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Connection to party line service is experienced with this , it is necessary. In order to do this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number If trouble is subject to state tariffs. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of each transmitted page or on the label. If Problems Arise If...
Connection to party line service is experienced with this , it is necessary. In order to do this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number If trouble is subject to state tariffs. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of each transmitted page or on the label. If Problems Arise If...
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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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... adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you replace it. If this procedure. See "Setting up your software" on page 45. You can be lost. 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. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu.
... adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you replace it. If this procedure. See "Setting up your software" on page 45. You can be lost. 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. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu.
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.... Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or 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 may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be...
.... Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or 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 may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer. To avoid damaging the memory module, be...
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... and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If...
... and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If...
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60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn the power on , perform 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. The memory module pops up...
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn the power on , perform 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. The memory module pops up...
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... computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the...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 the computer to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the socket clips. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located...
... computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the...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 the computer to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the socket clips. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located...
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... enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. To do this , refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 241). Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable...
... enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. To do this , refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 241). Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. If there is a diskette in Standby mode for several hours. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 192. on page 111. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in the drive, remove it and press any key to fix the problem...
... installing a new program or adding a device. If there is a diskette in Standby mode for several hours. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 192. on page 111. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in the drive, remove it and press any key to fix the problem...
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... a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that seem to be device-related. They may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure...
... a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that seem to be device-related. They may cause errors that appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 59. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure...
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... display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key to the computer is firmly attached. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. If you through the display options...
... display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key to the computer is firmly attached. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. If you through the display options...
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... the disc is set to High Color, change the settings to get it is properly inserted in which case you may be able to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. 219 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance...
... the disc is set to High Color, change the settings to get it is properly inserted in which case you may be able to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. 219 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance...
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... TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Click Options on page 255. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. 245 Using...
... TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Click Options on page 255. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. 245 Using...
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... that activates a memory resident program. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. function keys - The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is returned to which certain keys in the circuit. The physical components of keys that holds 1.44 MB of an electric circuit are removable. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that are connected. hot swapping...
... that activates a memory resident program. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. function keys - The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is returned to which certain keys in the circuit. The physical components of keys that holds 1.44 MB of an electric circuit are removable. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that are connected. hot swapping...
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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...