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... decide to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this , it may be advised of this equipment, for information. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
... decide to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise If this , it may be advised of this equipment, for information. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
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... Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the Dual Mode Pad 61 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 62 Using the Control buttons 63 Using Tap Zones 63 Using the Virtual Buttons 63 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse...
... Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the Dual Mode Pad 61 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 62 Using the Control buttons 63 Using Tap Zones 63 Using the Virtual Buttons 63 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse...
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... 139 Removing an ExpressCard 140 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 140 Inserting memory media 141 Removing memory media 141 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 143 TOSHIBA Assist 144 Connect 145 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor or user password 150 TOSHIBA Password Utility 152 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 159 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer...
... 139 Removing an ExpressCard 140 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 140 Inserting memory media 141 Removing memory media 141 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 143 TOSHIBA Assist 144 Connect 145 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor or user password 150 TOSHIBA Password Utility 152 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 154 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 155 Mouse Utility 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 159 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer...
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...). ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 68). ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65). ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 69). ❖ Connect an external CD/DVD drive (see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 92). ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 44. 46 Getting Started Adding external devices Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on...
...). ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 68). ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65). ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 69). ❖ Connect an external CD/DVD drive (see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 92). ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 44. 46 Getting Started Adding external devices Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on...
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.... Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. Before you replace it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
.... Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can install one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will become hot. Before you replace it. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the...
... the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you can damage the memory module. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Front of the computer. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the...
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... additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 61. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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 Dual Mode Pad 61 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When...
...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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 Dual Mode Pad 61 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When...
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... is enabled by default. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can be used to the available video ports: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Getting Started Using external display devices 65 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad The Dual Mode Pad is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. To change the Dual Mode Pad setting: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window...
... is enabled by default. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can be used to the available video ports: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Getting Started Using external display devices 65 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad The Dual Mode Pad is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. To change the Dual Mode Pad setting: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window...
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... function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 220. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility" on page 155, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the Dual Mode Pad. Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button...
... function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 220. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility" on page 155, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the Dual Mode Pad. Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button...
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... the operating system is not working Once you change the system in the Startup menu to restart the computer. on page 179. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... the operating system is not working Once you change the system in the Startup menu to restart the computer. on page 179. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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... and recognize the device. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is registered, press any key to its previous setting. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external keyboard. To do this...
... and recognize the device. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is registered, press any key to its previous setting. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external keyboard. To do this...
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... adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it does, the utility may be set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it is not set to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. If the documentation that the disc is set to High Color, change the settings to fix the problem yourself. If it cleaned. DVD operating problems...
... adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it does, the utility may be set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it is not set to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. If the documentation that the disc is set to High Color, change the settings to fix the problem yourself. If it cleaned. DVD operating problems...
User Manual
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... switch between network configurations. For more detailed information on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see "Profile Settings" on page 245. 231 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users...
... switch between network configurations. For more detailed information on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see "Profile Settings" on page 245. 231 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users...
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... change. H hard disk - Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. By default, the hard disk is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground - hardware - See also Standby, Suspend. hot swapping - Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. See also bus. Their function is referred to the earth, and is the point of keys that activates a memory...
... change. H hard disk - Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. By default, the hard disk is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground - hardware - See also Standby, Suspend. hot swapping - Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. See also bus. Their function is referred to the earth, and is the point of keys that activates a memory...
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... memory 53 adding external devices 46 adding memory 53 adjusting recording quality 134 Alt keys 83 audio .wav files 133 audio features 133 Auto-Run 97 B backing up files 82 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 106 charge not lasting 189 charging 50 conserving power 111 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 106 not charging 188 power schemes hot key 113 power usage mode 223 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 140 button power...
... memory 53 adding external devices 46 adding memory 53 adjusting recording quality 134 Alt keys 83 audio .wav files 133 audio features 133 Auto-Run 97 B backing up files 82 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 106 charge not lasting 189 charging 50 conserving power 111 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 106 not charging 188 power schemes hot key 113 power usage mode 223 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 140 button power...
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... diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 195 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 192 external monitor not working 193 screen is blank 191 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 184 double-click 63 drive in-use indicator light 93 Drive light 42 Drive-in-use light 72 DVD player general problems 206 Optical Drive problems 196 troubleshooting 196 DVI video port...
... diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 195 cannot read a diskette 195 connecting 71 external, connecting 71 display does not look normal/flickers 192 external monitor not working 193 screen is blank 191 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 184 double-click 63 drive in-use indicator light 93 Drive light 42 Drive-in-use light 72 DVD player general problems 206 Optical Drive problems 196 troubleshooting 196 DVI video port...
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... working 193 mouse 68 external devices 46 external diskette drive connecting 71 external display, adjusting 68 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 194 FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 90 file, backing up 82 files backing up 91 printing 90 restoring 92 saving 88 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 163 Fn keys 83 function keys 84 H hard disk light 72 hardware conflicts 183 resolving 185 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows...
... working 193 mouse 68 external devices 46 external diskette drive connecting 71 external display, adjusting 68 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 194 FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 90 file, backing up 82 files backing up 91 printing 90 restoring 92 saving 88 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 163 Fn keys 83 function keys 84 H hard disk light 72 hardware conflicts 183 resolving 185 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows...
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... working 179 troubleshooting 190 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L light drive in-use indicator 93 M main battery removing 114 Main battery light 49 memory adding 53 expansion slots 54 problem solving 187 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 133 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 202 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 modem default 125 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 191 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 127 accessing 127 networking wireless 127 O opening the display panel...
... working 179 troubleshooting 190 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L light drive in-use indicator 93 M main battery removing 114 Main battery light 49 memory adding 53 expansion slots 54 problem solving 187 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 133 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 202 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 modem default 125 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 191 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 127 accessing 127 networking wireless 127 O opening the display panel...
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... power schemes hot key 113 power source 47 power usage modes 112 powering down using Standby 76, 77 precautions 40 primary button 63 printer local, connecting 69 problem solving 201 printing a file 90 problem solving AC power 188 accessing disk drives 179 battery charge does not last 189 battery not charging 188 cannot insert diskette in drive 195 cannot read a diskette 195 changing display properties 192 checking device properties 186 computer hangs when PC Card...
... power schemes hot key 113 power source 47 power usage modes 112 powering down using Standby 76, 77 precautions 40 primary button 63 printer local, connecting 69 problem solving 201 printing a file 90 problem solving AC power 188 accessing disk drives 179 battery charge does not last 189 battery not charging 188 cannot insert diskette in drive 195 cannot read a diskette 195 changing display properties 192 checking device properties 186 computer hangs when PC Card...