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...please call the telephone company and let them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. In order to do this change. But if advanced notice is sent and an ...device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is subject to state tariffs. Connection to party line service...
...please call the telephone company and let them to make any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at (949) 859-4273. In order to do this change. But if advanced notice is sent and an ...device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number 5 decimal point (e.g., 03 is subject to state tariffs. Connection to party line service...
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... Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Adding memory (optional 56 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 64 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 67 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 72 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Scrolling with the TouchPad 77 Control buttons 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices...
... Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Adding memory (optional 56 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 64 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 65 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition 67 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 72 Deleting the Hard Disk Recovery Utility 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Scrolling with the TouchPad 77 Control buttons 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices...
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... the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. The computer has one memory module. depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips...
... the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. The computer has one memory module. depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips...
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... Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 Do not force the memory module into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 Do not force the memory module into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed...
... memory (optional) 63 Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed...
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... on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 65. NOTE It is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with your computer. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default...
... on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 65. NOTE It is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with your computer. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/ DVDs before using a writable drive. ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default...
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... screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 5 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Be sure to its default factory state, you need to recover your computer to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your CD/DVD drive and power on page 65): ❖ Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your information will be lost. Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive...
... screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 5 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Be sure to its default factory state, you need to recover your computer to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your CD/DVD drive and power on page 65): ❖ Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your information will be lost. Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive...
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... need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to disable or enable the TouchPad. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 252. To do this , refer to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
... need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to disable or enable the TouchPad. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 252. To do this , refer to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
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Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Windows special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called...
Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Windows special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called...
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... Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup Sample TOSHIBA HW Setup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for faster processing. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes...
... Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup Sample TOSHIBA HW Setup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for faster processing. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes...
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... Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. If you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. For more information see "Charging batteries...
... Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. If you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. For more information see "Charging batteries...
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... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is registered, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Click Start, Shut Down...
... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is registered, press any key to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Click Start, Shut Down...
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... a format that the drive supports. 2 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 the documentation that vendor's support group for further advice. If it is properly inserted in which case you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel...
... a format that the drive supports. 2 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 the documentation that vendor's support group for further advice. If it is properly inserted in which case you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel...
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...: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see the...
...: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see the...
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... that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to Profile. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." ConfigFree profiles are useful for example, high or medium). A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth®...
... that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to Profile. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." ConfigFree profiles are useful for example, high or medium). A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth®...
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... keys 101 assign keys Fn-esse 185 audio .wav files 153 audio features 153 Auto-Run 117 B backing up files 99 battery changing 135 charge indicator light 51, 128 charge not lasting 215 charging 48, 52 conserving power 132 disposal 140 low charge 131 monitoring power 51, 128 not charging 214 power usage hot key 134 power usage mode 249 real-time clock (RTC) 124 removing 135 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 159 button power 55, 65 start...
... keys 101 assign keys Fn-esse 185 audio .wav files 153 audio features 153 Auto-Run 117 B backing up files 99 battery changing 135 charge indicator light 51, 128 charge not lasting 215 charging 48, 52 conserving power 132 disposal 140 low charge 131 monitoring power 51, 128 not charging 214 power usage hot key 134 power usage mode 249 real-time clock (RTC) 124 removing 135 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 159 button power 55, 65 start...
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... disk or disk error message 206 not accessing disk drives 205 running on battery power 122 setting up 44, 57 turning off 86 warning resume failure message 205 computing tips 98 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 148 control buttons 77 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 101 D desktop creating new icon 143 major features 143 desktop exploration 142 desktop icons 143 Device Manager 211 checking properties 212 disabling a device 212 devices keyboard 81 mouse 82 Disk...
... disk or disk error message 206 not accessing disk drives 205 running on battery power 122 setting up 44, 57 turning off 86 warning resume failure message 205 computing tips 98 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 148 control buttons 77 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 101 D desktop creating new icon 143 major features 143 desktop exploration 142 desktop icons 143 Device Manager 211 checking properties 212 disabling a device 212 devices keyboard 81 mouse 82 Disk...
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... problems 232 DVD/multi-function drive problems 222 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 209 general hardware problem 209 non-system disk or disk error 206, 221 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 218 program has performed an illegal operation 203 warning resume failure 205 Error-checking 220 Ethernet LAN port 148 expansion capability 162 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 142 external monitor not working 219 mouse 82 external diskette drive connecting 84 external display, adjusting...
... problems 232 DVD/multi-function drive problems 222 E environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 209 general hardware problem 209 non-system disk or disk error 206, 221 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 218 program has performed an illegal operation 203 warning resume failure 205 Error-checking 220 Ethernet LAN port 148 expansion capability 162 expansion memory slot 58 exploring the desktop 142 external monitor not working 219 mouse 82 external diskette drive connecting 84 external display, adjusting...
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... J jack RJ-11 162 K key assign 185 changing 187 direct assign 186 popup 186 removing 187 key assignment viewing existing 187 key assignments changing or removing existing 187 keyboard character keys 100 function keys 102 hot keys 253 not working 205 overlay keys 103 troubleshooting 216 Windows special keys 103 keyboard, external 81 keyboard, full-size 101 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 81 M main battery removing 135 memory adding 56 expansion slots 57 problem solving 213 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 60 installation...
... J jack RJ-11 162 K key assign 185 changing 187 direct assign 186 popup 186 removing 187 key assignment viewing existing 187 key assignments changing or removing existing 187 keyboard character keys 100 function keys 102 hot keys 253 not working 205 overlay keys 103 troubleshooting 216 Windows special keys 103 keyboard, external 81 keyboard, full-size 101 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 81 M main battery removing 135 memory adding 56 expansion slots 57 problem solving 213 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 60 installation...
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... Device Manager 211 disabling a device 212 disk drive is slow 220 display is blank 217 external display not working 219 external monitor 217 faulty memory 213 hardware conflict 209, 210 high-pitched noise 223 illegal operation 203 Internet bookmarked site not found 208 Internet connection is slow 208 keyboard not responding 205 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 219 modem not receiving or transmitting 228 no sound 223 non-system disk or disk error 206, 221 PC Card...
... Device Manager 211 disabling a device 212 disk drive is slow 220 display is blank 217 external display not working 219 external monitor 217 faulty memory 213 hardware conflict 209, 210 high-pitched noise 223 illegal operation 203 Internet bookmarked site not found 208 Internet connection is slow 208 keyboard not responding 205 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 219 modem not receiving or transmitting 228 no sound 223 non-system disk or disk error 206, 221 PC Card...