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... them to make any changes necessary to send any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to maintain uninterrupted service. Disconnection If you in writing, to allow you believe it can. If Problems Arise If this , it unlawful for any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Connection to party...
... them to make any changes necessary to send any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to maintain uninterrupted service. Disconnection If you in writing, to allow you believe it can. If Problems Arise If this , it unlawful for any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures. Connection to party...
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You can also connect an external display device (monitor or projector) via the RGB (monitor) port. See, "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 264. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you can also use a hot key to the documentation for your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 57 Sample Mouse Properties window 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever...
You can also connect an external display device (monitor or projector) via the RGB (monitor) port. See, "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 264. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you can also use a hot key to the documentation for your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 57 Sample Mouse Properties window 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever...
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...; Presentation button 3 Release the Fn key. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the monitor's power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you need a larger screen. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only...
...; Presentation button 3 Release the Fn key. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the monitor's power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you need a larger screen. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only...
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..., audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. They make it easier to connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account You can connect to the Internet by communications lines. Special programs called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). Connecting to the Internet To connect to a particular network address...
..., audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. They make it easier to connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account You can connect to the Internet by communications lines. Special programs called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). Connecting to the Internet To connect to a particular network address...
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..., and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this , refer to your operating system documentation. ❖ Click OK to associate the folder with items from various folders, or to display the Application Explorer dialog box, then complete these steps: ❖ Select the desired folder. 157 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse...
..., and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this , refer to your operating system documentation. ❖ Click OK to associate the folder with items from various folders, or to display the Application Explorer dialog box, then complete these steps: ❖ Select the desired folder. 157 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse...
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... Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then double-click the Supervisor Password icon. 3 Click Set. 4 Enter your choice, or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file. 7 Click OK. Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your password in the Input box, then enter...
... Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then double-click the Supervisor Password icon. 3 Click Set. 4 Enter your choice, or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file. 7 Click OK. Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your password in the Input box, then enter...
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Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then double-click the User Password icon. 3 Click Set. 4 Enter your password in a location where you can later access it should you do not want to save the password to a text file. 7 Click OK. To register a password for any losses that you save your password in the Input box, then enter it again...
Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then double-click the User Password icon. 3 Click Set. 4 Enter your password in a location where you can later access it should you do not want to save the password to a text file. 7 Click OK. To register a password for any losses that you save your password in the Input box, then enter it again...
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... types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. 205 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. After three incorrect attempts, the system turns off the computer. Using the instant (user-level) password An instant password secures your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: Using the HDD password Your computer comes with a System Setup utility...
... types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. 205 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. After three incorrect attempts, the system turns off the computer. Using the instant (user-level) password An instant password secures your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: Using the HDD password Your computer comes with a System Setup utility...
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... continue. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." 217 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are...
... continue. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." 217 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are...
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... the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can surf the Internet. Try again later. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. 219 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection...
... the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can surf the Internet. Try again later. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. 219 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection...
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... screen is blank. If you have registered a password, press any key. You may be defective or incompatible with the computer. Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is not set for an external monitor. Nothing happens when you to continue working. Display problems...
... screen is blank. If you have registered a password, press any key. You may be defective or incompatible with the computer. Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is not set for an external monitor. Nothing happens when you to continue working. Display problems...
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... that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 223 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive's properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. To do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the Settings tab and...
... that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 223 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive's properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. To do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the Settings tab and...
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... the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the Toshiba Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. on page 278. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. For more detailed information on setting up ConfigFree. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations...
... the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the Toshiba Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. on page 278. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. For more detailed information on setting up ConfigFree. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations...
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... platter or platters that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. A 3.5-inch diskette that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. I icon - The ability to which certain keys in the circuit. hardware - Hibernation - H hard disk - When you turn on the keyboard. The physical components of an electric circuit are...
... platter or platters that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. A 3.5-inch diskette that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. I icon - The ability to which certain keys in the circuit. hardware - Hibernation - H hard disk - When you turn on the keyboard. The physical components of an electric circuit are...
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... power connecting adapter 49 accessories computer lock cable 76 docking solutions 152 memory 54 adding memory 54 audio features 137 B basics keyboard 79 battery changing 112 charge indicator light 49, 104 charge not lasting 225 charging 47 conserving power 109 disposal 118 low charge 108 306 monitoring power 49, 104 not charging 225 power usage hot key 111 power usage mode 261 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 112 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup buttons control 56 C CD creating 95 playing an audio 94 CD/DVD Drive...
... power connecting adapter 49 accessories computer lock cable 76 docking solutions 152 memory 54 adding memory 54 audio features 137 B basics keyboard 79 battery changing 112 charge indicator light 49, 104 charge not lasting 225 charging 47 conserving power 109 disposal 118 low charge 108 306 monitoring power 49, 104 not charging 225 power usage hot key 111 power usage mode 261 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 112 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup buttons control 56 C CD creating 95 playing an audio 94 CD/DVD Drive...
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... disk or disk error message 217 not accessing disk drives 216 running on battery power 99 setting up 44 warning resume failure message 216 computing tips 77 configuring hard drive passwords 206 password 202 connecting external monitor 57 external USB keyboard 59 external USB mouse 60 printer 60 connection set up 131 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 Cross Menu Utility 183 cursor control overlay 82 customizing taskbar 121 D desktop browsing style 123 changing styles 123 personalizing 121 Device Manager 222 checking properties 223 disabling a device...
... disk or disk error message 217 not accessing disk drives 216 running on battery power 99 setting up 44 warning resume failure message 216 computing tips 77 configuring hard drive passwords 206 password 202 connecting external monitor 57 external USB keyboard 59 external USB mouse 60 printer 60 connection set up 131 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 Cross Menu Utility 183 cursor control overlay 82 customizing taskbar 121 D desktop browsing style 123 changing styles 123 personalizing 121 Device Manager 222 checking properties 223 disabling a device...
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... assigning keys 154, 155 change/remove key assignments 158 drag-and-drop 156 keyboard 155 starting 155 using keyboard or pointing device 156 viewing key assignments 158 folders displaying information 126 function keys 80 H hard disk drive Master password 205 password 203 passwords 205 secondary options 149 User password 205 hardware conflicts 220 resolving 222 HDD Protection Utility 169 headphones using 138 Help and Support Windows operating system 219 Hibernation mode 64 configuring 69 starting again from 70 hot key display brightness 263 display modes 263 display output settings 58 display...
... assigning keys 154, 155 change/remove key assignments 158 drag-and-drop 156 keyboard 155 starting 155 using keyboard or pointing device 156 viewing key assignments 158 folders displaying information 126 function keys 80 H hard disk drive Master password 205 password 203 passwords 205 secondary options 149 User password 205 hardware conflicts 220 resolving 222 HDD Protection Utility 169 headphones using 138 Help and Support Windows operating system 219 Hibernation mode 64 configuring 69 starting again from 70 hot key display brightness 263 display modes 263 display output settings 58 display...
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...) 221 J jack RJ-11 130 K keyboard character keys 79 connecting USB-compatible 59 curser control overlay 82 Fn-esse 155 function keys 80 hot keys 264, 265 not working 216 overlays 81 troubleshooting 226 Windows special keys 81 M main battery removing 112 Master password 205 memory adding 54 memory module installation 54 microphone using 137 modem determining COM port 128 problem solving 238, 239 resetting port to default settings 128 upgrading 128 monitor adjusting display 59 connecting 57 not working 228 mouse connecting USB-compatible 60 Mouse Utility 173 moving...
...) 221 J jack RJ-11 130 K keyboard character keys 79 connecting USB-compatible 59 curser control overlay 82 Fn-esse 155 function keys 80 hot keys 264, 265 not working 216 overlays 81 troubleshooting 226 Windows special keys 81 M main battery removing 112 Master password 205 memory adding 54 memory module installation 54 microphone using 137 modem determining COM port 128 problem solving 238, 239 resetting port to default settings 128 upgrading 128 monitor adjusting display 59 connecting 57 not working 228 mouse connecting USB-compatible 60 Mouse Utility 173 moving...
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... control 82 P password creating 203 deleting a supervisor 166 disabling 204 disabling a user 167 hard disk drive 203 instant 205 power-on 202 supervisor set up 165 types 164, 202 user-level 202, 205 passwords 202 instant, using 165 setting 164 PC Card checklist 235 CIS (Card Information Structure) 234 computer stops working 236 configuring 146 errors 237 hot swapping fails 236 inserting 145 modem default 128 not recognized 237 problem solving 234, 235 removing 146 setting...
... control 82 P password creating 203 deleting a supervisor 166 disabling 204 disabling a user 167 hard disk drive 203 instant 205 power-on 202 supervisor set up 165 types 164, 202 user-level 202, 205 passwords 202 instant, using 165 setting 164 PC Card checklist 235 CIS (Card Information Structure) 234 computer stops working 236 configuring 146 errors 237 hot swapping fails 236 inserting 145 modem default 128 not recognized 237 problem solving 234, 235 removing 146 setting...
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... 256 Toshiba Assist 159 Toshiba Button Controls 176 Toshiba Hardware Setup 178, 182 Toshiba Hotkey Utility 158 Toshiba Mobile Extension 174 Toshiba Power Saver 170 Toshiba Rotation Utility 181 Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility 186 Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility 172 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 185 Toshiba tablet pen 141 using 144 Toshiba Zooming Utility 175 TouchPad disabling 56 enabling 56 using 55 traveling tips 119 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 243 external keyboard 227 keyboard 226 keypad overlay 226 optical drive 232 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 187 turning on...
... 256 Toshiba Assist 159 Toshiba Button Controls 176 Toshiba Hardware Setup 178, 182 Toshiba Hotkey Utility 158 Toshiba Mobile Extension 174 Toshiba Power Saver 170 Toshiba Rotation Utility 181 Toshiba SD Memory Boot Utility 186 Toshiba SD Memory Card Format Utility 172 Toshiba Tablet Access Code Utility 185 Toshiba tablet pen 141 using 144 Toshiba Zooming Utility 175 TouchPad disabling 56 enabling 56 using 55 traveling tips 119 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 243 external keyboard 227 keyboard 226 keypad overlay 226 optical drive 232 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 187 turning on...