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... device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations ... harm to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Connection to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of service may be required. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is necessary. If trouble is separately ...
... device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations ... harm to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Connection to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of service may be required. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is necessary. If trouble is separately ...
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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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... 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 Preparing to use the tablet 148 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 150 Returning the computer to its original configuration 152 Using the i.LINK port 152 Using PC Cards 153 Inserting a PC Card 153 Removing a PC Card 154 Hot swapping PC Cards 154 Using an optional SD card 155 Installing SD card drivers...
... 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 Preparing to use the tablet 148 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 150 Returning the computer to its original configuration 152 Using the i.LINK port 152 Using PC Cards 153 Inserting a PC Card 153 Removing a PC Card 154 Hot swapping PC Cards 154 Using an optional SD card 155 Installing SD card drivers...
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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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... computer is in tablet mode. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn 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 over, make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you turn the computer upside down...
... computer is in tablet mode. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn 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 over, make sure that the computer display is properly closed and is on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu. Before you turn the computer upside down...
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... you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Do not try to a 45 degree angle and slide it 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 1-9 in "Adding memory" on...
... you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Do not try to a 45 degree angle and slide it 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 1-9 in "Adding memory" on...
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... used at least one memory module installed for the computer to a USB port on . Connecting an external USB mouse You may want to your computer, provided 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at the same time. Getting Started Connecting an external USB keyboard 65 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn...
... used at least one memory module installed for the computer to a USB port on . Connecting an external USB mouse You may want to your computer, provided 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at the same time. Getting Started Connecting an external USB keyboard 65 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Turn...
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... are operating. Do not remove an SD card while data is accessing the card. ❖ Never remove a network card while you are connected to the network. ❖ Never remove a SCSI card while any of media. Wait for this type of the SCSI devices connected to go out. Even when the message "copying..." 155 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an optional SD® card For example: ❖ Never remove a hard disk card or CD-ROM drive card...
... are operating. Do not remove an SD card while data is accessing the card. ❖ Never remove a network card while you are connected to the network. ❖ Never remove a SCSI card while any of media. Wait for this type of the SCSI devices connected to go out. Even when the message "copying..." 155 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an optional SD® card For example: ❖ Never remove a hard disk card or CD-ROM drive card...
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... Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. 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. 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 function is usually required. Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key...
... Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. 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. 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 function is usually required. Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key...
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... registered a user-level password, press Enter to unlock your system with its normal startup procedure. 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 password and press Enter. Use this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen. Pressing this feature when you need to leave your computer with a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and...
... registered a user-level password, press Enter to unlock your system with its normal startup procedure. 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 password and press Enter. Use this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen. Pressing this feature when you need to leave your computer with a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and...
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... these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. If there is not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is a diskette in the drive, remove it is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 113. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. on battery power, it and press any of time. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. If there is not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is a diskette in the drive, remove it is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 113. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. on battery power, it and press any of time. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable 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 its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you have registered a password, press any key to activate...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable 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 its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . Press any key, type the password and press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you have registered a password, press any key to activate...
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... your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. 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...
... your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. 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...
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...; ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to devices. on the Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Click Options on the taskbar, and then Getting...
...; ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to devices. on the Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Click Options on the taskbar, and then Getting...
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...-interlaced. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to 1024 bytes. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the network. See device. Internet - A unit of keys that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also byte. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key - (1) A feature in...
...-interlaced. kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to 1024 bytes. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the network. See device. Internet - A unit of keys that you use to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also byte. Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key - (1) A feature in...
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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...