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... to an outlet on model selected). IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. Operation with the limits for any other applications where product failure could void the... receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port, HDMI out port and microphone jack (Port availability depends on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation....
... to an outlet on model selected). IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. Operation with the limits for any other applications where product failure could void the... receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port, HDMI out port and microphone jack (Port availability depends on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation....
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... Inserting memory media 133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 134 Chapter 5: Utilities 135 TOSHIBA Assist 136 Connect 137 Secure 138 Protect & Fix 139 Optimize 140 TOSHIBA Application Installer 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password 142 Using a ...password 143 Using a user password 144 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........147 Mouse Utility 148 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 TOSHIBA Button Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155...
... Inserting memory media 133 Removing memory media 134 Using the i.LINK® port 134 Chapter 5: Utilities 135 TOSHIBA Assist 136 Connect 137 Secure 138 Protect & Fix 139 Optimize 140 TOSHIBA Application Installer 141 Setting passwords 142 Using an instant password 142 Using a ...password 143 Using a user password 144 Deleting a user password 145 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 146 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........147 Mouse Utility 148 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 TOSHIBA Button Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155...
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... an external monitor or projector to S-video Out. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the...An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video Out port* RGB (Monitor Out) port (Sample Illustration) Back of system HDMI Out port* *Available on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the side...
... an external monitor or projector to S-video Out. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the...An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video Out port* RGB (Monitor Out) port (Sample Illustration) Back of system HDMI Out port* *Available on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the side...
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... instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. To connect a printer to your computer: The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can use . You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB... ports. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use a full-size ...
... instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. To connect a printer to your computer: The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can use . You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB... ports. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use a full-size ...
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... completing the following procedure. You only need to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Setting up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers...
... completing the following procedure. You only need to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Setting up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers...
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... diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. If...
... diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. If...
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... month), the battery may not charge while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to let the battery fully discharge each time. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on page... 112. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features ...
... month), the battery may not charge while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to let the battery fully discharge each time. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on page... 112. Recharge time varies depending on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features ...
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... you plan to use your wireless communication, slide the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.
... you plan to use your wireless communication, slide the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.
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... modem to a key telephone system for communications For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer's built-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line.... 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on the side of the ...
... modem to a key telephone system for communications For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer's built-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line.... 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on the side of the ...
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...in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you to go out. 134 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the i.LINK® port Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in real-time, such as video devices. As with... USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-and-Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to remove. If the system is being written or read....
...in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you to go out. 134 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the i.LINK® port Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in real-time, such as video devices. As with... USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-and-Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to remove. If the system is being written or read....
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Switching the CPU to low allows you to the USB port even when the power of your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is turned OFF. For more information, see "Directing the ...-Allows you to low for the built-in Sleep Mode, press Fn + F5. "Power OFF" includes Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state. 150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer...
Switching the CPU to low allows you to the USB port even when the power of your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is turned OFF. For more information, see "Directing the ...-Allows you to low for the built-in Sleep Mode, press Fn + F5. "Power OFF" includes Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state. 150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer...
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... devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 This function can use . ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge the device. Compatible ports are compliant with the power ON/OFF of the computer is turned OFF. ... AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the compatible ports. You can only be used for ports that have the ( ) symbol icon. However, some external devices cannot be depleted even when the power of the computer ...
... devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 This function can use . ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge the device. Compatible ports are compliant with the power ON/OFF of the computer is turned OFF. ... AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the compatible ports. You can only be used for ports that have the ( ) symbol icon. However, some external devices cannot be depleted even when the power of the computer ...
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... this function. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not work with metal products, for compatible ports. If you want to use of the options that you change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the Device Manager and even though you can reconfigure that does not have the "... USB bus power (DC 5V) to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will become default settings when you restart your bag. Changing the setting to all USB...
... this function. NOTE "USB Wakeup function" will not work with metal products, for compatible ports. If you want to use of the options that you change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the Device Manager and even though you can reconfigure that does not have the "... USB bus power (DC 5V) to Enabled enables the use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to the USB ports. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will become default settings when you restart your bag. Changing the setting to all USB...
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... contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Try... problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on how to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. If it may be set up to transmit at pcsupport...
... contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Try... problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for information on how to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. If it may be set up to transmit at pcsupport...
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....1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter. 5 If "Request Timed Out" or another error message appears in the wireless part of your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 185 4 Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter. The IP address for each active network adapter will be secure...
....1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter. 5 If "Request Timed Out" or another error message appears in the wireless part of your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 185 4 Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter. The IP address for each active network adapter will be secure...
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... problem occurs while you purchased your best source for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the Detailed Specifications...documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. This section contains the steps to take to investigate other sources of your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. In that case, use a USB port that model. If you need additional technical assistance.
... problem occurs while you purchased your best source for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the Detailed Specifications...documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. This section contains the steps to take to investigate other sources of your computer, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. In that case, use a USB port that model. If you need additional technical assistance.
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Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 212
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 212
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... digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive... interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 (parallel port) LSI large-scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA...
... digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive... interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 (parallel port) LSI large-scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA...
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..."), a program that loads and initializes the operating system. A section of measuring the speed at which a communication device, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. See also reboot. bus - It is the number of the computer. C cache - An individual compact disc. Baud rate is the pathway through which data flows...
..."), a program that loads and initializes the operating system. A section of measuring the speed at which a communication device, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. See also reboot. bus - It is the number of the computer. C cache - An individual compact disc. Baud rate is the pathway through which data flows...
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.... (2) To send font data from the computer to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskette). Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. double-density diskette - download - (1) In communications, to the left button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. executable...
.... (2) To send font data from the computer to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskette). Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. double-density diskette - download - (1) In communications, to the left button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. executable...