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... them to maintain uninterrupted service. Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any changes necessary to make any person to use a computer or other entity...
... them to maintain uninterrupted service. Connection to party line service is not practical, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any changes necessary to make any person to use a computer or other entity...
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... time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Adding memory 58 Installing a memory module 58 Removing a memory module 64 Connecting an external USB keyboard 65 Connecting an external USB mouse 65 Connecting a printer 66 Setting up a printer 67 Using your computer in tablet mode 68 Using external display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Display limitations 72 Turning off...
... time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Adding memory 58 Installing a memory module 58 Removing a memory module 64 Connecting an external USB keyboard 65 Connecting an external USB mouse 65 Connecting a printer 66 Setting up a printer 67 Using your computer in tablet mode 68 Using external display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Display limitations 72 Turning off...
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... a network .........139 Using the Ethernet LAN Port 139 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 141 Using Bluetooth 141 An overview of using the Internet 142 The Internet 142 The World Wide Web 142 Internet Service Providers 143 Connecting to the Internet 143 Surfing the Internet 144 Internet features 144 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 145 Exploring audio features 145 Using external speakers or headphones..........146 Recording sounds 147 Using a microphone 147 Using tablet mode 148...
... a network .........139 Using the Ethernet LAN Port 139 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 141 Using Bluetooth 141 An overview of using the Internet 142 The Internet 142 The World Wide Web 142 Internet Service Providers 143 Connecting to the Internet 143 Surfing the Internet 144 Internet features 144 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 145 Exploring audio features 145 Using external speakers or headphones..........146 Recording sounds 147 Using a microphone 147 Using tablet mode 148...
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... Disk drive problems 213 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...216 Sound system problems 217 PC Card problems 217 Printer problems 221 Modem problems 222 Wireless networking problems 223 DVD operating problems 226 Develop good computing habits 229 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 230 If you need further assistance 236 Before you contact Toshiba 236 Contacting Toshiba 237 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 238 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238 Appendix A: Hot Keys 240 Volume Mute 240 Password security 241 Without a password...
... Disk drive problems 213 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...216 Sound system problems 217 PC Card problems 217 Printer problems 221 Modem problems 222 Wireless networking problems 223 DVD operating problems 226 Develop good computing habits 229 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 230 If you need further assistance 236 Before you contact Toshiba 236 Contacting Toshiba 237 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 238 Toshiba's worldwide offices 238 Appendix A: Hot Keys 240 Volume Mute 240 Password security 241 Without a password...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down on the display may damage the computer, the module, or both. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 122. 6 Locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If...
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down on the display may damage the computer, the module, or both. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 122. 6 Locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If...
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... when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the device. Sample removing the memory module 64 Getting Started Adding memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-9 in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode.
... when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and hold it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. You can damage the computer and the device. Sample removing the memory module 64 Getting Started Adding memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-9 in memory will not be lost. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode.
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... mouse and TouchPad can attach an external standard keyboard to a USB port on . To connect the mouse, or any other USB device to one of the computer's USB ports, provided the mouse is USB-compatible. Sample connecting a USB mouse The operating system automatically detects the mouse. Getting Started Connecting an external USB keyboard 65 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it while the computer is on your computer, plug its cable...
... mouse and TouchPad can attach an external standard keyboard to a USB port on . To connect the mouse, or any other USB device to one of the computer's USB ports, provided the mouse is USB-compatible. Sample connecting a USB mouse The operating system automatically detects the mouse. Getting Started Connecting an external USB keyboard 65 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it while the computer is on your computer, plug its cable...
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... more dialog boxes may appear indicating that the driver is not digitally The card can destroy data. 155 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an optional SD® card For example: ❖ Never remove a hard disk card or CD-ROM drive card while the system is accessing the card. ❖ Never remove a network card while you are operating. Using an optional SD® card Your computer supports the use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows.
... more dialog boxes may appear indicating that the driver is not digitally The card can destroy data. 155 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an optional SD® card For example: ❖ Never remove a hard disk card or CD-ROM drive card while the system is accessing the card. ❖ Never remove a network card while you are operating. Using an optional SD® card Your computer supports the use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows.
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... function is usually required. 175 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility Sample Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 4 Put a check mark next to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is now active. Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key...
... function is usually required. 175 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility Sample Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 4 Put a check mark next to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is now active. Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key...
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... your computer prompts you to unlock your system. 189 Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Using the power-on (user-level) password Whenever you start your computer with a power-on an optional serial mouse or trackball. If you need to leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off automatically. Use this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen.
... your computer prompts you to unlock your system. 189 Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Using the power-on (user-level) password Whenever you start your computer with a power-on an optional serial mouse or trackball. If you need to leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off automatically. Use this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen.
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... not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If you change the system in Standby mode for several hours. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to continue. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 113. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove...
... not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If you change the system in Standby mode for several hours. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to continue. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 113. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove...
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... display options. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. 211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key 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...
... display options. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. 211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key 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...
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226 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If the documentation 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. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes...
226 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If the documentation 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. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes...
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Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar, and then on...
Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to access the screen saver option. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar, and then on...
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... connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. internal device - kilobyte (KB) - A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. The decentralized, world-wide network of data. See also byte. LAN (local area network...
... connected by a communications link that activates a memory resident program. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. internal device - kilobyte (KB) - A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Compare non-interlaced. The decentralized, world-wide network of data. See also byte. LAN (local area network...
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... keyboard 79 battery changing 122 charge indicator light 115 charge not lasting 209 conserving power 119 disposal 127 light 51 low charge 118 monitoring power 115 not charging 208 power usage hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 112 removing 122 289 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bluetooth 141 module 141 buttons CD Player 93 control 56 primary control 56 secondary control 56 C CD creating 94 playing using Auto-Run 93 CD and DVDs viewing contents 94 CD Player control panel 93...
... keyboard 79 battery changing 122 charge indicator light 115 charge not lasting 209 conserving power 119 disposal 127 light 51 low charge 118 monitoring power 115 not charging 208 power usage hot key 121 real-time clock (RTC) 112 removing 122 289 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bluetooth 141 module 141 buttons CD Player 93 control 56 primary control 56 secondary control 56 C CD creating 94 playing using Auto-Run 93 CD and DVDs viewing contents 94 CD Player control panel 93...
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... disk error message 200 not accessing disk drives 199 running on battery power 110 setting up 46, 59 warning resume failure message 199 computing tips 77 configuring hard drive passwords 190 password 186 connecting external monitor 70 external USB keyboard 65 external USB mouse 65 USB-compatible mouse 65 Contents CDs 94 DVDs 94 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 83 customizing taskbar 130 D desktop browsing style 132 changing styles 132 personalizing 130 Device Manager 205 checking properties 206 disabling a device...
... disk error message 200 not accessing disk drives 199 running on battery power 110 setting up 46, 59 warning resume failure message 199 computing tips 77 configuring hard drive passwords 190 password 186 connecting external monitor 70 external USB keyboard 65 external USB mouse 65 USB-compatible mouse 65 Contents CDs 94 DVDs 94 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 83 customizing taskbar 130 D desktop browsing style 132 changing styles 132 personalizing 130 Device Manager 205 checking properties 206 disabling a device...
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291 Index problems 216 troubleshooting 216 using 88 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive removing 94 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 216 E email 144 environment computer-friendly 42 error messages device driver conflict 203 general hardware problem 203 non-system disk or disk error 200, 215 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 212 program has performed an illegal operation 197 warning resume failure 199 Error-checking 214 Ethernet LAN Port disabling 139 using 139 expansion memory slot 60 external monitor not working 213 external monitor connecting 70...
291 Index problems 216 troubleshooting 216 using 88 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive removing 94 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 216 E email 144 environment computer-friendly 42 error messages device driver conflict 203 general hardware problem 203 non-system disk or disk error 200, 215 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 212 program has performed an illegal operation 197 warning resume failure 199 Error-checking 214 Ethernet LAN Port disabling 139 using 139 expansion memory slot 60 external monitor not working 213 external monitor connecting 70...
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... Request) 204 K keyboard character keys 79 connecting USB-compatible 65 curser control overlay 83 Fn-esse 161 function keys 80 not working 199 overlays 81 troubleshooting 210 Windows special keys 81 L LCD panel closing 74 lights battery 51 M main battery removing 122 Master password 189 memory problem solving 207 removing expansion slot cover 60 memory module inserting 62 removing 64 microphone using 147 modem determining COM port 137 problem solving 222 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 modes Hibernation 98 Standby 99 module Bluetooth 141 Wi...
... Request) 204 K keyboard character keys 79 connecting USB-compatible 65 curser control overlay 83 Fn-esse 161 function keys 80 not working 199 overlays 81 troubleshooting 210 Windows special keys 81 L LCD panel closing 74 lights battery 51 M main battery removing 122 Master password 189 memory problem solving 207 removing expansion slot cover 60 memory module inserting 62 removing 64 microphone using 147 modem determining COM port 137 problem solving 222 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 modes Hibernation 98 Standby 99 module Bluetooth 141 Wi...
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... monitor adjusting display 72 connecting 70 not working 211 mouse connecting USB-compatible 65 moving the computer 75 N network accessing 139 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 139 O optional additional equipment computer lock cable 76 other documentation 40 overlay cursor control 83 P password creating 187 disabling 188 hard disk drive 187 instant 189 power-on 186 types 186 user-level 186, 189 passwords 186 PC Card checklist 218 CIS (Card Information Structure) 218 computer stops working 219 errors 220 hot swapping 154 hot...
... monitor adjusting display 72 connecting 70 not working 211 mouse connecting USB-compatible 65 moving the computer 75 N network accessing 139 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 139 O optional additional equipment computer lock cable 76 other documentation 40 overlay cursor control 83 P password creating 187 disabling 188 hard disk drive 187 instant 189 power-on 186 types 186 user-level 186, 189 passwords 186 PC Card checklist 218 CIS (Card Information Structure) 218 computer stops working 219 errors 220 hot swapping 154 hot...