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...OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE... data, please make periodic back-up copies of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY...
...OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE... data, please make periodic back-up copies of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY...
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... telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. If Problems Arise If any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of this equipment, users should be connected to the user's satisfaction. In order to permanently disconnect your fax software...
... telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. If Problems Arise If any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of this equipment, users should be connected to the user's satisfaction. In order to permanently disconnect your fax software...
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... 45 Installing additional memory (optional 46 Connecting a mouse 50 Connecting a printer 50 Using external display devices 51 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 51 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 52 Display limitations 52 Connecting an external diskette drive 53 Using an external keyboard 53 Connecting the AC adapter 53 Charging the battery 55 Using the computer for the first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Turning on the power 56 Activating the power-on password 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting...
... 45 Installing additional memory (optional 46 Connecting a mouse 50 Connecting a printer 50 Using external display devices 51 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 51 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 52 Display limitations 52 Connecting an external diskette drive 53 Using an external keyboard 53 Connecting the AC adapter 53 Charging the battery 55 Using the computer for the first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Turning on the power 56 Activating the power-on password 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting...
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... drive problems 225 Sound system problems 233 PC Card problems 233 Printer problems 236 Modem problems 237 Develop good computing habits 238 If you need further assistance 239 Before you call 239 Contacting Toshiba 239 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 241 Appendix A: Hot Keys 245 Volume Mute 245 Instant password security 246 Without a password 246 With a password 246 Power usage mode 247 Stand By mode 248 Hibernation mode 249 Display modes 250 Display brightness 251 Enabling a wireless device 251 Keyboard hot keys...
... drive problems 225 Sound system problems 233 PC Card problems 233 Printer problems 236 Modem problems 237 Develop good computing habits 238 If you need further assistance 239 Before you call 239 Contacting Toshiba 239 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 241 Appendix A: Hot Keys 245 Volume Mute 245 Instant password security 246 Without a password 246 With a password 246 Power usage mode 247 Stand By mode 248 Hibernation mode 249 Display modes 250 Display brightness 251 Enabling a wireless device 251 Keyboard hot keys...
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... side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up your computer Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that the gold connector bar...
... side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up your computer Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in place. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in a safe place so that the gold connector bar...
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...-grade telephone line. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. Completing installation Upon completion, you in your desktop. If this time. NOTE: For you must be prompted to click Finish to work with a printer connected and turned on your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in setting up for a new Internet account, or assists you...
...-grade telephone line. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. Completing installation Upon completion, you in your desktop. If this time. NOTE: For you must be prompted to click Finish to work with a printer connected and turned on your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in setting up for a new Internet account, or assists you...
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... Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with the Fn key) are not affected. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called function keys because they run specific functions on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates...
... Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with the Fn key) are not affected. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called function keys because they run specific functions on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates...
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... press a function key to activate the hot key function. 113 These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Together, these allow you to use the Fn key to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
... press a function key to activate the hot key function. 113 These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Together, these allow you to use the Fn key to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
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... key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button. 117 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to The right side lists the programs and documents in the Programs menu. HINT: If you are unsure how to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays...
... key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button. 117 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to The right side lists the programs and documents in the Programs menu. HINT: If you are unsure how to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays...
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... you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode. The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD 2000 program is not recommended. Full Power. Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along with the properties you copied. You can change the properties for any of the mode you require. The windows and settings for each...
... you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode. The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD 2000 program is not recommended. Full Power. Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along with the properties you copied. You can change the properties for any of the mode you require. The windows and settings for each...
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... key to continue. Data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If there is one, remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... key to continue. Data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If there is one, remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press Enter. If no password is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You have gone into a working . If it . You may...
... firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press Enter. If no password is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You have gone into a working . If it . You may...
User Guide
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... are: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled-This enables just the Bluetooth module. (See "Using Bluetooth" on page 171 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth.) Sample wireless modes window Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. 260 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer.
... are: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled-This enables just the Bluetooth module. (See "Using Bluetooth" on page 171 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth.) Sample wireless modes window Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. 260 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer.
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... refreshing a computer screen, in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is refreshed. See device. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. hot swapping - I icon - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache...
... refreshing a computer screen, in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of pixels is refreshed. See device. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. hot swapping - I icon - Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. internal device - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache...
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... guidelines 42 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 215 general hardware problem 215 non-system disk or disk error 212, 225 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 222 program has performed an illegal operation 210 warning resume failure 212 WinDVD 229 Error-checking 223 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 47 cover 38 external diskette drive 53 keyboard 53 external microphone connecting 179 external monitor connecting 167 not working 223 external speakers 181...
... guidelines 42 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 215 general hardware problem 215 non-system disk or disk error 212, 225 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 222 program has performed an illegal operation 210 warning resume failure 212 WinDVD 229 Error-checking 223 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 47 cover 38 external diskette drive 53 keyboard 53 external microphone connecting 179 external monitor connecting 167 not working 223 external speakers 181...
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... assigning keys 116 change/remove key assignments 118 drag-and-drop 116 keyboard 115 starting 115 using keyboard or pointing device 117 viewing key assignments 118 folders 133 displaying information 165 FreedomWare 131 front panel 34 function keys 33, 69 H hard disk drive cover 39 light 36, 58 hardware conflicts 215 resolving 216 headphone jack 182 headphones connecting 182 Help 156 Windows XP 214 Hibernation 91, 92 factors to consider 92 low battery 107...
... assigning keys 116 change/remove key assignments 118 drag-and-drop 116 keyboard 115 starting 115 using keyboard or pointing device 117 viewing key assignments 118 folders 133 displaying information 165 FreedomWare 131 front panel 34 function keys 33, 69 H hard disk drive cover 39 light 36, 58 hardware conflicts 215 resolving 216 headphone jack 182 headphones connecting 182 Help 156 Windows XP 214 Hibernation 91, 92 factors to consider 92 low battery 107...
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... L LAN (Local Area Network) adapter 90 lights AC power 36, 53, 57 battery 36, 57, 105 cursor control mode 35 disk activity 36 diskette activity 75 diskette drive 36 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 36 hard disk drive 36, 58 keyboard 34 numeric mode 35 on/off 36 system 34 lock slot 31 M main battery changing 108 maximizing battery life 102 recharging 103 removing 108 memory adding 46 problem solving 218 removing 50 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory cards Secure Digital 32, 187 memory module...
... L LAN (Local Area Network) adapter 90 lights AC power 36, 53, 57 battery 36, 57, 105 cursor control mode 35 disk activity 36 diskette activity 75 diskette drive 36 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 36 hard disk drive 36, 58 keyboard 34 numeric mode 35 on/off 36 system 34 lock slot 31 M main battery changing 108 maximizing battery life 102 recharging 103 removing 108 memory adding 46 problem solving 218 removing 50 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory cards Secure Digital 32, 187 memory module...
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... changing display properties 222 checking device properties 217 compact discs not running correctly 226 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 235 computer will not power up 211 contacting Toshiba 239, 240 corrupted/damaged data files 224 Device Manager 217 disabling a device 217 disk drive is slow 224 display is blank 221 DVD-ROM controls are gray 226 not functioning properly 228 video content poor 228 DVD-ROM performance is poor 226 DVD-ROM...
... changing display properties 222 checking device properties 217 compact discs not running correctly 226 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 235 computer will not power up 211 contacting Toshiba 239, 240 corrupted/damaged data files 224 Device Manager 217 disabling a device 217 disk drive is slow 224 display is blank 221 DVD-ROM controls are gray 226 not functioning properly 228 video content poor 228 DVD-ROM performance is poor 226 DVD-ROM...
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... secondary control button 33, 60 Secure Digital card 32, 187 Secure Digital cards inserting 187 removing 187 using 186 security fitting a computer lock cable 66 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 107 setting up AC adapter 53 communications 89 computer 40, 45, 46, 60, 61 date and time 152 printer 61 software 60 shortcut creating 146 menu 134 SmartMedia card slot 32 SmartMedia cards inserting 185 removing 186 using 185 software setting...
... secondary control button 33, 60 Secure Digital card 32, 187 Secure Digital cards inserting 187 removing 187 using 186 security fitting a computer lock cable 66 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 107 setting up AC adapter 53 communications 89 computer 40, 45, 46, 60, 61 date and time 152 printer 61 software 60 shortcut creating 146 menu 134 SmartMedia card slot 32 SmartMedia cards inserting 185 removing 186 using 185 software setting...
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..., 175 uploading 176 URL (Uniform Resource Locator) 161, 175 USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 53 mouse connecting 50 using Bluetooth 171 modem 90 PC Cards 182 Secure Digital cards 187 SmartMedia cards 185 TouchPad and control buttons 133 utilities Hotkey utility 118 Power Management 124 Toshiba Power Saver 94, 96, 98 V video 254 video features exploring 176 video modes 254 table 255 video projector adjusting display 52 connecting 51 video/audio out jack 29 volume control dial 31 volume, adjusting 182 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files...
..., 175 uploading 176 URL (Uniform Resource Locator) 161, 175 USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 53 mouse connecting 50 using Bluetooth 171 modem 90 PC Cards 182 Secure Digital cards 187 SmartMedia cards 185 TouchPad and control buttons 133 utilities Hotkey utility 118 Power Management 124 Toshiba Power Saver 94, 96, 98 V video 254 video features exploring 176 video modes 254 table 255 video projector adjusting display 52 connecting 51 video/audio out jack 29 volume control dial 31 volume, adjusting 182 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files...