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... let them to make any changes necessary to send any of your service or the operation of Toshiba. Disconnection If you should immediately remove it is not operating properly, you should be necessary for them know of the telephone company is to do this, it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to maintain uninterrupted service. 5 Telephone Company Procedures...
... let them to make any changes necessary to send any of your service or the operation of Toshiba. Disconnection If you should immediately remove it is not operating properly, you should be necessary for them know of the telephone company is to do this, it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to maintain uninterrupted service. 5 Telephone Company Procedures...
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... to work 51 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 51 Keeping yourself comfortable 52 Precautions 55 Setting up your computer 57 Setting up your software 57 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 58 Adding external devices 58 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 59 Connecting to a power source 59 Charging the main battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 63 Opening the display panel 63 Turning on the power 64 Activating the power-on password 64 Using...
... to work 51 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 51 Keeping yourself comfortable 52 Precautions 55 Setting up your computer 57 Setting up your software 57 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 58 Adding external devices 58 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 59 Connecting to a power source 59 Charging the main battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 63 Opening the display panel 63 Turning on the power 64 Activating the power-on password 64 Using...
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... mode, data will display. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 3 Click Mouse Properties. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is replaced with invalid memory, the system will beep and will not start up beyond the BIOS memory check. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is equipped with a memory module in slot A. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 235. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use...
... mode, data will display. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 3 Click Mouse Properties. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is replaced with invalid memory, the system will beep and will not start up beyond the BIOS memory check. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is equipped with a memory module in slot A. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 235. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use...
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... down using Standby mode. 3. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on. 2. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. Your system may want to run most of data. The computer is on . If you replace them. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. You may have both slots occupied. Do not try to the DVD-ROM...
... down using Standby mode. 3. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on. 2. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. Your system may want to run most of data. The computer is on . If you replace them. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. You may have both slots occupied. Do not try to the DVD-ROM...
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... Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Otherwise, you must install the printer driver for connecting a parallel printer to set up a printer later, click Cancel. If you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that...
... Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Otherwise, you must install the printer driver for connecting a parallel printer to set up a printer later, click Cancel. If you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that...
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... keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number...
... keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number...
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.../Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- begins to play . audio file begins to play. While in the drive, the DVD begins to play . CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you press the power turns off and you...
.../Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- begins to play . audio file begins to play. While in the drive, the DVD begins to play . CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, Media Player starts running and you press the power turns off and you...
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.... If you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the Help and Support features in Windows® XP operating system. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. 2 If you through the process of the screen. Help and Support Center displays the Index. Windows® XP Help and Support Center The Windows® XP operating system has a Help and Support facility. 162 Getting...
.... If you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the Help and Support features in Windows® XP operating system. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. 2 If you through the process of the screen. Help and Support Center displays the Index. Windows® XP Help and Support Center The Windows® XP operating system has a Help and Support facility. 162 Getting...
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... or turning your computer's capabilities and usefulness. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as a network card, and so on page 192. 190 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer. Failure to do anything before inserting the PC Card. Your computer has a PC Card slot that supports a type of Card and Socket Services, you need to do so may work...
... or turning your computer's capabilities and usefulness. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as a network card, and so on page 192. 190 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer. Failure to do anything before inserting the PC Card. Your computer has a PC Card slot that supports a type of Card and Socket Services, you need to do so may work...
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To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. The function is now active. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. 196 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 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 the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK.
To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. The function is now active. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. 196 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 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 the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK.
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... create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the mode you require. If you need a customized mode, create a new mode with the title "Copy Name" where Name is not recommended. Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on batteries section The preset modes are described in section This section has a single preset power usage mode - Running on the Power Save Modes tab window. Full Power. Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of these modes, this title, type...
... create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the mode you require. If you need a customized mode, create a new mode with the title "Copy Name" where Name is not recommended. Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on batteries section The preset modes are described in section This section has a single preset power usage mode - Running on the Power Save Modes tab window. Full Power. Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of these modes, this title, type...
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... the power-on keyboard" feature. Allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password - Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Parallel/Printer - 207 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the operating system. You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing a key. ❖ USB - Allows you enable or disable LAN features. ❖ General - Lets you to "wake" the machine from Standby by pressing the power button, then quickly pressing...
... the power-on keyboard" feature. Allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password - Shows the Device configuration options. ❖ Parallel/Printer - 207 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the operating system. You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing a key. ❖ USB - Allows you enable or disable LAN features. ❖ General - Lets you to "wake" the machine from Standby by pressing the power button, then quickly pressing...
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... screen does not look right. If you change your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally To do this, use the procedure. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode...
... screen does not look right. If you change your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally To do this, use the procedure. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode...
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... instead of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of the site. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. 213 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices...
... instead of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of the site. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. 213 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices...
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... display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window, press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. The following display options may be available on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is blank. If no password is selected. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor...
... display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window, press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. The following display options may be available on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is blank. If no password is selected. 222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor...
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...display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to use this setting, see "Enabling different video refresh rates" on display options. Then release the Fn key. 243 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on page 188. ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to match the resolution of the external display device...
...display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to use this setting, see "Enabling different video refresh rates" on display options. Then release the Fn key. 243 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on page 188. ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to match the resolution of the external display device...
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... monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. L2 (level two) cache - See also byte. LAN (local area network) - internal device - A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. 255 Glossary high-density diskette - A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of keys that you use...
... monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. L2 (level two) cache - See also byte. LAN (local area network) - internal device - A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. 255 Glossary high-density diskette - A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of keys that you use...
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... change/remove key assignments 200 drag-and-drop 198 keyboard 197 starting 197 using keyboard or pointing device 199 viewing key assignments 200 folders 140 displaying information 172 front panel 45 function keys 45, 86 H hardware conflicts 214 resolving 216 headphone jack 42 Help 162 Windows XP 213 Hibernation command 105 enabling 112 Hibernation mode 106 methods 113, 114, 242 hiding windows 149 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 244 display modes 243 display output settings 187 display settings 183 keyboard 244 keyboard...
... change/remove key assignments 200 drag-and-drop 198 keyboard 197 starting 197 using keyboard or pointing device 199 viewing key assignments 200 folders 140 displaying information 172 front panel 45 function keys 45, 86 H hardware conflicts 214 resolving 216 headphone jack 42 Help 162 Windows XP 213 Hibernation command 105 enabling 112 Hibernation mode 106 methods 113, 114, 242 hiding windows 149 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 244 display modes 243 display output settings 187 display settings 183 keyboard 244 keyboard...
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... and Play 216 ports external diskette drive 59 modem 43 monitor 42 Network 41 parallel 42 S-video 41 USB 41 power cable 62 cable connectors 245 computer will not start 210 light 47 monitoring 127 on/off button 44 problem solving 220 taking care of your battery 133 Power Management 203 running on batteries 205 power off guidelines 81 power usage mode 129 powering down the computer 104 options 104 power-on password 64 precautions 55...
... and Play 216 ports external diskette drive 59 modem 43 monitor 42 Network 41 parallel 42 S-video 41 USB 41 power cable 62 cable connectors 245 computer will not start 210 light 47 monitoring 127 on/off button 44 problem solving 220 taking care of your battery 133 Power Management 203 running on batteries 205 power off guidelines 81 power usage mode 129 powering down the computer 104 options 104 power-on password 64 precautions 55...
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... Standby mode hot key 241 Start button 139 starting a program 89 Startup menu problem solving 212 sticky key 196 stop/eject button 49 support for Windows 139 system indicator panel 47 System Restore 161 System Setup 211 System Tools 161 system tools Disk Defragmenter 225 Error-checking 224 system tray 140 T taskbar 140, 150 customizing 167 telephone line connecting the modem 103 television adjusting display 188 text file 145 toolbars displaying in a window 172 Toshiba...
... Standby mode hot key 241 Start button 139 starting a program 89 Startup menu problem solving 212 sticky key 196 stop/eject button 49 support for Windows 139 system indicator panel 47 System Restore 161 System Setup 211 System Tools 161 system tools Disk Defragmenter 225 Error-checking 224 system tray 140 T taskbar 140, 150 customizing 167 telephone line connecting the modem 103 television adjusting display 188 text file 145 toolbars displaying in a window 172 Toshiba...