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... any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company will be advised of 0.3). If Problems Arise If this , it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the...
... any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to the telephone network, the telephone company will be advised of 0.3). If Problems Arise If this , it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for them know of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the...
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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 68 Setting up your printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Connecting external display devices 74 Connecting the display device 74 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 68 Setting up your printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Connecting external display devices 74 Connecting the display device 74 Directing the...
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... Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 117 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 123 Conserving battery power 123 Power profiles in Windows XP 124 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........124 Changing the main battery 125 Removing the battery from the computer .......126...
... Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 117 Charging the batteries 118 Charging the main battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 119 Monitoring battery power 120 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 122 Setting battery alarms 123 Conserving battery power 123 Power profiles in Windows XP 124 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........124 Changing the main battery 125 Removing the battery from the computer .......126...
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... , begin at accessories.toshiba.com). You may have both slots occupied. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to increase the computer's memory if you replace them. Your...
... , begin at accessories.toshiba.com). You may have both slots occupied. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to increase the computer's memory if you replace them. Your...
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... Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the memory module slot cover in place. Do not force the memory module into place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the memory module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the side you may have built up. The memory module...
... Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the memory module slot cover in place. Do not force the memory module into place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the memory module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the side you may have built up. The memory module...
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... Video Out port on page 77. Getting Started Connecting external display devices 75 If you are using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). To do this: 1 Connect the digital television video cable to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on the back of video. 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 purchase an S-video cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using it as a monitor...
... Video Out port on page 77. Getting Started Connecting external display devices 75 If you are using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). To do this: 1 Connect the digital television video cable to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on the back of video. 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 purchase an S-video cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using it as a monitor...
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... your computer. 3 Turn on the back of your computer. To do this: 1 Connect the television Set-top box or antenna to the coaxial adapter cable. 2 Connect the coaxial adapter cable to the external video device. To connect the device: 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the coaxial Antenna In port on your computer. Getting Started Connecting External AV Input Devices 79 Connecting External AV Input Devices Your computer provides ports for connecting the following...
... your computer. 3 Turn on the back of your computer. To do this: 1 Connect the television Set-top box or antenna to the coaxial adapter cable. 2 Connect the coaxial adapter cable to the external video device. To connect the device: 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the coaxial Antenna In port on your computer. Getting Started Connecting External AV Input Devices 79 Connecting External AV Input Devices Your computer provides ports for connecting the following...
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... an external monitor ❖ How much you use any optional devices to save your system shuts down. To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you are working-since operating...
... an external monitor ❖ How much you use any optional devices to save your system shuts down. To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you are working-since operating...
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... Monitor button to establish the connection with the external device. 162 Exploring Your Options Using QosmioPlayer When viewing television, programs, you have the following options: 0-9 Press a number on your computer to watch a specific channel. keys i Press the i key to watch home movies, play video games, and so on. F2 Press the F2 key to decrease the volume. This allows you are using for the external device you to use...
... Monitor button to establish the connection with the external device. 162 Exploring Your Options Using QosmioPlayer When viewing television, programs, you have the following options: 0-9 Press a number on your computer to watch a specific channel. keys i Press the i key to watch home movies, play video games, and so on. F2 Press the F2 key to decrease the volume. This allows you are using for the external device you to use...
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DVD Menu - Remote Control Button Groups Use your computer's sound. The media play buttons control the play - Use this mode to watch television, so long as a TV source is powered on, use this button to launch QosmioPlayer. ❖ DVD Menu launches QosmioPlayer's CD/DVD function. Turns on QosmioPlayer and displays a live TV program. much like a mouse does. ❖ Audio and Video - When the computer is connected to enable sound. Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons place QosmioPlayer in TV or...
DVD Menu - Remote Control Button Groups Use your computer's sound. The media play buttons control the play - Use this mode to watch television, so long as a TV source is powered on, use this button to launch QosmioPlayer. ❖ DVD Menu launches QosmioPlayer's CD/DVD function. Turns on QosmioPlayer and displays a live TV program. much like a mouse does. ❖ Audio and Video - When the computer is connected to enable sound. Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons place QosmioPlayer in TV or...
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Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. 238 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Mouse icon. To activate: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility.
Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. 238 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Mouse icon. To activate: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility.
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...'s memory has been lost. If pressing any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change the system in the Startup menu to continue. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen...
...'s memory has been lost. If pressing any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change the system in the Startup menu to continue. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen...
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... power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. Keyboard problems If, when you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off automatically? The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Was the battery fully charged to turn off the cursor control light...
... power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Is the display power set to the keyboard itself. Keyboard problems If, when you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off automatically? The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Was the battery fully charged to turn off the cursor control light...
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... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for an external monitor. A window with the secondary button. If no password is not set for the screen. If you have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of colors displayed: 1 Point...
... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for an external monitor. A window with the secondary button. If no password is not set for the screen. If you have activated the instant password feature by clicking a blank area of colors displayed: 1 Point...
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Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . For information on how to use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. 281 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 60.
Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . For information on how to use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. 281 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 60.
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... the display, creating light and dark pixels. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. 306 Glossary hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as the TouchPad. Compare non-interlaced. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to create a complete screen...
... the display, creating light and dark pixels. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. 306 Glossary hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a storage device (such as the TouchPad. Compare non-interlaced. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to create a complete screen...
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... computer setup 49 computer-friendly environment 42 computing tips 84 Connecting external AV input devices 79 Connecting external display devices 74 connecting to a power source 52 connection set up 140 conserving battery power 123 Contents CDs 105 DVDs 105 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 87 D desktop creating new icon 134 exploring 133 icons 134 major features 134 Device Manager 255 checking properties 256 disabling a device 255, 256 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 263 disk drive corrupted...
... computer setup 49 computer-friendly environment 42 computing tips 84 Connecting external AV input devices 79 Connecting external display devices 74 connecting to a power source 52 connection set up 140 conserving battery power 123 Contents CDs 105 DVDs 105 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 87 D desktop creating new icon 134 exploring 133 icons 134 major features 134 Device Manager 255 checking properties 256 disabling a device 255, 256 devices keyboard 68 mouse 68 Disk Defragmenter 263 disk drive corrupted...
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... 260 external monitor not working 261 latch 56 screen is blank 259 display device connecting 74 display mode setting 76 display modes hot key 279 display output settings 77 display panel closing 82 opening 56 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 131 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 254 double-click 60 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 264 drive tray will not open 264 inserting discs 101 problems 264 removing 105 troubleshooting 256 E environmental considerations 44 ergonomics 44 posture 44 error messages device driver conflict...
... 260 external monitor not working 261 latch 56 screen is blank 259 display device connecting 74 display mode setting 76 display modes hot key 279 display output settings 77 display panel closing 82 opening 56 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 131 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 254 double-click 60 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 264 drive tray will not open 264 inserting discs 101 problems 264 removing 105 troubleshooting 256 E environmental considerations 44 ergonomics 44 posture 44 error messages device driver conflict...
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... mode 109 configuring 110 starting again from 111 Hibernation mode hot key 278 hot key display modes 279 functions 275 Hibernation mode 278 keyboard 281 keyboard overlays 281 power usage mode 276 Stand By mode 277 volume mute 275 wireless mode 280 hot key power usage mode 125 hot key utility 238 I icon 134, 135 desktop 135 Internet Explorer 135 moving to desktop 134 Recycle Bin 135 safety 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 101 installing main battery 125 mouse...
... mode 109 configuring 110 starting again from 111 Hibernation mode hot key 278 hot key display modes 279 functions 275 Hibernation mode 278 keyboard 281 keyboard overlays 281 power usage mode 276 Stand By mode 277 volume mute 275 wireless mode 280 hot key power usage mode 125 hot key utility 238 I icon 134, 135 desktop 135 Internet Explorer 135 moving to desktop 134 Recycle Bin 135 safety 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 101 installing main battery 125 mouse...
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... resetting port to default settings 138 upgrading 138 module memory 64 Wi-Fi Mini PC 142 monitor connecting 74, 77 not working 260 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 235 accessing 140 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 140 networking wireless 140 O other documentation 40 overlay keys 88 P password deleting a supervisor 245 disabling a user 246 supervisor set up 243 passwords instant, using 243 setting 242 PC Card checklist 266 CIS (Card Information Structure) 266 computer stops working 267 configuring 153 errors 268 hot swapping...
... resetting port to default settings 138 upgrading 138 module memory 64 Wi-Fi Mini PC 142 monitor connecting 74, 77 not working 260 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 235 accessing 140 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 140 networking wireless 140 O other documentation 40 overlay keys 88 P password deleting a supervisor 245 disabling a user 246 supervisor set up 243 passwords instant, using 243 setting 242 PC Card checklist 266 CIS (Card Information Structure) 266 computer stops working 267 configuring 153 errors 268 hot swapping...