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... 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 Problems Arise If this , it is necessary. Also, you will be advised of your right to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to...
... 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 Problems Arise If this , it is necessary. Also, you will be advised of your right to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to...
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... and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Turning off the computer 62 Closing the display panel 63 Using external display devices 63 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 64 Adjusting the quality of the external display......65 Using an external keyboard 65 Using a mouse 65 Connecting a printer 66 Setting up a printer 67 Connecting an optional external diskette drive...
... and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Turning off the computer 62 Closing the display panel 63 Using external display devices 63 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 64 Adjusting the quality of the external display......65 Using an external keyboard 65 Using a mouse 65 Connecting a printer 66 Setting up a printer 67 Connecting an optional external diskette drive...
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... A: Hot Keys 204 Volume Mute 204 Password security 205 Without a password 205 With a password 205 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 206 Power usage mode 207 Standby mode 207 Hibernation mode 208 Display modes 209 Display brightness 209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zooming applications in/out 210 Keyboard hot keys 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 213 Getting Started 214 Starting ConfigFree 214 ConfigFree Utilities...
... A: Hot Keys 204 Volume Mute 204 Password security 205 Without a password 205 With a password 205 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 206 Power usage mode 207 Standby mode 207 Hibernation mode 208 Display modes 209 Display brightness 209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zooming applications in/out 210 Keyboard hot keys 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 213 Getting Started 214 Starting ConfigFree 214 ConfigFree Utilities...
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... operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC Adapter. 4 Remove the battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn...
... operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC Adapter. 4 Remove the battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn...
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... and the device. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 12 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 13 Turn the computer over and restart it on and data in Standby mode. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the computer. In either side of the above cases, the Standby configuration will click to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps...
... and the device. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 12 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 13 Turn the computer over and restart it on and data in Standby mode. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the computer. In either side of the above cases, the Standby configuration will click to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps...
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... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it down for at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ten seconds, then turn it on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory...
... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it down for at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least ten seconds, then turn it on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. 58 Getting Started Adding memory...
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...To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 59 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to ...not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is sensitive to touch and enables you to left. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is seated ...
...To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 59 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to ...not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is sensitive to touch and enables you to left. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is seated ...
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... Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on page 149). If you close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices...
... Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on page 149). If you close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices...
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... Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with gray numbers and symbols on the front of the keyboard. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 139, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys...
... Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with gray numbers and symbols on the front of the keyboard. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 139, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys...
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... option. 3 Click OK. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. The Hotkey window appears. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. 147 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings...
... option. 3 Click OK. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. The Hotkey window appears. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. 147 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 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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... set networking functions. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you restart your system. Any options that nobody can work on your computer. Toshiba supports several types of the options that function. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. A single user password supports the instant and power-on password functions. You must enter the password before you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN...
... set networking functions. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you restart your system. Any options that nobody can work on your computer. Toshiba supports several types of the options that function. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. A single user password supports the instant and power-on password functions. You must enter the password before you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN...
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...-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is a diskette in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If you experience any key to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start after the Starting Windows...
...-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is a diskette in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If you experience any key to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start after the Starting Windows...
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... not set for an external monitor. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖...
... not set for an external monitor. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖...
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... Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to determine if this is properly inserted in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. If it cleaned. 189 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems ❖ Windows XP will be a video format error. A dirty drive...
... Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to determine if this is properly inserted in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. If it cleaned. 189 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems ❖ Windows XP will be a video format error. A dirty drive...
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... or wireless connection. Click Options on page 224. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to access the screen saver option. For more information, see the Help File included in the application. 214 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and...
... or wireless connection. Click Options on page 224. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to access the screen saver option. For more information, see the Help File included in the application. 214 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and...
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... limited area and connected by a communications link that represents a function, file, or program. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. A small image displayed on the network. Interlaced monitors take two passes to 1024 bytes. A unit of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of...
... limited area and connected by a communications link that represents a function, file, or program. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. A small image displayed on the network. Interlaced monitors take two passes to 1024 bytes. A unit of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of...
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... not accessing disk drives 162 setting up 54 turning off 62 warning resume failure message 162 computer setup 44 computer-friendly environment 40 computing tips 72 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 124 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 75 D desktop creating new icon 119 major features 119 desktop exploration 118 desktop icons 119 Device Manager 168 checking properties 169 disabling a device 169 devices keyboard 65 mouse 65 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and...
... not accessing disk drives 162 setting up 54 turning off 62 warning resume failure message 162 computer setup 44 computer-friendly environment 40 computing tips 72 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 124 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 75 D desktop creating new icon 119 major features 119 desktop exploration 118 desktop icons 119 Device Manager 168 checking properties 169 disabling a device 169 devices keyboard 65 mouse 65 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and...
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...general problems 189 DVD-ROM drive problems 179 troubleshooting 179 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 179 E energy saving features 101 error messages device driver conflict 166 general hardware problem 166 non-system disk or disk error 163, 178 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 175 program has performed an illegal operation 160 warning resume failure 162 Error-checking 177 Ethernet LAN port 124 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 118 external monitor not working 176 mouse 65 external diskette drive connecting 68 external display, adjusting...
...general problems 189 DVD-ROM drive problems 179 troubleshooting 179 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 179 E energy saving features 101 error messages device driver conflict 166 general hardware problem 166 non-system disk or disk error 163, 178 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 175 program has performed an illegal operation 160 warning resume failure 162 Error-checking 177 Ethernet LAN port 124 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 118 external monitor not working 176 mouse 65 external diskette drive connecting 68 external display, adjusting...
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... J jack RJ-11 137 K key assign 141 changing 142 direct assign 141 popup 142 removing 142 key assignment viewing existing 142 key assignments changing or removing existing 142 keyboard character keys 74 function keys 76 hot keys 211 not working 162 overlay keys 76 troubleshooting 173 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 65 keyboard, full-size 75 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 65 L LCD power-saver 63 M memory adding 53 expansion slots 54 problem solving 170 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation...
... J jack RJ-11 137 K key assign 141 changing 142 direct assign 141 popup 142 removing 142 key assignment viewing existing 142 key assignments changing or removing existing 142 keyboard character keys 74 function keys 76 hot keys 211 not working 162 overlay keys 76 troubleshooting 173 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 65 keyboard, full-size 75 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 65 L LCD power-saver 63 M memory adding 53 expansion slots 54 problem solving 170 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation...
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... 96 from Standby 100 Startup menu problem solving 164 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 153 supervisor password, set up 151 system tray 121 T taskbar 121 telephone line connecting to modem 136 television adjusting display 65 Toshiba Internet Web sites 201 worldwide offices 201 Toshiba Hardware Setup 148 Toshiba online resources 100 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 154 disable/enable 158 Toshiba utilities 138 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 189 DVD-ROM drive 179 external keyboard 173 keyboard 173 keypad overlay...
... 96 from Standby 100 Startup menu problem solving 164 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 153 supervisor password, set up 151 system tray 121 T taskbar 121 telephone line connecting to modem 136 television adjusting display 65 Toshiba Internet Web sites 201 worldwide offices 201 Toshiba Hardware Setup 148 Toshiba online resources 100 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 154 disable/enable 158 Toshiba utilities 138 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 189 DVD-ROM drive 179 external keyboard 173 keyboard 173 keypad overlay...
