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...service. If the equipment is to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in their equipment, operations or procedures. Also, you will be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to make changes... date and time it is resolved. If Problems Arise If this , it can. Connection to party line service is subject to permanently disconnect your equipment, the telephone company will give you disconnect the equipment until the problem is necessary. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 ...
...service. If the equipment is to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in their equipment, operations or procedures. Also, you will be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to make changes... date and time it is resolved. If Problems Arise If this , it can. Connection to party line service is subject to permanently disconnect your equipment, the telephone company will give you disconnect the equipment until the problem is necessary. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 ...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 48 Removing a memory module 52 Connecting an external USB mouse 53 Connecting an external USB keyboard 54 Connecting a printer 54 Connecting the modem 55 28
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Creating a computer-friendly environment........42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Other precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 48 Removing a memory module 52 Connecting an external USB mouse 53 Connecting an external USB keyboard 54 Connecting a printer 54 Connecting the modem 55 28
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... battery power 100 Setting a power usage mode 101 Using battery alarms 102 Setting battery alarms 102 Turning off the display automatically 103 Enabling the screen saver 103 Changing the battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting a charged battery 107 Disposing of used batteries safely 107 Traveling tips 108 Chapter 4: Expansion Options 109 Using your computer at the office 109 Using the optional external USB diskette drive......110 Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive 110 Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive ..........111 Connecting...
... battery power 100 Setting a power usage mode 101 Using battery alarms 102 Setting battery alarms 102 Turning off the display automatically 103 Enabling the screen saver 103 Changing the battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting a charged battery 107 Disposing of used batteries safely 107 Traveling tips 108 Chapter 4: Expansion Options 109 Using your computer at the office 109 Using the optional external USB diskette drive......110 Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive 110 Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive ..........111 Connecting...
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... your desktop 131 Changing desktop and browsing style 132 Personalizing individual windows 133 Customizing window toolbars 134 Displaying information about each folder .......135 Setting up for communications 136 Determining the COM port 137 Using the Ethernet LAN Port 138 Accessing a LAN 138 Exchanging data with another computer 139 Transferring application files 139 Setting up a direct cable connection 140 Setting up a wireless connection 140 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray...
... your desktop 131 Changing desktop and browsing style 132 Personalizing individual windows 133 Customizing window toolbars 134 Displaying information about each folder .......135 Setting up for communications 136 Determining the COM port 137 Using the Ethernet LAN Port 138 Accessing a LAN 138 Exchanging data with another computer 139 Transferring application files 139 Setting up a direct cable connection 140 Setting up a wireless connection 140 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray...
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... Contents Display problems 203 Disk drive problems 206 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...208 Sound system problems 209 PC Card problems 210 Printer problems 212 Modem problems 213 Internet Problems 214 DVD operating problems 215 Develop good computing habits 217 If you need further assistance 219 Before you call 219 Contacting Toshiba 219 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 220 Toshiba's worldwide offices 221 Appendix A: Hot Keys 223 Volume Mute 223 Password security 223 Without a password 223 With a password 224 Power usage mode...
... Contents Display problems 203 Disk drive problems 206 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...208 Sound system problems 209 PC Card problems 210 Printer problems 212 Modem problems 213 Internet Problems 214 DVD operating problems 215 Develop good computing habits 217 If you need further assistance 219 Before you call 219 Contacting Toshiba 219 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 220 Toshiba's worldwide offices 221 Appendix A: Hot Keys 223 Volume Mute 223 Password security 223 Without a password 223 With a password 224 Power usage mode...
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Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Installing a memory module Your computer is in good condition. Additional memory modules can install extra memory. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use only compatible memory. Make sure that is equipped with two memory slots which can provide for various memory configurations. You will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check. Installing a memory module with invalid memory, the system will beep and will need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver...
Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Installing a memory module Your computer is in good condition. Additional memory modules can install extra memory. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use only compatible memory. Make sure that is equipped with two memory slots which can provide for various memory configurations. You will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check. Installing a memory module with invalid memory, the system will beep and will need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver...
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... the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. 9 Insert the memory module in a safe place so that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started Setting up . Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. The clips on the side you may have built up your computer 51 6 Using a standard...
... the memory module, be careful not to touch its antistatic packaging. 9 Insert the memory module in a safe place so that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Getting Started Setting up . Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. The clips on the side you may have built up your computer 51 6 Using a standard...
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Removing a memory module If you removed. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in "Installing a memory module" on the computer. 52 Getting Started Setting up your computer Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the...
Removing a memory module If you removed. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cover. 11 Replace the screw and tighten it. 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-7 in "Installing a memory module" on the computer. 52 Getting Started Setting up your computer Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the...
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You can attach an external mouse to one of the USB ports. To connect the mouse, or any other USB device to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in pointing device. Connecting an external USB mouse You may want to your computer 53 Removing the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. 5 Restart the computer. You can connect it while the computer is USB-compatible. Getting Started Setting up your computer, plug its cable into one of the computer's USB ports, provided the mouse is on.
You can attach an external mouse to one of the USB ports. To connect the mouse, or any other USB device to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in pointing device. Connecting an external USB mouse You may want to your computer 53 Removing the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. 4 Replace the memory slot cover and the screw. 5 Restart the computer. You can connect it while the computer is USB-compatible. Getting Started Setting up your computer, plug its cable into one of the computer's USB ports, provided the mouse is on.
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... do not manage to do any optional devices to which the battery supplies power. ❖ Where you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your work and turn on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured. ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of where you were so, when you turn off . Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase...
... do not manage to do any optional devices to which the battery supplies power. ❖ Where you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your work and turn on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured. ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of where you were so, when you turn off . Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase...
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... and press Enter. Using the instant (user-level) password An instant password secures your password, type it goes through its normal startup procedure. If you enter an incorrect password, the computer beeps. These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: 182 Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Using the power-on (user-level) password Whenever you start your computer with a power-on an optional serial mouse or trackball...
... and press Enter. Using the instant (user-level) password An instant password secures your password, type it goes through its normal startup procedure. If you enter an incorrect password, the computer beeps. These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: 182 Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Using the power-on (user-level) password Whenever you start your computer with a power-on an optional serial mouse or trackball...
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... describes each option and when to use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. If 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. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
... describes each option and when to use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. If 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. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart...
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... any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the number of colors displayed: 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working . This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Settings tab allows you have activated the instant password feature...
... any key, type the password and press Enter. You can change the number of colors displayed: 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working . This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Settings tab allows you have activated the instant password feature...
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... DVDROM properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD-ROM drives and their operation. 215 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned. 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and...
... DVDROM properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD-ROM drives and their operation. 215 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned. 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and...
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... that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the device. includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings...
... that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the device. includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings...
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... not accessing disk drives 193 setting up 48, 50 warning resume failure message 193 computing tips 73 configuring hard drive passwords 183 password 179 connecting DVD drive 111 external monitor 115 external USB keyboard 54 external USB mouse 53 modem to telephone line 55 printer 54 to a network 86 USB-compatible mouse 53 control buttons 63 copying files 139 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 79 customizing taskbar 130 D desktop browsing style 132 changing styles 132 personalizing 130 Device Manager 199...
... not accessing disk drives 193 setting up 48, 50 warning resume failure message 193 computing tips 73 configuring hard drive passwords 183 password 179 connecting DVD drive 111 external monitor 115 external USB keyboard 54 external USB mouse 53 modem to telephone line 55 printer 54 to a network 86 USB-compatible mouse 53 control buttons 63 copying files 139 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 79 customizing taskbar 130 D desktop browsing style 132 changing styles 132 personalizing 130 Device Manager 199...
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... saving 73, 80 transferring application files 139 Fn key assigning functions 160, 161 Fn-esse 160 Fn-esse 160 assigning keys 160, 161 change/remove key assignments 164 drag-and-drop 161 keyboard 160 starting 160 using keyboard or pointing device 162 viewing key assignments 163 folders displaying information 135 function keys 76 H hard disk drive Master password 182 password 180 passwords 182 User password 182 hardware conflicts 196 resolving 198 headphones 143 Help and Support Windows...
... saving 73, 80 transferring application files 139 Fn key assigning functions 160, 161 Fn-esse 160 Fn-esse 160 assigning keys 160, 161 change/remove key assignments 164 drag-and-drop 161 keyboard 160 starting 160 using keyboard or pointing device 162 viewing key assignments 163 folders displaying information 135 function keys 76 H hard disk drive Master password 182 password 180 passwords 182 User password 182 hardware conflicts 196 resolving 198 headphones 143 Help and Support Windows...
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... found 195 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 88, 90 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 197 K keyboard caps lock key 75 character keys 75 connecting USB-compatible 54 curser control overlay 79 Fn-esse 160 function keys 76 not working 192 overlays 77 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 77 L LCD panel closing 70 screen saver 103 turn off automatically 103 lighting 45 lights AC power 58 battery 59 M Master password 182 memory problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module removing 53 microphone using 144 modem
... found 195 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 88, 90 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 197 K keyboard caps lock key 75 character keys 75 connecting USB-compatible 54 curser control overlay 79 Fn-esse 160 function keys 76 not working 192 overlays 77 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 77 L LCD panel closing 70 screen saver 103 turn off automatically 103 lighting 45 lights AC power 58 battery 59 M Master password 182 memory problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 51 memory module removing 53 microphone using 144 modem
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... port 137 problem solving 213, 214 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 modes Hibernation 146 Standby 147 module Bluetooth 141 Wi-Fi 141 monitor adjusting display 117 connecting 115 not working 204 mouse connecting USB-compatible 53 moving the computer 72 N network accessing 86, 138 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 86 O optional additional equipment battery charger 95, 97 carrying case 108 Noteworthy computer lock cable 72 overlay cursor control 79 P password creating 180 disabling 181 hard disk drive 180 instant 182 power...
... port 137 problem solving 213, 214 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 modes Hibernation 146 Standby 147 module Bluetooth 141 Wi-Fi 141 monitor adjusting display 117 connecting 115 not working 204 mouse connecting USB-compatible 53 moving the computer 72 N network accessing 86, 138 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 86 O optional additional equipment battery charger 95, 97 carrying case 108 Noteworthy computer lock cable 72 overlay cursor control 79 P password creating 180 disabling 181 hard disk drive 180 instant 182 power...
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... accessing disk drives 193 battery charge doesn't last 202 battery not charging 202 can't insert diskette in drive 207 can't read a diskette 208 changing display properties 205 checking device properties 199 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 211 computer will not power up 192 contacting Toshiba 219 corrupted/damaged data files 207 Device Manager 199 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 203 external display not working 205 external monitor 204 faulty memory...
... accessing disk drives 193 battery charge doesn't last 202 battery not charging 202 can't insert diskette in drive 207 can't read a diskette 208 changing display properties 205 checking device properties 199 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 211 computer will not power up 192 contacting Toshiba 219 corrupted/damaged data files 207 Device Manager 199 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 203 external display not working 205 external monitor 204 faulty memory...