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Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for them know of 0.3). If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of your equipment, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission...
Connection to party line service is experienced with this equipment, for them know of 0.3). If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of your equipment, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission...
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... Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems when you turn on the computer............174 The Windows ® operating system is not working..176 Using Startup options to fix problems...
... Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems when you turn on the computer............174 The Windows ® operating system is not working..176 Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
... system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
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See "Setting up your software" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. One slot is accessible on the bottom of your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The other memory module slot is under the keyboard and should only be lost. If...
See "Setting up your software" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Installing a memory module with your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. One slot is accessible on the bottom of your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The other memory module slot is under the keyboard and should only be lost. If...
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... secure the memory module. Sample pressing down on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be...
... secure the memory module. Sample pressing down on page 114. 15 Turn the computer right side up. 16 Reconnect any cables. 17 Restart the computer. Grease or dust on the computer. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 13 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 14 Re-insert the battery. The memory module should be...
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... the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you need to shut down for at least ten seconds, then turn on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Getting Started Adding memory 61 You can now continue setting up when you...
... the computer and open the memory module slot cover. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . Removing a memory module If you need to shut down for at least ten seconds, then turn on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Getting Started Adding memory 61 You can now continue setting up when you...
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... memory Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step of "Adding memory" starting on page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work...
... memory Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step of "Adding memory" starting on page 55. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work...
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..., Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on the left side of the computer. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. If you close the display panel to keep dust and...
..., Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on the left side of the computer. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. If you close the display panel to keep dust and...
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.... Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on the front of the keyboard. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys...
.... Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on the front of the keyboard. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys...
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... (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together to a particular network address and send and receive information. They all work together using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet...
... (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together to a particular network address and send and receive information. They all work together using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet...
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... current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings They are: ❖ General-Allows you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key assignment, click Clear. Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. You can also access it , open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 165 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ To change the key...
... current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings They are: ❖ General-Allows you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key assignment, click Clear. Then click the Toshiba HWSetup icon. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. You can also access it , open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 165 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ To change the key...
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... hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to continue. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change...
... hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to continue. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change...
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... Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the 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 make sure the display priority is not set for...
... Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the 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 make sure the display priority is not set for...
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... which case you may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that the disc is set to 24-bit color, there will be set to High Color, change the settings to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it cleaned. It should be a video format error. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you must use the adapter's management utility. If the documentation that vendor...
... which case you may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that the disc is set to 24-bit color, there will be set to High Color, change the settings to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it cleaned. It should be a video format error. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you must use the adapter's management utility. If the documentation that vendor...
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... information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "ConfigFree SUMMIT" on page 236. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to devices. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. For more...
... information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see "ConfigFree SUMMIT" on page 236. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to devices. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. For more...
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... change. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. Internet - A unit of keys that you use to 1024 bytes. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. The ability to create a complete screen image. A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed...
... change. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. Internet - A unit of keys that you use to 1024 bytes. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to help improve processing speed. The ability to create a complete screen image. A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed...
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... disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 171 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 188 external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 187 display device external 67 display modes hot key 221 display output settings 68 display panel closing 67 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries...
... disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 171 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 188 external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 187 display device external 67 display modes hot key 221 display output settings 68 display panel closing 67 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries...
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... problems 202 DVD-ROM drive problems 192 troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E energy saving features 106 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 191 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 program has performed an illegal operation 173 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 190 Ethernet LAN port 129 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 69 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 69 external...
... problems 202 DVD-ROM drive problems 192 troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E energy saving features 106 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 191 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 program has performed an illegal operation 173 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 190 Ethernet LAN port 129 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 69 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 69 external...
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... K key assign 163 changing 164 direct assign 163 popup 164 removing 164 key assignment viewing existing 164 key assignments changing or removing existing 164 keyboard character keys 78 function keys 80 hot keys 223 not working 175 overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 69 keyboard, full-size 79 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 69 L LCD power-saver 67 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 installation 56 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
... K key assign 163 changing 164 direct assign 163 popup 164 removing 164 key assignment viewing existing 164 key assignments changing or removing existing 164 keyboard character keys 78 function keys 80 hot keys 223 not working 175 overlay keys 80 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 69 keyboard, full-size 79 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 69 L LCD power-saver 67 M memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 installation 56 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
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... password, set up 149 system tray 126 T taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 144 television adjusting display 69 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 worldwide offices 214 Toshiba Hardware Setup 165 Toshiba online resources 105 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 disable/enable 171 Toshiba utilities 146 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning off the computer 66 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 152 user passwords
... password, set up 149 system tray 126 T taskbar 126 telephone line connecting to modem 144 television adjusting display 69 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 worldwide offices 214 Toshiba Hardware Setup 165 Toshiba online resources 105 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 disable/enable 171 Toshiba utilities 146 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning off the computer 66 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 152 user passwords