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... BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. As with any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution...
... BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. As with any new technology, you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution...
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... the telephone number of 1991 makes it is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of 0.3). Connection to party line service is a REN of each transmitted page or on the label. In order to do...
... the telephone number of 1991 makes it is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of 0.3). Connection to party line service is a REN of each transmitted page or on the label. In order to do...
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... audio features 130 Recording sounds 130 Using external speakers or headphones..........132 Using PC Cards 133 Inserting a PC Card 133 Removing a PC Card 134 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........135 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 135 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 Toshiba Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Setting a user password 145 Disabling a user password 145 Using a supervisor password...
... audio features 130 Recording sounds 130 Using external speakers or headphones..........132 Using PC Cards 133 Inserting a PC Card 133 Removing a PC Card 134 Setting up a PC Card for your computer .........135 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 135 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 Toshiba Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Setting a user password 145 Disabling a user password 145 Using a supervisor password...
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... change . Getting Started Using external display devices 57 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you press the F5 key to allow time for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to change the display...
... change . Getting Started Using external display devices 57 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you press the F5 key to allow time for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to change the display...
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...-speed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account
...-speed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account
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... types of passwords on your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your files. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. When you set a password, you must be set . Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup...
... types of passwords on your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your files. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. When you set a password, you must be set . Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup...
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.... Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. 145 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your choice, or click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to remove the user password. Select your user name and enter your password, if any key or touch the pointing device...
.... Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. 145 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your choice, or click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on -screen instructions to remove the user password. Select your user name and enter your password, if any key or touch the pointing device...
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147 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Sample Toshiba Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice, or click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your password then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you do not want to save the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to exit.
147 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Sample Toshiba Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your choice, or click Cancel if you want to save the password to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your password then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you do not want to save the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to exit.
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... create a hot key combination with one of Toshiba Assist. 165 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Accessibility 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. Sample Toshiba Accessibility window To use the Fn key to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use Toshiba Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of the function keys...
... create a hot key combination with one of Toshiba Assist. 165 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Accessibility 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. Sample Toshiba Accessibility window To use the Fn key to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use Toshiba Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of the function keys...
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... in Standby mode for several hours. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If you change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove it...
... in Standby mode for several hours. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If you change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove it...
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186 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. The World Wide Web is very slow. My browser cannot find a site I typed in the topic for which you would like help with from the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you can be down for your computer, the...
186 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. The World Wide Web is very slow. My browser cannot find a site I typed in the topic for which you would like help with from the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you can be down for your computer, the...
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..., try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the screen resolution. This opens the Display Properties dialog...
..., try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to choose the screen resolution. This opens the Display Properties dialog...
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... it is not set to 24-bit color, there may be disabling the Windows operating system wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure 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. 210 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems ❖ Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though...
... it is not set to 24-bit color, there may be disabling the Windows operating system wireless management facility, in the drive tray. 3 Ensure 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. 210 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems ❖ Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though...
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... button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to open the Toshiba Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. 236 Using...
... button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to open the Toshiba Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. 236 Using...
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... memory. See also bus. function keys - It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A storage device composed of programs and data. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the screen that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. hardware...
... memory. See also bus. function keys - It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A storage device composed of programs and data. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the screen that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. hardware...
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... power connecting adapter 48 accessories memory 53 adding memory 53 adjusting recording quality 131 Alt keys 77 audio .wav files 130 audio features 130 B backing up files 75 battery changing 109 charge indicator light 49, 102 charge not lasting 193 charging 46, 49 274 conserving power 106 disposal 115 low charge 105 monitoring power 49, 102 not charging 192 power usage hot key 108 power usage mode 228 real-time clock (RTC) 99 removing 110 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start...
... power connecting adapter 48 accessories memory 53 adding memory 53 adjusting recording quality 131 Alt keys 77 audio .wav files 130 audio features 130 B backing up files 75 battery changing 109 charge indicator light 49, 102 charge not lasting 193 charging 46, 49 274 conserving power 106 disposal 115 low charge 105 monitoring power 49, 102 not charging 192 power usage hot key 108 power usage mode 228 real-time clock (RTC) 99 removing 110 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start...
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.../trouble accessing a disk 197 running slow 198 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 199 cannot read a diskette 199 connecting 61 external, connecting 61 display does not look normal/flickers 195 external monitor not working 196 screen is blank 194 display device external 57 display output settings 57 display, external adjusting 58 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 115 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 188 double-click 55 DVD player general problems 210 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
.../trouble accessing a disk 197 running slow 198 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 199 cannot read a diskette 199 connecting 61 external, connecting 61 display does not look normal/flickers 195 external monitor not working 196 screen is blank 194 display device external 57 display output settings 57 display, external adjusting 58 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 115 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 188 double-click 55 DVD player general problems 210 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver...
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... Support Windows operating system 186 Hibernation mode 63 configuring 68 starting again from 69 hot key display brightness 231 display modes 231 Hibernation mode 230 instant password security 226 keyboard 233 keyboard overlays 233 password security 226 power usage mode 228 Standby mode 229 volume mute 225 hot key power usage mode 108 hot key utility 156, 157 hot keys 226 I icon 118, 119 desktop 119 Internet Explorer 119 moving to desktop 118 recycle bin 119 safety 36 installing memory modules 53 mouse 59 instant passwords, using...
... Support Windows operating system 186 Hibernation mode 63 configuring 68 starting again from 69 hot key display brightness 231 display modes 231 Hibernation mode 230 instant password security 226 keyboard 233 keyboard overlays 233 password security 226 power usage mode 228 Standby mode 229 volume mute 225 hot key power usage mode 108 hot key utility 156, 157 hot keys 226 I icon 118, 119 desktop 119 Internet Explorer 119 moving to desktop 118 recycle bin 119 safety 36 installing memory modules 53 mouse 59 instant passwords, using...
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... M main battery removing 110 memory adding 53 problem solving 191 microphone 131 modem determining COM port 121 problem solving 206 resetting port to default settings 121 upgrading 121 monitor 57 connecting 57 not working 195 mouse installing 59 serial 59 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 124 O opening the display panel 50 Optical drive problems 200 troubleshooting 200 other documentation 37 overlay keys 78 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 145 supervisor set up 146 types 144 passwords instant, using 144 PC Card checklist...
... M main battery removing 110 memory adding 53 problem solving 191 microphone 131 modem determining COM port 121 problem solving 206 resetting port to default settings 121 upgrading 121 monitor 57 connecting 57 not working 195 mouse installing 59 serial 59 N network accessing 124 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 124 networking wireless 124 O opening the display panel 50 Optical drive problems 200 troubleshooting 200 other documentation 37 overlay keys 78 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 145 supervisor set up 146 types 144 passwords instant, using 144 PC Card checklist...
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278 Index problem solving 201, 203 removing 134 setting up 135 Plug and Play 188 port COM 121 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB 57 power computer will not start 182 connecting cable to AC Adapter 47 energy-saving features 97 problem solving 192 turning on 52 power button 53 power cable connectors 234 Power Management 154 power mode creating new 155 customizing 155 power source 46 connecting 47 power usage mode hot key 108 power usage modes 107 powering down using Standby 68, 70...
278 Index problem solving 201, 203 removing 134 setting up 135 Plug and Play 188 port COM 121 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB 57 power computer will not start 182 connecting cable to AC Adapter 47 energy-saving features 97 problem solving 192 turning on 52 power button 53 power cable connectors 234 Power Management 154 power mode creating new 155 customizing 155 power source 46 connecting 47 power usage mode hot key 108 power usage modes 107 powering down using Standby 68, 70...