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    Satellite® M200/M205 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong
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    harm. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® M200/M205 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage
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    support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
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    including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class
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    uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United
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    company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if
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    problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. 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 United -channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are
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    use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card
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    specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. VCCI Class B Information
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    successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. NOTE The .5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification
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    power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15
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    FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for
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    13 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is
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    of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This
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    Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network
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    16 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN
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    17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is ,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia
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    finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification. An adapter with 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based
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    should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. 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 United States for more information
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    guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or
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    in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far
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    and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations
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    a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the
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    Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive
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    The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED
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    26 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop
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    This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 36 Other documentation 37 Service options fan 40 Setting up your computer 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery
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    display panel 46 Your computer's features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery
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    a computer lock 82 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 83 Computing tips 83 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 86 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to type numeric data 87
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    main battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 107 What to do when the main battery runs low ...107 Setting battery notifications 108 Conserving battery power 108 Power Plans 109 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 110 Changing the main battery 111 Removing the battery from
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    127 Internet features 127 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 128 Exploring audio features 128 Recording sounds 128 Using external speakers or headphones..........129 Web Cam 129 Using PC Cards 130 Inserting a PC Card 130 Removing a PC Card 131 Setting up a PC Card
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    Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™ problems 176 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Wireless networking problems 180
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    Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Changing screen resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209
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    powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE This notebook and PBDE. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of
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    herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site
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    Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
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    version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its
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    components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖
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    ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
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    block the air vents. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. NOTE
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    charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 43. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and
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    67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 68) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional
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    to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable
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    adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting
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    the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 111 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the
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    close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing
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    in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly
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    modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. NOTE
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    module to cool to room temperature before replacing it. Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove
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    Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn
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    Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging , you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 of "Removing a memory module" on page 53. NOTE If your system has the memory
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    52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully
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    module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 113. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17
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    , then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could be a sign that you may need to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the
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    Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing
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    quickly recover your hard disk drive or create Hard Drive Recovery media. You can also reinstall selected software applications, drivers, and utilities from your hard drive or the recovery media. NOTE It is strongly recommended that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using your system. For more
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    Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you the ability to recover your hard disk drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or
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    hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖ Erasing the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size ❖ Recovering the C: partition
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    on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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    deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears
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    Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click
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    Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Click the up/down arrows to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. NOTE The size of the C: drive will display
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    restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using your Hard
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    status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and
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    the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press
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    ) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click
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    , you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The external display device must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer
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    . 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow
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    and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette
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    Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose
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    Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using
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    of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory
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    , you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the
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    of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power
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    . Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. If you turn off the computer by
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    to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure.
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    for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want
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    all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears.
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    time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen
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    separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the
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    taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 114. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Never use harsh or caustic
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    . The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure
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    memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details. 83
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    to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system" on page 185. ❖ Use Error-checking and
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    Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character
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    marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 196. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key
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    are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again
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    a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. The Windows® operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your program is listed, go
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    part of the window, double-click Windows NT. 8 In the left part of the window, double-click Accessories. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, double-click wordpad. The operating system opens WordPad. To
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    you type, all matching files and programs are displayed in the Start menu. 3 Click WordPad under Programs at the top left of the Start menu. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command, save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or CD. This is
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    Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, click File, and then Save As, and give the new file a different name. File names The Windows® operating system supports long
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    By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your you will need to set up the Windows® operating system to run with the additional printer(s). To print a file
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    to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look
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    on AC power. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use Toshiba DVD Player. Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in
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    drive Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard the Internet when the computer is powered on. The Media button activates
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    the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on page 100. 6 Place the disc carefully
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    , contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on, Windows Media® Player
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    , use the associated software to open the files on the disc. Creating a CD/DVD Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with a multi-function drive that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs ❖ Read and write data (depending on your system configuration) and
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    its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch
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    Basics Toshiba's online resources 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
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    This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You
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    DVDs while running the computer on AC power. For more information about Windows® power plans, see "Power Plans" on page 109. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time
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    both AC power and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global
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    on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory
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    does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is charging the computer. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. To recharge the RTC
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    ). When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on certain models only) (Sample
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    of where you were, so that when you turn on the power again, you can continue where you left off. If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see
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    be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to
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    Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 109 ❖ How much you use the hard disk, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating
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    steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, hard drive power save time, etc. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and
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    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" on page 75. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel
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    lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on
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    Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 113 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that
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    or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and
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    . Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are
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    possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of nonconforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture
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    on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. ❖ Always travel with the computer in a carrying case. Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized
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    can do in the Windows® operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are
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    a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop, for example: Recycle Bin-Holds files you have deleted. You may be able to retrieve these files until you
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    use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start, it means that you should click the
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    box with information specific to that modem. The Windows® operating system communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If the Windows® operating system cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of
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    network (LAN) or larger corporate wide area network (WAN) For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Before you can communicate using the modem
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    could cause a computer system failure. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. Many
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    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 the window. 3 Double-click Network Adapter. 4 Double-click the appropriate network adapter. 5 Select the Driver tab. 6 Click Disable. 7 Click Yes. 8 Click OK
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    software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Your system ® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and downloading
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    Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To connect LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established
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    Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet. Web Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups
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    site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer). There are several ways to upload or download data. It can be as simple play sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Recording sounds You may record sounds
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    or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high
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    much more difficult to set up and use. Your notebook computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards that you can install: ❖ Type I cards ❖ Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on
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    use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online Help.
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    slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one remove. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you to try again later. If the card can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove
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    of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply
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    the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 2 Gently press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly. 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message
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    The i.LINK® port on the side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate). This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time
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    system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support
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    do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect
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    138 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab
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    Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password 139 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab
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    140 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The feature available in this category is: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab
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    Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility 141 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab
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    enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant press Fn + F1. To unlock your system, press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your
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    as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor Password
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    . 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Delete. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter the password, then click OK. A message displays confirming that the password has been deleted. 6 Click OK to exit
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    . 6 Click OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Delete. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password.
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    and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3
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    Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons
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    through the Windows® operating system. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Hardware Setup screen - General
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    to low when using either the battery or the AC adaptor ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing
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    ® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
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    /DVD buttons. These buttons are located above the keyboard. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button
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    the setting will revert back to Normal speed. The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Double-click the icon in the Notification Area, or click the CD/DVD
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    can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of
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    network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and set up . ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then
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    a network, the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an "X." ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by
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    when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings
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    Utilities ConfigFree™ 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. 157 (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard.
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    administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter
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    computer shuts down completely. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least
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    you have a hard disk problem, you will not be able to start the computer. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot-up device. (You may need to press F12 several times.) The computer displays the
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    is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on page 160. The AC power light is blinking. If the AC power light is blinking, try the following steps: 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. The error condition will
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    system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays
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    Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the
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    Start, then click Help and Support, or press F1. 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer section. A list of category links appears. 3 Click a topic under Hardware and drivers and follow the steps. If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the
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    drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device. See "Fixing a problem double-click the device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which
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    drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem
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    slot A. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable
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    Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. After
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    when you press the keys on the external keyboard. You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Using restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone
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    For more information see Windows® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal
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    you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have
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    Resolving a hardware conflict 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your computer for a long time
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    type of disc you are using. The optical drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD±R, DVD±RW, and DVD RAM, plus the CD formats CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CDRewritable (CD-RW). If the problem is with a data CD or DVD, refer to the software's documentation and check that the hardware
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    microphone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory
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    shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating system displays your PC Card's Properties dialog box, which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. The problem may be caused by
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    the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. ExpressCard™ problems Available on certain models. ExpressCards™ include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new
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    , for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which contains information about your ExpressCard configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard™. The problem may be caused
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    not supported. For more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see "Hibernation mode" on page 68 and "Sleep mode" on page 69. The system does not recognize your ExpressCard™. Refer to the ExpressCard™ documentation. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. An
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    screen. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information. Modem problems the modem manual for
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    the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages-these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify
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    the private address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows®. 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 address for each active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your problem is probably Wi-Fi®-related. ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system,
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    Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems Special considerations for the Windows® operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point device, the Windows® operating system checks whether WEP encryption is
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    for new information on optical drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 2 Click Choose when
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    storage device. ❖ Connect a writable CD/DVD or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a CD/DVD or hard drive. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition. Some people use a combination of these methods
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    data from loss. Saving system configuration with Restore Points The System Restore feature of the Windows® operating system quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of your Windows® operating system configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new
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    the chosen Restore Point was created, and then the computer will be automatically restarted. Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its hard drive. Since problems with
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    DVDs, or a hard drive: NOTE You can not back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank CD or DVD in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click System and Maintenance
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    the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your
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    before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their
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    190 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were
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    Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan Mexico
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    applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Password security ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Display switch ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless communication
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    the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-click the Card for the system function to be modified. The selected Card is displayed full-size with its available options below it. All other Cards
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    Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "Toshiba Hardware Setup" on page 148. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 151. NOTE Not all
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    Cards: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the "stacked" card on the far right of the display. The Application Cards are hidden under this card. The Application Cards
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    TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the bottom row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed -right corner of the screen. Hot key functions Hot system functions on and off. Hot
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    functions 197 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Volume Mute
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    This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable security, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen
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    or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 199 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this Card or
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    Hot key functions Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Sleep
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    or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 75. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the
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    Cards Hot key functions Display modes This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the poweron display options. or Fn + NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor
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    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 203 Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the
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    wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables the Wi-Fi® module. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Wireless
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    or enabling the TouchPad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 65. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Disable or
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    Hot key functions Changing screen resolution or Fn + [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the
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    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 207 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and
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    Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS
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    in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory
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    Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer
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    ). application - A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. B backup - A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged
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    also reboot. boot disk - See system disk. boot priority (startup sequence) - The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files. Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk. bus
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    versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU - See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache - A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need
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    internal (inside the computer's case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices. device driver - A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or
  • Toshiba Satellite M200 | User Guide - Page 215
    ). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be
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    some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable. By default, the hard disk is referred to as drive C. hardware - The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of
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    remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon - A small image displayed on the screen motherboard display, creating light and dark pixels. load - To move information from a storage device (such as a hard disk
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    - See LAN. logical drive - A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives. M memory - Typically refers
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    to the computer or the network. PC Card - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. peripheral - Any device, such as a printer
  • Toshiba Satellite M200 | User Guide - Page 220
    - See RAM. read-only memory - See ROM. reboot - See boot, restart. removable disk - A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk. resolution - A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For
  • Toshiba Satellite M200 | User Guide - Page 221
    as a system disk. A system disk is also called a "bootable disk" or a "startup disk." Compare non-system disk. system prompt - The symbol (in the MS-DOS® operating system, generally a drive letter followed by a "greater than" sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display - See
  • Toshiba Satellite M200 | User Guide - Page 222
    222 Glossary W Web - See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi® - A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) - The worldwide
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    battery changing 111 charge indicator light 45, 105 charge not lasting 168 charging 43, 45 conserving power 108 disposal 116 low charge 107 monitoring power 45, 105 not charging 167 notification 108 power plan 199 power plan hot key 110 real-time clock (RTC) 102 removing 111 BIOS Setup see Toshiba
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    disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 96 inserting 95 removing 99 compact disk drive using 93 computer caring for 81 cleaning 81 moving 81 non-system disk or disk error message 161 not accessing disk drives 160 running on battery power 101 setting up 41, 49 warning resume failure message
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    164 resolving 165 headphones using 129 Help and Support Windows® operating system 164 Hibernation mode 71 configuring 75 starting again from 77 hot key display brightness 203 display modes 202 Hibernation mode 201 keyboard overlays 207 password security 198 power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 volume mute
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    Windows® keys 86 troubleshooting 168 using 85 keyboard, external 67 keyboard, full-size 85 L lock computer, using 82 M main battery removing 111 memory adding 48 problem solving 166 removing expansion slot cover opening the display panel 46 optical drive problems 173 troubleshooting 173 other
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    solving 178, 179 printing a file 92 problem solving AC power 167 accessing disk drives 160 battery charge does not last 168 battery not charging 167 cannot insert diskette in drive 172 cannot read a diskette 172 changing display properties 170 checking device properties 165 computer hangs when
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    clock (RTC) battery 102 recording sounds 128 recording sounds 128 recycle bin icon 119 registering computer 42 removing main battery 111 RJ-11 jack 123 running the computer on battery power 101 S safety computer 117 disposing of batteries 116 icons 36 precautions 39 saving files 90 screen blank 169
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    projector adjusting display 67 W warranty limited warranty 37 Web 126 Web Cam 129 Web sites 189 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 125 Windows Media® Player 97 Windows® Explorer 89 Windows® operating system Help and Support 164 problem solving 162 Windows® operating system desktop 118 Windows® Start menu
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If you need assistance:
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Toshiba’s Support Web site
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