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PMAD00044011 05/05 Satellite® M50/M55 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 172 in this guide.
PMAD00044011 05/05 Satellite® M50/M55 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 172 in this guide.
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... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Toshiba could lead to injury to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with...port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." If this ...
... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Toshiba could lead to injury to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with...port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." If this ...
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... accept any interference received, including interference that is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to an incoming call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada requirement This... devices that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Operation is subject to the following information is also compliant. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . A plug and jack used to determine the number of this equipment is used to a telephone ...
... accept any interference received, including interference that is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to an incoming call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada requirement This... devices that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Operation is subject to the following information is also compliant. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call . A plug and jack used to determine the number of this equipment is used to a telephone ...
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... service. But if advanced notice is subject to state tariffs. If the equipment is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of 0.3).... change. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of service may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is to provide you with the best service it can. Also, you ...
... service. But if advanced notice is subject to state tariffs. If the equipment is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of 0.3).... change. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of service may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is to provide you with the best service it can. Also, you ...
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...standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for more information. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be connected to a telephone interface. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined by the Institute of terminals allowed...10070; The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for this equipment is a certification mark of devices subject only to the requirement that is ...
...standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for more information. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be connected to a telephone interface. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined by the Institute of terminals allowed...10070; The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for this equipment is a certification mark of devices subject only to the requirement that is ...
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... area. This device will automatically restart operation on passive scan only. 17 ❖ To remain in conformance with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. The presence of ...laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must not be used with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is occurring outside of operation. The Access Point's ...
... area. This device will automatically restart operation on passive scan only. 17 ❖ To remain in conformance with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. The presence of ...laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must not be used with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is occurring outside of operation. The Access Point's ...
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... other than optimal network performance or even lose your PC. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN ...same radio frequency range and may occasionally experience a less than TOSHIBA portable computers. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in order to enable wireless networks over two or more ...
... other than optimal network performance or even lose your PC. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN ...same radio frequency range and may occasionally experience a less than TOSHIBA portable computers. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in order to enable wireless networks over two or more ...
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... display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to use a mouse instead of the computer's builtin TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to adjust the video settings. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a...you prefer to your computer. You can attach one to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best...
... display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to use a mouse instead of the computer's builtin TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to adjust the video settings. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a...you prefer to your computer. You can attach one to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best...
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... USB cable was not included with your printer, you must set up a printer" on page 71. Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer documentation for use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a... local printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Read the documentation that came with your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if...
... USB cable was not included with your printer, you must set up a printer" on page 71. Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer documentation for use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a... local printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Read the documentation that came with your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if...
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... it up for instructions before completing the following procedure. Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add...
... it up for instructions before completing the following procedure. Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add...
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...; You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Any file name with a .doc extension. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to be a Microsoft Word file. File names are currently working with a particular format. the names can include.... Learning the Basics Saving your work 87 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are not case-sensitive. File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to eight characters. HINT: To make another copy of ".doc" is
...; You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Any file name with a .doc extension. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to be a Microsoft Word file. File names are currently working with a particular format. the names can include.... Learning the Basics Saving your work 87 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are not case-sensitive. File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to eight characters. HINT: To make another copy of ".doc" is
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...-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. For these reasons, your computer may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. Using...
...-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. For these reasons, your computer may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. Using...
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... on To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the center hole and edge. If you feel it click into place. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for it to stop spinning before you could damage the disc or the drive. You are ready to close it. Removing a disc with the computer...
... on To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the center hole and edge. If you feel it click into place. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for it to stop spinning before you could damage the disc or the drive. You are ready to close it. Removing a disc with the computer...
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... Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. For troubleshooting information related to this section. Determining the COM port Your modem is intended to support you if you are many other ways to connect to the Internet in addition to one of the computer's COM ports. 6 Make a note of the...
... Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. For troubleshooting information related to this section. Determining the COM port Your modem is intended to support you if you are many other ways to connect to the Internet in addition to one of the computer's COM ports. 6 Make a note of the...
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... real-time, such as video devices. Using the i.LINK® port (optional) Your computer may be inadequate to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate.) This makes it ideal for devices that require an external power source.
... real-time, such as video devices. Using the i.LINK® port (optional) Your computer may be inadequate to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate.) This makes it ideal for devices that require an external power source.
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.... After the PC Card is on). 140 Exploring Your Computer's Features Inserting and removing PC Cards As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-andPlay (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is stopped, it . Inserting and removing... PC Cards Your computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: ❖ Type I cards-You can install one of these cards. ❖ Type II cards-You can install one...
.... After the PC Card is on). 140 Exploring Your Computer's Features Inserting and removing PC Cards As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-andPlay (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is stopped, it . Inserting and removing... PC Cards Your computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: ❖ Type I cards-You can install one of these cards. ❖ Type II cards-You can install one...
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... media so that the contacts (metal areas) are ready to your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with a Bridge Media Adapter Slot, which supports the use the Copy Disk function for your computer Some PC Cards are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter slot until it locks...
... media so that the contacts (metal areas) are ready to your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with a Bridge Media Adapter Slot, which supports the use the Copy Disk function for your computer Some PC Cards are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter slot until it locks...
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...Supervisor Password again box. 7 Click OK. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered. 5 Type the correct password. 6 Click OK. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password function: 1... Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba You must enter the password before you can ...
...Supervisor Password again box. 7 Click OK. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered. 5 Type the correct password. 6 Click OK. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password function: 1... Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba You must enter the password before you can ...
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A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Use this feature when you leave your system, press Enter and the Windows Logon screen will appear. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 ... few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer. Select your user name and enter your system with a single keystroke. 151 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Hardware Setup. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in mind: ❖ The user password can be ...
A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Use this feature when you leave your system, press Enter and the Windows Logon screen will appear. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 ... few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer. Select your user name and enter your system with a single keystroke. 151 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Hardware Setup. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in mind: ❖ The user password can be ...
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... drag-and-drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows® Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the ... keys and keys associated with the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory fields automatically completed. 6 Click OK to assign it. 5 Release the primary button. 162 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-coded as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard...
... drag-and-drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows® Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the ... keys and keys associated with the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory fields automatically completed. 6 Click OK to assign it. 5 Release the primary button. 162 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-coded as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard...