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... DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE...
... DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE...
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...are ever needed on the first page of Toshiba. When practical, they may cause harm to the user's satisfaction. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of connection. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will operate to the telephone network. In the event repairs are notified...and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device to send any of your fax modem, you should be installed using an acceptable method of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. Instructions for your ...
...are ever needed on the first page of Toshiba. When practical, they may cause harm to the user's satisfaction. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of connection. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will operate to the telephone network. In the event repairs are notified...and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device to send any of your fax modem, you should be installed using an acceptable method of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. Instructions for your ...
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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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... other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The 3.5 mm headphone out lets you connect an external monaural microphone. To open the display panel, slide the display latch to play 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 page 36. Connecting other audio-output devices, such as a computer or printer, that has a compatible infrared port...
... other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The 3.5 mm headphone out lets you connect an external monaural microphone. To open the display panel, slide the display latch to play 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 page 36. Connecting other audio-output devices, such as a computer or printer, that has a compatible infrared port...
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.... The TouchPadTM enables you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The infrared port allows cable-free communication with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. The 3.5 mm microphone in jack lets you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with your software, and music from DVDROMs and audio CDs. The secondary control button, located below the TouchPad, acts like the secondary button on a mouse. The 3.5 mm...
.... The TouchPadTM enables you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The infrared port allows cable-free communication with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. The 3.5 mm microphone in jack lets you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with your software, and music from DVDROMs and audio CDs. The secondary control button, located below the TouchPad, acts like the secondary button on a mouse. The 3.5 mm...
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. CAUTION: If you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. If you replace them. There are two memory slots. 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...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. CAUTION: If you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. If you replace them. There are two memory slots. 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...
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... when connected to the computer, you plan to set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer Wizard may be needed by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer guide, or by older printers or printers shared on a network. To set...
... when connected to the computer, you plan to set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer Wizard may be needed by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer guide, or by older printers or printers shared on a network. To set...
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The fax function default setting is descriptive enough to receive. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click the Set up faxing option. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. But, under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, select Receive and then select Disable. If it is disabled, enable the fax function by doing the following: 1 Click Start, Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the fax icon...
The fax function default setting is descriptive enough to receive. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click the Set up faxing option. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. But, under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, select Receive and then select Disable. If it is disabled, enable the fax function by doing the following: 1 Click Start, Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the fax icon...
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...; The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you are not affected. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not...
...; The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you are not affected. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not...
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... is configured ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use and other factors such as the age of power use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as a percentage of the battery. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the TOSHIBA Console button. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window...
... is configured ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use and other factors such as the age of power use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as a percentage of the battery. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the TOSHIBA Console button. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window...
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... routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is no diskette in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long...
... routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is no diskette in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long...
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.... If it . Is the display set to turn off , make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Was the battery fully charged to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to begin with your software using is not remapping the keyboard. You may be defective...
.... If it . Is the display set to turn off , make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Was the battery fully charged to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to begin with your software using is not remapping the keyboard. You may be defective...
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... set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you to choose the screen resolution. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is a normal result of flickering, try using...
... set for the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you to choose the screen resolution. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is a normal result of flickering, try using...
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... - It is refreshed. See device. A unit of computers that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - interlaced - internal device - Internet - A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of computers or other on the screen that represents a function, file, or program...
... - It is refreshed. See device. A unit of computers that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. LAN (local area network) - hot swapping - interlaced - internal device - Internet - A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of computers or other on the screen that represents a function, file, or program...
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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