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.... Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for them know of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you to make changes in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may occasionally be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
.... Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for them know of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you to make changes in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may occasionally be advised of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
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... Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 61 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 63 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the computer 65 Closing the display panel 66 Using external display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up...
... Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 61 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 63 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the computer 65 Closing the display panel 66 Using external display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up...
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... cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system) The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
... cables connected to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system) The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power...
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60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Gently press down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...
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... power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module...
... power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 If you are adding an extra memory module after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module...
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..., remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 13 of "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance...
..., remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 13 of "Installing a memory module" on page 55. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance...
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... the RGB (monitor) port. Never turn off the computer while any drive is still on. ❖ If you have the audible warning set, the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Powering down command when connected to keep dust and dirt out of data. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you open it is...
... the RGB (monitor) port. Never turn off the computer while any drive is still on. ❖ If you have the audible warning set, the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Powering down command when connected to keep dust and dirt out of data. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you open it is...
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... functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. A single user password supports the instant and power-on your computer: ❖ An instant password - You must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be set . Use this feature when you can access your files. 154 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can work on your computer. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password functions...
... functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. A single user password supports the instant and power-on your computer: ❖ An instant password - You must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be set . Use this feature when you can access your files. 154 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can work on your computer. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password functions...
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... click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. 160 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To access the Mouse utility...
... click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. 160 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To access the Mouse utility...
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.... ❖ The screen does not look right. If pressing any key does not work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the...
.... ❖ The screen does not look right. If pressing any key does not work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the...
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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 its previous setting. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display...
... 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 its previous setting. You may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display...
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...; If it is properly inserted in the drive tray. 4 Ensure that the Display properties are using an external DVD-ROM or multi-function drive, make sure the drive's cable is properly connected to get it cleaned. If you must use the adapter's management utility. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click...
...; If it is properly inserted in the drive tray. 4 Ensure that the Display properties are using an external DVD-ROM or multi-function drive, make sure the drive's cable is properly connected to get it cleaned. If you must use the adapter's management utility. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click...
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...: ❖ (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 open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. 222 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. For...
...: ❖ (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 open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. 222 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. For...
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... and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. L2 (level two) cache - interlaced - See device. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that represents a function, file, or program. Memory cache built into the processor to 1024 bytes. It is refreshed. A group of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. I icon - hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take...
... and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. L2 (level two) cache - interlaced - See device. The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that represents a function, file, or program. Memory cache built into the processor to 1024 bytes. It is refreshed. A group of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of data. I icon - hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take...
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... audio .wav files 137 audio features 134 Auto-Run 136 B backing up files 77 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 109 charge not lasting 181 charging 51 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 112 monitoring power 109 not charging 180 power usage hot key 115 power usage mode 215 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54 start 125 C CD creating 136 playing an audio 134 playing using Auto-Run 136 CD/DVD button functionality...
... audio .wav files 137 audio features 134 Auto-Run 136 B backing up files 77 battery changing 116 charge indicator light 109 charge not lasting 181 charging 51 conserving power 113 disposal 121 low charge 112 monitoring power 109 not charging 180 power usage hot key 115 power usage mode 215 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54 start 125 C CD creating 136 playing an audio 134 playing using Auto-Run 136 CD/DVD button functionality...
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... disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 104 setting up 45, 56 turning off 65 warning resume failure message 171 computing tips 76 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 64 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 79 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 177 checking properties 178 disabling a device 178 devices keyboard 68 mouse 69 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch...
... disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk drives 171 running on battery power 104 setting up 45, 56 turning off 65 warning resume failure message 171 computing tips 76 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 64 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 79 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 177 checking properties 178 disabling a device 178 devices keyboard 68 mouse 69 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch...
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... Index problems 188 troubleshooting 188 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 188 E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has performed an illegal operation 169 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 186 Ethernet LAN port 129 expansion memory slot 57 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 185 mouse 69 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 68 external...
... Index problems 188 troubleshooting 188 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 188 E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has performed an illegal operation 169 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 186 Ethernet LAN port 129 expansion memory slot 57 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 185 mouse 69 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 68 external...
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... changing 151 direct assign 150 popup 151 removing 151 key assignment viewing existing 151 key assignments changing or removing existing 151 keyboard character keys 78 function keys 79 hot keys 219 not working 171 overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 182 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 78 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L LCD power-saver 66 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 179 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 59 installation 55 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
... changing 151 direct assign 150 popup 151 removing 151 key assignment viewing existing 151 key assignments changing or removing existing 151 keyboard character keys 78 function keys 79 hot keys 219 not working 171 overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 182 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 78 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L LCD power-saver 66 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 179 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 59 installation 55 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
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... COM port 127 problem solving 194 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 66 connecting 67 not working 183 mouse installing 69 serial 69 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the display panel 52 other documentation 39 overlay keys 80 P password deleting a supervisor 157 disabling a user 155 supervisor set up 156 passwords instant, using 154 setting user 154 PC Card checklist 190 CIS (Card Information Structure) 190 computer stops working 191 configuring 141 errors 192 hot swapping 94 hot...
... COM port 127 problem solving 194 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 66 connecting 67 not working 183 mouse installing 69 serial 69 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the display panel 52 other documentation 39 overlay keys 80 P password deleting a supervisor 157 disabling a user 155 supervisor set up 156 passwords instant, using 154 setting user 154 PC Card checklist 190 CIS (Card Information Structure) 190 computer stops working 191 configuring 141 errors 192 hot swapping 94 hot...
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... 103 Startup menu problem solving 173 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 157 supervisor password, set up 156 system tray 126 T taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 144 television adjusting display 68 Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 registering computer 47 worldwide offices 210 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 Toshiba online resources 103 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 147 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 DVD-ROM drive 188 external keyboard 182 keyboard...
... 103 Startup menu problem solving 173 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 157 supervisor password, set up 156 system tray 126 T taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 144 television adjusting display 68 Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 registering computer 47 worldwide offices 210 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 Toshiba online resources 103 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 147 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 DVD-ROM drive 188 external keyboard 182 keyboard...