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... to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give you to make changes in writing, to it from your equipment, the telephone company will provide this disconnection. The modem connects to the telephone line by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it...
... to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give you to make changes in writing, to it from your equipment, the telephone company will provide this disconnection. The modem connects to the telephone line by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it...
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... software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba 55 Setting up other devices 55 Turning off the computer 55 Closing the display panel 56 Chapter 4: Connecting Other External Devices 57 Using external display devices 57 Connecting the display device 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display 60 Video limitations 61 Using an external keyboard 61 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 62 Using a mouse 62 Connecting a serial mouse 63 Connecting a USB mouse 63 Connecting a PS/2 mouse 63 Using...
... software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba 55 Setting up other devices 55 Turning off the computer 55 Closing the display panel 56 Chapter 4: Connecting Other External Devices 57 Using external display devices 57 Connecting the display device 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display 60 Video limitations 61 Using an external keyboard 61 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 62 Using a mouse 62 Connecting a serial mouse 63 Connecting a USB mouse 63 Connecting a PS/2 mouse 63 Using...
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... 166 Starting Fn-esse 166 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 168 Viewing existing key assignments 169 Changing or removing existing key assignments .. 170 Hotkey utility 170 Toshiba Console 171 Customizing Your Computer 172 Network 172 Security 172 Power Management 173 Slim SelectBay 176 Slim SelectBay™ Service 176 Toshiba Hardware Setup 176 Toshiba Power Saver utility 179 Enabling Hibernation 180 Setting user passwords 180 Using an instant password 181 Setting a user password 181 Disabling a user password 182 Using a supervisor password 183 Setting...
... 166 Starting Fn-esse 166 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 168 Viewing existing key assignments 169 Changing or removing existing key assignments .. 170 Hotkey utility 170 Toshiba Console 171 Customizing Your Computer 172 Network 172 Security 172 Power Management 173 Slim SelectBay 176 Slim SelectBay™ Service 176 Toshiba Hardware Setup 176 Toshiba Power Saver utility 179 Enabling Hibernation 180 Setting user passwords 180 Using an instant password 181 Setting a user password 181 Disabling a user password 182 Using a supervisor password 183 Setting...
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... Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to a conventional telephone line. Serial port-Lets you connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other parallel device. Right side Speaker HDD bay cover Speaker-Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with rear panel open Serial port 37 Network port Modem port RGB (monitor) port Parallel port RGB (monitor) port-Lets you connect an external monitor or projector. Modem port-Lets you connect the computer's internal...
... Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to a conventional telephone line. Serial port-Lets you connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other parallel device. Right side Speaker HDD bay cover Speaker-Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with rear panel open Serial port 37 Network port Modem port RGB (monitor) port Parallel port RGB (monitor) port-Lets you connect an external monitor or projector. Modem port-Lets you connect the computer's internal...
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58 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you're connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's video-out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" below for the location of video. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video-out port, you 'll need to the documentation provided with your computer. Refer to purchase a composite video cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately six meters). For the...
58 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you're connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's video-out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" below for the location of video. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video-out port, you 'll need to the documentation provided with your computer. Refer to purchase a composite video cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately six meters). For the...
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... on . Connecting Other External Devices Using an external keyboard 61 Video limitations Keep in Standby mode, you will not be limited to the capabilities of the external video device. ❖ If the external video device, such as an SVGA monitor, is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your computer. Connecting an external keyboard with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the display area (resolution) set for a higher resolution, only part of...
... on . Connecting Other External Devices Using an external keyboard 61 Video limitations Keep in Standby mode, you will not be limited to the capabilities of the external video device. ❖ If the external video device, such as an SVGA monitor, is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your computer. Connecting an external keyboard with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the display area (resolution) set for a higher resolution, only part of...
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... memory modules, see "Recording sounds" on page 145. In the event original memory is recommended that you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack. 3 Turn on the front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 3.5 mm 16-ohm stereo jack. Your Satellite M20...
... memory modules, see "Recording sounds" on page 145. In the event original memory is recommended that you can attach a microphone: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack. 3 Turn on the front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 3.5 mm 16-ohm stereo jack. Your Satellite M20...
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... Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory remove the invalid memory and return your current applications. Since your computer was built to order, it should have enough memory to run your machine back to its original configuration, or contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777 for this procedure. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be lost. You will be installed in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need...
... Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory remove the invalid memory and return your current applications. Since your computer was built to order, it should have enough memory to run your machine back to its original configuration, or contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777 for this procedure. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be lost. You will be installed in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need...
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Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 73 3 Close the display panel and remove any static electricity you may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. The clips on the side you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate in the slot and gently press it down into...
Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 73 3 Close the display panel and remove any static electricity you may have built up. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to secure the module. The clips on the side you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate in the slot and gently press it down into...
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When you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-6 in "Installing a memory module" to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 74 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Inserting the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cover plate and the screws. 9 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Removing a memory module If you turn on the computer, it .
When you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-6 in "Installing a memory module" to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. 74 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Inserting the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cover plate and the screws. 9 Turn the computer over and restart it automatically recognizes the additional memory. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Removing a memory module If you turn on the computer, it .
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... file name with a computer using a preWindows® 95 version of a period and up the printer the first time you connect it. HINT: You only need to set up the Windows® XP operating system to run with the additional printer(s). For more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to install printer software (drivers). Typically the file name...
... file name with a computer using a preWindows® 95 version of a period and up the printer the first time you connect it. HINT: You only need to set up the Windows® XP operating system to run with the additional printer(s). For more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to install printer software (drivers). Typically the file name...
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... change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Select the appropriate Running on page 179. You Windows® operating system offers two alarms before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. button. For more quickly at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before your work. 122 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Satellite M20...
... change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Select the appropriate Running on page 179. You Windows® operating system offers two alarms before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. button. For more quickly at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before your work. 122 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Satellite M20...
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... change the system in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. The computer was placed in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... change the system in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. The computer was placed in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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... very slow, try later. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your browser to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for temporary repair. Internet problems My Internet connection is connected to locate the site. They include: modem speed, time of the address carefully. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and...
... very slow, try later. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your browser to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for temporary repair. Internet problems My Internet connection is connected to locate the site. They include: modem speed, time of the address carefully. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and...
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... Enter key, type the password and press Enter. If you to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the screen resolution. The Settings tab allows you are using fewer colors. Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to advance through the display options. This opens the Display...
... Enter key, type the password and press Enter. If you to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the screen resolution. The Settings tab allows you are using fewer colors. Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to advance through the display options. This opens the Display...
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Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. 220 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer (for systems with Wi-Fi ™only). Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . The wireless modes are: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi module. Wi-Fi disabled-This disables the Wi-Fi module.
Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. 220 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer (for systems with Wi-Fi ™only). Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . The wireless modes are: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi module. Wi-Fi disabled-This disables the Wi-Fi module.
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... operating system automatically recognize the change. A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the network. See device. kilobyte (KB) - L2 (level two) cache - internal device - hot swapping - I icon - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. interlaced - LAN (local area network) - Memory...
... operating system automatically recognize the change. A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that enables any other on the network. See device. kilobyte (KB) - L2 (level two) cache - internal device - hot swapping - I icon - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. interlaced - LAN (local area network) - Memory...
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... DVD-ROM/Multifunction drive can't access disc 202 drive tray won't open 202 problems 202 troubleshooting 194 E ergonomics 48 error messages device driver conflict 191 general hardware problem 191 non-system disk or disk error 188, 201 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 199 program has performed an illegal operation 186 warning resume failure 188 Error-checking 200 Ethernet LAN port 138 expansion memory cover 40 exploring the desktop 131 Export Administration regulation 21 external mouse 62 external device connecting...
... DVD-ROM/Multifunction drive can't access disc 202 drive tray won't open 202 problems 202 troubleshooting 194 E ergonomics 48 error messages device driver conflict 191 general hardware problem 191 non-system disk or disk error 188, 201 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 199 program has performed an illegal operation 186 warning resume failure 188 Error-checking 200 Ethernet LAN port 138 expansion memory cover 40 exploring the desktop 131 Export Administration regulation 21 external mouse 62 external device connecting...
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... monitor 37 network 37 parallel 37 PS/2 mouse/keyboard 36 RGB 37, 57 serial 37 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 36 video-out 38, 57 video-out, connecting to 58, 160 posture 47 power alarms 122 computer will not start 187 options 130 problem solving 195 taking care of your battery 125 turning on 54 universal power supply 221 power button 42, 54 Power Management 173 running on batteries 174 power mode creating new 175 customizing 175 power...
... monitor 37 network 37 parallel 37 PS/2 mouse/keyboard 36 RGB 37, 57 serial 37 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 36 video-out 38, 57 video-out, connecting to 58, 160 posture 47 power alarms 122 computer will not start 187 options 130 problem solving 195 taking care of your battery 125 turning on 54 universal power supply 221 power button 42, 54 Power Management 173 running on batteries 174 power mode creating new 175 customizing 175 power...
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... normal/flickers 198 scroll button 92 seating 47 security 172 security lock slot 38 selecting a place to work 45 SelectServ 33 serial mouse connecting 63, 150, 152 serial port 37 service options 33 setting up adding memory 71 setting up a connection 138 setting up your computer 50 shut down 56 shutting down more quickly 109 Slim SelectBay docking 176 removing module 77 Slim SelectBay indicator light 43 Slim SelectBay modules 75 Slim SelectBay...
... normal/flickers 198 scroll button 92 seating 47 security 172 security lock slot 38 selecting a place to work 45 SelectServ 33 serial mouse connecting 63, 150, 152 serial port 37 service options 33 setting up adding memory 71 setting up a connection 138 setting up your computer 50 shut down 56 shutting down more quickly 109 Slim SelectBay docking 176 removing module 77 Slim SelectBay indicator light 43 Slim SelectBay modules 75 Slim SelectBay...