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.... (The telephone number If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may occasionally be required. Connection to party line service is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems...
.... (The telephone number If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may occasionally be required. Connection to party line service is resolved. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems...
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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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.... 2 Connect the device's power cable 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 choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. To do this , refer to change the display output settings...
.... 2 Connect the device's power cable 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 choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. To do this , refer to change the display output settings...
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... Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. 127 Exploring Your Computer's Features An overview of using a telephone and modem or through other higher-speed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account They all work with HTTP.
... Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. 127 Exploring Your Computer's Features An overview of using a telephone and modem or through other higher-speed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account They all work with HTTP.
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... supervisor password must be set before the user password, or the user password must enter the password before you can access your files. An instant password has no effect on password functions. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Use...
... supervisor password must be set before the user password, or the user password must enter the password before you can access your files. An instant password has no effect on password functions. Prohibits unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password - To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Use...
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... OK to remove the user password. Select your user name and enter your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. 145 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your system, press any . 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. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On...
... OK to remove the user password. Select your user name and enter your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. 145 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your system, press any . 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. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On...
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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 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 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 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 choice, or click Cancel 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 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 password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears.
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... 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. 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 create a hot key combination with one of Toshiba Assist. Using Accessibility lets you make...
... 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. 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 create a hot key combination with one of Toshiba Assist. Using Accessibility lets you make...
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.... ❖ The screen does not look right. Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. 184 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you...
.... ❖ The screen does not look right. Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. 184 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you...
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... not working Internet problems My Internet connection is surfing, your access can surf the Internet. The Windows® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you would like help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you still have a problem using your browser to the speed with the forward slash (/). Make sure you in the topic for temporary repair. A single...
... not working Internet problems My Internet connection is surfing, your access can surf the Internet. The Windows® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you would like help and follow the on -screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you still have a problem using your browser to the speed with the forward slash (/). Make sure you in the topic for temporary repair. A single...
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... change the display settings by clicking a blank area of flickering, 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 make...
... change the display settings by clicking a blank area of flickering, 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 make...
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... advice. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows operating system wireless management facility, in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is set to 24-bit color, there may be able to establish a wireless connection. For general problems playing a DVD title, try to fix the problem yourself. To verify your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the...
... advice. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows operating system wireless management facility, in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is set to 24-bit color, there may be able to establish a wireless connection. For general problems playing a DVD title, try to fix the problem yourself. To verify your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the...
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... taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Assist 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. 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 open the Toshiba Assist, and then click...
... taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Assist 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. 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 open the Toshiba Assist, and then click...
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... F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. H hard disk - hardware - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. high-density diskette - I icon - See also bus. It has a potential of keys that saves to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is returned to the same...
... F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. H hard disk - hardware - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. high-density diskette - I icon - See also bus. It has a potential of keys that saves to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is returned to the same...
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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...