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...and time it may occasionally be required. In order to make changes in writing, to allow you believe it can. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will be advised of service may request that temporary discontinuance of your modem...of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the label. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or ...
...and time it may occasionally be required. In order to make changes in writing, to allow you believe it can. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will be advised of service may request that temporary discontinuance of your modem...of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the label. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or ...
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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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... software setup choices. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your computer. These updates can use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer, and install them automatically. To use external power or to charge the battery...
... software setup choices. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your computer. These updates can use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer, and install them automatically. To use external power or to charge the battery...
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... Started Installing additional memory (optional) Installing additional memory (optional) Before you replace them. There are two memory slots. Additional memory comes in various capacities (to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software...
... Started Installing additional memory (optional) Installing additional memory (optional) Before you replace them. There are two memory slots. Additional memory comes in various capacities (to increase the computer's memory if you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software...
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.... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. The Turn off the computer. You can install one or two memory modules. NOTE Make sure that the computer's power light is on, begin at step 1; Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 The computer has two memory module slots-Slot A and Slot B. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. If...
.... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. The Turn off the computer. You can install one or two memory modules. NOTE Make sure that the computer's power light is on, begin at step 1; Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 63 The computer has two memory module slots-Slot A and Slot B. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. If...
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... total memory" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 12 Turn the computer over and restart it on either of the memory module click to secure the memory module. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) The clips on and data in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up the computer. When the operating system...
... total memory" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 12 Turn the computer over and restart it on either of the memory module click to secure the memory module. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) The clips on and data in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up the computer. When the operating system...
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... of system Connecting the display device If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to purchase an S-video cable. For the best video quality, always use a properly shielded cable. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the S-video port, you will need to 'Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player' below for guidelines on page 78. Getting Started Connecting external display devices 75 S-video In Composite...
... of system Connecting the display device If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to purchase an S-video cable. For the best video quality, always use a properly shielded cable. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the S-video port, you will need to 'Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player' below for guidelines on page 78. Getting Started Connecting external display devices 75 S-video In Composite...
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... display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the Display Properties settings. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 78 Getting Started Connecting external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you need...
... display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the Display Properties settings. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 78 Getting Started Connecting external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you need...
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... direct access - The audio and video buttons control sound and channel selection. When the computer is powered on, use this mode to navigate all the QosmioPlayer windows. Press again to select desired action or window options. Disables your remote control to watch television, so long as a TV source is powered off , turns on QosmioPlayer's CD/DVD function. DVD Menu - Remote Control Button Groups Use your computer's sound. The media play buttons control the play of controls. ❖ Media play...
... direct access - The audio and video buttons control sound and channel selection. When the computer is powered on, use this mode to navigate all the QosmioPlayer windows. Press again to select desired action or window options. Disables your remote control to watch television, so long as a TV source is powered off , turns on QosmioPlayer's CD/DVD function. DVD Menu - Remote Control Button Groups Use your computer's sound. The media play buttons control the play of controls. ❖ Media play...
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... your Guide from the Internet. 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 add or remove a channel from the Guide. ❖ Select Add Missing Channels to add a TV channel that is missing from the Guide. ❖ Select Setup Guide Listings to...
... your Guide from the Internet. 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 add or remove a channel from the Guide. ❖ Select Add Missing Channels to add a TV channel that is missing from the Guide. ❖ Select Setup Guide Listings to...
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... some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. Make sure there is one, remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to restart the computer. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖...
... some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. Make sure there is one, remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to restart the computer. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖...
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... your software using the Power Saver utility. Was the battery fully charged to power the computer for as long as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to "Power and the batteries" on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to the keyboard itself. Try replacing it works, the first keyboard may...
... your software using the Power Saver utility. Was the battery fully charged to power the computer for as long as a PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to "Power and the batteries" on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to the keyboard itself. Try replacing it works, the first keyboard may...
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... the Enter key, type the password, and press Enter. This opens the Display Properties dialog 267 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict computer. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you 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 screen...
... the Enter key, type the password, and press Enter. This opens the Display Properties dialog 267 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict computer. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you 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 screen...
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Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 60. 289 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off .
Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 60. 289 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off .
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... can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of a home page that environment and connect to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to the network. The following settings can configure and connect to...
... can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of a home page that environment and connect to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to the network. The following settings can configure and connect to...
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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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... L LCD power-saver 82 lighting 45 M main battery changing 129 removing 130 memory expansion slots 63 problem solving 264 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...
... L LCD power-saver 82 lighting 45 M main battery changing 129 removing 130 memory expansion slots 63 problem solving 264 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...
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... more quickly 115 starting again from 116 start button 139 starting a program 91 Run dialog box 93 Windows Explorer 92 Windows Start menu 91 starting up the computer from Standby 116 from Turn off 112 Startup menu problem solving 258 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 252 supervisor password, set up 250 S-video In port S-video In 80 S-video port cable selection 75 System Setup 256 system tray 140 T taskbar 140 television connecting 75 Toshiba Internet Web...
... more quickly 115 starting again from 116 start button 139 starting a program 91 Run dialog box 93 Windows Explorer 92 Windows Start menu 91 starting up the computer from Standby 116 from Turn off 112 Startup menu problem solving 258 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 252 supervisor password, set up 250 S-video In port S-video In 80 S-video port cable selection 75 System Setup 256 system tray 140 T taskbar 140 television connecting 75 Toshiba Internet Web...