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... business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to permanently disconnect your right to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If trouble is experienced with this change. or an authorized representative of 0.3). 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
... business, other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to permanently disconnect your right to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If trouble is experienced with this change. or an authorized representative of 0.3). 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
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... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Using Dual Mode 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 70 Connecting...
... 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Using Dual Mode 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 70 Connecting...
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... remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer using the Start menu. The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). The computer has two memory slots-Slot...
... remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off the computer using the Start menu. The operating system turns off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). The computer has two memory slots-Slot...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover.
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... memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 61. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module...
... memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 52 to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 61. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module...
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Memory slots Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
Memory slots Front of the slot. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work.
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.... ❖ To move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to left. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to move the cursor: ❖...
.... ❖ To move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to left. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you would like to move the cursor: ❖...
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... S-video (TV-out) port (available on certain models) ❖ A projector or a monitor via the DVI video port (available on certain models) NOTE DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface, and is a standard for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but...
... S-video (TV-out) port (available on certain models) ❖ A projector or a monitor via the DVI video port (available on certain models) NOTE DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface, and is a standard for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but...
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.... 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Select your user name and enter your system, press any . 153 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear.
.... 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to remove the user password. Select your user name and enter your system, press any . 153 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear.
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Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the supervisor password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 155 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text...
Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to remove the supervisor password. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 155 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text...
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... your computer. 156 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK if you do not want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of the inability to access your choice. This is not responsible for any losses that you save your password in a location where you can later...
... your computer. 156 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK if you do not want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of the inability to access your choice. This is not responsible for any losses that you save your password in a location where you can later...
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...; Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To open...
...; Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To open...
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... you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If no password is blank. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Try using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. You...
... you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If no password is blank. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Try using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. You...
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... display settings: a Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to establish a wireless connection. The Windows XP wireless management...
... display settings: a Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to establish a wireless connection. The Windows XP wireless management...
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... "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 61. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. For more information, see "Using the Dual Mode Pad" on page 163. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 64. (Sample Image) Disable and enable TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad windows Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in. Keyboard hot keys Fn + [Space bar] This hot key switches screen...
... "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 61. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. For more information, see "Using the Dual Mode Pad" on page 163. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 64. (Sample Image) Disable and enable TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad windows Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in. Keyboard hot keys Fn + [Space bar] This hot key switches screen...
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... files 83 battery alarms 111 changing 114 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 192 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 48, 107 272 not charging 192 power profile 226 power scheme hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 143 removing memory media 144 button power 51 start 124 C CD playing an audio 97 CD, using 93 CD/DVD creating 99 CD/DVD button functionality 95...
... files 83 battery alarms 111 changing 114 charge indicator light 48, 107 charge not lasting 192 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 119 low charge 110 monitoring power 48, 107 272 not charging 192 power profile 226 power scheme hot key 113 real-time clock (RTC) 104 removing 114 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 143 removing memory media 144 button power 51 start 124 C CD playing an audio 97 CD, using 93 CD/DVD creating 99 CD/DVD button functionality 95...
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... disk or disk error message 183 not accessing disk drives 182 running on battery power 102 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 182 computer lock 81 computing tips 82 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 129 control buttons 62 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 189 checking properties 189 disabling a device 189 devices keyboard 69 mouse 70 Disk Defragmenter 198 disk drive...
... disk or disk error message 183 not accessing disk drives 182 running on battery power 102 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 182 computer lock 81 computing tips 82 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 129 control buttons 62 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 189 checking properties 189 disabling a device 189 devices keyboard 69 mouse 70 Disk Defragmenter 198 disk drive...
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... 141 removing 142 external monitor not working 196 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 69 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 197 file extensions 90 file, backing up 83 files backing up 92 printing 91 restoring 92 saving 89 fingerprint authentication 166 enrollment 167 Fn keys 84 function keys 85 H hardware conflicts 186 resolving 188 headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows XP 185 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 77 starting...
... 141 removing 142 external monitor not working 196 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 69 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 197 file extensions 90 file, backing up 83 files backing up 92 printing 91 restoring 92 saving 89 fingerprint authentication 166 enrollment 167 Fn keys 84 function keys 85 H hardware conflicts 186 resolving 188 headphones using 136 Help and Support Windows XP 185 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 77 starting...
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... cover 54 memory module inserting 56 installation 52 removing 60 microphone 135 modem connecting to telephone line 127 determining COM port 126 problem solving 205 resetting port to default settings 126 upgrading 126 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 195 mouse installing 70 serial 70 mouse utility 160 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 131 O opening the display panel 50 optical drive problems 199 troubleshooting 199 other documentation 37 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 types 152 passwords instant, using...
... cover 54 memory module inserting 56 installation 52 removing 60 microphone 135 modem connecting to telephone line 127 determining COM port 126 problem solving 205 resetting port to default settings 126 upgrading 126 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 195 mouse installing 70 serial 70 mouse utility 160 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 131 O opening the display panel 50 optical drive problems 199 troubleshooting 199 other documentation 37 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 types 152 passwords instant, using...
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... Device Manager 189 disabling a device 189 disk drive is slow 198 display is blank 194 external display not working 196 external monitor 195 faulty memory 191 hardware conflict 186, 187 high-pitched noise 201 illegal operation 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 Internet connection is slow 185 keyboard not responding 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 197 modem not receiving or transmitting 205 no sound 200 non-system disk or disk error 183, 199 PC Card...
... Device Manager 189 disabling a device 189 disk drive is slow 198 display is blank 194 external display not working 196 external monitor 195 faulty memory 191 hardware conflict 186, 187 high-pitched noise 201 illegal operation 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 Internet connection is slow 185 keyboard not responding 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 197 modem not receiving or transmitting 205 no sound 200 non-system disk or disk error 183, 199 PC Card...