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... decide to maintain uninterrupted service. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is a REN of the telephone company is to provide you to make changes in a margin at (949...
... decide to maintain uninterrupted service. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble is a REN of the telephone company is to provide you to make changes in a margin at (949...
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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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... information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn off (or Shut Down - If the computer is on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory module slots - If you install or remove a memory module, turn the...
... information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, Turn off (or Shut Down - If the computer is on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. The computer has two memory module slots - If you install or remove a memory module, turn the...
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... inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The clips on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13...
... inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The clips on page 116. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13...
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...: Press the power button and hold it on page 62. You can damage the computer and the device. The computer could hang up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up the next time you turn it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In...
...: Press the power button and hold it on page 62. You can damage the computer and the device. The computer could hang up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up the next time you turn it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In...
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... computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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.
... computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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.
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... computer for the type of data. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Doing so may damage the media in LCD display, but you have the audible warning set , the computer will beep to a domain server instead. Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Never turn off the computer while any drive is still on page 96. Using external display devices Your computer...
... computer for the type of data. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Doing so may damage the media in LCD display, but you have the audible warning set , the computer will beep to a domain server instead. Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Never turn off the computer while any drive is still on page 96. Using external display devices Your computer...
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... set . A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. You must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful if more than one person uses the computer. 154 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can work on your files. Using an instant password An instant password secures your open...
... set . A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. You must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful if more than one person uses the computer. 154 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can work on your files. Using an instant password An instant password secures your open...
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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. The Hotkey window appears. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. 160 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation...
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. The Hotkey window appears. You can also click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. 160 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation...
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... fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to restart the computer. 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. on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you...
... fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to restart the computer. 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. on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you...
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... display priority is not set for the built-in screen. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... display priority is not set for the built-in screen. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... this is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external DVD-ROM or multi-function drive, make sure the drive's cable is properly connected to 16-bit color and click OK. 5 Clean the disc and try again. 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...
... this is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external DVD-ROM or multi-function drive, make sure the drive's cable is properly connected to 16-bit color and click OK. 5 Clean the disc and try again. 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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... connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on page 236. Click Options on the taskbar, and then Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. 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...
... connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on page 236. Click Options on the taskbar, and then Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. 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...
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... services. A method of pixels is refreshed. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - interlaced - A key or combination of keys that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. See also byte. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. LAN (local area network) - A group of keys that represents a function...
... services. A method of pixels is refreshed. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache installed on the screen that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - interlaced - A key or combination of keys that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. See also byte. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. LAN (local area network) - A group of keys that represents a function...
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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...