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.... or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on this computer. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the...
.... or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on this computer. In order to do this equipment causes harm to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the...
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... 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 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Checking total memory 62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 68 Using external display devices 69 Connecting the display device 69 Directing the...
... 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 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Checking total memory 62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 68 Using external display devices 69 Connecting the display device 69 Directing the...
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... Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging the batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the battery runs low 115 Setting battery alarms 116 Conserving battery power 116 Power profiles in Windows® XP 117 Using a hot key to set the power profile......... 118 Changing the main battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer...
... Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging the batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the battery runs low 115 Setting battery alarms 116 Conserving battery power 116 Power profiles in Windows® XP 117 Using a hot key to set the power profile......... 118 Changing the main battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer...
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... Card supporting software 144 Inserting a PC Card 145 Removing a PC Card 146 Setting up a PC Card for your computer ........ 146 Hot swapping 147 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 148 Fn-esse 149 Starting Fn-esse 149 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 151 Viewing existing key assignments 152 Changing or removing existing key assignments 153 TOSHIBA Console 153 Customizing your computer 154 Network 154 Security 154 TOSHIBA Power Saver 154 Mouse utility 157 Hotkey utility 157 TOSHIBA HW Setup...
... Card supporting software 144 Inserting a PC Card 145 Removing a PC Card 146 Setting up a PC Card for your computer ........ 146 Hot swapping 147 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 148 Fn-esse 149 Starting Fn-esse 149 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 151 Viewing existing key assignments 152 Changing or removing existing key assignments 153 TOSHIBA Console 153 Customizing your computer 154 Network 154 Security 154 TOSHIBA Power Saver 154 Mouse utility 157 Hotkey utility 157 TOSHIBA HW Setup...
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... will sound when you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in slot A. otherwise, skip to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will be installed in good condition. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory modules become hot. A memory module must be a long beep followed by a short beep. If you install or remove a memory module, turn on , click Start, Turn...
... will sound when you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in slot A. otherwise, skip to operate the computer with the computer, a beep will be installed in good condition. 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory modules become hot. A memory module must be a long beep followed by a short beep. If you install or remove a memory module, turn on , click Start, Turn...
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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. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery....
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. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Sample removing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery....
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... remove it from the slot. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on the computer. You can now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn...
... remove it from the slot. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on the computer. You can now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to shut down the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn...
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... display device, configure your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 69 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other video display device to the computer's S-video port, first refer to the S-video port" below. If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting to "Selecting video cables" below for the type of device...
... display device, configure your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 69 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer's USB ports. Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other video display device to the computer's S-video port, first refer to the S-video port" below. If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting to "Selecting video cables" below for the type of device...
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The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not...
The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not...
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... use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as a PC Card ❖ Where you can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition, so you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance...
... use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as a PC Card ❖ Where you can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition, so you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance...
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... the Internet - They make it guides you through other higher-speed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a subset of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that when you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider...
... the Internet - They make it guides you through other higher-speed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a subset of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that when you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider...
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... that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Even if your PC Card comes with your dealer. 144 Exploring Your Options Inserting and Removing PC Cards Inserting and Removing PC Cards PC Cards expand your PC Card. Type II cards-You can install one of Card and Socket Services, you should use . The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for...
... that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Even if your PC Card comes with your dealer. 144 Exploring Your Options Inserting and Removing PC Cards Inserting and Removing PC Cards PC Cards expand your PC Card. Type II cards-You can install one of Card and Socket Services, you should use . The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for...
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... TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window to create a new table. The Delete button deletes the selected table. The Option button allows you to define how sensitive the TouchPad will open, define visual affects and control when to your finger on the system tray. Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch You can choose in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop-down list boxes. The Touch Pad settings button...
... TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window to create a new table. The Delete button deletes the selected table. The Option button allows you to define how sensitive the TouchPad will open, define visual affects and control when to your finger on the system tray. Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch You can choose in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop-down list boxes. The Touch Pad settings button...
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... By mode and the battery has discharged. Make sure there is not working correctly. If there is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. If pressing any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 181. If you change the system in the Startup menu...
... By mode and the battery has discharged. Make sure there is not working correctly. If there is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. If pressing any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 181. If you change the system in the Startup menu...
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... monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the software you are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The display is blank. If no password is not remapping the keyboard. Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to continue working. If you to advance through the display options. You have a second keyboard, try it works...
... monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the software you are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The display is blank. If no password is not remapping the keyboard. Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to continue working. If you to advance through the display options. You have a second keyboard, try it works...
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Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. 204 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 54. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad™" on and off. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. 204 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 54. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad™" on and off. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad.
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... connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 133 conserving battery power 116 control buttons 55 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 80 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 178 checking properties 179 disabling a device 179 devices keyboard 63 mouse 63 dial-up connection 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 133 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 169 Disk Defragmenter 186 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 187 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
... connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 133 conserving battery power 116 control buttons 55 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 80 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 178 checking properties 179 disabling a device 179 devices keyboard 63 mouse 63 dial-up connection 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 133 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 169 Disk Defragmenter 186 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 187 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
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... DVD-ROM/multi-function drive can't access disc 188 drive tray will not open 188 problems 188 troubleshooting 180 E ergonomics 42 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176 non-system disk or disk error 173, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has performed an illegal operation 171 warning resume failure 173 Error-checking 186 Ethernet LAN port 133 expansion memory slot 59 exploring the desktop 125 external mouse 63 external diskette drive connecting 68 external display, adjusting 72 external monitor...
... DVD-ROM/multi-function drive can't access disc 188 drive tray will not open 188 problems 188 troubleshooting 180 E ergonomics 42 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176 non-system disk or disk error 173, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has performed an illegal operation 171 warning resume failure 173 Error-checking 186 Ethernet LAN port 133 expansion memory slot 59 exploring the desktop 125 external mouse 63 external diskette drive connecting 68 external display, adjusting 72 external monitor...
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... By mode 201 volume mute 199 hot key power usage mode 118 hot key utility 157 hot keys 199 hot swapping 144 PC Cards 147 precautions 147 I i.LINK 141 connecting video devices 141 FCC 3 icon 126 definition 38 desktop 126 hint 38 internet explorer 127 moving to desktop 126 recycle bin 127 safety 37 technical note 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installing main battery 119 memory modules 57 mouse 63 instant passwords, using 161 Internal/External mode 185 Internet...
... By mode 201 volume mute 199 hot key power usage mode 118 hot key utility 157 hot keys 199 hot swapping 144 PC Cards 147 precautions 147 I i.LINK 141 connecting video devices 141 FCC 3 icon 126 definition 38 desktop 126 hint 38 internet explorer 127 moving to desktop 126 recycle bin 127 safety 37 technical note 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installing main battery 119 memory modules 57 mouse 63 instant passwords, using 161 Internal/External mode 185 Internet...
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... COM port 130 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 130 upgrading 130 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 135 monitor 69 connecting 69, 71 not working 183 mouse installing 63 serial 63 N network 154 accessing 132 dial-up connection 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 132 networking wireless 132 O opening the display panel 52 other documentation 38 overlay keys 81 P password deleting a supervisor 164 disabling a user 162 supervisor set up 163 passwords instant, using 161 setting user 160 PC Card Card and Socket Services...
... COM port 130 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 130 upgrading 130 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 135 monitor 69 connecting 69, 71 not working 183 mouse installing 63 serial 63 N network 154 accessing 132 dial-up connection 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 132 networking wireless 132 O opening the display panel 52 other documentation 38 overlay keys 81 P password deleting a supervisor 164 disabling a user 162 supervisor set up 163 passwords instant, using 161 setting user 160 PC Card Card and Socket Services...