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... you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. Also, you will notify you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Connection to party line service is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
... you to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. Also, you will notify you in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Connection to party line service is resolved. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre...
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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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... key to the available video port: An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating system and devices. Briefly pause each time you are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Connecting an external monitor...
... key to the available video port: An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating system and devices. Briefly pause each time you are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Connecting an external monitor...
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.... Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). They make it easier to connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that has the equipment and the...
.... Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). They make it easier to connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that has the equipment and the...
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... knowledge that nobody can work on password functions. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. When setting up under the supervisor password. ❖ The supervisor password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful if more than one person uses the computer. An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk...
... knowledge that nobody can work on password functions. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. When setting up under the supervisor password. ❖ The supervisor password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful if more than one person uses the computer. An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk...
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... 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 exit. 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. Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. 145 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows...
... 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 exit. 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. Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. 145 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows...
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Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. 147 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Sample Toshiba Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to exit. The Toshiba Assist window appears.
Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file. 8 Click OK to a text file on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. 147 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Sample Toshiba Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Enter your password then enter it again to verify. 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK if you want to save the password to exit. The Toshiba Assist window appears.
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... a function key to activate the hot key function. 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 without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. The Toshiba Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to create a hot key combination with one of Toshiba Assist. Sample Toshiba Accessibility window...
... a function key to activate the hot key function. 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 without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. The Toshiba Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to create a hot key combination with one of Toshiba Assist. Sample Toshiba Accessibility window...
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... see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 100. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. If you experience any of time. Make sure there is no diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you...
... see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 100. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. If you experience any of time. Make sure there is no diskette in the drive, remove it is recommended that you...
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... I typed in troubleshooting the problem. The Windows® operating system can help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you in . Make sure you can assist you would like help with which you need help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your browser to the speed with from the listings and follow the on -screen instructions. They...
... I typed in troubleshooting the problem. The Windows® operating system can help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you in . Make sure you can assist you would like help with which you need help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your browser to the speed with from the listings and follow the on -screen instructions. They...
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... previous setting. The built-in screen flickers. 195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are 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...
... previous setting. The built-in screen flickers. 195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are 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...
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... not work. If it is set to High Color, change the settings to 16-bit color and click OK. If it does, the utility may be a video format error. It should 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. DVD operating problems If...
... not work. If it is set to High Color, change the settings to 16-bit color and click OK. If it does, the utility may be a video format error. It should 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. DVD operating problems If...
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... utility is used to connect with your system) to devices. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. on the Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ Click the Start button, and select All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on setting up ConfigFree. Getting Started...
... utility is used to connect with your system) to devices. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. on the Connectivity Doctor screen to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ Click the Start button, and select All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on setting up ConfigFree. Getting Started...
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... (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. H hard disk - A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature...
... (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. H hard disk - A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature...
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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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... non-system disk or disk error message 184 not accessing disk drives 183 running on battery power 97 setting up 43 warning resume failure message 183 computing tips 74 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 124 control buttons 55 Ctrl keys 77 D desktop creating new icon 118 major features 118 desktop exploration 117 desktop icons 118 Device Manager 189 checking properties 190 disabling a device 190 devices keyboard 59 mouse 59 Disk Defragmenter 198 disk drive corrupted...
... non-system disk or disk error message 184 not accessing disk drives 183 running on battery power 97 setting up 43 warning resume failure message 183 computing tips 74 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 124 control buttons 55 Ctrl keys 77 D desktop creating new icon 118 major features 118 desktop exploration 117 desktop icons 118 Device Manager 189 checking properties 190 disabling a device 190 devices keyboard 59 mouse 59 Disk Defragmenter 198 disk drive corrupted...
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... change/remove key assignments 152 starting 149 Fn-esse program 148 assigning a key 148 using drag-and-drop 149 function keys 77 H hardware conflicts 187 resolving 189 headphones using 132 Help and 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...
... change/remove key assignments 152 starting 149 Fn-esse program 148 assigning a key 148 using drag-and-drop 149 function keys 77 H hardware conflicts 187 resolving 189 headphones using 132 Help and 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...
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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...
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... troubleshooting DVD player general problems 210 external keyboard 194 keyboard 193 keypad overlay 193 Optical drive 200 turning on the computer 53 turning on the power 52 U user password, disabling 145 using a file extension 84 utilities Power Saver 154 V video projector adjusting display 58 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web sites 221 Wi-Fi wireless networking 124 Windows Explorer 80 Windows Media Player 91 Windows operating system Help and Support 186 problem solving 184 Windows operating system desktop 117 Windows Start menu 80 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking...
... troubleshooting DVD player general problems 210 external keyboard 194 keyboard 193 keypad overlay 193 Optical drive 200 turning on the computer 53 turning on the power 52 U user password, disabling 145 using a file extension 84 utilities Power Saver 154 V video projector adjusting display 58 W warranty limited warranty 38 Web sites 221 Wi-Fi wireless networking 124 Windows Explorer 80 Windows Media Player 91 Windows operating system Help and Support 186 problem solving 184 Windows operating system desktop 117 Windows Start menu 80 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking...