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...you disconnect the equipment until the problem is causing harm to do this change. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. .... (The telephone number Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to allow you in their equipment, operations or procedures. 5...
...you disconnect the equipment until the problem is causing harm to do this change. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. .... (The telephone number Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to allow you in their equipment, operations or procedures. 5...
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... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Control buttons 65 Using Tap Zones 65 Using the Virtual Buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on...
... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Control buttons 65 Using Tap Zones 65 Using the Virtual Buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on...
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... Hibernation mode, data will become hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... Hibernation mode, data will become hot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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.... 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the socket on the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front...
.... 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the socket on the underside of computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front...
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... on and data in "Checking total memory" on . If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
... on and data in "Checking total memory" on . If you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory module If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
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60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following : Press the power button and hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Front of the slot. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on page 120...
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following : Press the power button and hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Front of the slot. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it down for at least ten seconds, then turn the power on page 120...
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.... Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in the direction you to move it to work. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
.... Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in the direction you to move it to work. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 8 Restart the computer. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
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... operating system and devices. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device...
... operating system and devices. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change the system in Standby mode for several hours. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If there is no diskette in the drive, remove it is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change the system in Standby mode for several hours. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If there is no diskette in the drive, remove it is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on...
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... a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. It is not using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is worthwhile checking for that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... They may cause errors that seem to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources...
... a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. It is not using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is worthwhile checking for that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... They may cause errors that seem to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources...
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... recognize the device. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the internal keyboard. Display problems Here are using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. You may have registered a password, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer...
... recognize the device. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the internal keyboard. Display problems Here are using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. You may have registered a password, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer...
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... that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and...
... that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and...
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... Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. Click Options on the taskbar, and then Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
... Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. Click Options on the taskbar, and then Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
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... memory. H hard disk - hot key - (1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . When you turn on the computer again, your work is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. frontside bus - It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to add or remove devices from it was when the computer was turned off . Hard disks...
... memory. H hard disk - hot key - (1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . When you turn on the computer again, your work is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. frontside bus - It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to add or remove devices from it was when the computer was turned off . Hard disks...
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...-esse 161 audio .wav files 140 audio features 140 B backing up files 86 battery changing 120 charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 202 charging 47, 50 conserving power 117 disposal 126 low charge 116 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 201 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 237 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 121 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 52 start 130 C CD creating 104 playing an audio 103 CD/DVD button functionality 100 283
...-esse 161 audio .wav files 140 audio features 140 B backing up files 86 battery changing 120 charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 202 charging 47, 50 conserving power 117 disposal 126 low charge 116 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 201 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 237 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 121 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 52 start 130 C CD creating 104 playing an audio 103 CD/DVD button functionality 100 283
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 206 running slow 207 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 208 cannot read a diskette 208 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 205 external monitor not working 206 screen is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 206 running slow 207 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 208 cannot read a diskette 208 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 205 external monitor not working 206 screen is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems...
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285 Index computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 196 general hardware problem 196 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 205 program has performed an illegal operation 190 warning resume failure 192 Error-checking 207 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 128 external monitor not working 206 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 207...
285 Index computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 196 general hardware problem 196 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 205 program has performed an illegal operation 190 warning resume failure 192 Error-checking 207 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 128 external monitor not working 206 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 207...
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... or removing existing 163 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 242 not working 192 overlay keys 89 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 mouse installing 70 serial 70 N network accessing 134
... or removing existing 163 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 242 not working 192 overlay keys 89 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 mouse installing 70 serial 70 N network accessing 134
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...-Up Networking Wizard 134 networking wireless 134 O opening the display panel 51 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 159 disabling a user 157 supervisor set up 157 types 155 passwords instant, using 156 PC Card checklist 211 CIS (Card Information Structure) 211 computer stops working 212 configuring 145 errors 213 hot swapping fails 213 inserting 143, 145 modem default 132 not recognized 213 problem solving 210, 212 removing 144, 146 setting up...
...-Up Networking Wizard 134 networking wireless 134 O opening the display panel 51 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 159 disabling a user 157 supervisor set up 157 types 155 passwords instant, using 156 PC Card checklist 211 CIS (Card Information Structure) 211 computer stops working 212 configuring 145 errors 213 hot swapping fails 213 inserting 143, 145 modem default 132 not recognized 213 problem solving 210, 212 removing 144, 146 setting up...
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... Device Manager 198 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 external display not working 206 external monitor 204 faulty memory 200 hardware conflict 196, 197 high-pitched noise 210 illegal operation 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 195 Internet connection is slow 195 keyboard not responding 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 206 modem not receiving or transmitting 215 no sound 210 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 PC Card...
... Device Manager 198 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 external display not working 206 external monitor 204 faulty memory 200 hardware conflict 196, 197 high-pitched noise 210 illegal operation 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 195 Internet connection is slow 195 keyboard not responding 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 206 modem not receiving or transmitting 215 no sound 210 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 PC Card...