 Connecting a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external display devices 71 Connecting an external monitor 71 Directing the display output when you turn on...
... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 58 Opening the display panel 58 Turning on the power 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 69 Connecting a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external display devices 71 Connecting an external monitor 71 Directing the display output when you turn on...
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... you need further assistance 222 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 223 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 224 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 228 With a password 229 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 229 Power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 234 Enabling a wireless device 234 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cable...
... you need further assistance 222 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 223 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 224 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 228 With a password 229 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 229 Power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 234 Enabling a wireless device 234 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cable...
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... Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. You can install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. The Add Printer Wizard starts. If this is not the case, then you must install the printer driver for the first time Setting...
... Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. You can install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. The Add Printer Wizard starts. If this is not the case, then you must install the printer driver for the first time Setting...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 Installing additional memory (optional) Before you turn on the computer. Your computer comes with enough memory to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will be lost. If you install a memory module that is installed in slot A, there will sound when you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Additional memory comes in slot B only. A memory module must be a long beep followed by a short beep. If...
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 Installing additional memory (optional) Before you turn on the computer. Your computer comes with enough memory to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will be lost. If you install a memory module that is installed in slot A, there will sound when you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Additional memory comes in slot B only. A memory module must be a long beep followed by a short beep. If...
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... step 8. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize 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. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page...
... step 8. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize 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. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page...
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... Display Properties window, click Advanced, click the Adapter tab, click List all modes. To display the 640 x 480 resolution, you use diskettes with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area (resolution) set for a higher resolution, only part of the desktop will appear on the internal display panel may need to one of the computer's USB ports. These drives hold 3.5-inch diskettes. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 73 ❖ If the external video device...
... Display Properties window, click Advanced, click the Adapter tab, click List all modes. To display the 640 x 480 resolution, you use diskettes with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area (resolution) set for a higher resolution, only part of the desktop will appear on the internal display panel may need to one of the computer's USB ports. These drives hold 3.5-inch diskettes. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 73 ❖ If the external video device...
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... the Fn key) are using. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. The caps lock light on the computer. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates...
... the Fn key) are using. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. The caps lock light on the computer. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates...
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... that acts as cables, attached to your PC Card comes with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into place. a set of Card and Socket Services, you need to the computer itself. 180 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. You may result in the operating system. Inserting PC Cards Use caution when...
... that acts as cables, attached to your PC Card comes with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into place. a set of Card and Socket Services, you need to the computer itself. 180 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. You may result in the operating system. Inserting PC Cards Use caution when...
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... you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of these modes, this title, type in the following sections. Delete this is the title of the preset modes. 2 Click Create copy. 3 A new mode appears with the properties you copied. 193 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode - You can change the properties for your new power mode, then press Enter. Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight...
... you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of these modes, this title, type in the following sections. Delete this is the title of the preset modes. 2 Click Create copy. 3 A new mode appears with the properties you copied. 193 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode - You can change the properties for your new power mode, then press Enter. Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight...
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... to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for the following: ❖ Display - Allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password - Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Parallel/Printer - Allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on keyboard" feature. The feature allows you to enable or disable the "wakeup on . ❖ Boot Priority - Select the boot device by pressing a key. ❖ USB - Choose...
... to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for the following: ❖ Display - Allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password - Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Parallel/Printer - Allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on keyboard" feature. The feature allows you to enable or disable the "wakeup on . ❖ Boot Priority - Select the boot device by pressing a key. ❖ USB - Choose...
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... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the procedure. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. If you may have to start properly, you experience any 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 computer starts.
... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the procedure. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. If you may have to start properly, you experience any 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 computer starts.
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... find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of Safe mode. Try again later. 201 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your access can be down for temporary repair. A single incorrect...
... find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of Safe mode. Try again later. 201 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your access can be down for temporary repair. A single incorrect...
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... automatically? Refer to the software's documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to power the computer for as long as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? 209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery appears not to any of the keys. Check the power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. If it...
... automatically? Refer to the software's documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to power the computer for as long as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? 209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery appears not to any of the keys. Check the power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. If it...
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...; Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window, press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. If you can use the hot keys Fn...
...; Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window, press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. If you can use the hot keys Fn...
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... - Memory cache installed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables...
... - Memory cache installed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables...
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... Play - program - This type of memory is lost when you plug in a cable for "picture element." See RAM. peripheral - The smallest dot that information in RAM is used for your computer. Compare ROM. A unique string of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility. Short for connection to as well as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. By volatile, we...
... Play - program - This type of memory is lost when you plug in a cable for "picture element." See RAM. peripheral - The smallest dot that information in RAM is used for your computer. Compare ROM. A unique string of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility. Short for connection to as well as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. By volatile, we...
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... change/remove key assignments 188 drag-and-drop 186 keyboard 185 starting 185 using keyboard 187 viewing key assignments 188 folders 133 displaying information 165 front panel 43 function keys 42, 80 H hard disk drive light 44, 60 hardware conflicts 202 resolving 204 headphone jack 41 Help 155 Windows XP 201 Hibernate restarting 108 using 102 Hibernation 96 Hibernation command enabling 103 Hibernation mode 75, 95 methods 104 hiding windows 142 hot key disable/enable TouchPad 234 display modes 233 display...
... change/remove key assignments 188 drag-and-drop 186 keyboard 185 starting 185 using keyboard 187 viewing key assignments 188 folders 133 displaying information 165 front panel 43 function keys 42, 80 H hard disk drive light 44, 60 hardware conflicts 202 resolving 204 headphone jack 41 Help 155 Windows XP 201 Hibernate restarting 108 using 102 Hibernation 96 Hibernation command enabling 103 Hibernation mode 75, 95 methods 104 hiding windows 142 hot key disable/enable TouchPad 234 display modes 233 display...
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... hot swapping fails 219 inserting 180 modem default 167 not recognized 219 problem solving 217, 218 removing 181 replacing 182 slots 41 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 179 Plug and Play 204 ports external diskette drive 73 modem 41 monitor 40 Network 39 parallel 40 USB 40 power cable 57 cable connectors 236 computer will not start 198 monitoring 118 problem solving 208 taking care of your battery 125 Power Management 191 powering...
... hot swapping fails 219 inserting 180 modem default 167 not recognized 219 problem solving 217, 218 removing 181 replacing 182 slots 41 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 179 Plug and Play 204 ports external diskette drive 73 modem 41 monitor 40 Network 39 parallel 40 USB 40 power cable 57 cable connectors 236 computer will not start 198 monitoring 118 problem solving 208 taking care of your battery 125 Power Management 191 powering...
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... 150 printer 62 shortcut creating 145 menu 134 Shut down using 98 shut down 75 Shut down command 95 sound .wav files 177 problem solving 216 speakers external 179 Stand by command 109 Stand by mode hot key 231 Standby 95, 97 low battery 120 mode 43 restarting 113 using 109 Start button 131 starting a program 83 starting up the computer from Standby 113 Startup menu problem solving 200
... 150 printer 62 shortcut creating 145 menu 134 Shut down using 98 shut down 75 Shut down command 95 sound .wav files 177 problem solving 216 speakers external 179 Stand by command 109 Stand by mode hot key 231 Standby 95, 97 low battery 120 mode 43 restarting 113 using 109 Start button 131 starting a program 83 starting up the computer from Standby 113 Startup menu problem solving 200