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... charges.) In order to program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any other number for repair or warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed...
... charges.) In order to program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any other number for repair or warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed...
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27 Contents Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 75 Using external display devices 76 Connecting an external monitor 76 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 76...
27 Contents Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 75 Using external display devices 76 Connecting an external monitor 76 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 76...
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... you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230 Appendix A: Hot Keys 233 Volume Mute 233 Instant password security 233 Without a password 234 With a password 234 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged ...... 235 Power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 240 Keyboard hot keys 240 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors...
... you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230 Appendix A: Hot Keys 233 Volume Mute 233 Instant password security 233 Without a password 234 With a password 234 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged ...... 235 Power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 240 Keyboard hot keys 240 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors...
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... plan to create a new table. If you must install the printer driver for connecting a printer to show help. As you to set /clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings. If your computer. The New Table button allows you select a table, the Settings button may become active. A list of printer that is connected to disable/enable the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch feature...
... plan to create a new table. If you must install the printer driver for connecting a printer to show help. As you to set /clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings. If your computer. The New Table button allows you select a table, the Settings button may become active. A list of printer that is connected to disable/enable the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch feature...
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... in slot B only. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you tell the difference. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 5 Follow the on the computer. Do not try to operate the computer with a memory module in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is incompatible with enough memory to help you install or remove a memory module, turn on -screen instructions. If you install a memory module...
... in slot B only. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you tell the difference. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 65 5 Follow the on the computer. Do not try to operate the computer with a memory module in various capacities (visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com for more than one printer, make sure the name is incompatible with enough memory to help you install or remove a memory module, turn on -screen instructions. If you install a memory module...
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... external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to one of the computer's USB ports. 78 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive ❖ If you use diskettes with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area (resolution) set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the internal display panel may need to click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window, click Advanced, click the Adapter tab, click List all modes...
... external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to one of the computer's USB ports. 78 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive ❖ If you use diskettes with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area (resolution) set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the internal display panel may need to click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window, click Advanced, click the Adapter tab, click List all modes...
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... the number 0 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 85 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. The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. Used...
... the number 0 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 85 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. The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. Used...
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... DVD. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the Media Player starts and the audio files begin to play . If a DVD movie is on before being able to play . 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop/eject button stops a disc that is in the drive, the media player starts and the DVD begins to play . Operating...
... DVD. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the Media Player starts and the audio files begin to play . If a DVD movie is on before being able to play . 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop/eject button stops a disc that is in the drive, the media player starts and the DVD begins to play . Operating...
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..., and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on page 186). 2 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. Failure to do anything before you should use . To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Other cards may result in the operating system...
..., and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on page 186). 2 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. Failure to do anything before you should use . To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Other cards may result in the operating system...
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Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may have to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only...
Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may have to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only...
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... turn off , make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You have a second keyboard, try charging it may be related to the keyboard itself. Was the battery fully charged to begin with your software using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software...
... turn off , make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You have a second keyboard, try charging it may be related to the keyboard itself. Was the battery fully charged to begin with your software using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software...
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F12 Fn + off . F11 Fn + off . This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 86. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + and off. To use the TouchPad, see "Overlay keys" on page 56. 240 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
F12 Fn + off . F11 Fn + off . This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 86. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + and off. To use the TouchPad, see "Overlay keys" on page 56. 240 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
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... click Options. If a problem, or potential problem, is turned off, an exclamation point appears next to the network. For wireless network devices, the signal strength and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key settings (if applicable) also display. For example, if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is detected, an exclamation point appears in the Connectivity Doctor screen at the relevant location. 245 Using ConfigFreeTM...
... click Options. If a problem, or potential problem, is turned off, an exclamation point appears next to the network. For wireless network devices, the signal strength and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key settings (if applicable) also display. For example, if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is detected, an exclamation point appears in the Connectivity Doctor screen at the relevant location. 245 Using ConfigFreeTM...
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However, you can also use the Refresh button to the network. Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired, wireless, and infrared (for systems with infrared) devices that are also displayed. 246 Using ConfigFreeTM With Your Computer ConfigFree Utilities The Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor screen automatically refreshes. Detailed information about each device, such as the driver version number and the status, are connected to refresh the screen.
However, you can also use the Refresh button to the network. Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired, wireless, and infrared (for systems with infrared) devices that are also displayed. 246 Using ConfigFreeTM With Your Computer ConfigFree Utilities The Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor screen automatically refreshes. Detailed information about each device, such as the driver version number and the status, are connected to refresh the screen.
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... or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Memory cache installed on the network. internal device - K keyboard shortcut - L2 (level two) cache - hot swapping - See device. 261 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other on the motherboard to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident...
... or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Memory cache installed on the network. internal device - K keyboard shortcut - L2 (level two) cache - hot swapping - See device. 261 Glossary hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any other on the motherboard to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident...
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... ROM. Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to a network or a peripheral device. The attributes of characters entered by the computer's CPU. Any device, such as read. The smallest dot that enables you plug in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer's main memory. Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. 264 Glossary password - R RAM (random access memory...
... ROM. Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to a network or a peripheral device. The attributes of characters entered by the computer's CPU. Any device, such as read. The smallest dot that enables you plug in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer's main memory. Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. 264 Glossary password - R RAM (random access memory...
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... change/remove key assignments 193 drag-and-drop 191 keyboard 190 starting 190 using keyboard 192 viewing key assignments 193 folders 136 displaying information 169 function keys 85 H hard disk drive light 54 hardware conflicts 207 resolving 209 Help 159 Windows XP 206 Hibernate restarting 112 using 109 Hibernation 104 Hibernation mode 80 methods 109 hiding windows 144 hot key disable/enable TouchPad 240 display modes 239 display output settings 76 display settings 181 instant password 233 power usage mode 236 Stand by mode 237 volume...
... change/remove key assignments 193 drag-and-drop 191 keyboard 190 starting 190 using keyboard 192 viewing key assignments 193 folders 136 displaying information 169 function keys 85 H hard disk drive light 54 hardware conflicts 207 resolving 209 Help 159 Windows XP 206 Hibernate restarting 112 using 109 Hibernation 104 Hibernation mode 80 methods 109 hiding windows 144 hot key disable/enable TouchPad 240 display modes 239 display output settings 76 display settings 181 instant password 233 power usage mode 236 Stand by mode 237 volume...
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... keys 86 L lights AC power 49, 53 battery 53, 121 hard disk drive 54 M main battery changing 125 removing 125 memory accessing modules 67 accessing slots 67 checking total 74 problem solving 212 removing 72, 73 verifying 74 Microsoft Internet Explorer 101 Microsoft Support Online Web site 207 Microsoft Windows XP 132 minimizing 145 modem determining COM port 171 port 101 problem solving 226 resetting port to default settings 171 upgrading 171 modem, using 101 monitor connecting 76, 170 not working 215 mouse connecting...
... keys 86 L lights AC power 49, 53 battery 53, 121 hard disk drive 54 M main battery changing 125 removing 125 memory accessing modules 67 accessing slots 67 checking total 74 problem solving 212 removing 72, 73 verifying 74 Microsoft Internet Explorer 101 Microsoft Support Online Web site 207 Microsoft Windows XP 132 minimizing 145 modem determining COM port 171 port 101 problem solving 226 resetting port to default settings 171 upgrading 171 modem, using 101 monitor connecting 76, 170 not working 215 mouse connecting...
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... default 171 not recognized 224 problem solving 222, 223 removing 185 replacing 186 PC Cards using 183 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 183 Plug and Play 209 ports external diskette drive 78 power cable 50 cable connectors 241 computer will not start 203 monitoring 121 problem solving 213 taking care of your battery 128 Power Management 196 powering down 102 power mode creating new 198 customizing 198 power usage modes 124 power-on password 54 precautions 45 primary control button...
... default 171 not recognized 224 problem solving 222, 223 removing 185 replacing 186 PC Cards using 183 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 183 Plug and Play 209 ports external diskette drive 78 power cable 50 cable connectors 241 computer will not start 203 monitoring 121 problem solving 213 taking care of your battery 128 Power Management 196 powering down 102 power mode creating new 198 customizing 198 power usage modes 124 power-on password 54 precautions 45 primary control button...
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... Card inserted 224 computer will not power up 203 contacting Toshiba 228, 229 corrupted/damaged data files 218 Device Manager 210 disabling a device 210, 211 disk drive is slow 218 display is blank 215 external display not working 217 external keyboard not working 214 external monitor 215 faulty memory 212 hardware conflict 207, 208 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 209 high-pitched noise 222 illegal operation 202 Internet bookmarked site not found 206 Internet connection...
... Card inserted 224 computer will not power up 203 contacting Toshiba 228, 229 corrupted/damaged data files 218 Device Manager 210 disabling a device 210, 211 disk drive is slow 218 display is blank 215 external display not working 217 external keyboard not working 214 external monitor 215 faulty memory 212 hardware conflict 207, 208 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 209 high-pitched noise 222 illegal operation 202 Internet bookmarked site not found 206 Internet connection...