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...-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite ® 5105 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. 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...
...-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. 2 Model: Satellite ® 5105 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. 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...
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... by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to maintain uninterrupted service. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will notify you will be installed using an acceptable method of connection...
... by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to maintain uninterrupted service. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will notify you will be installed using an acceptable method of connection...
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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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... Random Access Memory (RAM) cards. The SmartMedia and SD card LEDs (light-emitting diodes) flash when those drives are only 0.76mm in thickness. See "Using PC Cards" on page 188 for more information. The two stacked PC Card slots support up to connect an external monitor. 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...
... Random Access Memory (RAM) cards. The SmartMedia and SD card LEDs (light-emitting diodes) flash when those drives are only 0.76mm in thickness. See "Using PC Cards" on page 188 for more information. The two stacked PC Card slots support up to connect an external monitor. 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...
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... also want 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 your desktop or by doubleclicking...
... also want 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 your desktop or by doubleclicking...
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... the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Checking total memory" on page 51. You can now continue setting up . 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 7 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module...
... the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Checking total memory" on page 51. You can now continue setting up . 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 7 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 48. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module...
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... other external video devices and setting display options, see "Turning on the power" on page 182. For details of the computer. 2 Connect the monitor's power cable to use the display hot key (Fn + F5). 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you turn on the computer. 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of connecting other external video device to your computer for viewing DVD movies or presentations. Getting Started Using external display devices 53 Using external display devices...
... other external video devices and setting display options, see "Turning on the power" on page 182. For details of the computer. 2 Connect the monitor's power cable to use the display hot key (Fn + F5). 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you turn on the computer. 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of connecting other external video device to your computer for viewing DVD movies or presentations. Getting Started Using external display devices 53 Using external display devices...
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The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that a password is required to complete the powering up process in the future. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use . The TOSHIBA Console window appears. For information on determining battery power, see "TOSHIBA Console" on page 203. 2 Click Security. 3 Click User password. Activating the power-on password When you first power up your computer, no password is required. Once the operating system...
The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that a password is required to complete the powering up process in the future. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use . The TOSHIBA Console window appears. For information on determining battery power, see "TOSHIBA Console" on page 203. 2 Click Security. 3 Click User password. Activating the power-on password When you first power up your computer, no password is required. Once the operating system...
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... Faxes window appears. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. 78 Getting Started Using the computer for the model of printer that is not the case, then you must install the printer driver for the first time Setting...
... Faxes window appears. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. 78 Getting Started Using the computer for the model of printer that is not the case, then you must install the printer driver for the first time Setting...
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... keys Application key Windows® logo key Windows® special keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are using. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes...
... keys Application key Windows® logo key Windows® special keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are using. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes...
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... Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to configure your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options...
... Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to configure your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options...
User Guide
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... in Stand by mode and the battery has discharged. Make sure there is not working Once you change the system in the diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 246. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If there...
... in Stand by mode and the battery has discharged. Make sure there is not working Once you change the system in the diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 246. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If there...
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... you If the operating system has started properly, but you in the topic of the problem with which you would like help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you can be down for your access can surf the Internet. 241 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. Make sure you bookmarked...
... you If the operating system has started properly, but you in the topic of the problem with which you would like help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you can be down for your access can surf the Internet. 241 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. Make sure you bookmarked...
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... an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. 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...
... an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. 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...
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... the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. This is unclassified. This error is usually a rare, title-specific problem. The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. There may be a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive. WinDVD does not support this is a problem with the DVDROM drive. Playback cannot continue. Try to authenticate (authorize playback of the DVD specification. There is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc...
... the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. This is unclassified. This error is usually a rare, title-specific problem. The DVD-ROM drive failed to play another disc. There may be a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive. WinDVD does not support this is a problem with the DVDROM drive. Playback cannot continue. Try to authenticate (authorize playback of the DVD specification. There is a DVD-Video 1.0 disc...
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.... K keyboard shortcut - interlaced - See also World Wide Web. high-density diskette - hot swapping - A unit of data. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is returned to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of keys that activates a memory resident program. Compare noninterlaced. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers...
.... K keyboard shortcut - interlaced - See also World Wide Web. high-density diskette - hot swapping - A unit of data. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of pixels is returned to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of keys that activates a memory resident program. Compare noninterlaced. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers...
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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...