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... telephone network, the telephone company will be advised of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this , it is subject to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of 1991 makes it can. Connection to do this change. In order to party line service...
... telephone network, the telephone company will be advised of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this , it is subject to use a computer or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of 1991 makes it can. Connection to do this change. In order to party line service...
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... configuration backup in Windows® XP 236 If you need further assistance 242 Before you contact Toshiba 242 Contacting Toshiba 243 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 244 Toshiba's worldwide offices 245 Appendix A: Hot Keys 247 Volume Mute 247 Password security 247 Without a password 248 With a password 248 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 249 Power usage mode 249 Standby mode 250 Hibernation mode 251 Display modes 252 Display brightness 252 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
... configuration backup in Windows® XP 236 If you need further assistance 242 Before you contact Toshiba 242 Contacting Toshiba 243 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 244 Toshiba's worldwide offices 245 Appendix A: Hot Keys 247 Volume Mute 247 Password security 247 Without a password 248 With a password 248 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 249 Power usage mode 249 Standby mode 250 Hibernation mode 251 Display modes 252 Display brightness 252 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
User Manual
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...) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 61) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 60) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 58) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 61) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 63) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. Failure to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your software. Never...
...) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 61) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 60) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 58) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 61) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 63) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. Failure to charge the computer's battery. See "Setting up your software. Never...
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Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you need a larger screen. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of device you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn...
Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you need a larger screen. 58 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of device you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn...
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Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. This is set up the various passwords, keep the following in the knowledge that nobody can access your computer again. Use this feature when you leave your computer: ❖ An instant password - Toshiba supports several types of passwords on...
Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. This is set up the various passwords, keep the following in the knowledge that nobody can access your computer again. Use this feature when you leave your computer: ❖ An instant password - Toshiba supports several types of passwords on...
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... remove the user password. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on a diskette or media of your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Toshiba Assist. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
... remove the user password. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on a diskette or media of your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Toshiba Assist. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start...
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... media of your password then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to remove the supervisor password. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon. Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility allows you to set a user-level password in Toshiba Assist or in System Setup. 157 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter...
... media of your password then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to remove the supervisor password. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon. Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility allows you to set a user-level password in Toshiba Assist or in System Setup. 157 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter...
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... to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file. Toshiba is known as a result of your organization or others as the password service diskette. 7 Click OK to exit. This is not responsible for any losses that you save your computer. 158 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it .
... to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file. Toshiba is known as a result of your organization or others as the password service diskette. 7 Click OK to exit. This is not responsible for any losses that you save your computer. 158 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it .
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...-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. ❖ To change with the secondary button. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. To activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Hotkey utility. 165 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to receive a confirmation message when you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key...
...-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. ❖ To change with the secondary button. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. To activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Hotkey utility. 165 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to receive a confirmation message when you were creating a new assignment. ❖ To remove the key...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. 206 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. 206 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working...
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... are trying to access. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, and then click Help and Support. Many factors contribute to locate the site. Make sure you still have a problem using your browser to the speed with which you need help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help you If the operating system has started properly but...
... are trying to access. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, and then click Help and Support. Many factors contribute to locate the site. Make sure you still have a problem using your browser to the speed with which you need help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help you If the operating system has started properly but...
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... the device. You may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. Click Start, and then select Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using the built-in while the computer was turned on. The computer will advance you have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set...
... the device. You may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. Click Start, and then select Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using the built-in while the computer was turned on. The computer will advance you have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set...
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... it does, the utility may be a video format error. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you must use the adapter's management utility. If it cleaned. 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. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are not...
... it does, the utility may be a video format error. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you must use the adapter's management utility. If it cleaned. 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. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are not...
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.... I icon - function keys - It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is the point of data. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected. The physical components of keys that are removable. hot swapping - By default, the hard disk is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hardware - A small image displayed on the screen that...
.... I icon - function keys - It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is the point of data. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected. The physical components of keys that are removable. hot swapping - By default, the hard disk is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hardware - A small image displayed on the screen that...
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... 146 memory 54 adding memory 54 adjusting recording quality 135 Alt keys 81 audio .wav files 134 audio features 133 B backing up files 79 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 50, 106 charge not lasting 215 charging 47, 51 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 50, 106 not charging 214 power usage hot key 112 power usage mode 249 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 123 C CD creating...
... 146 memory 54 adding memory 54 adjusting recording quality 135 Alt keys 81 audio .wav files 134 audio features 133 B backing up files 79 battery changing 113 charge indicator light 50, 106 charge not lasting 215 charging 47, 51 conserving power 110 disposal 118 low charge 109 monitoring power 50, 106 not charging 214 power usage hot key 112 power usage mode 249 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 113 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 123 C CD creating...
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... disk or disk error message 206 not accessing disk drives 205 running on battery power 101 setting up 44 warning resume failure message 205 computing tips 78 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 128 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 Cross Menu Utility 177 Ctrl keys 81 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 211 checking properties 212 disabling a device 211, 212 devices keyboard 60 mouse 61 Disk...
... disk or disk error message 206 not accessing disk drives 205 running on battery power 101 setting up 44 warning resume failure message 205 computing tips 78 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up 128 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 Cross Menu Utility 177 Ctrl keys 81 D desktop creating new icon 122 major features 122 desktop exploration 121 desktop icons 122 Device Manager 211 checking properties 212 disabling a device 211, 212 devices keyboard 60 mouse 61 Disk...
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... change/remove key assignments 165 starting 161 Fn-esse program 161 assigning a key 161 using drag-and-drop 162 function keys 81 H hardware conflicts 209 resolving 211 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows XP 208 Hibernation mode 65 configuring 70 starting again from 71 hot key display brightness 252 display modes 252 Hibernation mode 251 instant password security 247 keyboard 253 keyboard overlays 254 password security 247 power usage mode 249 Standby mode 250 volume mute 247 hot key power usage mode 112 hot key utility...
... change/remove key assignments 165 starting 161 Fn-esse program 161 assigning a key 161 using drag-and-drop 162 function keys 81 H hardware conflicts 209 resolving 211 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows XP 208 Hibernation mode 65 configuring 70 starting again from 71 hot key display brightness 252 display modes 252 Hibernation mode 251 instant password security 247 keyboard 253 keyboard overlays 254 password security 247 power usage mode 249 Standby mode 250 volume mute 247 hot key power usage mode 112 hot key utility...
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...keyboard, PS/2-compatible 60 M main battery removing 113 memory adding 54 problem solving 213 memory module installation 54 microphone 134 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 228 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 58 connecting 58 not working 217 mouse installing 61 serial 61 moving the computer 76 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the display panel 52 Optical drive problems 222 optical drive troubleshooting 222 other documentation 38 overlay keys 82 P password deleting a supervisor 157 disabling a user...
...keyboard, PS/2-compatible 60 M main battery removing 113 memory adding 54 problem solving 213 memory module installation 54 microphone 134 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 228 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 58 connecting 58 not working 217 mouse installing 61 serial 61 moving the computer 76 N network accessing 128 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the display panel 52 Optical drive problems 222 optical drive troubleshooting 222 other documentation 38 overlay keys 82 P password deleting a supervisor 157 disabling a user...
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... connecting 49 power switch 136 power usage mode hot key 112 power usage modes 111 powering down using Standby 70, 72 precautions 41 primary button 56 printer local, connecting 61 problem solving 227 printing a file 89 problem solving AC power 214 accessing disk drives 205 battery charge does not last 215 battery not charging 214 cannot insert diskette in drive 221 cannot read a diskette 221 changing display properties 218 checking device properties 212 computer hangs when PC Card...
... connecting 49 power switch 136 power usage mode hot key 112 power usage modes 111 powering down using Standby 70, 72 precautions 41 primary button 56 printer local, connecting 61 problem solving 227 printing a file 89 problem solving AC power 214 accessing disk drives 205 battery charge does not last 215 battery not charging 214 cannot insert diskette in drive 221 cannot read a diskette 221 changing display properties 218 checking device properties 212 computer hangs when PC Card...
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... a working . If something goes wrong 45 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is manufactured using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power...
... a working . If something goes wrong 45 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is manufactured using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power...