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Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in...
Connection to party line service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in...
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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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... RGB (monitor) port. To do this , refer to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started Using external display devices 57 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to change the display output settings is to the documentation for your operating system and devices. 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...
... RGB (monitor) port. To do this , refer to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started Using external display devices 57 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to change the display output settings is to the documentation for your operating system and devices. 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...
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... (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account You can connect to the Internet by using the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet - Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). They make it...
... (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account You can connect to the Internet by using the Internet The Internet The Internet is a subset of the Internet - Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). They make it...
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Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password functions. This is set. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Using an instant password An instant password secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on password - Use this feature when you walk away from your computer, secure in mind: ❖ The user password can work on an optional USB mouse or trackball. A single user password supports the...
Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password functions. This is set. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - Using an instant password An instant password secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on password - Use this feature when you walk away from your computer, secure in mind: ❖ The user password can work on an optional USB mouse or trackball. A single user password supports the...
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... 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. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Select Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to a text file on a diskette or media of your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen...
... 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. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Select Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to a text file on a diskette or media of your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen...
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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 on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 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 a text file. 8 Click OK to exit.
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 on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 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 a text file. 8 Click OK to exit.
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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. Sample Toshiba Accessibility window To use the Fn key to activate the hot key function. 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 create a hot key ...
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. Sample Toshiba Accessibility window To use the Fn key to activate the hot key function. 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 create a hot key ...
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.... ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 183. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If there...
.... ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 183. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If there...
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... listings and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you still have a problem using your access can assist you are trying to locate the site. To access the Windows® operating system Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when everyone else is very slow. If accessing a particular site is constantly changing...
... listings and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you still have a problem using your access can assist you are trying to locate the site. To access the Windows® operating system Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when everyone else is very slow. If accessing a particular site is constantly changing...
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... 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 make sure the display priority is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. The screen does not look right. You can change the number of flickering, try using fewer...
... 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 make sure the display priority is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. The screen does not look right. You can change the number of flickering, try using fewer...
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... a wireless connection. To verify your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. It should be a video format error. If it is 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...
... a wireless connection. To verify your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. It should be a video format error. If it is 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...
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... or wireless connection. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to devices. Click Options on setting up ConfigFree. 236 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. on page 246. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option.
... or wireless connection. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to devices. Click Options on setting up ConfigFree. 236 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. on page 246. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your system) to access the screen saver option.
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... platters that activates a memory resident program. A storage device composed of programs and data. I icon - A conductor to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or program. A feature of an electric circuit are used for voltages in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . hot key - (1) A feature...
... platters that activates a memory resident program. A storage device composed of programs and data. I icon - A conductor to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or program. A feature of an electric circuit are used for voltages in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . hot key - (1) 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...