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... entity, or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777...
... entity, or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777...
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... Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external display devices 64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 64 Adjusting the quality of the external display......66 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 66 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette...
... Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using external display devices 64 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 64 Adjusting the quality of the external display......66 Using an external keyboard 66 Using a mouse 66 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette...
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... with the computer's power on memory options, check the accessories information that is in good condition. If this procedure. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For more information on may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu.
... with the computer's power on memory options, check the accessories information that is in good condition. If this procedure. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For more information on may damage the computer, the module, or both. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the base of the computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu.
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... computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the...
... computer Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. clip...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. clip...
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... computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of the slot. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the...
... computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Front of the slot. The memory module pops up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the...
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... need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 64 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to the available video ports: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port Before connecting...
... need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 64 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to the available video ports: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port Before connecting...
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...located on computers connected to the Internet) that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to share information. The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite... audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. a collection of the Internet - They all work together to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). They make it easier to connect to a particular network ...
...located on computers connected to the Internet) that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to share information. The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite... audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. a collection of the Internet - They all work together to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). They make it easier to connect to a particular network ...
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...; Connectivity Doctor ❖ Start Bluetooth® ❖ Bluetooth Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ User password ❖ Supervisor password Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Management ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup
...; Connectivity Doctor ❖ Start Bluetooth® ❖ Bluetooth Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ User password ❖ Supervisor password Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Hotkey assignment using Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Power Management ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup
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... current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set the "CPU Frequency Mode" to one of your battery. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in which your computer searches the drives for the power-on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence in LCD display ❖ CPU-Allows you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button...
... current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set the "CPU Frequency Mode" to one of your battery. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in which your computer searches the drives for the power-on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence in LCD display ❖ CPU-Allows you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button...
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... drive. Make sure there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "The computer is no diskette in the Startup menu to start after the Starting Windows® message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power...
... drive. Make sure there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "The computer is no diskette in the Startup menu to start after the Starting Windows® message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power...
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... display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. If you are using the TouchPad on . You may have registered a password, press any key. If no password is firmly attached. If you are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the internal keyboard. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to continue working...
... display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. If you are using the TouchPad on . You may have registered a password, press any key. If no password is firmly attached. If you are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the internal keyboard. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to continue working...
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... Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If the documentation that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray...
... Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If the documentation that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray...
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... of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the...
... of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the...
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... Auto-Run 101 B backing up files 82 battery changing 118 276 charge indicator light 49, 110 charge not lasting 196 charging 47, 50 conserving power 115 disposal 124 low charge 114 monitoring power 49, 110 not charging 195 power profile hot key 117 power usage mode 230 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 119 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 144 button power 53 start 128 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 playing using Auto-Run 101
... Auto-Run 101 B backing up files 82 battery changing 118 276 charge indicator light 49, 110 charge not lasting 196 charging 47, 50 conserving power 115 disposal 124 low charge 114 monitoring power 49, 110 not charging 195 power profile hot key 117 power usage mode 230 real-time clock (RTC) 107 removing 119 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 144 button power 53 start 128 C CD creating 101 playing an audio 99 playing using Auto-Run 101
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... disk or disk error message 187 not accessing disk drives 186 running on battery power 105 setting up 43, 55 turning off 70 warning resume failure message 186 computing tips 81 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 133 control buttons 62 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 192 checking properties 193 disabling a device 193 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 Disk...
... disk or disk error message 187 not accessing disk drives 186 running on battery power 105 setting up 43, 55 turning off 70 warning resume failure message 186 computing tips 81 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 133 control buttons 62 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 192 checking properties 193 disabling a device 193 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 Disk...
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...-esse change/remove key assignments 159 starting 156 Fn-esse program 155 assigning a key 155 using drag-and-drop 157 function keys 85 H hardware conflicts 190 resolving 192 headphones using 141 Help and Support Windows 189 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 76 hot key display brightness 233 display modes 233 Hibernation mode 232 instant password security 228 keyboard 234 keyboard overlays 235 password security 228 power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 volume mute 227 hot key power profile mode 117 hot key utility...
...-esse change/remove key assignments 159 starting 156 Fn-esse program 155 assigning a key 155 using drag-and-drop 157 function keys 85 H hardware conflicts 190 resolving 192 headphones using 141 Help and Support Windows 189 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 76 hot key display brightness 233 display modes 233 Hibernation mode 232 instant password security 228 keyboard 234 keyboard overlays 235 password security 228 power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 volume mute 227 hot key power profile mode 117 hot key utility...
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... changing or removing existing 159 keyboard character keys 83 function keys 85 hot keys 235 not working 186 overlay keys 85 troubleshooting 197 Windows special keys 85 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 84 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 66 M main battery removing 119 memory adding 53 problem solving 194 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 139 modem determining COM port 130 problem solving 209 resetting port to default settings 130 upgrading 130 monitor 64 connecting 64 not working 198 mouse installing 66 serial 66 N network
... changing or removing existing 159 keyboard character keys 83 function keys 85 hot keys 235 not working 186 overlay keys 85 troubleshooting 197 Windows special keys 85 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 84 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 66 M main battery removing 119 memory adding 53 problem solving 194 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 139 modem determining COM port 130 problem solving 209 resetting port to default settings 130 upgrading 130 monitor 64 connecting 64 not working 198 mouse installing 66 serial 66 N network
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... accessing 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 133 networking wireless 134 O opening the display panel 51 other documentation 37 overlay keys 85 P password deleting a supervisor 152 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 151 types 150 passwords instant, using 150 setting 150 PC Card checklist 205 CIS (Card Information Structure) 205 computer stops working 206 configuring 144 errors 207 hot swapping fails 207 inserting 143 modem default 130 not recognized 207 problem solving 204, 206 removing 143 setting...
... accessing 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 133 networking wireless 134 O opening the display panel 51 other documentation 37 overlay keys 85 P password deleting a supervisor 152 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 151 types 150 passwords instant, using 150 setting 150 PC Card checklist 205 CIS (Card Information Structure) 205 computer stops working 206 configuring 144 errors 207 hot swapping fails 207 inserting 143 modem default 130 not recognized 207 problem solving 204, 206 removing 143 setting...
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... Device Manager 192 disabling a device 193 disk drive is slow 201 display is blank 198 external display not working 200 external monitor 198 faulty memory 194 hardware conflict 190, 191 high-pitched noise 204 illegal operation 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 189 Internet connection is slow 189 keyboard not responding 186 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 200 modem not receiving or transmitting 209 no sound 204 non-system disk or disk error 187, 202 PC Card...
... Device Manager 192 disabling a device 193 disk drive is slow 201 display is blank 198 external display not working 200 external monitor 198 faulty memory 194 hardware conflict 190, 191 high-pitched noise 204 illegal operation 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 189 Internet connection is slow 189 keyboard not responding 186 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 200 modem not receiving or transmitting 209 no sound 204 non-system disk or disk error 187, 202 PC Card...