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...change. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for them know of the telephone company is to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you with the best service it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to state tariffs. In order...equipment until the problem is resolved. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information ...
...change. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for them know of the telephone company is to make any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you with the best service it can. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to state tariffs. In order...equipment until the problem is resolved. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information ...
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... power 53 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 71 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 75 Scrolling with the TouchPad 75 Control buttons 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external...
... power 53 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 71 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 75 Scrolling with the TouchPad 75 Control buttons 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external...
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... step 1; Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The operating system turns off computer or Shut down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut down to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer using the Start menu. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the system). otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover.
... step 1; Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The operating system turns off computer or Shut down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut down to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer using the Start menu. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the system). otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... may have built up. You can insert the module into any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. The computer contains two memory slots. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you...
... may have built up. You can insert the module into any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Grease or dust on the computer. The computer contains two memory slots. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you...
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... recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 62. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer...
... recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 62. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer...
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... power on . Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull the latchs away from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. Front of the above cases, the Standby configuration...
... power on . Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull the latchs away from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of computer Memory slots (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. Front of the above cases, the Standby configuration...
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... and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General...
... and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General...
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... use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD...
... use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD...
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... key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. 164 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Using an instant password An instant password secures your desk for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Select your user name and enter your choice, or click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on an optional USB mouse or trackball. The Toshiba Assist window...
... key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. 164 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Using an instant password An instant password secures your desk for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Select your user name and enter your choice, or click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on an optional USB mouse or trackball. The Toshiba Assist window...
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... for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. Setting a supervisor password If you not remember it. 165 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor or user password Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password.
... for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. Setting a supervisor password If you not remember it. 165 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor or user password Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password.
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The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to set a user-level password in Toshiba Assist or in System Setup. Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility allows you to verify. 5 Click Set. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon. 167 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the supervisor password.
The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to set a user-level password in Toshiba Assist or in System Setup. Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility allows you to verify. 5 Click Set. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon. 167 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the supervisor password.
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... activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Hotkey utility. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. ❖ To change with the secondary button. Toshiba Hotkey Utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility allows you to change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup and continue as if you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. 175 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key...
... activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Hotkey utility. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. ❖ To change with the secondary button. Toshiba Hotkey Utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility allows you to change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup and continue as if you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. 175 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key...
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.... 209 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. Make sure there 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...
.... 209 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. Make sure there 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...
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... key, type the password and press Enter. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to activate the screen. If you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for an external monitor. If you are using the TouchPad on . You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make...
... key, type the password and press Enter. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to activate the screen. If you press the keys on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for an external monitor. If you are using the TouchPad on . You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make...
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... adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ Click the Start button, and select All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Connectivity Doctor screen to devices. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on page 272. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to start ConfigFree, be sure...
... adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ Click the Start button, and select All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Connectivity Doctor screen to devices. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on page 272. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to start ConfigFree, be sure...
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... adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 149 Alt keys 98 audio .wav files 148 audio features 147 B backing up files 96 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 218 charging 47, 51 conserving power 125 disposal 133 300 low charge 123 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 218 power usage hot key 127 power usage mode 253 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54, 64 start 137 C CD creating...
... adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 149 Alt keys 98 audio .wav files 148 audio features 147 B backing up files 96 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 218 charging 47, 51 conserving power 125 disposal 133 300 low charge 123 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 218 power usage hot key 127 power usage mode 253 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54, 64 start 137 C CD creating...
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... connection set up 142 control buttons 76 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 98 D desktop creating new icon 136 major features 136 desktop exploration 135 desktop icons 136 Device Manager 214 checking properties 215 disabling a device 215 devices keyboard 80 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 223 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 224 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 running slow 223 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 224 cannot read a diskette 224 connecting 83 external, connecting 83 display...
... connection set up 142 control buttons 76 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 98 D desktop creating new icon 136 major features 136 desktop exploration 135 desktop icons 136 Device Manager 214 checking properties 215 disabling a device 215 devices keyboard 80 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 223 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 224 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 running slow 223 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 224 cannot read a diskette 224 connecting 83 external, connecting 83 display...
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... change/remove key assignments 175 starting 171 Fn-esse program 171 assigning a key 171 using drag-and-drop 172 function keys 98 H hardware conflicts 212 resolving 214 headphones using 149 Help and Support Windows XP 211 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 starting again from 91 hot key display brightness 257 display modes 256 Hibernation mode 255 instant password security 251 keyboard 258 keyboard overlays 257, 259 password security 251 power usage mode 253 Standby mode 254 volume mute 250 hot key power usage mode...
... change/remove key assignments 175 starting 171 Fn-esse program 171 assigning a key 171 using drag-and-drop 172 function keys 98 H hardware conflicts 212 resolving 214 headphones using 149 Help and Support Windows XP 211 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 starting again from 91 hot key display brightness 257 display modes 256 Hibernation mode 255 instant password security 251 keyboard 258 keyboard overlays 257, 259 password security 251 power usage mode 253 Standby mode 254 volume mute 250 hot key power usage mode...
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... slot cover 57 memory module installation 55 installing inserting into socket 58 removing 61 microphone 148 modem determining COM port 139 problem solving 231 resetting port to default settings 139 upgrading 139 monitor 78 connecting 78 not working 220 mouse installing 80 serial 80 N network accessing 142 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 142 networking wireless 141 O opening the display panel 52 optical drive problems 225 troubleshooting 225 other documentation 38 overlay keys 99 P password deleting a supervisor 166 disabling a user 165 supervisor set up 165 types 163 passwords instant, using...
... slot cover 57 memory module installation 55 installing inserting into socket 58 removing 61 microphone 148 modem determining COM port 139 problem solving 231 resetting port to default settings 139 upgrading 139 monitor 78 connecting 78 not working 220 mouse installing 80 serial 80 N network accessing 142 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 142 networking wireless 141 O opening the display panel 52 optical drive problems 225 troubleshooting 225 other documentation 38 overlay keys 99 P password deleting a supervisor 166 disabling a user 165 supervisor set up 165 types 163 passwords instant, using...
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... Device Manager 214 disabling a device 215 disk drive is slow 223 display is blank 220 external display not working 222 external monitor 220 faulty memory 216 hardware conflict 212, 213 high-pitched noise 226 illegal operation 206 Internet bookmarked site not found 211 Internet connection is slow 211 keyboard not responding 208 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 modem not receiving or transmitting 231 no sound 226 non-system disk or disk error 209, 224 PC Card...
... Device Manager 214 disabling a device 215 disk drive is slow 223 display is blank 220 external display not working 222 external monitor 220 faulty memory 216 hardware conflict 212, 213 high-pitched noise 226 illegal operation 206 Internet bookmarked site not found 211 Internet connection is slow 211 keyboard not responding 208 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 modem not receiving or transmitting 231 no sound 226 non-system disk or disk error 209, 224 PC Card...
