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2 Contents Introduction 19 Setting up your computer and getting started 21 Adding memory (optional 25 Your computer's TFT display 31 Inserting a PC Card 31 Removing a PC Card 32 Learning the basics 32 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 33 Using the optical drive 35 Moving the computer 37 Mobile computing 38 Taking care of your battery 42 If something goes wrong 44 If you need further assistance 48 Power cord/cable connectors 49 Features and specifications 49 Index 50
2 Contents Introduction 19 Setting up your computer and getting started 21 Adding memory (optional 25 Your computer's TFT display 31 Inserting a PC Card 31 Removing a PC Card 32 Learning the basics 32 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 33 Using the optical drive 35 Moving the computer 37 Mobile computing 38 Taking care of your battery 42 If something goes wrong 44 If you need further assistance 48 Power cord/cable connectors 49 Features and specifications 49 Index 50
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..., PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Critical Applications The computer you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® A8 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer...
..., PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Critical Applications The computer you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® A8 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer...
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... operation of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for use this device. This device works on a channel occupied by the countries/regions in the following table. If operation is not available in the area. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for Wireless LAN operation...
... operation of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for use this device. This device works on a channel occupied by the countries/regions in the following table. If operation is not available in the area. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for Wireless LAN operation...
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... a total of your computer. 12 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your network connection. Please contact TOSHIBA Computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the following table. If...
... a total of your computer. 12 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your network connection. Please contact TOSHIBA Computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the following table. If...
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.... An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 22 Setting up your computer and getting started Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used ) has been fully inserted into the socket to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug...
.... An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 22 Setting up your computer and getting started Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used ) has been fully inserted into the socket to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu (as shown in the memory module slots on may be hot. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the electronic user's guide. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your computer comes with the computer's power on the base of the computer's USB ports...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu (as shown in the memory module slots on may be hot. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the electronic user's guide. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Your computer comes with the computer's power on the base of the computer's USB ports...
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The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. 26 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 40). 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample...
The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the lock button in the lower-right corner of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. 26 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 40). 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of the Start menu. Start (Sample...
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... of "Removing a memory module" on page 29. If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any static electricity you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any contact with the matching key in a safe place...
... of "Removing a memory module" on page 29. If no memory slot is available, you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. Before you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its sides, avoiding any static electricity you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any contact with the matching key in a safe place...
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... Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to work. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Adding memory (optional) 29 Front of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 25 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it using...
... Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to work. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Adding memory (optional) 29 Front of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. For information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 25 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you turn it using...
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... Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one another, you may need to work. For information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If your hard drive...
... Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. If one another, you may need to work. For information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If your hard drive...
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... damaged. The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of charge while you are using goes down normally, details such as your software documentation for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work stays in to the hard disk at preset intervals. The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be...
... damaged. The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of charge while you are using goes down normally, details such as your software documentation for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in a safe place. ❖ Scan all work stays in to the hard disk at preset intervals. The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be...
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... Device tab. The function of the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to scroll as you would with the TouchPad™ There are using. This feature can either click it uses the right mouse button. The primary button usually corresponds to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To change the enable/disable Dual Point setting, press Fn + F9, or: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware...
... Device tab. The function of the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to scroll as you would with the TouchPad™ There are using. This feature can either click it uses the right mouse button. The primary button usually corresponds to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To change the enable/disable Dual Point setting, press Fn + F9, or: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware...
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... as two changes. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in use indicator light is , the drive will be careful not to malfunction. Your optical drive may come with an optical drive. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. Using the optical drive 35 6 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 7 Close the Control Panel window. 8 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF...
... as two changes. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in use indicator light is , the drive will be careful not to malfunction. Your optical drive may come with an optical drive. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. Using the optical drive 35 6 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 7 Close the Control Panel window. 8 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF...
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... that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba notebooks that address the most common security, reliability and connectivity issues faced by computer users. ❖ EasyGuard Protect and Fix - Battery may fail to let the battery fully discharge each time. If the computer is not necessary to retain a charge. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so...
... that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba notebooks that address the most common security, reliability and connectivity issues faced by computer users. ❖ EasyGuard Protect and Fix - Battery may fail to let the battery fully discharge each time. If the computer is not necessary to retain a charge. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. The LithiumIon battery has no memory effect so...
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Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. 40 Mobile computing Changing the...
Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. 40 Mobile computing Changing the...
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Problems when you turn on an area where you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" in your mouse on the power. Your computer may occur when you press a key nothing happens. When this happens turning the power on /off indicator. If the...
Problems when you turn on an area where you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" in your mouse on the power. Your computer may occur when you press a key nothing happens. When this happens turning the power on /off indicator. If the...
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... turn off the numlock light. 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 . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
... turn off the numlock light. 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 . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light...
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... card in the electronic user's guide for information about your display are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. If another device in the system. The computer stops working (hangs) when you may be dead. The operating system displays your PC Card...
... card in the electronic user's guide for information about your display are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 3 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. If another device in the system. The computer stops working (hangs) when you may be dead. The operating system displays your PC Card...
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... control buttons 34 critical applications 3 D DC-IN 23 display problems screen is blank 46 double-click 34 50 E eject button optical drive 35 F files backing up 32 saving 32 I inserting CD/DVD 36 PC Cards 31 installing main battery 40, 41 memory module 25 K keyboard unexpected characters 46 keyboard problems not working 45 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 40 installing 40, 41 removing 40 memory module installing 25 inserting into socket 27 removing 29 memory module slot 25 removing cover...
... control buttons 34 critical applications 3 D DC-IN 23 display problems screen is blank 46 double-click 34 50 E eject button optical drive 35 F files backing up 32 saving 32 I inserting CD/DVD 36 PC Cards 31 installing main battery 40, 41 memory module 25 K keyboard unexpected characters 46 keyboard problems not working 45 L lights AC power 22 M main battery changing 40 installing 40, 41 removing 40 memory module installing 25 inserting into socket 27 removing 29 memory module slot 25 removing cover...
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... drive eject button 35 inserting a disc 36 removing disc 37 using 35 P PC Card inserting 31 removing 32 PC Card problems 47 computer stops working 47 slot appears dead 47 power cable connectors 49 cord/cable 23 power problems computer will not start 45 precautions 21 primary button 33, 34 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 47 computer will not start 45 contacting Toshiba 48 display is blank 46 external monitor 46 keyboard...
... drive eject button 35 inserting a disc 36 removing disc 37 using 35 P PC Card inserting 31 removing 32 PC Card problems 47 computer stops working 47 slot appears dead 47 power cable connectors 49 cord/cable 23 power problems computer will not start 45 precautions 21 primary button 33, 34 printer connecting 24 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 47 computer will not start 45 contacting Toshiba 48 display is blank 46 external monitor 46 keyboard...