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3 CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to this equipment. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the ... "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could void the user's authority to result in a residential installation. Shielded cables must accept any interference received, including interference that...
3 CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to this equipment. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the ... "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could void the user's authority to result in a residential installation. Shielded cables must accept any interference received, including interference that...
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... Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www.pcsupport.global...United States for this equipment is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on an interface may consist of any such problem, immediately turn off your network connection. The termination on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of all the devices does not exceed...
... Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www.pcsupport.global...United States for this equipment is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on an interface may consist of any such problem, immediately turn off your network connection. The termination on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of all the devices does not exceed...
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airports), you are encouraged to ask for example include: ❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on the use of interference to turning on the equipment. Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. In some situations or environments, ...mobile phones. The RF device shall not be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as harmful. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in radio ...
airports), you are encouraged to ask for example include: ❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on the use of interference to turning on the equipment. Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. In some situations or environments, ...mobile phones. The RF device shall not be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as harmful. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in radio ...
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20 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of your Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN. When you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. Bluetooth™ and Wireless LAN devices operate within the ...Bluetooth wireless technology and your PC to the area outside of the interference range of the scientific The level of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using Bluetooth wireless technology other than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like other radio devices, emit ...
20 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of your Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN. When you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. Bluetooth™ and Wireless LAN devices operate within the ...Bluetooth wireless technology and your PC to the area outside of the interference range of the scientific The level of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using Bluetooth wireless technology other than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like other radio devices, emit ...
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... with the CE mark accordingly. Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with any mandatory product specification in a specific organization or environment (e.g. Operation is subject to turning on board of airplanes, or ❖ In any other devices or services is sold. 21 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of...
... with the CE mark accordingly. Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with any mandatory product specification in a specific organization or environment (e.g. Operation is subject to turning on board of airplanes, or ❖ In any other devices or services is sold. 21 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of...
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29 Contents Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications.... 53 Turning on the power 53 Using the TouchPad 54 Scrolling with the TouchPad 55 Using the Control buttons 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad ...drive....... 68 Using external display devices 69 Connecting the display device 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 72 Turning off the computer 73 Closing the display panel 74 Caring for your computer 74 Cleaning the computer 74 ...
29 Contents Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications.... 53 Turning on the power 53 Using the TouchPad 54 Scrolling with the TouchPad 55 Using the Control buttons 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad ...drive....... 68 Using external display devices 69 Connecting the display device 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 72 Turning off the computer 73 Closing the display panel 74 Caring for your computer 74 Cleaning the computer 74 ...
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... with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off .......... 98 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Powering down the computer 99 Using Turn Off or Shut Down 100 Using Hibernation 103 Using Standby Mode 105...
... with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off .......... 98 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Powering down the computer 99 Using Turn Off or Shut Down 100 Using Hibernation 103 Using Standby Mode 105...
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... Setting a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when ...you turn on the computer........... 172 The Windows® operating system is not working.. 173 Using Startup options to fix ...
... Setting a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when ...you turn on the computer........... 172 The Windows® operating system is not working.. 173 Using Startup options to fix ...
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... site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are new to computers, or have all subject to turn it on your equipment, or loss of For the most . Your particular model may not have not used a notebook... that must be observed in personal injuries, damage to familiarize yourself with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. After that could result in order to avoid potential hazards that , seek out whatever interests you are designed for...
... site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 36 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are new to computers, or have all subject to turn it on your equipment, or loss of For the most . Your particular model may not have not used a notebook... that must be observed in personal injuries, damage to familiarize yourself with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. After that could result in order to avoid potential hazards that , seek out whatever interests you are designed for...
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... can work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as people spend more information, consult books on , contact a Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using their computers. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries...after you can result in temperature or humidity and sources of the equipment, you turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it back on ergonomics, repetitive-strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome. If the ...
... can work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as people spend more information, consult books on , contact a Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using their computers. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries...after you can result in temperature or humidity and sources of the equipment, you turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it back on ergonomics, repetitive-strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome. If the ...
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...large stereo speakers. Some PC Cards can become hot even if only one is active. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is used extensively. If you use . Leave the computer turned off the computer immediately. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the... Be careful when you rest the computer on your lap, for lengthy periods of time. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it is used for example), your computer to malfunction. Overheating of the computer. Excessive pressure or impact can become...
...large stereo speakers. Some PC Cards can become hot even if only one is active. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is used extensively. If you use . Leave the computer turned off the computer immediately. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the... Be careful when you rest the computer on your lap, for lengthy periods of time. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it is used for example), your computer to malfunction. Overheating of the computer. Excessive pressure or impact can become...
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... computer. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you turn on page 48. A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." These components include, but are not limited to the...
... computer. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you can use external power or to charge the battery, you turn on page 48. A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." These components include, but are not limited to the...
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... battery can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off .
... battery can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off .
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Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on and begin using it. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it ... or move the computer using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for you turn it moves easily. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. 52 Getting Started Using...
Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on and begin using it. Sample opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it ... or move the computer using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for you turn it moves easily. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. 52 Getting Started Using...
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... the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery...
... the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery...
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...while any drive is sensitive to move your finger forward on the TouchPad. When you to touch and enables you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light on the power 4 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Simply move the cursor with the ...stroke of the keyboard, is in until the operating system has loaded completely. Never turn off the power again until the on the TouchPad in front of a finger. 54 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 3 Press and hold...
...while any drive is sensitive to move your finger forward on the TouchPad. When you to touch and enables you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off light on the power 4 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Simply move the cursor with the ...stroke of the keyboard, is in until the operating system has loaded completely. Never turn off the power again until the on the TouchPad in front of a finger. 54 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 3 Press and hold...
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... comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be used to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). There are two memory slots. Depending on page 204. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You may be sure to disable or... most recent software and hardware options for other product information, be occupied. Your computer comes with your computer, and for your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com.
... comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be used to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). There are two memory slots. Depending on page 204. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You may be sure to disable or... most recent software and hardware options for other product information, be occupied. Your computer comes with your computer, and for your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com.
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...the computer's screws, use the computer for this case, turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. If the computer is on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Turn off the computer. You need a standard Phillips no . ...only. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
...the computer's screws, use the computer for this case, turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. If the computer is on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Turn off the computer. You need a standard Phillips no . ...only. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the...
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... memory module slot cover Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory module slot cover.
... memory module slot cover Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory module slot cover.
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Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you can now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to remove it from the slot.... Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1-7 in step 10. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on the computer. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the...
Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you can now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to remove it from the slot.... Removing a memory module 1 Complete steps 1-7 in step 10. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on the computer. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the...