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... applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite ® 2400/2405 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES...
... applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite ® 2400/2405 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES...
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... that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. If Problems Arise If any of your fax software before sending a message. Instructions for your telephone equipment is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of Toshiba. The Department does not guarantee...
... that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. If Problems Arise If any of your fax software before sending a message. Instructions for your telephone equipment is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of Toshiba. The Department does not guarantee...
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... Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 57 Display limitations 58 Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting the AC adapter 60 Charging the battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 62 Opening the display panel 62 Turning on the power 63 Activating the power-on password 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 66 Toshiba Scroller 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Setting up a printer 69 Setting up the fax function 72 Powering...
... Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 57 Display limitations 58 Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting the AC adapter 60 Charging the battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 62 Opening the display panel 62 Turning on the power 63 Activating the power-on password 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Primary and secondary control buttons........... 66 Toshiba Scroller 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Setting up a printer 69 Setting up the fax function 72 Powering...
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... own .... 228 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 230 Memory module problems 232 Power and the batteries 232 Keyboard problems 234 Display problems 234 Disk drive problems 236 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems ......... 238 Sound system problems 247 PC Card problems 248 Printer problems 251 Modem problems 252 Develop good computing habits 252 If you need further assistance 254 Before you call 254 Contacting Toshiba 254 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 256 Toshiba's worldwide offices 256 Appendix A: Hot Keys 259 Volume Mute 259...
... own .... 228 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 230 Memory module problems 232 Power and the batteries 232 Keyboard problems 234 Display problems 234 Disk drive problems 236 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems ......... 238 Sound system problems 247 PC Card problems 248 Printer problems 251 Modem problems 252 Develop good computing habits 252 If you need further assistance 254 Before you call 254 Contacting Toshiba 254 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 256 Toshiba's worldwide offices 256 Appendix A: Hot Keys 259 Volume Mute 259...
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... CDs and DVDs with another device, such as external speakers. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you adjust the loudness of these controls, see "System indicator panel" on . Back DC-IN LAN port USB ports Video out Modem port Parallel port RGB (monitor) port The DC-IN is turned off. 28 Finding Your Way Around Back The infrared port allows cable-free communication with the computer turned on page 35. Connecting other audio-output devices, such as...
... CDs and DVDs with another device, such as external speakers. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you adjust the loudness of these controls, see "System indicator panel" on . Back DC-IN LAN port USB ports Video out Modem port Parallel port RGB (monitor) port The DC-IN is turned off. 28 Finding Your Way Around Back The infrared port allows cable-free communication with the computer turned on page 35. Connecting other audio-output devices, such as...
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The function keys, when used with the display open 33 The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser. The TouchPadTM enables you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. For a description of these lights, see "Using the TouchPad" on a mouse. The primary control button, located below the TouchPad, acts like the primary button on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on...
The function keys, when used with the display open 33 The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser. The TouchPadTM enables you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. For a description of these lights, see "Using the TouchPad" on a mouse. The primary control button, located below the TouchPad, acts like the primary button on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on...
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... of data. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 47 ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 54) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 53) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 181) ❖ Install an SD card (see "Using SD cards" on page 184) Installing additional memory (optional) CAUTION: Before you replace them. There are two memory slots. If this happens, let the modules cool to increase...
... of data. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 47 ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 54) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 53) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 181) ❖ Install an SD card (see "Using SD cards" on page 184) Installing additional memory (optional) CAUTION: Before you replace them. There are two memory slots. If this happens, let the modules cool to increase...
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If you must install the printer driver for connecting a printer to your printer guide, or by older printers or printers shared on a network. To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 69 Setting up a printer NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that is connected to your computer. If...
If you must install the printer driver for connecting a printer to your printer guide, or by older printers or printers shared on a network. To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 69 Setting up a printer NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that is connected to your computer. If...
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... device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, select Receive and then select Disable. Setting up the fax function To set up the fax capability:. 1 Click Start, Printers and Faxes. The fax function default setting is descriptive enough to receive. To disable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click the Set up faxing option. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. 72 Getting Started Setting...
... device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, select Receive and then select Disable. Setting up the fax function To set up the fax capability:. 1 Click Start, Printers and Faxes. The fax function default setting is descriptive enough to receive. To disable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click the Set up faxing option. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. 72 Getting Started Setting...
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... function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons run programmed functions when you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key...
... function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons run programmed functions when you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key...
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... charge frequently if you use and other drives ❖ Whether you are using the TOSHIBA Console button. 123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The value displays as the age of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other factors such as a percentage of the battery. Check your current rate of power use any optional devices to which the battery...
... charge frequently if you use and other drives ❖ Whether you are using the TOSHIBA Console button. 123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The value displays as the age of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other factors such as a percentage of the battery. Check your current rate of power use any optional devices to which the battery...
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... screen does not look right. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on for several hours. If pressing any key to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start after the Starting Windows...
... screen does not look right. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on for several hours. If pressing any key to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start after the Starting Windows...
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... key to the keyboard itself. Was the battery fully charged to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to begin with? The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power, see "Charging batteries" on . Display problems Here are off the numeric keypad light. If you have a second keyboard, try it works...
... key to the keyboard itself. Was the battery fully charged to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to begin with? The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power, see "Charging batteries" on . Display problems Here are off the numeric keypad light. If you have a second keyboard, try it works...
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... button. 2 Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. The built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for the built-in screen. 235 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. To change the display settings...
... button. 2 Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. The built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the colors for the built-in screen. 235 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. To change the display settings...
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... the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of data. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut - kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. It...
... the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of data. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut - kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. It...
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... 41 work habits 43 error messages device driver conflict 228 general hardware problem 228 non-system disk or disk error 225, 238 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 236 program has performed an illegal operation 223 warning resume failure 225 WinDVD 243 Error-checking 237 Ethernet LAN adapter 98 expansion memory slot cover 38 exposure to radio frequency radiation 10 external diskette drive 59 keyboard 59 external microphone connecting 178 external monitor connecting 168 not working 236 external speakers...
... 41 work habits 43 error messages device driver conflict 228 general hardware problem 228 non-system disk or disk error 225, 238 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 236 program has performed an illegal operation 223 warning resume failure 225 WinDVD 243 Error-checking 237 Ethernet LAN adapter 98 expansion memory slot cover 38 exposure to radio frequency radiation 10 external diskette drive 59 keyboard 59 external microphone connecting 178 external monitor connecting 168 not working 236 external speakers...
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... assigning keys 189 change/remove key assignments 191 drag-and-drop 189 keyboard 188 starting 188 using keyboard or pointing device 190 viewing key assignments 191 folders 134 displaying information 166 front panel 34 function keys 33, 78 H hard disk drive cover 38 light 36, 64 hardware conflicts 228 resolving 229 headphone out 28, 33 headphones connecting 180 Help 157 Windows XP 227 Hibernation low battery 124 Hibernation command 100 enabling 105 Hibernation mode 100...
... assigning keys 189 change/remove key assignments 191 drag-and-drop 189 keyboard 188 starting 188 using keyboard or pointing device 190 viewing key assignments 191 folders 134 displaying information 166 front panel 34 function keys 33, 78 H hard disk drive cover 38 light 36, 64 hardware conflicts 228 resolving 229 headphone out 28, 33 headphones connecting 180 Help 157 Windows XP 227 Hibernation low battery 124 Hibernation command 100 enabling 105 Hibernation mode 100...
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..., 249 removing 183 replacing 183 slots 31 using 181 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 181 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 87 ports COM 169 external diskette drive 59 infrared 28 LAN 29 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29 power cable 61 cable connectors 266 computer will not start 224 light 35 monitoring 122 on/off button 33 problem solving 232 Power Management 194 running on batteries 196 power off...
..., 249 removing 183 replacing 183 slots 31 using 181 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 181 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 87 ports COM 169 external diskette drive 59 infrared 28 LAN 29 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29 power cable 61 cable connectors 266 computer will not start 224 light 35 monitoring 122 on/off button 33 problem solving 232 Power Management 194 running on batteries 196 power off...
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... Screen Saver tab 152 scrolling Toshiba Scroller 67 SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) 184 SD cards 32, 184 inserting 184 removing 185 using 184 Search Engine 174 secondary control button 33, 66 security fitting a computer lock cable 74 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 125 setting up AC adapter 60 communications 97 computer 39, 44, 46 date and time 153 printer 69 shortcut creating 148 menu...
... Screen Saver tab 152 scrolling Toshiba Scroller 67 SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) 184 SD cards 32, 184 inserting 184 removing 185 using 184 Search Engine 174 secondary control button 33, 66 security fitting a computer lock cable 74 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 125 setting up AC adapter 60 communications 97 computer 39, 44, 46 date and time 153 printer 69 shortcut creating 148 menu...
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..., 102 Turn Off methods 102 turning computer on/off 33, 63 turning off the computer 73 tutorials 159 U Uniform Resource Locator (URL) 162, 174 uploading 175 URL (Uniform Resource Locator) 162, 174 USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 59 mouse connecting 53 using modem 97 PC Cards 181 SD cards 184 TouchPad and control buttons 135 utilities Hotkey utility 191 Power Management 194 V video 267 video features exploring 175 video modes 267 table 268 video projector adjusting display 57
..., 102 Turn Off methods 102 turning computer on/off 33, 63 turning off the computer 73 tutorials 159 U Uniform Resource Locator (URL) 162, 174 uploading 175 URL (Uniform Resource Locator) 162, 174 USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 59 mouse connecting 53 using modem 97 PC Cards 181 SD cards 184 TouchPad and control buttons 135 utilities Hotkey utility 191 Power Management 194 V video 267 video features exploring 175 video modes 267 table 268 video projector adjusting display 57