Toshiba Tecra M10 User Guide

Toshiba Tecra M10 Manual

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    Tecra® M10 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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    . Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® M10 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR
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    for any "critical applications." "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
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    Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
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    to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions
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    disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions of service in some of the power utility, Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number
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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 High power radars are allocated These radar stations can cause review and interpret the extensive research literature.
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    to other devices or services is perceived or identified as wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless manufacturer's instructions as described The RF device shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has
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    number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows . High power radars are allocated as primary bands. These radar stations can cause interference
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    with a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. In the European Union, this symbol indicates that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Please contact your
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    listed above. 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, 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
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    12 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble
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    NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries
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    14 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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    , 60, Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112, 48 64 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor/Outdoor LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a
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    16 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard 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/regions in the following table. NOTE This device works on passive scan
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    17 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B 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/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium
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    /g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (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 Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand
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    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 on the access point to which it connects. Connection compatibility
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    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.toshiba.com in the
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    (Bluetooth® wireless technology) Bluetooth® Card Venezuela Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth® of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe
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    devices 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
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    listed above. 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, 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
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    24 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble
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    laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Copyright This guide is
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    , in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited. Notice 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
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    , Memory Stick PRO, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd. Bluetooth word
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    Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main
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    for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 61 Creating Recovery
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    93 Character keys 93 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 94 Overlay keys 95 Using the overlay to type numeric data 95 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the Start menu...........96 Starting a program
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    111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115 Conserving battery power 116 Power Plans 117 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 118 Changing the
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    and downloading files from, the Internet 134 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using external speakers or headphones..........135 Web Camera 136 passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151 Deleting a user password 152
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    SD™ Memory Boot Utility 158 Booting from a bootable SD card 159 Mouse Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 163 TOSHIBA Button Support 164 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 165 TOSHIBA Accessibility 166 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 167 Fingerprint Authentication
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    Application Cards 210 Card Case 210 Hot key functions 211 Volume Mute 212 Lock (Instant security 213 Power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Output (Display switch 217 Display brightness 218 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............219 Disabling or enabling the Toshiba
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    Contents 35 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 223 Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 224 Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 225 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 226 Cleaning the cooling module 226 Glossary 229 Index 243
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    power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power
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    specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energy depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models lifetime of those models. That is equivalent to lighting 120 million square feet manuals or all program functionality.
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    publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most upto-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various
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    Safety icons 39 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
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    : ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your limited warranty. Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay
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    Instruction Manual instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations
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    ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
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    skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally,
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    "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location 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
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    displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance
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    to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 75) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display
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    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 to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in
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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 green. 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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    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 the main battery" on page 119 for information on replacing the
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    NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the
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    brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the
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    Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. The on/off light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until
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    You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot
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    the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample
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    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 empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module
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    bottom module. NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, key in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory
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    into the socket and level when secured in place. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.
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    58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the
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    may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. When Safe
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    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, System and Maintenance, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM).
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    memory module" on page 53), and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows power source drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer.
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    replaced on your computer. NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is (949) 859-4273. To create recovery DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows drivers and
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    HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. You have the options of recovering your system using the the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer.
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    Recovery Utilities 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one of the options and then click Next
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    Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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    66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk Erasing the hard disk will delete all data including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVDs and back up your data to external media before erasing the hard disk. The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and
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    media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size
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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 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 DVD
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    and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Toshiba Recovery wizard ❖ System Recovery Options (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 6. (Sample Image) Product Recovery
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    70 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 6 A warning screen will appear stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 7 The Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to "Hard Disk
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    process. Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Accupoint® II primary button* TouchPad™ TouchPad™ primary button Accupoint® II pointing device* Accupoint® II secondary button* TouchPad™ secondary button *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Toshiba Dual Pointing Device buttons
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    mouse. When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary button. To Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on page 220. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard
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    ™ is enabled by default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on page 220. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in
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    holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected
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    Getting Started Using an external keyboard 75 ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from
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    computer's USB ports. 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
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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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    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 storage drive 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 data
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    off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the
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    , the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, 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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    82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 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. 5 Select the
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    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 of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Hibernate
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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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    to go into Hibernation mode when you click the power button in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Starting again
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    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 in Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window
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    ❖ 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 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions
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    from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Closing the display panel After you have turned
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    the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock You
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    90 Getting Started Caring for your computer 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on your computer, then engage the locking device. The computer is now securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable
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    ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since
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    more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system" on page 199. ❖ Use Error-checking and download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates
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    Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 93 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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    icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 211. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one
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    on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor
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    Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or the Start menu to locate the program file ❖ Use the Search or Start Search field in the Start menu The 2 Click the program group, in this example, Accessories. The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this example, WordPad. WordPad opens.
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    in the All Programs menu, you can start it from 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 and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know the file name and location of the
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    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 internal storage drive, diskette, flash
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    different name. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard
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    NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. Printing your work Ensure changing printers, you will need to set up the Windows® operating system to run with the additional printer(s). To print a
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    as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera
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    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-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button-Press to release the disc tray
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    the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical 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
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    disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the
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    Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your , try launching the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these CD, open Windows Media® Player and use it to select and then play the CD supported optical media formats please refer to your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com
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    CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases These problems are not due to product specification for listing of specific format eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out
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    disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the 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 future upgrades
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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 used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy
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    Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are
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    computer on AC power. For more information about Windows® power plans, see "Power Plans" on page 117. 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 and date information. It
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    module for use in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use
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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 AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 119 for information on replacing the main
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    (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Internal storage drive light Wireless indicator light Bridge Media Adapter light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining
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    Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included with your 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
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    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 suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number
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    Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for your
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    computer. The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan. To set the Power Plan: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot key card. (Sample Image) Power Plan hot key card
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    F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Power Plan options are: Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key. The hot key card disappears. You are now in the selected mode. Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug
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    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 protective gloves
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    it with reverse polarity. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position. (Sample
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    as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories
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    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 green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not
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    124 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged
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    ™, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. For more information and for drop-off locations, visit www.rbrc.org or call 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
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    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, this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change
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    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, for example: Recycle Bin-Holds files you have deleted. You may be able to retrieve these
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    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 Start
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    additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Your system switch is ON, the wireless indicator light will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 195. Connecting
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    jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access . 2 Click Dial Up. 3 Enter the phone number and account information of your Internet connection. 4 Click Connect and let
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    computer's built-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard the RJ-11 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack NOTE Connect the built- Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices. Connection
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    Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and downloading files from collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext
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    An Internet Service Provider (ISP on certain models) to ISP's telephone number, and displays a home page, for example, your ISP's home page on the Internet or your company's Web site home page. To visit a desired Web site, type in the Web address. The Web address, or Uniform Resource Locator
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    . ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from one computer to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Recording sounds You may record sounds using
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    amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer. To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug
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    on your computer model, the process of sending E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary. The Web Camera software, by 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. Inserting
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    into position. Removing a PC Card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 2 Locate the PC Card eject button. 3
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    . 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. Smart Card Reader (Available on certain models) Your computer includes a Smart Card Reader. This allows you to use a Smart Card for added security purposes. There are
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    cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media. For a complete list of supported and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the
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    memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message "copying..." disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-
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    from your desk. When you return, you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices. For more information, see the accessories information package that comes with to your computer, see the Toshiba Express Port Replicator User's Guide or visit pcsupport.toshiba.com.
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    ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
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    Assist 143 ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to
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    144 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 ❖ TOSHIBA Security Assist 145 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab
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    146 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab
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    The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility 147 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab
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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 you want to install. (Sample
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    NOTE You need to have created a password for your 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 Hardware
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    other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or 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 is not responsible
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    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. Using a user password A user password provides power
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    a text file. 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
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    unauthorized user from even starting up your machine. ❖ BIOS User Password: Set up a power-on password in the system BIOS. ❖ HDD User Password: Set up a BIOS password and use the same password for a hard disk password. ❖ Fingerprint Authentication: Register your fingerprints, to be used in place of
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    of other security features. ❖ Windows Security Center: Check the status of Windows® Security Center options ❖ Advanced-Select this category to check advanced security options (available on certain models). ❖ Wireless Key Logon: Configure your computer to allow a Bluetooth®-compatible cell phone to
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    for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 3 Select the devices that
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    Protect & Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 2 Select ON to enable HDD protection, or select OFF to disable HDD protection. 3 Set the battery and AC power detection levels as desired. 4 Click OK.
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    Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card. 3 Select the formatting option: ❖ Quick Format ❖ Full Format 4 Click Start to begin formatting. The formatting progress is displayed in the horizontal bar in the window. 5 When formatting is completed, click Close to exit the
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    create an SD card you can use to boot up your computer. This utility also allows you to easily format SD Memory Cards. Refer to the online Help documentation within the application for any additional help. To make a bootable SD card: 1 Attach a USB floppy drive to your computer and insert a bootable
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    SD™ Memory Boot Utility" on page 158 for instructions). 2 Verify that no floppy disk is installed in the optional external floppy disk drive. 3 Insert a bootable SD card into the SD card slot. 4 Power on the computer. 5 During the boot process, press the F12 key. The system displays the Boot menu
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    160 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. To access the 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
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    through the Windows® operating system. To access it: manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. NOTE Since the system is a quick-booting
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    to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation
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    the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Zoom (Display resolution)" on page 221). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer® ❖ Microsoft® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® ❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
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    and then click Help. TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the TOSHIBA Assist and Windows® Mobility Center 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
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    music CDs more enjoyable. NOTE When you change the optical drive to "Silence" mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows® 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 Click the CD
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    as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you 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
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    TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen. Once the TPM files have been installed, you will need to enable the TPM feature through your system's BIOS. To enable TPM: 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key. 2 Press F1 when directed. 3 Press
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    authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used for user logon. The user's fingerprint is read; if the system recognizes the fingerprint, the user is automatically logged on
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    Switching feature of the Windows® operating system is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of user B (who is already enrolled), the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users. If your system supports power-on security, existing
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    and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. However, there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints. ❖ A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition
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    only if Bluetooth® is available on your system. ConfigFree® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication
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    lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network
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    match that environment and connect to the network. Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to 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
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    174 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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    all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. If you are , and Del simultaneously (once), then click Start Task Manager. The Windows® Task Manager window appears. 175
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    lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The 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
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    happen if the computer was put 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 internal
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    . If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be defective and will need to be replaced (see the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). If the AC power light starts flashing, remove the battery, and continue with the steps below. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer. Leave the
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    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 these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe
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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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    using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access the Windows® operating system Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support, or press F1. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field
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    for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to double-click the device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides
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    provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or
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    , and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the
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    on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 111. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or
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    keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 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. 2 Click Restart. The computer will restart and recognize the device. Display problems
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    change the number of colors displayed: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and then Display Settings. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. For more information see Windows® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings
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    or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors. Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical problems are: You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing. Make
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    head window cover replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions
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    you are using is compatible with your optical drive. For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is with an optical data disc, refer to the software's documentation and check
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    is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or
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    : Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating system displays your PC Card's Properties dialog box, which contains information about your make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 182 for more information. Since all PC Cards
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    . Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that
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    resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on per second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is on, set
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    , please see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON (the wireless indicator light will be lit). ❖ Verify that your computer can detect access points or
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    Windows®. 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in the search field. 3 At the top-left of the Start menu, click cmd.exe to open the command prompt. 4 Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in
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    an external Wi-Fi® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows® operating system wireless management facility, in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. If
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    or title you are watching. To disable the screen saver: 1 Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu. 2 Select None for the screen tips" on page 91 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Use Windows® to back up files, or
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    Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices manuals. Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system The Windows® operating system offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windows
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    input field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. 5 The Windows® operating system creates the Restore Point, automatically stamps it with the current date and time, and displays a message
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    habits 201 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 internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even
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    Windows® operating system" on page 201). ❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any files from them (available on certain models instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. Always restart the Windows new problems.
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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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    the Tech Support Center, select your particular model from the list and go to the Detailed Specifications for that model. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardwarerelated
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    If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com accessories.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm http://servicio.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and
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    Road Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
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    : Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless ❖ TouchPad ❖ Zoom (Display resolution) 207
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    , turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. To use the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-click the Card for the
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    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 209 , refer to "ConfigFree®" on page 171. Bluetooth settings This Application Card launches your Bluetooth® settings. TOSHIBA Zooming utility For more information, on page 161. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button
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    Cards NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models. Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the "stacked
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    /TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 211 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Settings for Flash Cards. (Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 2 Click the Open cards case button. 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent
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    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 options ❖ To
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    the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable lock, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to
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    214 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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    mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 215 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 85. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options
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    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 83. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Hibernation options
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    Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 217 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extended Display
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    218 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions NOTE Cycle through the display modes, then select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended
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    just the Wi-Fi® module. ❖ Bluetooth® enabled-Enables just the Bluetooth® module. ❖ All disabled-Disables the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® modules. ❖ All enabled-Enables the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® modules. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Wireless
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    the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device, see "Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on page 71. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Disable or Enable Toshiba Dual Pointing Device options ❖ To enable the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device, select . ❖ To
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    Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 221 Zoom (Display resolution) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + [Space bar] (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen
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    222 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 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 off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA
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    /Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. 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 approved
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    number of power button and FN key combination uses, AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (i.e.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory
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    the HDD data logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence displayed, and the program will begin monitoring system functions and collecting information. *This message will no longer be displayed after clicking Enable this software program now or Disable
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    instructions. If the following message is displayed, use the numbered procedures to remedy the problem: to the instructions in your User's Guide" message is displayed after running below: 1 Shut down the computer - make sure the Power indicator is off (refer to "Turning off the computer" on
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    227 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 4 Remove the battery pack (refer to "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 119 in the Mobile Computing chapter, if necessary). 5 Using a thin-tipped tool,
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    the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 228 7 Slide the Cooling module cover back into place on the computer to reattach. 8 Install the battery pack (refer to "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121 in the Mobile Computing chapter, if necessary). 9 Turn your computer right side up. 10 Reconnect any cables
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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 port
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    crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 (parallel port) LSI large-scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association RAM random access memory
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    random access memory static random access memory solid state drive 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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    or modem, transmits information. Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to
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    . 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 to execute
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    - 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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    device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM
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    end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. A folder memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard
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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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    passing through it. A filter over the electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels. load - To move information from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network - See LAN. logical drive
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    the computer works. Examples of operating systems are the Windows Vista® Ultimate and Windows Vista® Home Basic operating systems. optical drive - device. Most modern printers are parallel. Compare serial. password - A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to
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    access memory - 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
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    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. S select - To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to perform
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    network. See also download. USB - See universal serial bus (USB). utility - A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet.
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    Index A AC adaptor 47 AC power connecting adaptor 48 accessories docking solutions 141 memory 52 Accupoint® using 72 adding memory 52 Alt keys 94 Application Cards 209 audio files 134 audio features 134 B backing up files 92 battery changing 119 charge indicator light 49, 113 charge not lasting 185
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    75 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 124 double-click 73 DVD player general problems 197 DVD, using 101 E error messages device driver conflict 181 general hardware problem 181 non-system disk or disk error 178 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with
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    and downloading files 134 URL address not found 180 using 132 Internet Service Providers 132 ISPs 132 J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 93 function keys 94 hot keys 222 not working 177 overlay keys 95 special Windows® keys 94 troubleshooting 185 using 93 keyboard, external 75 keyboard, full
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    103 removing 106 optical drive problems 190 troubleshooting 190 using 101 optical media recording 105 other documentation 40 overlay keys 95 P password deleting a supervisor 151 disabling a user 152 setting a user 151 supervisor set up 150 types 149 passwords instant, using 149 setting 149
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    display not working 187 external monitor 186 faulty memory 183 hardware conflict 181 high-pitched noise 191 Internet bookmarked site not found 180 Internet connection is slow 180 keyboard not responding 177 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 188 modem not receiving or transmitting 194 no sound
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    ® Explorer 97 Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 83 from Sleep 88 Startup menu problem solving 179 supervisor password, deleting 151 supervisor password, set up 150 S-video 73 T Taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 75 Toshiba
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    249 Index Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows® Explorer 97 Windows® operating system Help and Support 181 problem solving 179 Windows® operating system desktop 126 Windows® Start menu 96 wireless networking 129 Wizards Connect to the Internet 130 World Wide Web 132 www 132
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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” on
page 175
in this guide.
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