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...make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. 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. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will be necessary for any person to use...other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the...
...make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. 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. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will be necessary for any person to use...other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the...
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... first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Your computer's features and specifications ....57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 59 Using the Scroll button 60 Using the Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Installing additional memory (optional 62 Removing a memory module 66 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a local printer 69 Setting up your printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Connecting external display devices 74 Connecting the display device 75 Directing the...
... first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Your computer's features and specifications ....57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 59 Using the Scroll button 60 Using the Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Installing additional memory (optional 62 Removing a memory module 66 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a local printer 69 Setting up your printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Connecting external display devices 74 Connecting the display device 75 Directing the...
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... Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 119 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 121 Charging the batteries 121 Charging the main battery 122 Charging the RTC battery 122 Monitoring battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to do when the battery runs low 126 Setting battery alarms 126 Conserving battery power 127 Power profiles in Windows XP 128 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........128 Changing the main battery 129 Removing the battery...
... Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 119 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 121 Charging the batteries 121 Charging the main battery 122 Charging the RTC battery 122 Monitoring battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to do when the battery runs low 126 Setting battery alarms 126 Conserving battery power 127 Power profiles in Windows XP 128 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........128 Changing the main battery 129 Removing the battery...
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... in various capacities (to stay current on the most of data. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to run most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be lost. You...
... in various capacities (to stay current on the most of data. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to run most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be lost. You...
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... for more information. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off before proceeding. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. NOTE If you are replacing memory and need to remove a memory module, refer to "Removing a memory module" on , click Start, then click Turn off computer. NOTE Make sure that the computer's power light is off the computer.
... for more information. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off before proceeding. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. NOTE If you are replacing memory and need to remove a memory module, refer to "Removing a memory module" on , click Start, then click Turn off computer. NOTE Make sure that the computer's power light is off the computer.
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... to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it . You can now continue setting up the computer. You can damage the computer and the device. In either side of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it . You can now continue setting up the computer. You can damage the computer and the device. In either side of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to 'Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player' below. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the S-video port, you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's Component Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" below for guidelines on page 78. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Getting Started Connecting external display devices 75 S-video...
... "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to 'Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player' below. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the S-video port, you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's Component Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" below for guidelines on page 78. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Getting Started Connecting external display devices 75 S-video...
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... the setting you need a larger screen or to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the Display Properties settings. 78 Getting Started Connecting external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to display...
... the setting you need a larger screen or to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the Display Properties settings. 78 Getting Started Connecting external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to display...
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... , turns on QosmioPlayer and displays a live TV program. The audio and video buttons control sound and channel selection. 170 Exploring Your Options Using QosmioPlayer Mute - Your remote control includes three major groups of controls. ❖ Media play of DVDs and CDs. ❖ Navigation and direct access - When the computer is connected to the computer. Disables your remote control to select desired action or window options. Turns on , use this button to enable sound. Use this mode...
... , turns on QosmioPlayer and displays a live TV program. The audio and video buttons control sound and channel selection. 170 Exploring Your Options Using QosmioPlayer Mute - Your remote control includes three major groups of controls. ❖ Media play of DVDs and CDs. ❖ Navigation and direct access - When the computer is connected to the computer. Disables your remote control to select desired action or window options. Turns on , use this button to enable sound. Use this mode...
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... box. ❖ Select Get Latest Guide Listings to manually update the Television Program Guide from the Guide. ❖ Select Setup Guide Listings to find out general Guide information and the date range of the computer. To change the TV Guide settings: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select TV. 4 Select Guide. ❖ Select Edit Channels to...
... box. ❖ Select Get Latest Guide Listings to manually update the Television Program Guide from the Guide. ❖ Select Setup Guide Listings to find out general Guide information and the date range of the computer. To change the TV Guide settings: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select TV. 4 Select Guide. ❖ Select Edit Channels to...
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To activate: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you use the hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. 245 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Mouse icon.
To activate: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you use the hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. 245 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Mouse icon.
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..., remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to continue. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 265. If pressing any key does not work routine...
..., remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to continue. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 265. If pressing any key does not work routine...
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Check the power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Have you added a device, such as it again. Keyboard problems If, when you are using is on page 265. You have a second keyboard, try charging it usually does. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. For information on . Let the battery discharge completely, then try it works, the first keyboard may be defective or...
Check the power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Have you added a device, such as it again. Keyboard problems If, when you are using is on page 265. You have a second keyboard, try charging it usually does. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. For information on . Let the battery discharge completely, then try it works, the first keyboard may be defective or...
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.... Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. Press any key to advance through the display options. If no password is off, and then powering the...
.... Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. Press any key to advance through the display options. If no password is off, and then powering the...
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289 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 60. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off .
289 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 60. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off .
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... your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you can set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the network. ConfigFree profiles are automatically connected. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you save network settings in...
... your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you can set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the network. ConfigFree profiles are automatically connected. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you save network settings in...
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... tips 85 Connecting external AV input devices 79 Connecting external display devices 74 connecting to a power source 52 connection set up 144 conserving battery power 127 Contents CDs 106 DVDs 106 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 88 D desktop creating new icon 138 exploring 137 icons 138 major features 138 Device Manager 262 checking properties 263 disabling a device 262, 263 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 270 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 270 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 269...
... tips 85 Connecting external AV input devices 79 Connecting external display devices 74 connecting to a power source 52 connection set up 144 conserving battery power 127 Contents CDs 106 DVDs 106 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 88 D desktop creating new icon 138 exploring 137 icons 138 major features 138 Device Manager 262 checking properties 263 disabling a device 262, 263 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 270 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 270 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 269...
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... 268 external monitor not working 268 latch 56 screen is blank 267 display device connecting 75 display mode setting 76 display modes hot key 287 display output settings 78 display panel closing 82 opening 56 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 135 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 261 double-click 60 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 271 drive tray will not open 272 inserting discs 102 problems 271 removing 108 troubleshooting 263 E environmental considerations 44 ergonomics 45 posture 44 error messages device driver conflict...
... 268 external monitor not working 268 latch 56 screen is blank 267 display device connecting 75 display mode setting 76 display modes hot key 287 display output settings 78 display panel closing 82 opening 56 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 135 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 261 double-click 60 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 271 drive tray will not open 272 inserting discs 102 problems 271 removing 108 troubleshooting 263 E environmental considerations 44 ergonomics 45 posture 44 error messages device driver conflict...
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... removing expansion slot cover 64 memory module inserting 65 removing 67 Memory Stick inserting 157 removing 158 microphone 152 built-in 152 Microsoft Support Online Web site 260 modem determining COM port 142 problem solving 277 resetting port to default settings 142 upgrading 142 module memory 65 Wi-Fi Mini PC 146 monitor connecting 75, 78 not working 267 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 242 accessing 144 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 144 networking wireless 144 O other documentation 40 overlay keys...
... removing expansion slot cover 64 memory module inserting 65 removing 67 Memory Stick inserting 157 removing 158 microphone 152 built-in 152 Microsoft Support Online Web site 260 modem determining COM port 142 problem solving 277 resetting port to default settings 142 upgrading 142 module memory 65 Wi-Fi Mini PC 146 monitor connecting 75, 78 not working 267 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 242 accessing 144 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 144 networking wireless 144 O other documentation 40 overlay keys...
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... scroll button 60 SD Card inserting 158 removing 159 seating 44 secondary button 60 security 242 selecting a place to work 42 setting up computer 63 setting up a connection 144 setting up your computer 49 shutting down more quickly 111 sound problem solving 272 sound recording 153 sounds recording 151 speakers using external 153 Stand By mode hot key 285 Standby low battery 126 Standby mode going into more quickly 115 starting again from 116 start button...
... scroll button 60 SD Card inserting 158 removing 159 seating 44 secondary button 60 security 242 selecting a place to work 42 setting up computer 63 setting up a connection 144 setting up your computer 49 shutting down more quickly 111 sound problem solving 272 sound recording 153 sounds recording 151 speakers using external 153 Stand By mode hot key 285 Standby low battery 126 Standby mode going into more quickly 115 starting again from 116 start button...