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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... be installed using an acceptable method of Toshiba. When practical, they may cause harm to the user's satisfaction. or an authorized representative of connection. In order to file a complaint with the FCC. This certification means that it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will be connected to maintain uninterrupted service...
... be installed using an acceptable method of Toshiba. When practical, they may cause harm to the user's satisfaction. or an authorized representative of connection. In order to file a complaint with the FCC. This certification means that it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will be connected to maintain uninterrupted service...
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... Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting a USB printer 52 Using external display devices 53 Connecting an external monitor 53 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 53 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 54 Connecting an external diskette drive 54 Using an external keyboard 55 Connecting the AC adapter 55 Charging the battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel...
... Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 52 Connecting a USB printer 52 Using external display devices 53 Connecting an external monitor 53 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 53 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 54 Connecting an external diskette drive 54 Using an external keyboard 55 Connecting the AC adapter 55 Charging the battery 57 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel...
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...) SmartMedia Random Access Memory (RAM) cards. These small cards are in thickness. The SD card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, and digital video camcorders. The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots. The two stacked PC Card slots support up to connect an external monitor. If the operating system does...
...) SmartMedia Random Access Memory (RAM) cards. These small cards are in thickness. The SD card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, and digital video camcorders. The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots. The two stacked PC Card slots support up to connect an external monitor. If the operating system does...
User Guide
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... to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 52) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 55) ❖ Connect an external monitor or a television set (see "Using external display devices" on page 53) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 52) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 46 . Completing installation Upon completion, you will...
... to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 52) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 55) ❖ Connect an external monitor or a television set (see "Using external display devices" on page 53) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 52) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 46 . Completing installation Upon completion, you will...
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... push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 13 in "Checking total memory" on page 48. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page...
... push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 13 in "Checking total memory" on page 48. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page...
User Guide
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... monitor's power cable to your computer for viewing DVD movies or presentations. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external monitor. 4 Turn on the computer (see "Exploring video features" on the computer Once you've connected an external display device, you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor is to change the display output settings...
... monitor's power cable to your computer for viewing DVD movies or presentations. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external monitor. 4 Turn on the computer (see "Exploring video features" on the computer Once you've connected an external display device, you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor is to change the display output settings...
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... User password. Once the operating system has loaded, you first power up process in use . The AC power light glows when the computer is not connected to complete the powering up your computer so that the hard disk drive is currently in the future. To activate the power-on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button. The hard disk drive light flashes to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged...
... User password. Once the operating system has loaded, you first power up process in use . The AC power light glows when the computer is not connected to complete the powering up your computer so that the hard disk drive is currently in the future. To activate the power-on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button. The hard disk drive light flashes to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged...
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... printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. If you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. If this is connected to set up a printer later, click Cancel. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. The Control Panel appears. The Printers and Faxes window appears. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated...
... printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. If you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. If this is connected to set up a printer later, click Cancel. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. The Control Panel appears. The Printers and Faxes window appears. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated...
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... Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you are not affected. Windows® special keys Application key Windows® logo key Windows® special keys For more information, see your program documentation. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Function keys The function keys...
... Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you are not affected. Windows® special keys Application key Windows® logo key Windows® special keys For more information, see your program documentation. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Function keys The function keys...
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... utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to activate the hot key function. 197 Together, these allow you to best meet your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to configure your individual needs...
... utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to activate the hot key function. 197 Together, these allow you to best meet your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to configure your individual needs...
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... batteries" on page 246. Make sure there is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. If pressing any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If you experience any key does not work, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to your work routine, you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device...
... batteries" on page 246. Make sure there is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. If pressing any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If you experience any key does not work, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to your work routine, you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device...
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... started properly, but you can 't find a site I typed in. 241 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. Many factors contribute to locate the site. Make sure you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be slow) and popularity of the site. The Help and Support Center window...
... started properly, but you can 't find a site I typed in. 241 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. Many factors contribute to locate the site. Make sure you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be slow) and popularity of the site. The Help and Support Center window...
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... keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press Enter. If it . If you to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable...
... keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is registered, press Enter. If it . If you to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable...
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... DVD-ROM drive. Check that this version of ) the DVD disc. This error is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. This is a problem with the DVDROM drive. WinDVD does not support this is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to play another disc. 257 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information An unexpected error has occurred. The DVD-ROM drive failed to authenticate (authorize playback of the DVD specification...
... DVD-ROM drive. Check that this version of ) the DVD disc. This error is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc. This is a problem with the DVDROM drive. WinDVD does not support this is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to play another disc. 257 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information An unexpected error has occurred. The DVD-ROM drive failed to authenticate (authorize playback of the DVD specification...
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... a function, file, or program. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. internal device - hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. The ability to create a complete screen image. The decentralized, world-wide network...
... a function, file, or program. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that you turn on the screen that activates a memory resident program. internal device - hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. The ability to create a complete screen image. The decentralized, world-wide network...
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... 198 assigning keys 200 change/remove key assignments 202 drag-and-drop 200 keyboard 199 starting 199 using keyboard or pointing device 201 viewing key assignments 202 folders 141 displaying information 172 front panel 35 function keys 33, 86 H hard disk drive cover 39 light 36, 59 hardware conflicts 242 resolving 243 headphone/S/PDIF 31 headphones connecting 188 Help 164 Windows XP 241 Hibernation low battery 132 Hibernation command 109 enabling 114 Hibernation mode 109...
... 198 assigning keys 200 change/remove key assignments 202 drag-and-drop 200 keyboard 199 starting 199 using keyboard or pointing device 201 viewing key assignments 202 folders 141 displaying information 172 front panel 35 function keys 33, 86 H hard disk drive cover 39 light 36, 59 hardware conflicts 242 resolving 243 headphone/S/PDIF 31 headphones connecting 188 Help 164 Windows XP 241 Hibernation low battery 132 Hibernation command 109 enabling 114 Hibernation mode 109...
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... Index removing 133 memory adding 48 problem solving 245 removing 51 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory cards SD 32, 192 memory module inserting 50 microphone jack 31 Microsoft Internet Explorer 106 Microsoft Support Online Web site 241 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 138 minimizing 152 modem determining COM port 175 port 29, 107 problem solving 264 resetting port to default settings 175 upgrading 175 modem, using 106 modem/LAN cover 38 modes Hibernation 109 Stand by 110 video 280 monitor connecting...
... Index removing 133 memory adding 48 problem solving 245 removing 51 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory cards SD 32, 192 memory module inserting 50 microphone jack 31 Microsoft Internet Explorer 106 Microsoft Support Online Web site 241 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 138 minimizing 152 modem determining COM port 175 port 29, 107 problem solving 264 resetting port to default settings 175 upgrading 175 modem, using 106 modem/LAN cover 38 modes Hibernation 109 Stand by 110 video 280 monitor connecting...
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... 252 changing display properties 249 checking device properties 244 compact discs not running correctly 253 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 262 computer will not power up 238 contacting Toshiba 266 corrupted/damaged data files 251 Device Manager 243 disabling a device 244 disk drive is slow 251 display is blank 248 DVD-ROM controls are gray 253 not functioning properly 255 video content poor 254 DVD-ROM performance is poor 253 DVD-ROM...
... 252 changing display properties 249 checking device properties 244 compact discs not running correctly 253 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 262 computer will not power up 238 contacting Toshiba 266 corrupted/damaged data files 251 Device Manager 243 disabling a device 244 disk drive is slow 251 display is blank 248 DVD-ROM controls are gray 253 not functioning properly 255 video content poor 254 DVD-ROM performance is poor 253 DVD-ROM...
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... cards inserting 191 removing 192 slot 32 using 191 sound .wav files 185 problem solving 259 speakers external 187 stereo 33 Stand by low battery 132 mode 36 Stand by command 110, 120 Stand by mode 110 hot key 274 Start button 140 starting a program 90 Startup menu problem solving 240 sticky key 197 stop button 38 Sub LCD programming 209 subwoofer option 33 support for Windows 140 system indicator panel 34, 36 System Restore 163 System Setup...
... cards inserting 191 removing 192 slot 32 using 191 sound .wav files 185 problem solving 259 speakers external 187 stereo 33 Stand by low battery 132 mode 36 Stand by command 110, 120 Stand by mode 110 hot key 274 Start button 140 starting a program 90 Startup menu problem solving 240 sticky key 197 stop button 38 Sub LCD programming 209 subwoofer option 33 support for Windows 140 system indicator panel 34, 36 System Restore 163 System Setup...