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... 1991 makes it can. 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. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for any message unless such message clearly...
... 1991 makes it can. 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. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for any message unless such message clearly...
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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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If the computer is in tablet mode. Setting the computer down . Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 122. 6 Locate the memory module slot cover. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer...
If the computer is in tablet mode. Setting the computer down . Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 122. 6 Locate the memory module slot cover. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer...
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... following: Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The memory module pops up the next time you turn the power on page 58 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 64 Getting Started Adding memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps...
... following: Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds, then turn it out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. The memory module pops up the next time you turn the power on page 58 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 64 Getting Started Adding memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps...
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... the keyboard is USB-compatible. To connect the mouse, or any other USB device to use a mouse instead 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 into one of the USB ports.
... the keyboard is USB-compatible. To connect the mouse, or any other USB device to use a mouse instead 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 into one of the USB ports.
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.... Installing SD card drivers During installation of the SD card drivers, one media to go out. You could be destroyed. Even when the message "copying..." Wait for this type of media. Using an optional SD® card Your computer supports the use the Copy Disk function for the SD indicator light to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows. Do not touch the SD connector. Do not remove an SD card...
.... Installing SD card drivers During installation of the SD card drivers, one media to go out. You could be destroyed. Even when the message "copying..." Wait for this type of media. Using an optional SD® card Your computer supports the use the Copy Disk function for the SD indicator light to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows. Do not touch the SD connector. Do not remove an SD card...
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... make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is now active. The function is usually required. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. 175 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility Sample Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility...
... make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is now active. The function is usually required. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. 175 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility Sample Display Change Service tab options TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility...
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... 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 have registered a user-level password, press Enter, type your system. If you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: ❖ Setting a hard disk drive user password prevents an unauthorized user from accessing your system with a System Setup utility that...
... 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 have registered a user-level password, press Enter, type your system. If you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: ❖ Setting a hard disk drive user password prevents an unauthorized user from accessing your system with a System Setup utility that...
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... not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to restart the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to restart the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 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 on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly...
... registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 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 on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly...
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... the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is set to High Color, change the settings to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. If it cleaned. 226 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to get it is properly...
... the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is set to High Color, change the settings to 24-bit color, there may be a video format error. If it cleaned. 226 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider to get it is properly...
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...) 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 Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility...
...) 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 Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility...
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... byte. hot swapping - internal device - A key or combination of keys that you use 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 a mouse. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. LAN (local area network) - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any other services. Memory cache installed on the screen that...
... byte. hot swapping - internal device - A key or combination of keys that you use 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 a mouse. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. LAN (local area network) - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any other services. Memory cache installed on the screen that...
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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...