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... with this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it can. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may occasionally be required. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the telephone company is necessary. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
... with this change. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of 1991 makes it can. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of service may occasionally be required. In order to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of the telephone company is necessary. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within...
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...Turning on the power 53 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device.56 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 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 Connecting an external keyboard 76 Connecting a keyboard 76 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...
...Turning on the power 53 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device.56 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 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 Connecting an external keyboard 76 Connecting a keyboard 76 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...
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... Internet Service Providers 144 Connecting to the Internet 144 Surfing the Internet 145 Internet features 145 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 146 Exploring audio features 147 Using external speakers or headphones..........147 Recording sounds 148 Using an expansion device 150 Using an optional Advanced Port Replicator III+ with your computer 150 Using the i.LINK® port 151 Using PC Cards 151 Inserting a PC Card 151 Removing a PC Card 152 Setting up a PC Card...
... Internet Service Providers 144 Connecting to the Internet 144 Surfing the Internet 145 Internet features 145 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 146 Exploring audio features 147 Using external speakers or headphones..........147 Recording sounds 148 Using an expansion device 150 Using an optional Advanced Port Replicator III+ with your computer 150 Using the i.LINK® port 151 Using PC Cards 151 Inserting a PC Card 151 Removing a PC Card 152 Setting up a PC Card...
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... on, click Start, Turn Off or Shut down . The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The computer has two memory module slots - You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer...
... on, click Start, Turn Off or Shut down . The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. The computer has two memory module slots - You can install one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer...
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... 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be...
... 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be...
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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. 64 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket...
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. 64 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket...
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... your work on external media before proceeding. 1 Press 1 on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its original factory setting. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to its factory default setting deletes all data will be lost . Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to "Creating...
... your work on external media before proceeding. 1 Press 1 on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery 72 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its original factory setting. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to its factory default setting deletes all data will be lost . Sample TOSHIBA HDD Recovery Utility screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended) Recovering a hard disk drive to "Creating...
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... an S-video cable. Using a poor quality cable may result in detail. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports: ❖ A television via the S-video port ❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the S-video port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port Connect a television, video projector, monitor, or other video display device to...
... an S-video cable. Using a poor quality cable may result in detail. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports: ❖ A television via the S-video port ❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the S-video port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port Connect a television, video projector, monitor, or other video display device to...
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..." on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 or by using the Display Properties window. Connecting an external monitor or projector Your computer comes with a built-in port. 2 Connect the other end of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 82. Getting Started Using external display devices 81 Connecting to the S-video port NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer if you need a larger screen. Refer...
..." on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 or by using the Display Properties window. Connecting an external monitor or projector Your computer comes with a built-in port. 2 Connect the other end of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 82. Getting Started Using external display devices 81 Connecting to the S-video port NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer if you need a larger screen. Refer...
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... devices in the Protect & Fix tab of your computer. Toshiba is known as a result of the inability to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that may occur to you, your computer. The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. If you can help . 172 Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it . To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities...
... devices in the Protect & Fix tab of your computer. Toshiba is known as a result of the inability to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that may occur to you, your computer. The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. If you can help . 172 Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 3 Click Set. 4 Enter a password, then enter it . To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities...
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... a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. Pressing this feature when you need to leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to enter the password before it was when you pressed the hot key. If you have not registered a user-level password, press Enter to where it goes through its normal startup procedure. Using the HDD password Your...
... a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. Pressing this feature when you need to leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to enter the password before it was when you pressed the hot key. If you have not registered a user-level password, press Enter to where it goes through its normal startup procedure. Using the HDD password Your...
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.... ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 225. 226 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to...
.... ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 225. 226 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to...
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... not correct 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. Press any key 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's power cord/cable is firmly...
... not correct 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. Press any key 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's power cord/cable is firmly...
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... drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be able to get it 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. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance...
... drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be able to get it 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. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your display settings: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance...
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... adding memory 57 Advanced Port Replicator keyboard connecting 76, 77 mouse connecting 77 audio .WAV digital wave files 148 features 147 Auto-Run 112 B basics keyboard 97 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 235 conserving power 125 315 disposal 133 low charge 124 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 234 power profile hot key 127 power usage mode 269 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 66 start 137 C CD creating...
... adding memory 57 Advanced Port Replicator keyboard connecting 76, 77 mouse connecting 77 audio .WAV digital wave files 148 features 147 Auto-Run 112 B basics keyboard 97 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 235 conserving power 125 315 disposal 133 low charge 124 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 234 power profile hot key 127 power usage mode 269 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 66 start 137 C CD creating...
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... disk or disk error message 226 not accessing disk drives 225 running on battery power 116 setting up 45, 58 warning resume failure message 225 computing tips 95 configuring hard drive passwords 216 password 212 connecting external monitor 80 external PS2 keyboard 76 external USB keyboard 76 external USB mouse 77 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 101 D desktop creating new icon 136 major features 136 desktop exploration 135 desktop icons 136 Device Manager 231 checking properties 232 disabling a device 232 digital audio...
... disk or disk error message 226 not accessing disk drives 225 running on battery power 116 setting up 45, 58 warning resume failure message 225 computing tips 95 configuring hard drive passwords 216 password 212 connecting external monitor 80 external PS2 keyboard 76 external USB keyboard 76 external USB mouse 77 control buttons 56 critical applications 3 cursor control overlay 101 D desktop creating new icon 136 major features 136 desktop exploration 135 desktop icons 136 Device Manager 231 checking properties 232 disabling a device 232 digital audio...
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...-esse change/remove key assignments 178 starting 175 Fn-esse program 174 assigning a key 174 using drag-and-drop 176 function keys 98 H hard disk drive Master password 215 password 213 passwords 215 secondary options 158 User password 215 hardware conflicts 229 resolving 231 headphones 147 Help and Support Windows XP 228 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 starting again from 90 hot key display brightness 272 display modes 272 display output settings 82 Hibernation mode 271 instant password 215 instant password security 267 keyboard 274 keyboard...
...-esse change/remove key assignments 178 starting 175 Fn-esse program 174 assigning a key 174 using drag-and-drop 176 function keys 98 H hard disk drive Master password 215 password 213 passwords 215 secondary options 158 User password 215 hardware conflicts 229 resolving 231 headphones 147 Help and Support Windows XP 228 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 starting again from 90 hot key display brightness 272 display modes 272 display output settings 82 Hibernation mode 271 instant password 215 instant password security 267 keyboard 274 keyboard...
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... 178 key assignments changing or removing existing 178 keyboard character keys 97 connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 76, 77 connecting PS2-compatible 76 connecting USB-compatible 76 curser control overlay 101 emulating Fn keys 77 function keys 98 hot keys 274 not working 225 overlays 99 troubleshooting 236 Windows special keys 99 L lights AC power 50 M main battery removing 128 Master password 215 memory adding 57 expansion slots 58 problem solving 233 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 61 installation 57 removing 63
... 178 key assignments changing or removing existing 178 keyboard character keys 97 connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 76, 77 connecting PS2-compatible 76 connecting USB-compatible 76 curser control overlay 101 emulating Fn keys 77 function keys 98 hot keys 274 not working 225 overlays 99 troubleshooting 236 Windows special keys 99 L lights AC power 50 M main battery removing 128 Master password 215 memory adding 57 expansion slots 58 problem solving 233 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 61 installation 57 removing 63
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319 Index microphone external connecting 149 jack 149 using 148 modem determining COM port 139 problem solving 248 resetting port to default settings 139 upgrading 139 monitor adjusting display 83 connecting 80 not working 237 mouse connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 77 connecting USB-compatible 77 moving the computer 93 N network accessing 141 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 141 O optional additional equipment computer lock cable 93 other documentation 39 overlay cursor control 101 P password creating 213 deleting a supervisor 169 disabling 214 disabling a user 170 hard disk drive 213 instant...
319 Index microphone external connecting 149 jack 149 using 148 modem determining COM port 139 problem solving 248 resetting port to default settings 139 upgrading 139 monitor adjusting display 83 connecting 80 not working 237 mouse connecting to Advanced Port Replicator 77 connecting USB-compatible 77 moving the computer 93 N network accessing 141 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 141 O optional additional equipment computer lock cable 93 other documentation 39 overlay cursor control 101 P password creating 213 deleting a supervisor 169 disabling 214 disabling a user 170 hard disk drive 213 instant...
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... Device Manager 231 disabling a device 232 disk drive is slow 240 display is blank 237 external display not working 239 external monitor 237 faulty memory 233 hardware conflict 229, 230 high-pitched noise 243 illegal operation 223 Internet bookmarked site not found 228 Internet connection is slow 228 keyboard not responding 225 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 239 modem not receiving or transmitting 248 no sound 243 non-system disk or disk error 226, 241 PC Card...
... Device Manager 231 disabling a device 232 disk drive is slow 240 display is blank 237 external display not working 239 external monitor 237 faulty memory 233 hardware conflict 229, 230 high-pitched noise 243 illegal operation 223 Internet bookmarked site not found 228 Internet connection is slow 228 keyboard not responding 225 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 239 modem not receiving or transmitting 248 no sound 243 non-system disk or disk error 226, 241 PC Card...