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... device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to make changes in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba ...to state tariffs. Connection to party line service is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number In order to file a complaint...
... device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to make changes in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba ...to state tariffs. Connection to party line service is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number In order to file a complaint...
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... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Control buttons 65 Using Tap Zones 65 Using the Virtual Buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on...
... 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the TouchPad 61 Scrolling with the TouchPad 62 Control buttons 62 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 62 Using the Dual Mode Pad 64 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Control buttons 65 Using Tap Zones 65 Using the Virtual Buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .........67 Using external display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on...
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..., use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will become hot. If you replace it. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If this procedure. Installing a memory module...
..., use the computer for this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory module will become hot. If you replace it. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If this procedure. Installing a memory module...
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... memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the connectors may have built up. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the connectors may have built up. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 54 to work. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 16 Turn the computer right...
... next time you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 54 to work. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding an extra memory module after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 16 Turn the computer right...
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... power button and hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module...
... power button and hold it out of computer Memory slots Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following message appears when you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn the power on again. 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module...
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... the TouchPad from right to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to left. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is sensitive to touch and enables...
... the TouchPad from right to work. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to left. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is sensitive to touch and enables...
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... the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to disable or enable the Dual Mode Pad (see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. To do this , refer to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices...
... the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to disable or enable the Dual Mode Pad (see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad" on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. To do this , refer to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 111. If pressing any of time. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. on page 192. 193 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are familiar with the desktop and used to...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 111. If pressing any of time. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. on page 192. 193 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are familiar with the desktop and used to...
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.... 6 Click Troubleshoot... The operating system shuts down and turns off computer. 2 Click Turn Off. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include...
.... 6 Click Troubleshoot... The operating system shuts down and turns off computer. 2 Click Turn Off. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using functions. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include...
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...: The screen is firmly attached. The computer will advance you are using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you through the display options. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you to its previous setting. Press any key, type the password and press Enter...
...: The screen is firmly attached. The computer will advance you are using the TouchPad on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . If you through the display options. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If you to its previous setting. Press any key, type the password and press Enter...
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... cause audio problems. If you may be a video format error. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. If it does, the utility may be set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it cleaned. It should be able to fix the problem yourself. 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...
... cause audio problems. If you may be a video format error. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. If it does, the utility may be set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it cleaned. It should be able to fix the problem yourself. 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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... devices. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. 245 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. Getting Started...
... devices. ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you switch between network configurations. 245 Using ConfigFree™ with other ConfigFree users for file sharing. For more information, see "Profile Settings" on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your Toshiba Computer Getting Started ❖ Profile Settings-The Profiles utility lets you can customize by adding identifying text to access the screen saver option. Getting Started...
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... is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. high-density diskette - Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the disk so the operating system can be magnetically coded with data. A conductor to add or remove devices from it was...
... is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. high-density diskette - Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the disk so the operating system can be magnetically coded with data. A conductor to add or remove devices from it was...
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...-esse 161 audio .wav files 140 audio features 140 B backing up files 86 battery changing 120 charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 202 charging 47, 50 conserving power 117 disposal 126 low charge 116 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 201 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 237 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 121 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 52 start 130 C CD creating 104 playing an audio 103 CD/DVD button functionality 100 283
...-esse 161 audio .wav files 140 audio features 140 B backing up files 86 battery changing 120 charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 202 charging 47, 50 conserving power 117 disposal 126 low charge 116 monitoring power 49, 113 not charging 201 power usage hot key 119 power usage mode 237 real-time clock (RTC) 110 removing 121 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 52 start 130 C CD creating 104 playing an audio 103 CD/DVD button functionality 100 283
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... files/trouble accessing a disk 206 running slow 207 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 208 cannot read a diskette 208 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 205 external monitor not working 206 screen is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems...
... files/trouble accessing a disk 206 running slow 207 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 208 cannot read a diskette 208 connecting 73 external, connecting 73 display does not look normal/flickers 205 external monitor not working 206 screen is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems...
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285 Index computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 196 general hardware problem 196 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 205 program has performed an illegal operation 190 warning resume failure 192 Error-checking 207 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 128 external monitor not working 206 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 207...
285 Index computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 196 general hardware problem 196 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 205 program has performed an illegal operation 190 warning resume failure 192 Error-checking 207 Ethernet LAN port 135 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 128 external monitor not working 206 mouse 70 external diskette drive connecting 73 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 207...
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... or removing existing 163 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 242 not working 192 overlay keys 89 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 mouse installing 70 serial 70 N network accessing 134
... or removing existing 163 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 242 not working 192 overlay keys 89 troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 mouse installing 70 serial 70 N network accessing 134
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...-Up Networking Wizard 134 networking wireless 134 O opening the display panel 51 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 159 disabling a user 157 supervisor set up 157 types 155 passwords instant, using 156 PC Card checklist 211 CIS (Card Information Structure) 211 computer stops working 212 configuring 145 errors 213 hot swapping fails 213 inserting 143, 145 modem default 132 not recognized 213 problem solving 210, 212 removing 144, 146 setting up...
...-Up Networking Wizard 134 networking wireless 134 O opening the display panel 51 other documentation 38 overlay keys 89 P password deleting a supervisor 159 disabling a user 157 supervisor set up 157 types 155 passwords instant, using 156 PC Card checklist 211 CIS (Card Information Structure) 211 computer stops working 212 configuring 145 errors 213 hot swapping fails 213 inserting 143, 145 modem default 132 not recognized 213 problem solving 210, 212 removing 144, 146 setting up...
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... Device Manager 198 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 external display not working 206 external monitor 204 faulty memory 200 hardware conflict 196, 197 high-pitched noise 210 illegal operation 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 195 Internet connection is slow 195 keyboard not responding 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 206 modem not receiving or transmitting 215 no sound 210 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 PC Card...
... Device Manager 198 disabling a device 199 disk drive is slow 207 display is blank 204 external display not working 206 external monitor 204 faulty memory 200 hardware conflict 196, 197 high-pitched noise 210 illegal operation 190 Internet bookmarked site not found 195 Internet connection is slow 195 keyboard not responding 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 206 modem not receiving or transmitting 215 no sound 210 non-system disk or disk error 193, 208 PC Card...