Toshiba Satellite P205-S6277 User Manual

Toshiba Satellite P205-S6277 Manual

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    Satellite® P200/P205 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
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    and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If
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    applications" means life support systems, medical Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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    complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site
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    to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this 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
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    or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must
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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 to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN
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    services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user
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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 Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. VCCI Class B Information
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    on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power
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    and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object 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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    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 use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the
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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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    channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside 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
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    channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions
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    New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries
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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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    or even lose your network connection. If you 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
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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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    with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. Any
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    microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used 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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    proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a HD DVD, CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light
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    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, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light
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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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    Satellite is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows ExpressCard is a trademark of Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks
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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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    features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power 47 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 56 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery
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    86 Using a computer lock 87 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 91 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the Start menu...........91 Starting a program from
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    Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 107 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining
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    147 Using a user password 148 Deleting a user password 149 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........151 Mouse Utility 152 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 155 TOSHIBA Button Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157
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    The Windows® operating system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems
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    33 DVD operating problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices
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    Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE This notebook is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous
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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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    electronic 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
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    chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer
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    . Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, . Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions
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    the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power
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    not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 43. Setting
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    online, you must be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 41. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more
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    or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor
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    ) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow blue. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
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    recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing
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    display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness
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    the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power
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    memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 41. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory that is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or
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    is the bottom slot. Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. If the 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
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    module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that
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    any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an
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    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 inserted into the socket, press , repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module
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    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 118. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the
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    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 memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must
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    to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM).
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    56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 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 a memory module" on page 48), and then check that the module is inserted completely into
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    the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the
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    58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD
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    it. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample
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    to its out of box state 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
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    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 key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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    drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive your keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to
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    your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options
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    . 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 applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to
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    finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. This feature can 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 and release the primary (left-hand) button. To double-click
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    settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. You must configure these buttons
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    or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Enabling Dual Mode To enable Dual Mode: 1 Click Start, and then Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Click the Device Settings tab, and then Settings. The Properties for Synaptics LuxPad
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    to these buttons if you wish. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in the Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window) are unassigned by default. In order to use one of these buttons, you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a function
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    NOTE S-video cables and HDMI cables are not included with your computer. For the best video quality, always use a properly shielded cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Using a poor-quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture, poor
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    other end of the cable to your television. Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information. Your computer will of the computer-This lets you connect directly to headphones, powered speakers, or a stereo system that supports input from a headphone output. You need a cable (not
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    Display Properties to show the entire desktop on the TV without having to pan the display. To adjust the display properties 1 Right-click on the Windows® Desktop and click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Settings Tab
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    Most televisions use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution. 4 Click Apply, then click OK to close the Display Settings window. The screen is now RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. Your
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    in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (available on certain models) (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The dual display modes (internal display and external device) cannot be used while you are watching a DVD. 3 Release the Fn key
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    a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. Read the documentation
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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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    76 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette
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    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 your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut
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    , 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, you will
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    the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image)
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    and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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
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    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 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down
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    and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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
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    again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down
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    under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged
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    Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer 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 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select
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    to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 114. There are additional custom settings you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 139. Caring for your computer
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    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 there is no way for a potential thief to slip
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    . Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details. ❖ Back
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    keyboard It is easy 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 drive indicator light indicates a drive
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    with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad.
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    ® keys Learning the Basics 91 Starting a program Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar
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    Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the contents of each drive 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 In the left part of the window, double-click Computer to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the
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    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 computer using the Shut Down command, save your work on the hard disk drive, diskette, flash media, or CD. This is one of the
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    Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Save. 2 Click document and to give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save
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    Learning the Basics 95 Printing your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use
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    or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 199. HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up
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    on the hard disk. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support
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    lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press
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    disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).
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    tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs
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    If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by Windows Media® Player program to control the CD. To access the Windows Media® Player, you can open it through the Start menu. NOTE When using Windows
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    the CD/DVD manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. The disc drive will run the music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use it to select and then play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files
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    problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button.
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    or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with
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    of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being the 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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    that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. For more information about Windows® power plans, see "Power Plans" on page 114. 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
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    with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase
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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 used
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    The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery 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
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    /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 Illustration
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    computer) ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off. Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were, so that when you turn
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    battery power has been reached. You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the notification goes off. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Power Options window
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    to suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where
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    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 to see what settings are available for each
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    High Performance are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited. The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time. The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time, but the highest performance from your computer. The Balanced plan is a compromise between
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    Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact
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    Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 117 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample
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    is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible
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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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    should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. 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
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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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    CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook
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    Your Computer's Features In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system
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    clicking the icon. You can create 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 including: Recycle Bin-Holds files you have deleted. You may be able
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    ❖ 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 Area are Current time, Power usage mode, Mouse properties, and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate Notification
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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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    to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your 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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    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. Your LAN port is now disabled. To enable the
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    features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points light will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 192. An overview of using the Internet The
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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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    that site. You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features The Internet offers many probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place
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    Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 133 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on
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    use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will jack on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external the following: ❖ Take pictures and record videos with your notebook computer ❖ Chat with others and have them see you
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    an ExpressCard™ 135 Using an ExpressCard™ (Available on certain models) The ExpressCard™ slot (available on certain models) supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an
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    products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media. For a complete list of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk
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    Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 137 Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample
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    the i.LINK® port Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to 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
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    ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Toshiba Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA
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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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    Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings 141 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab
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    142 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab
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    Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 143 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab
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    TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window
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    and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) Toshiba Application Installer screen 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. To
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    your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of Windows® account to use an instant password. ❖ A power-on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba
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    user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it. Toshiba password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click
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    password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, user password A user password provides power-on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba
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    your password, and then enter it again to verify. 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 Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the
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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 Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click the
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    Adapter slot. To format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then SD Memory Card Format. The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory
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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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    Hardware Setup screen - General tab options The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ Display-Allows you to change various
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    CPU speed 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, then quickly pressing the F12 key, or
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    ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer® ❖ Microsoft® 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
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    Media button. 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 is only valid for the current Windows® session. If you shut down, restart, log off, or resume from hibernation, 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
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    window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS
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    users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or main Control Center window before you can access most of the system settings in the Control Center (see "Elevate Administrative Privileges for User" on page 164
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    Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility NOTE If you do not use a Windows® password, you will be prompted to define a new (non-empty) one. This is not necessary, but a password improves the security of your software. If your system supports power-on security, a Power Problem user-
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    after the first user fingerprints are enrolled. To disable/enable power-on security: 1 Open the Control Center and go to Settings - Power-on Security. (This wizard is displayed only if your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the
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    power-on security single sign-on check box. (Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible.) Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memory and for setting up your fingerprint software. Available options depend on the software status, used hardware, and installed
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    of these settings can be modified only by administrators and affect all users. ❖ User Settings-Opens the User Settings dialog containing user-specific options for setting up the product. ❖ Power-on Security-The memory of the fingerprint device is limited (typical capacity is 21 fingerprints). You
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    Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Elevate Administrative Privileges for User ❖ Elevate administrative privileges for user.-By default, the operating system assumes you are a user Control Center window. Clicking this option elevates your account from that of a standard user to an
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    Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 165 Registering a new Web page or dialog You and can be replayed. These hints can be turned off in the Password bank tab of the User Settings dialog. Replaying registrations with multiple forms Password Bank registers forms, not pages. If a page
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    166 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ If the page has registrations. To edit an existing registration: 1 Click the Settings topic in the Control Center. 2 Click User Settings. Verify your fingerprint. 3 Select Registrations. 4 Select a registration. 5 Click Edit. 6 Change
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    Fingerprint data is stored in the non-volatile memory. If the computer changes ownership, Toshiba recommends the following procedure: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then Control Center. The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed. 2 Click Fingerprints then Delete. 3 Click
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    168 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Observe the following before you swipe your finger on the reader, whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition. ❖ Wash and dry
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    user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information, see "
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    Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you the following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of wired and
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    Toshiba Utilities profile to match that environment and connect to the network. Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can set up wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP
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    172 Toshiba Utilities ConfigFree™ To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard.
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    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 click Start Task Manager. The Windows® Task Manager window appears. 173
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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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    into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may not be affected. Always
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    .toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem
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    specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each device. The voltage level must match exactly. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer. The Windows verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in
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    ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Known 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
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    Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For
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    page 180. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. Changing the
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    from one device to another. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, and then
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    only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in 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
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    on page 114). Have you added a device, such as an ExpressCard™ 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
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    simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that This opens the Personalization window. Click Windows Color and Appearance to choose
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    see Windows® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode, is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not
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    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 garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing
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    window cover goes into the drive first. The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive. instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 186). Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical drive is an external drive, make sure that the drive
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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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    ExpressCards™ (PCMCIA-compatible) 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 cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections
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    insert an ExpressCard™. The problem may be caused by an own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 180 for more known as "warm swapping" and is not supported. For more information on Hibernation and Sleep reinstalling it can correct many problems. An ExpressCard™ error
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    problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 75 or in the instructions Contact the software manufacturer for more information. Modem problems (Available on certain models) This section lists common modem problems. The
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    site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you
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    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 that the network connection
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    ], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for the Windows® operating system Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless
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    is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray. 3 Clean the disc and try again. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it
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    Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to a CD, DVD, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect a writable CD/DVD or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard
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    follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and
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    , click Back to return to step 4. 6 Close all programs and save all open files. 7 Click Finish, and then Yes to begin the system restore. 8 Your Windows® operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created, and then the computer will
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    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 either hardware or software or a hard drive: NOTE You can not back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before
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    devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. Always restart the Windows®
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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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    still need help and suspect that the problem is hardwarerelated, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information
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    92800 Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the
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    204 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba's worldwide offices United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional
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    and to launch 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
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    206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards Hot Key Cards using the pointing device: 1 Move 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
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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 153. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 156. NOTE Not all
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    (see "Using the Application Cards" on page 208). To use the Card Case: 1 Move the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIBA Cards appear at the top of the screen. An icon appears momentarily in the top-right corner. 2 Click the icon. (Sample Image) Starting Card Case
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    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 209 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the bottom row are enabled and
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    210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Hot key functions Hot key functions are a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. 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
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    security 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
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    212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + 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
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    Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 213 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
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    Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode 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
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    Cards Hot key functions 215 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
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    Hot key functions 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
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    Cards Hot key functions 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi-
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    Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables either the TouchPad or the Dual Mode Pad. For more information on using the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad,
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    Cards Hot key functions 219 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
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    220 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in.
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    Appendix B Power 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
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    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 CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications
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    read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications 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
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    www synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid
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    per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing drive before checking the hard disk. bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives
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    device. In the Windows® operating system, this 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
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    box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare alternating current (AC). direct memory access (DMA) - A dedicated
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    inch Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory , or network adapter. extension - See
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    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 your work, including all open files
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    electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache built into the processor to help improve
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    hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives. M memory - Typically refers to the computer's main memory, where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM , with other users and to exchange
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    characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity 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
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    be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM.
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    again. software - See program. Compare hardware. Suspend - A feature of some Windows® drive letter followed by a "greater than" sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display - See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB) - USB is a serial bus that supports
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    to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) - The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet.
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    time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 137 removing memory media 137 button power 47, 57 start 125 C CD creating 102 playing an audio 101 CD, using 97 character keys 90 charging the battery 45 checking device properties 180
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    86 moving 86 non-system disk or disk error message 176 not accessing disk drives 175 running on battery power 105 setting up 41, 49 warning resume failure message 175 computer lock 87 computing tips 88 connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 129 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys 90 D desktop
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    179 resolving 180 headphones using 134 Help and Support Windows® operating system 179 Hibernation mode 78 configuring 81 starting again from 83 hot key display brightness 216 display modes 215 Hibernation mode 214 keyboard overlays 220 password security 211 power plan 212 Sleep mode 213 volume mute
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    90 hot keys 220 not working 175 special Windows® keys 91 troubleshooting 183 using 89 keyboard, external 74 L lock computer, using 87 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 48 problem solving 181 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone
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    83 precautions 39 primary button 65 printer connecting 74 problem solving 191 printing a file 96 problem solving AC power 182 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does not last 183 battery not charging 182 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties
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    140 Toshiba Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 104 Toshiba utilities 139 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 195 external keyboard 183 keyboard 183 optical drive 187 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 47 U user password, disabling 149 user password
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    242 Index Wi-Fi® wireless networking 130 Windows Media® Player 101 Windows® Explorer 92 Windows® operating system Help and Support 179 problem solving 177 Windows® operating system desktop 123 Windows® Start menu 91 wireless networking 130 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 World Wide Web 131 www
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