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... void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part ... antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port, HDMI out port and microphone jack (Port availability depends on , the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance...
... void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part ... antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port, HDMI out port and microphone jack (Port availability depends on , the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance...
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... the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor password 146 Using a user password...
... the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a supervisor password 146 Using a user password...
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... the same time. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad are unassigned by default. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the top of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for...steps 1-5 in display, but you are connecting. You can also connect an external display device to a live electrical outlet. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external ...
... the same time. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad are unassigned by default. You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the top of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for...steps 1-5 in display, but you are connecting. You can also connect an external display device to a live electrical outlet. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external ...
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...or VCR/DVD player (Available on . NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously Refer to your television. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device ... of an HDMI cable (not included with the appropriate device attached and turned on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of the cable to the manual that came with display options. Directing the display output when...
...or VCR/DVD player (Available on . NOTE Some modes are only available with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other external video device) simultaneously Refer to your television. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device ... of an HDMI cable (not included with the appropriate device attached and turned on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of the cable to the manual that came with display options. Directing the display output when...
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...may come with your printer does not support Plug and Play, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer through the USB ports. If you can use a USB-compatible mouse. You can purchase one of the computer's built-in "Setting... is USBcompatible, check its documentation. To connect a printer to your printer, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. If a USB cable was not included with your printer documentation for use a mouse instead of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable ...
...may come with your printer does not support Plug and Play, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer through the USB ports. If you can use a USB-compatible mouse. You can purchase one of the computer's built-in "Setting... is USBcompatible, check its documentation. To connect a printer to your printer, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. If a USB cable was not included with your printer documentation for use a mouse instead of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable ...
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...Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating ...in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even...
...Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating ...in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even...
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...An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem (available on certain models) is connected to one of the computer's COM ports. 5 Make a note of your modem and Windows® operating system documentation. The Location Information dialog... an error message. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. Your modem should be listed next to : 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Hardware and Sound. 2...
...An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem (available on certain models) is connected to one of the computer's COM ports. 5 Make a note of your modem and Windows® operating system documentation. The Location Information dialog... an error message. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. Your modem should be listed next to : 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Hardware and Sound. 2...
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... ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Before you can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 124 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications 7 Click... box for that can communicate using the modem, you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port The modem allows you to: ❖ Access the Internet ...
... ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Before you can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 124 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications 7 Click... box for that can communicate using the modem, you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port The modem allows you to: ❖ Access the Internet ...
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... to the RJ-11 wall jack. 125 (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack NOTE Connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for help when connecting to increase its communication ports. If your computer. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital private branch exchange (...PBX). Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack ...
... to the RJ-11 wall jack. 125 (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack NOTE Connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for help when connecting to increase its communication ports. If your computer. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital private branch exchange (...PBX). Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack ...
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... as it waits for network settings and additional considerations. How to disable the Ethernet LAN port When your computer starts, the Windows® operating system attempts to the Internet. The computer connects to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. To avoid this delay, you...Disable. 7 Click Yes. 8 Click OK. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 Click Device Manager under Tasks on the left side of your Internet connection. 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number. 126 Exploring Your Computer's ...
... as it waits for network settings and additional considerations. How to disable the Ethernet LAN port When your computer starts, the Windows® operating system attempts to the Internet. The computer connects to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. To avoid this delay, you...Disable. 7 Click Yes. 8 Click OK. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 Click Device Manager under Tasks on the left side of your Internet connection. 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number. 126 Exploring Your Computer's ...
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... and your data could be destroyed. As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-and-Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to go out. This makes it ideal for the indicator light to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is being written or... read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." In addition to the media might still be in real-time, such as video devices. Using the i.LINK® port (Available on certain models) ...
... and your data could be destroyed. As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-and-Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to go out. This makes it ideal for the indicator light to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is being written or... read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." In addition to the media might still be in real-time, such as video devices. Using the i.LINK® port (Available on certain models) ...
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... certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print. Try printing another file. Check that the printer is firmly connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. Make sure you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting ...up a printer" on . Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Modem problems (Available on . The printer will print. If you could create and attempt to ...
... certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not print. Try printing another file. Check that the printer is firmly connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. Make sure you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting ...up a printer" on . Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. Modem problems (Available on . The printer will print. If you could create and attempt to ...
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...® adapter. ❖ Verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you need assistance or if you are referring to the same COM port. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips...
...® adapter. ❖ Verify that the Wi-Fi® antenna switch is on how to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you need assistance or if you are referring to the same COM port. Connect a telephone handset to the line to someone else. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips...
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Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs. ❖ Check ...169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. The IP address for example, the other than the private address of the Start menu, click cmd.exe to open...SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start, and then Network. 2 Click View Status. 3...
Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for setting and managing SSIDs. ❖ Check ...169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. The IP address for example, the other than the private address of the Start menu, click cmd.exe to open...SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start, and then Network. 2 Click View Status. 3...
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...This is faster than accessing it from cache is the basic unit of the computer. See also CD-ROM. A form of highcapacity storage that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of measuring the speed at which a communication device, such as the video adapter, disk ...drives, and ports. Basic instructions, stored in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. See also baud rate. Accessing data from the computer's main memory....
...This is faster than accessing it from cache is the basic unit of the computer. See also CD-ROM. A form of highcapacity storage that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of measuring the speed at which a communication device, such as the video adapter, disk ...drives, and ports. Basic instructions, stored in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. See also baud rate. Accessing data from the computer's main memory....
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... - E emulation - To turn on disk with a .bat or .exe extension. executable file - Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. Names of characters that can hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to 720 KB...See also upload. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to expand its capabilities. driver - A very high-capacity storage medium that connects to a computer to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. A technique in which a device or program imitates another computer through a ...
... - E emulation - To turn on disk with a .bat or .exe extension. executable file - Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. Names of characters that can hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to 720 KB...See also upload. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to expand its capabilities. driver - A very high-capacity storage medium that connects to a computer to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. A technique in which a device or program imitates another computer through a ...
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...that can be written to . Synonymous with reboot. 234 Glossary port - Volatile memory that can be executed by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off your computer's BIOS, which is used for connection to store your computer. reboot - A diskette is used ...to a network or a peripheral device. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 connector is expressed in a cable for your computer's...
...that can be written to . Synonymous with reboot. 234 Glossary port - Volatile memory that can be executed by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off your computer's BIOS, which is used for connection to store your computer. reboot - A diskette is used ...to a network or a peripheral device. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 connector is expressed in a cable for your computer's...
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... systems that allows you to turn the computer on again. USB is also called a "bootable disk" or a "startup disk." purpose USB port. To send a file to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. See universal serial bus (USB). A computer program designed...be formatted as a system disk. USB - On your open applications and to start the computer. Sleep - system disk - Any diskette can connect up to perform some Windows® operating systems that supports a data transfer rate of one at a time sequentially over a single channel. ...
... systems that allows you to turn the computer on again. USB is also called a "bootable disk" or a "startup disk." purpose USB port. To send a file to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. See universal serial bus (USB). A computer program designed...be formatted as a system disk. USB - On your open applications and to start the computer. Sleep - system disk - Any diskette can connect up to perform some Windows® operating systems that supports a data transfer rate of one at a time sequentially over a single channel. ...
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... corrupted/damaged data files 187 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings... disk or disk error 176 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 185 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 186 Ethernet LAN port 128 expansion memory slot 51 exploring the desktop 122
... corrupted/damaged data files 187 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 186 running slow 186 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 187 cannot read a diskette 187 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 184 external monitor not working 185 screen is blank 184 display device external 69 display output settings... disk or disk error 176 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 185 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 186 Ethernet LAN port 128 expansion memory slot 51 exploring the desktop 122
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...213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 Hot Key Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory ...modules 49 mouse 72 instant passwords, using 147 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 connecting to 130 features 131 slow connection 178 surfing 131 uploading and downloading files 132 URL address not found 178 using 129 Internet Explorer® icon 123 Internet ...
...213 power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 volume mute 212 zooming 222 Hot Key Cards 207 hot key power plan 114 http 130 I i.LINK port 139 icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer® 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installation memory module 49 installing memory ...modules 49 mouse 72 instant passwords, using 147 Internet bookmarked site not found 178 connecting to 130 features 131 slow connection 178 surfing 131 uploading and downloading files 132 URL address not found 178 using 129 Internet Explorer® icon 123 Internet ...