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... the telephone company and let them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...
... the telephone company and let them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will be necessary for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at...
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... specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 71 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the TouchPad 73 Scrolling with the TouchPad 74 Control buttons 74 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 74 Turning off the computer 76 Closing the display panel 77 Using external display devices...
... specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 64 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 71 Installing drivers and applications 72 Using the TouchPad 73 Scrolling with the TouchPad 74 Control buttons 74 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 74 Turning off the computer 76 Closing the display panel 77 Using external display devices...
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... memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode...
... memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on , click Start, Turn off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode...
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... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Before you may cause memory access problems...
... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can damage the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the side you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its pin connector on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may have built up. Before you may cause memory access problems...
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.... 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
.... 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing batteries" on either side of the memory module snap into the socket and level when secured in place. The memory module should be completely inserted into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... memory (optional) The memory module pops partially out of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 5 Turn...
... memory (optional) The memory module pops partially out of the slot. 3 Carefully remove the memory module from the slot. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 5 Turn...
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... creating Recovery media, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 55. NOTE It is seated properly, as described in step 13 of losing your data. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make...
... creating Recovery media, see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 55. NOTE It is seated properly, as described in step 13 of losing your data. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with a hard disk partition to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make...
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Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer for your operating system and devices. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the documentation for the type of device you...
Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer for your operating system and devices. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the documentation for the type of device you...
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... running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. 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 Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If pressing any of time. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page...
... running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. 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 Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If pressing any of time. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page...
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... the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you to continue 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...
... the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you to continue 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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... High Color, change the settings to 24-bit color, there may be disabling the Windows XP 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. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and...
... High Color, change the settings to 24-bit color, there may be disabling the Windows XP 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. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and...
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... hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom- Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 172. out. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 172. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on and off . 228 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay...
... hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom- Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 172. out. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 172. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on and off . 228 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay...
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... set up and using ConfigFree, see "ConfigFree SUMMIT" on the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. Click Options on page 245. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
... set up and using ConfigFree, see "ConfigFree SUMMIT" on the Connectivity Doctor screen to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. Click Options on page 245. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
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... operating system automatically recognize the change. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. LAN (local area network) - A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the network. A 3.5-inch diskette that enables any other services. internal device...
... operating system automatically recognize the change. The ability to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the TouchPad. LAN (local area network) - A small image displayed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. Memory cache installed on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the network. A 3.5-inch diskette that enables any other services. internal device...
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... audio .wav files 145 audio features 142 Auto-Run 143 B backing up files 87 battery caring for 126 changing 123 charge indicator light 51 charge not lasting 192 charging 48, 52 conserving power 120 disposal 128 low charge 119 monitoring power 51 not charging 191 power usage hot key 122 power usage mode 224 real-time clock (RTC) 113 removing 123, 125 unlocking 124 battery power displaying remaining 118 monitoring 116 Bridge Media adapter 151 button power 54, 64 start...
... audio .wav files 145 audio features 142 Auto-Run 143 B backing up files 87 battery caring for 126 changing 123 charge indicator light 51 charge not lasting 192 charging 48, 52 conserving power 120 disposal 128 low charge 119 monitoring power 51 not charging 191 power usage hot key 122 power usage mode 224 real-time clock (RTC) 113 removing 123, 125 unlocking 124 battery power displaying remaining 118 monitoring 116 Bridge Media adapter 151 button power 54, 64 start...
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... not accessing disk drives 182 setting up 45, 57 turning off 76 warning resume failure message 182 computer setup 48 computer-friendly environment 41 computing tips 86 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 136 control buttons 74 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 131 major features 131 desktop exploration 130 desktop icons 131 Device Manager 188 checking properties 189 disabling a device 189 devices keyboard 79 mouse 79 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch...
... not accessing disk drives 182 setting up 45, 57 turning off 76 warning resume failure message 182 computer setup 48 computer-friendly environment 41 computing tips 86 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 136 control buttons 74 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 131 major features 131 desktop exploration 130 desktop icons 131 Device Manager 188 checking properties 189 disabling a device 189 devices keyboard 79 mouse 79 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch...
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... DVD-ROM drive problems 199 troubleshooting 199 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 199 E energy saving features 111 error messages device driver conflict 186 general hardware problem 186 non-system disk or disk error 183, 198 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 195 program has performed an illegal operation 180 warning resume failure 182 Error-checking 197 Ethernet LAN port 137 expansion capability 153 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 130 external monitor not working 196 mouse 79 external diskette drive connecting...
... DVD-ROM drive problems 199 troubleshooting 199 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 199 E energy saving features 111 error messages device driver conflict 186 general hardware problem 186 non-system disk or disk error 183, 198 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 195 program has performed an illegal operation 180 warning resume failure 182 Error-checking 197 Ethernet LAN port 137 expansion capability 153 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 130 external monitor not working 196 mouse 79 external diskette drive connecting...
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... J jack RJ-11 135 K key assign 157 changing 158 direct assign 157 popup 158 removing 158 key assignment viewing existing 158 key assignments changing or removing existing 158 keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 228 not working 182 overlay keys 90 troubleshooting 193 Windows special keys 90 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 88 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 79 L LCD power-saver 77 M main battery removing 123 memory adding 55 expansion slots 57 problem solving 190 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module...
... J jack RJ-11 135 K key assign 157 changing 158 direct assign 157 popup 158 removing 158 key assignment viewing existing 158 key assignments changing or removing existing 158 keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 228 not working 182 overlay keys 90 troubleshooting 193 Windows special keys 90 keyboard, external 79 keyboard, full-size 88 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 79 L LCD power-saver 77 M main battery removing 123 memory adding 55 expansion slots 57 problem solving 190 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module...
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273 Index resetting port to default settings 134 upgrading 134 monitor 77 connecting 77 not working 194 mouse installing 79 serial 79 N network accessing 136 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 136 networking wireless 136 O opening the display panel 53 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 171 disabling a user 169 supervisor set up 170 passwords instant, using 168 setting user 167 PC Card checklist 201 CIS (Card Information Structure) 201 computer stops working 202 configuring 149 errors 203 hot swapping 149 hot swapping fails 203...
273 Index resetting port to default settings 134 upgrading 134 monitor 77 connecting 77 not working 194 mouse installing 79 serial 79 N network accessing 136 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 136 networking wireless 136 O opening the display panel 53 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 171 disabling a user 169 supervisor set up 170 passwords instant, using 168 setting user 167 PC Card checklist 201 CIS (Card Information Structure) 201 computer stops working 202 configuring 149 errors 203 hot swapping 149 hot swapping fails 203...
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... 221 registering computer 47 worldwide offices 221 Toshiba Hardware Setup 165 Toshiba online resources 110 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 173 disable/enable 176 Toshiba utilities 154 traveling tips 129 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 209 DVD-ROM drive 199 external keyboard 193 keyboard 193 keypad overlay 193 turning off the computer 76 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 169 user passwords setting 167 using a file extension 97 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 161 V video projector adjusting display 79 volume mute hot key 223
... 221 registering computer 47 worldwide offices 221 Toshiba Hardware Setup 165 Toshiba online resources 110 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 173 disable/enable 176 Toshiba utilities 154 traveling tips 129 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 209 DVD-ROM drive 199 external keyboard 193 keyboard 193 keypad overlay 193 turning off the computer 76 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54 U user password, disabling 169 user passwords setting 167 using a file extension 97 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 161 V video projector adjusting display 79 volume mute hot key 223