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... the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display 60 Video limitations 61 Using an external keyboard 61 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 61 Using a mouse 62 Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II 62 Connecting a local printer 63 Connecting an external diskette drive 64 Connecting external speakers or headphones 66 Connecting an external microphone 66 Using an expansion device 67 Adding memory 68 Memory module sizes 68 Installing a memory module 69 Removing a memory module 73 Using SelectBay modules 73 Removing a module from the...
... the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display 60 Video limitations 61 Using an external keyboard 61 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 61 Using a mouse 62 Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II 62 Connecting a local printer 63 Connecting an external diskette drive 64 Connecting external speakers or headphones 66 Connecting an external microphone 66 Using an expansion device 67 Adding memory 68 Memory module sizes 68 Installing a memory module 69 Removing a memory module 73 Using SelectBay modules 73 Removing a module from the...
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.... Monitor port-Lets you can still use a USB-compliant device, mouse or keyboard by setting the USB Legacy item in the AC adapter. For more information, see "Using an expansion device" on page 57. For more information, see "Connecting a local printer" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: Though Windows NT does not support USB (Universal Serial Port) specifications, you connect an external monitor. Serial port-Lets you connect a parallel printer or other serial device. Infrared port-The fast infrared port allows cable-free communication...
.... Monitor port-Lets you can still use a USB-compliant device, mouse or keyboard by setting the USB Legacy item in the AC adapter. For more information, see "Using an expansion device" on page 57. For more information, see "Connecting a local printer" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: Though Windows NT does not support USB (Universal Serial Port) specifications, you connect an external monitor. Serial port-Lets you connect a parallel printer or other serial device. Infrared port-The fast infrared port allows cable-free communication...
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... location of its video-in a dull or fuzzy picture, poor color, ghosting, video noise, or loss of device you 're connecting a television or other display device, configure your operating system or devices. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Using a poor quality cable may result in port. If you're connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to the documentation provided with the device for the type...
... location of its video-in a dull or fuzzy picture, poor color, ghosting, video noise, or loss of device you 're connecting a television or other display device, configure your operating system or devices. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Using a poor quality cable may result in port. If you're connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to the documentation provided with the device for the type...
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... occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. When additional memory is recommended that you can install extra memory up to install. If this computer provide various memory configurations. However, if your system or visit www.toshibaaccessories.com. Your Tecra 8200 Series computer is easy to a maximum of 512 MB. 68 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the...
... occurs, contact Toshiba's support center at (800) 457-7777. When additional memory is recommended that you can install extra memory up to install. If this computer provide various memory configurations. However, if your system or visit www.toshibaaccessories.com. Your Tecra 8200 Series computer is easy to a maximum of 512 MB. 68 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the...
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... slot. 4 Replace the cover plate and screws. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. By inserting and removing SelectBay modules, you can be used in "Installing a memory module" to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel. Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules 73 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-6 in the SelectBay: ❖ CD-ROM drive...
... slot. 4 Replace the cover plate and screws. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the memory module. By inserting and removing SelectBay modules, you can be used in "Installing a memory module" to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel. Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules 73 Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-6 in the SelectBay: ❖ CD-ROM drive...
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... Lock Cable. PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of mind, you connect both devices to the monitor port. An external monitor connects to the port simultaneously. An optional Y-cable lets you may want to secure your computer at the office Before removing a PC Card, stop it is to remove. A serial mouse connects to the PS/2 port. An external PS/2-compatible keyboard or a PS/2 mouse connects to the serial port. Using...
... Lock Cable. PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of mind, you connect both devices to the monitor port. An external monitor connects to the port simultaneously. An optional Y-cable lets you may want to secure your computer at the office Before removing a PC Card, stop it is to remove. A serial mouse connects to the PS/2 port. An external PS/2-compatible keyboard or a PS/2 mouse connects to the serial port. Using...
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... reset the user password for power on the computer's internal keyboard. Allows you to set the Write Policy. Allows you to enable or disable USB (Universal Serial Bus) Legacy Emulation. ❖ PC Card - Allows you to enable or disable both the CPU cache and Level 2 cache, and to set key combinations on an external keyboard to change the sequence in case the display priority has been set the PC Card Controller mode. ❖ LAN - If the screen...
... reset the user password for power on the computer's internal keyboard. Allows you to set the Write Policy. Allows you to enable or disable USB (Universal Serial Bus) Legacy Emulation. ❖ PC Card - Allows you to enable or disable both the CPU cache and Level 2 cache, and to set key combinations on an external keyboard to change the sequence in case the display priority has been set the PC Card Controller mode. ❖ LAN - If the screen...
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... power button. TSETUP displays a setup screen. 4 Press P to move to quit. If you try to save your choice. 9 Press Y to confirm you to confirm your change. Then press [F1] key," press F1. TSETUP asks you to enter a new password. 6 Press Enter. 7 When TSETUP prompts you receive the following message: "Check system. 204 Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords Disabling a user-level password in TSETUP To register a user...
... power button. TSETUP displays a setup screen. 4 Press P to move to quit. If you try to save your choice. 9 Press Y to confirm you to confirm your change. Then press [F1] key," press F1. TSETUP asks you to enter a new password. 6 Press Enter. 7 When TSETUP prompts you receive the following message: "Check system. 204 Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords Disabling a user-level password in TSETUP To register a user...
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... create a new diskette, even if you for your password, press Y. The system prompts you set the same password. 4 To enter TSETUP and reset your password. 3 Insert the password service diskette into the SelectBay" on page 76, depending upon the type of diskette drive you have a password service diskette: 1 Connect your password and you to the system prompt. 205 Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords TSETUP closes, returning you , "Set Password...
... create a new diskette, even if you for your password, press Y. The system prompts you set the same password. 4 To enter TSETUP and reset your password. 3 Insert the password service diskette into the SelectBay" on page 76, depending upon the type of diskette drive you have a password service diskette: 1 Connect your password and you to the system prompt. 205 Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords TSETUP closes, returning you , "Set Password...
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..." appears on the Toshiba Companion Diskette or additional problems may be a problem starting Windows from the hard drive. This command instructs the computer to DOS, and press Enter. The Toshiba Companion Diskette Main Menu displays a list of options. 4 Choose Exit to start , but you turn on the computer You press the power button and hear the system start from the diskette drive. 7 Restart your computer. 232 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you receive a hard disk drive (HDD) error message.
..." appears on the Toshiba Companion Diskette or additional problems may be a problem starting Windows from the hard drive. This command instructs the computer to DOS, and press Enter. The Toshiba Companion Diskette Main Menu displays a list of options. 4 Choose Exit to start , but you turn on the computer You press the power button and hear the system start from the diskette drive. 7 Restart your computer. 232 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you receive a hard disk drive (HDD) error message.
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... online help. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory cards may have a device conflict, it is shown in "Installing a memory module" on page 73. 4 Reinstall the memory card following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 69, and make sure it 's worthwhile checking for the error again. NOTE: You may cause errors that seem to manually turn off the computer automatically. So it 's seated properly. 5 Replace the memory expansion slot cover. 6 Check for...
... online help. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory cards may have a device conflict, it is shown in "Installing a memory module" on page 73. 4 Reinstall the memory card following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 69, and make sure it 's worthwhile checking for the error again. NOTE: You may cause errors that seem to manually turn off the computer automatically. So it 's seated properly. 5 Replace the memory expansion slot cover. 6 Check for...
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... or its server may be a video format error. Windows 98 Second Edition If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. 254 Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems-Windows 98 Second Edition My browser can...
... or its server may be a video format error. Windows 98 Second Edition If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. 254 Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems-Windows 98 Second Edition My browser can...
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.... In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Fn + F12 This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. The display modes are: built-in display panel only, built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously, external monitor only, built in display panel and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously, and TV (or other external video device) only. 272 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + F5 This hot key cycles...
.... In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Fn + F12 This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. The display modes are: built-in display panel only, built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously, external monitor only, built in display panel and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously, and TV (or other external video device) only. 272 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + F5 This hot key cycles...
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.... L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to the hard disk the current state of data equal to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the AccuPoint. kilobyte (KB)-A unit of your work , including all open files and programs, when...
.... L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to the hard disk the current state of data equal to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the AccuPoint. kilobyte (KB)-A unit of your work , including all open files and programs, when...
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... troubleshooting 238 unlocking 123 C caps lock key 39 light 39 CD Player control panel 141 screen 141 CD-ROM drive 140 opening 99 playing audio CDs 140 troubleshooting 246 communications cable-free 32 network connection 145 troubleshooting 246 compact discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 100 composite video port connecting a device 58 computer display latch 35 precautions 46 configuration management tool 181 configuring hard drive passwords 211, 218 password 197 PC Cards 80 power-saving options 128 connecting headphones 66 memory module 69 modem to telephone line 81 monitor...
... troubleshooting 238 unlocking 123 C caps lock key 39 light 39 CD Player control panel 141 screen 141 CD-ROM drive 140 opening 99 playing audio CDs 140 troubleshooting 246 communications cable-free 32 network connection 145 troubleshooting 246 compact discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 100 composite video port connecting a device 58 computer display latch 35 precautions 46 configuration management tool 181 configuring hard drive passwords 211, 218 password 197 PC Cards 80 power-saving options 128 connecting headphones 66 memory module 69 modem to telephone line 81 monitor...
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... changing or removing key assignments 181 keyboard 176 program 176 starting 176 viewing key assignments 180 function keys 88 assignments 180 H hard disk drive light 39 Master password 211 password 198, 211 passwords 211 troubleshooting 243 User password 211 Hardware Configuration online help 185 Options window 185 view or change device configuration 185 hardware conflicts DMA assignments 235 Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) channel 235 Hardware Setup 181 headphones 66, 137 jack 34 problems 248 Hibernation mode 106, 107 not supported under Windows NT 27 set...
... changing or removing key assignments 181 keyboard 176 program 176 starting 176 viewing key assignments 180 function keys 88 assignments 180 H hard disk drive light 39 Master password 211 password 198, 211 passwords 211 troubleshooting 243 User password 211 Hardware Configuration online help 185 Options window 185 view or change device configuration 185 hardware conflicts DMA assignments 235 Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) channel 235 Hardware Setup 181 headphones 66, 137 jack 34 problems 248 Hibernation mode 106, 107 not supported under Windows NT 27 set...
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... battery 39 status 39 Master password 211 memory adding 68 expansion slots 69 memory module 37 inserting (illustration) 72 removing 73 removing screws 70 microphone built-in 36 external 66 jack 34, 137 problems 248 Microsoft CD Player 141 modem connecting to telephone line 81 determining COM port 143 port 33 resetting port to default settings 143 troubleshooting 246 upgrading 143 monitor connecting 57, 58, 59 monitor port 32 mouse installing 62 serial 32, 62 N network accessing 145 Dial-Up Networking...
... battery 39 status 39 Master password 211 memory adding 68 expansion slots 69 memory module 37 inserting (illustration) 72 removing 73 removing screws 70 microphone built-in 36 external 66 jack 34, 137 problems 248 Microsoft CD Player 141 modem connecting to telephone line 81 determining COM port 143 port 33 resetting port to default settings 143 troubleshooting 246 upgrading 143 monitor connecting 57, 58, 59 monitor port 32 mouse installing 62 serial 32, 62 N network accessing 145 Dial-Up Networking...
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... modem default 143 nonstandard configurations 249 removing 80 slots 34 troubleshooting checklist 249 Windows driver 249 PC Card lock 37 Plug and Play 235 pointing device 36 port expansion 32 external diskette drive 64 infrared 32 modem 33 parallel 32 PS/2 mouse/keyboard 31 serial 32 television 33 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 31 PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable 33 power alarms 122 conserving 127 monitoring 118 options 130 taking care of your battery 125 universal power...
... modem default 143 nonstandard configurations 249 removing 80 slots 34 troubleshooting checklist 249 Windows driver 249 PC Card lock 37 Plug and Play 235 pointing device 36 port expansion 32 external diskette drive 64 infrared 32 modem 33 parallel 32 PS/2 mouse/keyboard 31 serial 32 television 33 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 31 PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable 33 power alarms 122 conserving 127 monitoring 118 options 130 taking care of your battery 125 universal power...
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... 53 removing PC Cards 34, 80 reset button 31 restarting the computer 230 reset button 31 Resume mode 112 RJ-11 modem jack, connecting telephone cable 81 S safety cautions 25 ScanDisk instructions 243 troubleshooting tool 243 screen 52 SCSI adapters 80 secondary button 92 security password 197 PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable 33 setting hard disk drive passwords 211 security lock slot 33 SelectBay battery adapter 76 battery light 39 cover 76 devices 33 drive light 39 lock 37 modules 73 removing module 75 unlatching 75 serial mouse 32 port 32...
... 53 removing PC Cards 34, 80 reset button 31 restarting the computer 230 reset button 31 Resume mode 112 RJ-11 modem jack, connecting telephone cable 81 S safety cautions 25 ScanDisk instructions 243 troubleshooting tool 243 screen 52 SCSI adapters 80 secondary button 92 security password 197 PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable 33 setting hard disk drive passwords 211 security lock slot 33 SelectBay battery adapter 76 battery light 39 cover 76 devices 33 drive light 39 lock 37 modules 73 removing module 75 unlatching 75 serial mouse 32 port 32...
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... Suspend/Resume (memory) mode 112 switch Wi-Fi 30 system indicator panel 30, 37 T television adjusting display 60 connecting 57, 58 to composite video port 58 televsion connecting 33 Toshiba online services Toshiba Forum 263 Toshiba's online resources 147 travel, conserving power 127 troubleshooting 229 AC power light not on 238 AccuPoint II 231, 241 battery 239 CD-ROM drive 246 charging the battery 238 checking device properties 236 computer won't start 230 Disk Administrator Error Checking tool...
... Suspend/Resume (memory) mode 112 switch Wi-Fi 30 system indicator panel 30, 37 T television adjusting display 60 connecting 57, 58 to composite video port 58 televsion connecting 33 Toshiba online services Toshiba Forum 263 Toshiba's online resources 147 travel, conserving power 127 troubleshooting 229 AC power light not on 238 AccuPoint II 231, 241 battery 239 CD-ROM drive 246 charging the battery 238 checking device properties 236 computer won't start 230 Disk Administrator Error Checking tool...