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...REN of 0.3). In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number If Problems Arise If this ... to make any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you to party line service is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America ...
...REN of 0.3). In order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will give you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number If Problems Arise If this ... to make any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you to party line service is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America ...
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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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If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. See "Setting up your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver for this procedure. otherwise, skip to step 3. 56 Getting Started Adding memory For more information on memory options, check the...
If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. See "Setting up your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver for this procedure. otherwise, skip to step 3. 56 Getting Started Adding memory For more information on memory options, check the...
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... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap...
... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to secure the memory module. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap...
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... open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 56 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 62. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module...
... open the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the slot. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 56 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 62. In either of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module...
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...: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab...
...: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab...
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... LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again. ❖ If you have an action feature set, the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device...
... LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again. ❖ If you have an action feature set, the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Setting user passwords" on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device...
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... enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard...
... enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard...
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..., images, audio, or video to be referenced from the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet - They make it easier to connect to share information. Special programs called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). They all work together to a particular network address and send and receive information. a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using the Internet The...
..., images, audio, or video to be referenced from the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet - They make it easier to connect to share information. Special programs called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). They all work together to a particular network address and send and receive information. a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using the Internet The...
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... Clear. TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side, and then double-clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings. 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 assignment, click Direct... and continue as if you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings...
... Clear. TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. To access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by clicking Optimize on the left side, and then double-clicking TOSHIBA Hardware Settings. 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 assignment, click Direct... and continue as if you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings...
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... "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Make sure there is a diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that...
... "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Make sure there is a diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that...
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... are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ 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 activate the screen. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. 187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems...
... are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ 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 activate the screen. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. 187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems...
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... disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. 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 Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. 202 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management...
... disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that vendor's support group for further advice. 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 Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. 202 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management...
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...; Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 236. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup...
...; Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 236. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option. Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup...
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... limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also diskette. Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad. internal device - A group of computers...
... limited area and connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also diskette. Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad. internal device - A group of computers...
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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