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... public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to send any changes necessary...
... public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the equipment is causing harm to send any changes necessary...
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... for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 Your computer's features and specifications ....55 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 56 Scrolling with the TouchPad 56 Using the Scroll button 57 Using the Control buttons 57 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 57 Installing additional memory (optional 58 Removing a memory module 62 Checking total memory 63 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........69 Connecting external display devices 70 Directing the...
... for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 Your computer's features and specifications ....55 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 56 Scrolling with the TouchPad 56 Using the Scroll button 57 Using the Control buttons 57 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 57 Installing additional memory (optional 58 Removing a memory module 62 Checking total memory 63 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........69 Connecting external display devices 70 Directing the...
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... Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 113 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the battery runs low 118 Setting battery alarms 118 Conserving battery power 119 Power profiles in Windows XP 120 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer .......122...
... Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 112 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 113 Charging the batteries 113 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to do when the battery runs low 118 Setting battery alarms 118 Conserving battery power 119 Power profiles in Windows XP 120 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer .......122...
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... happens, let the modules cool to enable or disable the TouchPad (see "Hot Keys" on the most of data. NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your system may want to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
... happens, let the modules cool to enable or disable the TouchPad (see "Hot Keys" on the most of data. NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your system may want to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
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... secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover. Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that you may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 4 Using a standard Phillips no...
... secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover. Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that you may have built up. Static electricity can retrieve them later. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 4 Using a standard Phillips no...
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... outlet. Getting Started Setting up your printer 65 To connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into one of the USB ports on , it may damage the printer, the computer, or both. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer's parallel port. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add...
... outlet. Getting Started Setting up your printer 65 To connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into one of the USB ports on , it may damage the printer, the computer, or both. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer's parallel port. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add...
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... (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 video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you will need a larger screen. Connecting to purchase an Svideo cable. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the documentation for the type of device...
... (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 video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you will need a larger screen. Connecting to purchase an Svideo cable. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the documentation for the type of device...
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...; The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when...
...; The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when...
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... run specific functions on the program you press them. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). Function keys The function keys...
... run specific functions on the program you press them. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). Function keys The function keys...
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... or turning your dealer. Before you insert it conforms to set of Card and Socket Services, you need to the computer itself. Even if your computer, or to do anything before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association...
... or turning your dealer. Before you insert it conforms to set of Card and Socket Services, you need to the computer itself. Even if your computer, or to do anything before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association...
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... problems, use the options in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To open...
... problems, use the options in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in the Startup menu to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. To open...
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... the power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Have you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Was the battery fully charged to the keyboard itself. You have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with ? If it . Keyboard problems If, when you are using is not remapping the keyboard. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is...
... the power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. Have you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Was the battery fully charged to the keyboard itself. You have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with ? If it . Keyboard problems If, when you are using is not remapping the keyboard. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is...
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... cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If this dialog box allows you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. 169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems...
... cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If this dialog box allows you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the screen. 169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems...
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... setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
... setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
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... Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of the map. 3 Configured devices are automatically connected. Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at the center of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - The following settings can set up profiles to the device. includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default...
... Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of the map. 3 Configured devices are automatically connected. Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at the center of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - The following settings can set up profiles to the device. includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default...
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... connecting external speakers 146 mouse 63 power cord/cable 52 USB mouse 63 connection set up 136 conserving battery power 119 Contents CDs 98 DVDs 98 control buttons 57 control buttons for DVD-ROM or multifunction drive 92 critical applications 3 D DC-IN 52 desktop creating new icon 130 major features 130 desktop exploration 129 desktop icons 130 Device Manager 164 checking properties 165 disabling a device 164 devices keyboard 63 mouse 63 dial-up connection 136 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 136 Disk...
... connecting external speakers 146 mouse 63 power cord/cable 52 USB mouse 63 connection set up 136 conserving battery power 119 Contents CDs 98 DVDs 98 control buttons 57 control buttons for DVD-ROM or multifunction drive 92 critical applications 3 D DC-IN 52 desktop creating new icon 130 major features 130 desktop exploration 129 desktop icons 130 Device Manager 164 checking properties 165 disabling a device 164 devices keyboard 63 mouse 63 dial-up connection 136 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 136 Disk...
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... Display settings hot key 143 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 163 double-click 57 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject button 91 inserting discs 93 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive can't access disc 173 control buttons 92 inserting a disc 93 removing 98 removing a disc 98 E energy saving features 111 environmental considerations 41, 42 ergonomics lighting 43 posture 42 seating guidelines 43 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 161 general hardware problem...
... Display settings hot key 143 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 163 double-click 57 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject button 91 inserting discs 93 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive can't access disc 173 control buttons 92 inserting a disc 93 removing 98 removing a disc 98 E energy saving features 111 environmental considerations 41, 42 ergonomics lighting 43 posture 42 seating guidelines 43 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 161 general hardware problem...
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... configuring 104 hot key display modes 191 display settings 143 power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 volume mute 185 wireless mode 192 hot key power usage mode 121 hot keys instant password 186 keyboard functions 193 hot swapping 147 precautions 149 I i.LINK 146 FCC 3 icon 130 desktop 130 internet explorer 131 moving to desktop 130 recycle bin 131 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 93 PC Cards 147 installing main battery 122 mouse 63 Internal/External mode...
... configuring 104 hot key display modes 191 display settings 143 power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 volume mute 185 wireless mode 192 hot key power usage mode 121 hot keys instant password 186 keyboard functions 193 hot swapping 147 precautions 149 I i.LINK 146 FCC 3 icon 130 desktop 130 internet explorer 131 moving to desktop 130 recycle bin 131 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 93 PC Cards 147 installing main battery 122 mouse 63 Internal/External mode...
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... 166 removing 62 removing expansion slot cover 60 memory module inserting 60 removing 63 Memory Stick inserting 150 removing 151 modem determining COM port 134 problem solving 179 resetting port to default settings 134 upgrading 134 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 138 monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 169 mouse connecting 63 installing 63 serial 63 moving the computer 75 N network accessing 136 dial-up connection 136 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 136 networking wireless 136 P password instant 186 PC Card Card and Socket Services...
... 166 removing 62 removing expansion slot cover 60 memory module inserting 60 removing 63 Memory Stick inserting 150 removing 151 modem determining COM port 134 problem solving 179 resetting port to default settings 134 upgrading 134 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 138 monitor 70 connecting 70 not working 169 mouse connecting 63 installing 63 serial 63 moving the computer 75 N network accessing 136 dial-up connection 136 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 136 networking wireless 136 P password instant 186 PC Card Card and Socket Services...
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... 65 setting up a connection 136 shut down 73 sound .wav files 144 problem solving 174 speakers external 146 Stand by mode hot key 189 Standby 100 low battery 118 using 108 Standby mode going into more quickly 109 starting again from 110 start button 131 starting a program 83 Run dialog box 85 Windows Explorer 84 Windows Start menu 83 starting up the computer from Standby 110 Startup menu problem solving 159 stored data protection 2 S-video external display...
... 65 setting up a connection 136 shut down 73 sound .wav files 144 problem solving 174 speakers external 146 Stand by mode hot key 189 Standby 100 low battery 118 using 108 Standby mode going into more quickly 109 starting again from 110 start button 131 starting a program 83 Run dialog box 85 Windows Explorer 84 Windows Start menu 83 starting up the computer from Standby 110 Startup menu problem solving 159 stored data protection 2 S-video external display...