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... telephone company is to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for them know of service may be required. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is necessary. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
... telephone company is to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for them know of service may be required. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is necessary. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United...
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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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... main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, then Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. You can install one memory module slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 135. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
... main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , click Start, then Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. You can install one memory module slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 135. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn the computer upside down - The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
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... the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. If you can now continue 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 and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The...
... the additional memory module. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. If you can now continue 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 and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The...
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... the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
... the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a memory module installed for the computer to work. Getting Started Adding 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 137. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 65. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. 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...
... creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 65. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. 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...
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... your CD/DVD drive and power on the hard disk drive and your work first. To recover your hard disk drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Be sure to save your information will be lost. 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the computer. ❖ When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 5 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter.
... your CD/DVD drive and power on the hard disk drive and your work first. To recover your hard disk drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Be sure to save your information will be lost. 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the computer. ❖ When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 5 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter.
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.../DVD player via the S-video Out port Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display device, configure your computer for your computer if you are connecting. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to disable or enable the TouchPad. Connecting...
.../DVD player via the S-video Out port Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display device, configure your computer for your computer if you are connecting. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Getting Started Using external display devices 79 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to disable or enable the TouchPad. Connecting...
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Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 246. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. For more information, see "Fn-esse...
Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the secondary mouse button 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 246. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. For more information, see "Fn-esse...
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... you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set or reset a user password for the power-on process and...
... you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set or reset a user password for the power-on process and...
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Make sure there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any of time. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you do not leave the computer in the Startup menu to start after the Starting Windows® message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to...
Make sure there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any of time. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you do not leave the computer in the Startup menu to start after the Starting Windows® message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to...
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... cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. If no password is blank. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the computer is not set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the monitor is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key, type the password and press Enter...
... cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. If no password is blank. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to the computer is not set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the monitor is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key, type the password and press Enter...
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... your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are not True Color (24bit). It should be a video format error. If it is properly inserted in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider...
... your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and double-click Display. ❖ Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you are not True Color (24bit). It should be a video format error. If it is properly inserted in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. To verify your drive to an authorized service provider...
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...; Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 266. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your computer is displayed with an "X." For more detailed information on setting up ConfigFree. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Click Options on...
...; Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on page 266. ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT-The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with your computer is displayed with an "X." For more detailed information on setting up ConfigFree. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. Click Options on...
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... Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings for the default connection...
... Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings for the default connection...
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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...