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... you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any of Toshiba. If Problems Arise If any changes necessary to be installed using an acceptable method of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual. or an authorized representative of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In order to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this change.
... you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any of Toshiba. If Problems Arise If any changes necessary to be installed using an acceptable method of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual. or an authorized representative of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In order to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this change.
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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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... you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to play CDs and DVDs with another device, such as external speakers. 28 Finding Your Way Around Back The infrared port allows cable-free communication with the computer turned on. The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions.
... you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to play CDs and DVDs with another device, such as external speakers. 28 Finding Your Way Around Back The infrared port allows cable-free communication with the computer turned on. The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions.
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... power button turns the computer on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions. The 3.5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The 3.5 mm headphone out lets you connect an external monaural microphone. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on your display. The TouchPadTM enables you adjust the loudness of the system speakers. For more information, see "Using the TouchPad...
... power button turns the computer on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions. The 3.5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The 3.5 mm headphone out lets you connect an external monaural microphone. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on your display. The TouchPadTM enables you adjust the loudness of the system speakers. For more information, see "Using the TouchPad...
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may have both slots occupied. 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...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with enough memory to room temperature before you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may have both slots occupied. 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...
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..., you plan to set up a printer NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connecting a printer to your computer. The Control Panel appears. Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer Wizard may be needed by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer. Getting Started Using the computer for...
..., you plan to set up a printer NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connecting a printer to your computer. The Control Panel appears. Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer Wizard may be needed by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer. Getting Started Using the computer for...
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... the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, select Receive and then select Disable. If it is descriptive enough to receive. Setting up the fax function To set up faxing option. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. The fax function default setting is enabled. 72 Getting Started Setting up the fax function 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. To disable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. The Printers and Faxes window appears...
... the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, select Receive and then select Disable. If it is descriptive enough to receive. Setting up the fax function To set up faxing option. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. The fax function default setting is enabled. 72 Getting Started Setting up the fax function 5 Follow the on -screen instructions. To disable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. The Printers and Faxes window appears...
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the number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys F1 through F12 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...
the number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys F1 through F12 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...
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... other drives ❖ Whether you are using the TOSHIBA Console button. See "Power Management" on page 194. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on a number of factors, such as a PC Card TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your current rate of power use the display panel instead of remaining battery charge. 123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 2 Click Performance and Maintenance...
... other drives ❖ Whether you are using the TOSHIBA Console button. See "Power Management" on page 194. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on a number of factors, such as a PC Card TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your current rate of power use the display panel instead of remaining battery charge. 123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 2 Click Performance and Maintenance...
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... Standby mode and the battery has discharged. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. If pressing any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key does not work...
... Standby mode and the battery has discharged. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. If pressing any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key does not work...
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... maximizing battery power, see "Charging batteries" on . A keypad overlay may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off automatically? If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have registered a Display problems Here are using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. You may be related to turn off , make...
... maximizing battery power, see "Charging batteries" on . A keypad overlay may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off automatically? If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have registered a Display problems Here are using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. You may be related to turn off , make...
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... you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working . The screen does not look right. You can change the number of colors displayed: 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. The Settings tab allows...
... you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working . The screen does not look right. You can change the number of colors displayed: 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. The Settings tab allows...
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The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. Contact your supplier's Technical Support. This is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. Try to authenticate (authorize playback of the DVD specification. Check that this version of ) the DVD disc. This error is a problem with the DVDROM drive. WinDVD does not support this is usually a rare, title-specific problem. There is unclassified. 245 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution...
The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. Contact your supplier's Technical Support. This is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. Try to authenticate (authorize playback of the DVD specification. Check that this version of ) the DVD disc. This error is a problem with the DVDROM drive. WinDVD does not support this is usually a rare, title-specific problem. There is unclassified. 245 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device. interlaced - Internet - L2 (level two) cache - It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. See device...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device. interlaced - Internet - L2 (level two) cache - It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. See device...
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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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... 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 methods 106, 108, 113 hiding windows 144 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 265 display modes 264 display output settings 55 keyboard 265 keyboard overlays 265 power usage mode 261 Standby mode 262 volume mute 259 hot keys 259 hot...
... 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 methods 106, 108, 113 hiding windows 144 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 265 display modes 264 display output settings 55 keyboard 265 keyboard overlays 265 power usage mode 261 Standby mode 262 volume mute 259 hot keys 259 hot...
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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
