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... Act of 1991 makes it may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to do this...
... Act of 1991 makes it may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that you notice, in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to do this...
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...55 Removing a memory module 60 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 71 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 75 Scrolling with the TouchPad 75 Control buttons 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up...
...55 Removing a memory module 60 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 71 Installing drivers and applications 74 Using the TouchPad 75 Scrolling with the TouchPad 75 Control buttons 76 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 76 Using external display devices 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up...
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... install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer or Shut down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu...
... install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 128. 5 Close the display panel and turn off computer or Shut down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so...
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may have built up. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so...
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... memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting...
... memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 128. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as described in "Installing a memory module" on page 55 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you can now continue setting...
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... Standby configuration will be saved. Front of the slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key...
... Standby configuration will be saved. Front of the slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key...
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... the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
... the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket clips. 62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
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... are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the documentation for the display to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: The quickest way to change the display output settings is to change. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but...
... are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the documentation for the display to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: The quickest way to change the display output settings is to change. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but...
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... on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel if you leave your system, press any . Select your user name and enter your system with a single keystroke. To unlock your desk for the power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. An instant password has no effect on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Setting a user password To register a password for a few...
... on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel if you leave your system, press any . Select your user name and enter your system with a single keystroke. To unlock your desk for the power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. An instant password has no effect on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Setting a user password To register a password for a few...
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... the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. Using a supervisor or user password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba...
... the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. Using a supervisor or user password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. The Toshiba Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba...
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Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility allows you to verify. 5 Click Set. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to set a user-level password in Toshiba Assist or in System Setup. 167 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the supervisor password.
Toshiba Password Utility The Toshiba Password Utility allows you to verify. 5 Click Set. To use the Toshiba Password utility: 1 Start Toshiba Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then click the User Password icon. The Toshiba Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Password Utility window 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it again to set a user-level password in Toshiba Assist or in System Setup. 167 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Password Utility 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the supervisor password.
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The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. To activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Hotkey utility. 175 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. Toshiba Hotkey Utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you wish to change the key assignment, click Direct or...
The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. To activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Hotkey utility. 175 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. Toshiba Hotkey Utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you wish to change the key assignment, click Direct or...
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... see "Charging batteries" on page 208. 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. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove it...
... see "Charging batteries" on page 208. 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. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. If there is a diskette in the drive, remove it...
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... a password, press any key to the computer is not set for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. If you are using the TouchPad on . If you have gone into a working . Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external keyboard. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. To...
... a password, press any key to the computer is not set for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. If you are using the TouchPad on . If you have gone into a working . Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external keyboard. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display options. To...
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... Wrong DVD operating problems ❖ Windows XP will now try the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact 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 must use the adapter's management utility. The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work.
... Wrong DVD operating problems ❖ Windows XP will now try the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact 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 must use the adapter's management utility. The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work.
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... adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 149 Alt keys 98 audio .wav files 148 audio features 147 B backing up files 96 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 218 charging 47, 51 conserving power 125 disposal 133 300 low charge 123 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 218 power usage hot key 127 power usage mode 253 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54, 64 start 137 C CD creating...
... adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 149 Alt keys 98 audio .wav files 148 audio features 147 B backing up files 96 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 218 charging 47, 51 conserving power 125 disposal 133 300 low charge 123 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 218 power usage hot key 127 power usage mode 253 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54, 64 start 137 C CD creating...
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... connection set up 142 control buttons 76 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 98 D desktop creating new icon 136 major features 136 desktop exploration 135 desktop icons 136 Device Manager 214 checking properties 215 disabling a device 215 devices keyboard 80 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 223 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 224 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 running slow 223 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 224 cannot read a diskette 224 connecting 83 external, connecting 83 display...
... connection set up 142 control buttons 76 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 98 D desktop creating new icon 136 major features 136 desktop exploration 135 desktop icons 136 Device Manager 214 checking properties 215 disabling a device 215 devices keyboard 80 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 223 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 224 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 running slow 223 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 224 cannot read a diskette 224 connecting 83 external, connecting 83 display...
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... change/remove key assignments 175 starting 171 Fn-esse program 171 assigning a key 171 using drag-and-drop 172 function keys 98 H hardware conflicts 212 resolving 214 headphones using 149 Help and Support Windows XP 211 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 starting again from 91 hot key display brightness 257 display modes 256 Hibernation mode 255 instant password security 251 keyboard 258 keyboard overlays 257, 259 password security 251 power usage mode 253 Standby mode 254 volume mute 250 hot key power usage mode...
... change/remove key assignments 175 starting 171 Fn-esse program 171 assigning a key 171 using drag-and-drop 172 function keys 98 H hardware conflicts 212 resolving 214 headphones using 149 Help and Support Windows XP 211 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 starting again from 91 hot key display brightness 257 display modes 256 Hibernation mode 255 instant password security 251 keyboard 258 keyboard overlays 257, 259 password security 251 power usage mode 253 Standby mode 254 volume mute 250 hot key power usage mode...
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...99 troubleshooting 219 Windows special keys 99 keyboard, external 80 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 80 M main battery removing 128 memory adding 55 problem solving 216 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module installation 55 installing inserting into socket 58 removing 61 microphone 148 modem determining COM port 139 problem solving 231 resetting port to default settings 139 upgrading 139 monitor 78 connecting 78 not working 220 mouse installing 80 serial 80 N network accessing 142 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 142 networking wireless 141 O opening the display panel 52 optical drive problems 225...
...99 troubleshooting 219 Windows special keys 99 keyboard, external 80 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 80 M main battery removing 128 memory adding 55 problem solving 216 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module installation 55 installing inserting into socket 58 removing 61 microphone 148 modem determining COM port 139 problem solving 231 resetting port to default settings 139 upgrading 139 monitor 78 connecting 78 not working 220 mouse installing 80 serial 80 N network accessing 142 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 142 networking wireless 141 O opening the display panel 52 optical drive problems 225...
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... Device Manager 214 disabling a device 215 disk drive is slow 223 display is blank 220 external display not working 222 external monitor 220 faulty memory 216 hardware conflict 212, 213 high-pitched noise 226 illegal operation 206 Internet bookmarked site not found 211 Internet connection is slow 211 keyboard not responding 208 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 modem not receiving or transmitting 231 no sound 226 non-system disk or disk error 209, 224 PC Card...
... Device Manager 214 disabling a device 215 disk drive is slow 223 display is blank 220 external display not working 222 external monitor 220 faulty memory 216 hardware conflict 212, 213 high-pitched noise 226 illegal operation 206 Internet bookmarked site not found 211 Internet connection is slow 211 keyboard not responding 208 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 modem not receiving or transmitting 231 no sound 226 non-system disk or disk error 209, 224 PC Card...