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... the message and the telephone number of 1991 makes it may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment, for them know of service may request that temporary discontinuance of this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will...
... the message and the telephone number of 1991 makes it may occasionally be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this equipment, for them know of service may request that temporary discontinuance of this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will...
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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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... display is properly closed and is in tablet mode. Setting the computer down . The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the screen. 5 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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 is on page 122. 6 Locate the memory module slot cover...
... display is properly closed and is in tablet mode. Setting the computer down . The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the screen. 5 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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 is on page 122. 6 Locate the memory module slot cover...
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... of the slot. 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 and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Sample removing the memory module Do not try to a 45 degree angle and slide it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The following message appears when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and...
... of the slot. 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 and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. Sample removing the memory module Do not try to a 45 degree angle and slide it down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The following message appears when you turn it on, perform the following: Press the power button and...
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...'s USB ports, provided the mouse is USB-compatible. 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 memory module installed for the computer to work. Connecting an external USB keyboard You can be used at least one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in pointing device. Sample connecting a USB mouse The operating system...
...'s USB ports, provided the mouse is USB-compatible. 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 memory module installed for the computer to work. Connecting an external USB keyboard You can be used at least one of the TouchPad, the computer's built-in pointing device. Sample connecting a USB mouse The operating system...
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... 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. Before removing a PC Card, stop it are connected to the network. ❖ Never remove a SCSI card while any of Windows. To copy data from one or more dialog boxes may appear indicating that the driver is being written...
... 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. Before removing a PC Card, stop it are connected to the network. ❖ Never remove a SCSI card while any of Windows. To copy data from one or more dialog boxes may appear indicating that the driver is being written...
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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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... you to turn off automatically. Using the instant (user-level) password An instant password secures your system with a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. Use this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen. 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. Pressing this feature when you need to...
... you to turn off automatically. Using the instant (user-level) password An instant password secures your system with a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. Use this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen. 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. Pressing this feature when you need to...
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... screen does not look right. Make sure there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If you experience any key does not work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working If you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use...
... screen does not look right. Make sure there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If you experience any key does not work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working If you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use...
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...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. Press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly...
...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you through the display options. Press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly...
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... steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact 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. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and...
... steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact 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. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and...
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... the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. on page 261. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to devices. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the taskbar, and then Starting ConfigFree To start and setup...
... the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. on page 261. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to devices. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the taskbar, and then Starting ConfigFree To start and setup...
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... activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - I icon - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. A group of computers or other services. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A small image displayed on the network. A method of refreshing a computer screen...
... activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - I icon - internal device - K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. A group of computers or other services. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. A small image displayed on the network. A method of refreshing a computer screen...
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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...