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...USE. Shielded cables must accept any interference received, including interference that may be used in interference to correct the interference by Toshiba is encouraged to try to radio and TV reception. These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is no ...❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by Toshiba could void the user's authority to Part 15 of the FCC rules....
...USE. Shielded cables must accept any interference received, including interference that may be used in interference to correct the interference by Toshiba is encouraged to try to radio and TV reception. These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is no ...❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by Toshiba could void the user's authority to Part 15 of the FCC rules....
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... 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card...
... 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card...
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... to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. NOTE Read the documentation that came with your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Doing so may require you do not install the software as instructed by following steps 10 through 12 in pointing device... Your printer documentation may damage the printer, the computer, or both. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the USB ports. Never connect the printer cable while the computer's power is on page 57.
... to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. NOTE Read the documentation that came with your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Doing so may require you do not install the software as instructed by following steps 10 through 12 in pointing device... Your printer documentation may damage the printer, the computer, or both. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the USB ports. Never connect the printer cable while the computer's power is on page 57.
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... from a computer or electronics store. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to the computer's parallel port. To determine if the printer is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both. 1 Connect... steps, or see "Setting up a printer" on your computer through the USB ports. If your printer cable is ECP- To the computer To the printer Sample identifying the ends of the USB... ports on page 64. or IEEE-compliant, make sure your printer is an IEEE 1284 cable. If...
... from a computer or electronics store. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to the computer's parallel port. To determine if the printer is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both. 1 Connect... steps, or see "Setting up a printer" on your computer through the USB ports. If your printer cable is ECP- To the computer To the printer Sample identifying the ends of the USB... ports on page 64. or IEEE-compliant, make sure your printer is an IEEE 1284 cable. If...
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... may see various messages indicating the status of manufacturers and printers, select your printer, then click Next. 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer's documentation and the port to which your printer. You are using more than one printer, make sure the name is descriptive enough to help...
... may see various messages indicating the status of manufacturers and printers, select your printer, then click Next. 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer's documentation and the port to which your printer. You are using more than one printer, make sure the name is descriptive enough to help...
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... to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Before connecting an external monitor or... through the settings in LCD display, but you want takes effect. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor...
... to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Before connecting an external monitor or... through the settings in LCD display, but you want takes effect. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor...
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... for your notebook computer is no way for your computer 71 Moving the computer Before moving your computer to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity... has ended (the disk activity lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Make sure there is built to purchase an optional PORT-Noteworthy...
... for your notebook computer is no way for your computer 71 Moving the computer Before moving your computer to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity... has ended (the disk activity lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Make sure there is built to purchase an optional PORT-Noteworthy...
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... if you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it. The default setting for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To find out which port your modem is COM3. If you are having trouble... connecting through the modem, you need : ❖ A modem (one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The following procedure is connected to ...
... if you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it. The default setting for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To find out which port your modem is COM3. If you are having trouble... connecting through the modem, you need : ❖ A modem (one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The following procedure is connected to ...
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... specified. 6 Make a note of the computer. 125 Exploring Your Options Setting up properly, double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. Your computer's built-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you need to connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one ...end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on the back of the COM port number. 7 To verify that the modem is not working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 10 Click OK to close ...
... specified. 6 Make a note of the computer. 125 Exploring Your Options Setting up properly, double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. Your computer's built-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you need to connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one ...end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the modem port on the back of the COM port number. 7 To verify that the modem is not working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 10 Click OK to close ...
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Sample connecting to a wall jack The modem is designed for communications Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. Now you are ready to send a fax or use with a standard analog telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. 126 Exploring Your Options Setting up for use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet.
Sample connecting to a wall jack The modem is designed for communications Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. Now you are ready to send a fax or use with a standard analog telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. 126 Exploring Your Options Setting up for use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet.
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127 Exploring Your Options Setting up for communications Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its communication ports. To use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications. 3 Click Network Setup Wizard or ...
127 Exploring Your Options Setting up for communications Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its communication ports. To use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications. 3 Click Network Setup Wizard or ...
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...as video devices. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your dealer. 137 Exploring Your Options Using the i.LINK® port Using the i.LINK® port The i.LINK® port on ). You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer's capabilities and usefulness. The main difference between i.LINK®...) standard. Your computer has one PC Card slot and supports Type II PC Cards. Other cards may work with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-andPlay (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is ...
...as video devices. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your dealer. 137 Exploring Your Options Using the i.LINK® port Using the i.LINK® port The i.LINK® port on ). You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer's capabilities and usefulness. The main difference between i.LINK®...) standard. Your computer has one PC Card slot and supports Type II PC Cards. Other cards may work with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-andPlay (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is ...
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... parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in the communications program. Try making a test transmission to the same COM port. Make sure the line has a dial tone. 167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems...: The modem will not transmit or receive data. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to someone else. See "Determining the COM port" on , set up properly and still will not receive or transmit properly. Refer...
... parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in the communications program. Try making a test transmission to the same COM port. Make sure the line has a dial tone. 167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems...: The modem will not transmit or receive data. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to someone else. See "Determining the COM port" on , set up properly and still will not receive or transmit properly. Refer...
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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 195 Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer.
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 195 Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer.
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... DVD 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 FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard ... 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 NTFS NT file system PC personal computer PCI Peripheral...
... DVD 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 FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard ... 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 NTFS NT file system PC personal computer PCI Peripheral...
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... system, this refers to another . Some characters are mounted on the computer. Chips are non-printing characters, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is duplicated for reading data. The speed at a particular time. An electrical circuit that uses laser optics instead of the computer, such as a paragraph...
... system, this refers to another . Some characters are mounted on the computer. Chips are non-printing characters, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is duplicated for reading data. The speed at a particular time. An electrical circuit that uses laser optics instead of the computer, such as a paragraph...
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..., refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to information being read from your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device. An advanced file system designed for "picture element...Most modern printers are Windows® 98 Second Edition and Windows® 2000 operating systems. P palette - PC Card - peripheral - port - 206 Glossary NT file system (NTFS) - When capitalized, refers to a standard that can be produced on the screen. Online ...
..., refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to information being read from your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device. An advanced file system designed for "picture element...Most modern printers are Windows® 98 Second Edition and Windows® 2000 operating systems. P palette - PC Card - peripheral - port - 206 Glossary NT file system (NTFS) - When capitalized, refers to a standard that can be produced on the screen. Online ...
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... left off when you start the computer. To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to store your computer, the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device. On your computer's BIOS, which is receiving power. Standby - This type of some operation on...
... left off when you start the computer. To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to store your computer, the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device. On your computer's BIOS, which is receiving power. Standby - This type of some operation on...
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... a specific problem. Wi-Fi - World Wide Web (www) - A user of the Web can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a modem or network. purpose USB port. upload - See universal serial bus (USB). USB can jump from site to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. See also Internet. 209 Glossary...
... a specific problem. Wi-Fi - World Wide Web (www) - A user of the Web can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a modem or network. purpose USB port. upload - See universal serial bus (USB). USB can jump from site to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. See also Internet. 209 Glossary...
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...slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting ... 165 problem solving 162, 163 removing 139 replacing 140 using 137 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 137 Plug and Play 151 port RGB 67 power cable 51 cable connectors 180 computer will not start 146 monitoring 110 problem solving 154 taking care of your battery 116 power...
...slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting ... 165 problem solving 162, 163 removing 139 replacing 140 using 137 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 137 Plug and Play 151 port RGB 67 power cable 51 cable connectors 180 computer will not start 146 monitoring 110 problem solving 154 taking care of your battery 116 power...