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... the equipment is causing harm to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number In order to do this equipment, for any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify you disconnect the equipment until the problem is a REN of each transmitted...
... the equipment is causing harm to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number In order to do this equipment, for any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will notify you disconnect the equipment until the problem is a REN of each transmitted...
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... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Control buttons 65 Using Tap Zones 65 Using the Virtual Buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on...
... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Control buttons 65 Using Tap Zones 65 Using the Virtual Buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on...
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... mode, data will be lost. Before you replace it. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long time, the memory module will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software...
... mode, data will be lost. Before you replace it. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for a long time, the memory module will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software...
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... cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the side you insert into the socket on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place...
... cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the side you insert into the socket on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place...
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... memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory...
... memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 54 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory...
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... the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up . 7 Reconnect the cables. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module...
... the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up . 7 Reconnect the cables. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module...
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... recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in the direction you can check that the module is sensitive to touch and enables you to move your finger from right to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then...
... recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in the direction you can check that the module is sensitive to touch and enables you to move your finger from right to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then...
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... Dual Mode Pad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. To do this , refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 241). 68 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can also connect an external display device to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor...
... Dual Mode Pad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. To do this , refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 241). 68 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can also connect an external display device to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor...
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... the Startup menu to fix the problem. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. The computer displays the Non-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. 193 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
... the Startup menu to fix the problem. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. The computer displays the Non-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. 193 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
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... the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of tabs. 200 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making...
... the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of tabs. 200 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making...
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... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. Display problems...
... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates and allows you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. Display problems...
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... Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. If it is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. 219 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. DVD operating problems...
... Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. If it is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. 219 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. DVD operating problems...
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... SUMMIT utility is used to access the screen saver option. on page 259. For more information, see the Help File included in the application. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using ConfigFree...
... SUMMIT utility is used to access the screen saver option. on page 259. For more information, see the Help File included in the application. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using ConfigFree...
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... are used for use with data. A storage device composed of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is returned to add or remove devices from it was when the computer was turned off . By default, the hard disk is running and have secondary hard disks that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. hardware - See also Standby, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature in which all open...
... are used for use with data. A storage device composed of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is returned to add or remove devices from it was when the computer was turned off . By default, the hard disk is running and have secondary hard disks that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. hardware - See also Standby, Suspend. hot key - (1) A feature in which all open...
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...-esse 161 audio .wav files 140 audio features 140 B backing up files 86 battery changing 120 charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 202 charging 47, 50 conserving power 117 disposal 126 low charge 116 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 201 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 237 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 121 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 52 start 130 C CD creating 104 playing an audio 103 CD/DVD button functionality 100 283
...-esse 161 audio .wav files 140 audio features 140 B backing up files 86 battery changing 120 charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 202 charging 47, 50 conserving power 117 disposal 126 low charge 116 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 201 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 237 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 121 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 52 start 130 C CD creating 104 playing an audio 103 CD/DVD button functionality 100 283
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 206 running slow 207 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 208 cannot read a diskette 208 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 205 external monitor not working 206 screen is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 206 running slow 207 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 208 cannot read a diskette 208 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 205 external monitor not working 206 screen is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems...
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285 Index computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 196 general hardware problem 196 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 205 program has performed an illegal operation 190 warning resume failure 192 Error-checking 207 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 128 external monitor not working 206 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 207...
285 Index computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 196 general hardware problem 196 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 205 program has performed an illegal operation 190 warning resume failure 192 Error-checking 207 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 128 external monitor not working 206 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 207...
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... or removing existing 163 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 242 not working 192 overlay keys 89 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 mouse installing 70 serial 70 N network accessing 134
... or removing existing 163 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 242 not working 192 overlay keys 89 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 mouse installing 70 serial 70 N network accessing 134
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... 213 problem solving 210, 212 removing 144, 146 setting up 145 Plug and Play 197 port COM 132 Ethernet LAN 135 RGB 68 power computer will not start 191 connecting cable to AC Adapter 48 energy-saving features 108 problem solving 201 turning on 52 universal power supply 243 power button 52 Power Management 165 power mode creating new 166 customizing 166 power source 47 connecting 48 power usage mode hot key 119 power usage modes 118 powering down using Standby...
... 213 problem solving 210, 212 removing 144, 146 setting up 145 Plug and Play 197 port COM 132 Ethernet LAN 135 RGB 68 power computer will not start 191 connecting cable to AC Adapter 48 energy-saving features 108 problem solving 201 turning on 52 universal power supply 243 power button 52 Power Management 165 power mode creating new 166 customizing 166 power source 47 connecting 48 power usage mode hot key 119 power usage modes 118 powering down using Standby...
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... Device Manager 198 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 external display not working 206 external monitor 204 faulty memory 200 hardware conflict 196, 197 high-pitched noise 210 illegal operation 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 195 Internet connection is slow 195 keyboard not responding 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 206 modem not receiving or transmitting 215 no sound 210 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 PC Card...
... Device Manager 198 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 external display not working 206 external monitor 204 faulty memory 200 hardware conflict 196, 197 high-pitched noise 210 illegal operation 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 195 Internet connection is slow 195 keyboard not responding 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 206 modem not receiving or transmitting 215 no sound 210 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 PC Card...