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...makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair or warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment causes harm to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations... the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for them know of this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your right to the fax software instructions installed on this ...
...makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair or warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment causes harm to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations... the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for them know of this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your right to the fax software instructions installed on this ...
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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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... install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in the Table section of tables appears in your printer guide, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. A list of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window. 62 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time The Option button allows you to define how folders will open, define visual affects and control when to create a new table...
... install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in the Table section of tables appears in your printer guide, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. A list of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window. 62 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time The Option button allows you to define how folders will open, define visual affects and control when to create a new table...
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... are two memory slots. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you tell the difference. There are using the Start menu. Do not try to run most of data. If the module is incompatible with enough memory to operate the computer with a memory module in slot B, there will sound when you install a memory module that is in slot B only. In this case, turn off the computer using more than one printer, make sure the...
... are two memory slots. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you tell the difference. There are using the Start menu. Do not try to run most of data. If the module is incompatible with enough memory to operate the computer with a memory module in slot B, there will sound when you install a memory module that is in slot B only. In this case, turn off the computer using more than one printer, make sure the...
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... 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, and select 640 x 480. Connecting an optional external diskette drive You can attach an optional external USB diskette drive to use the display hot key (Fn + F5) to change the display output with your computer Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to one of the computer's USB ports.
... 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, and select 640 x 480. Connecting an optional external diskette drive You can attach an optional external USB diskette drive to use the display hot key (Fn + F5) to change the display output with your computer Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to one of the computer's USB ports.
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... keys are using. 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 them. Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes...
... keys are using. 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 them. Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes...
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.../ Pause CD /DVD mode If an audio CD is in the drive, the Media Player starts and the audio files begin to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. CD/DVD and Digital audio modes The following chart describes CD/DVD mode and Digital audio mode. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop/eject button stops a disc that is...
.../ Pause CD /DVD mode If an audio CD is in the drive, the Media Player starts and the audio files begin to play . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. CD/DVD and Digital audio modes The following chart describes CD/DVD mode and Digital audio mode. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive The stop/eject button stops a disc that is...
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... 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 . The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer. Inserting PC Cards Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. 184...
... 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 . The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer. Inserting PC Cards Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. 184...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the procedure. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to fix the problem. This section describes each option and when to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable...
... installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the procedure. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to fix the problem. This section describes each option and when to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable...
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... charged battery, it again. Check the power options using is on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off automatically? If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is not remapping the keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to turn off , make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays...
... charged battery, it again. Check the power options using is on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off automatically? If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is not remapping the keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to turn off , make sure the software you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays...
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F11 Fn + off . F12 Fn + off . 240 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + and off. To use the TouchPad, see "Overlay keys" on page 56. 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.
F11 Fn + off . F12 Fn + off . 240 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + and off. To use the TouchPad, see "Overlay keys" on page 56. 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.
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... devices are connected to the network. 245 Using ConfigFreeTM With Your Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Right-click the ConfigFree icon on configuring ConfigFree, see the online help. For wireless network devices, the signal strength and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key settings (if applicable) also display. For example, if the connection to the wireless communication switch. ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor displays the connection configuration and the status of the problem...
... devices are connected to the network. 245 Using ConfigFreeTM With Your Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Right-click the ConfigFree icon on configuring ConfigFree, see the online help. For wireless network devices, the signal strength and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key settings (if applicable) also display. For example, if the connection to the wireless communication switch. ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor displays the connection configuration and the status of the problem...
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Detailed information about each device, such as the driver version number and the status, are connected to refresh the screen. 246 Using ConfigFreeTM With Your Computer ConfigFree Utilities The Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor screen automatically refreshes. 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.
Detailed information about each device, such as the driver version number and the status, are connected to refresh the screen. 246 Using ConfigFreeTM With Your Computer ConfigFree Utilities The Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor screen automatically refreshes. 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.
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... with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the network. A unit of pixels is refreshed. Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache - internal device - Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache...
... with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the network. A unit of pixels is refreshed. Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache - internal device - Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache...
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... mean that enables you turn off your computer's main memory. This type of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date. port - See also memory. pixel - The smallest dot that is used for "picture element." Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. program - For example, the properties of memory is attached to the computer and controlled by a user to...
... mean that enables you turn off your computer's main memory. This type of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date. port - See also memory. pixel - The smallest dot that is used for "picture element." Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. program - For example, the properties of memory is attached to the computer and controlled by a user to...
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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...