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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 35 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 37 Making sure you have everything 37 Front with the display closed 38 Back 39 Right side 40 Left side 41 Front with the display open 42 System indicator panel 43 Keyboard indicator lights 44 Underside 45 Chapter 2: Getting Started 47 Selecting a place to work 47 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 47 25
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 35 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 37 Making sure you have everything 37 Front with the display closed 38 Back 39 Right side 40 Left side 41 Front with the display open 42 System indicator panel 43 Keyboard indicator lights 44 Underside 45 Chapter 2: Getting Started 47 Selecting a place to work 47 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 47 25
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26 Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for the first ...71 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 72 Display limitations 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 73 Using an external keyboard 74 Turning off the computer 74 Caring for your computer 75 Cleaning the computer 75 Moving the computer 76 Using a computer lock 76
26 Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for the first ...71 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 72 Display limitations 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 73 Using an external keyboard 74 Turning off the computer 74 Caring for your computer 75 Cleaning the computer 75 Moving the computer 76 Using a computer lock 76
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... Character keys 80 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 80 Function keys 80 Windows® special keys 81 Overlay keys 81 Emulating a full-size keyboard 83 Starting a program 83 Saving your work 84 Printing your work 85 Backing up your files 85 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 86 ...
... Character keys 80 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 80 Function keys 80 Windows® special keys 81 Overlay keys 81 Emulating a full-size keyboard 83 Starting a program 83 Saving your work 84 Printing your work 85 Backing up your files 85 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 86 ...
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... or document ... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196 Problems when ... hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 214
... or document ... 186 Viewing existing key assignments 188 Changing or removing existing key assignments 188 Hotkey utility 188 TOSHIBA Console 189 Customize Your Computer 190 Security 191 Power Management 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196 Problems when ... hardware conflicts on your own .... 203 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 205 Memory module problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 209 Display problems 210 Disk drive problems 212 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 214
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... Printer problems 220 Modem problems 221 Develop good computing habits 221 If you need further assistance 222 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 223 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 224 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 228 With a password 229 ... 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 234 Enabling a wireless device 234 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 236 Glossary 237 Index 253
... Printer problems 220 Modem problems 221 Develop good computing habits 221 If you need further assistance 222 Before you call 223 Contacting Toshiba 223 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 224 Toshiba's worldwide offices 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 228 With a password 229 ... 230 Standby mode 231 Hibernation mode 232 Display modes 233 Display brightness 234 Enabling a wireless device 234 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Keyboard hot keys 235 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 236 Glossary 237 Index 253
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... drive enables you to play audio CDs. The manual eject button enables you to your computer. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. You can also use...
... drive enables you to play audio CDs. The manual eject button enables you to your computer. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. You can also use...
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... from DVD-ROMs and audio CDs. 42 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Speaker Power button Keyboard Palm rest Primary control button System indicator panel Speaker Function keys TouchPad Secondary control button The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides...
... from DVD-ROMs and audio CDs. 42 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Speaker Power button Keyboard Palm rest Primary control button System indicator panel Speaker Function keys TouchPad Secondary control button The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides...
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...glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is connected to move the cursor with the stroke of a fullsize keyboard. Finding Your Way Around Front with primary and secondary functions. The TouchPadTM enables you in Standby mode. The light flashes amber when... the computer is fully charged. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on /off Hard disk drive The AC power light glows green when the computer is completely discharged. The front panel provides a palm rest...
...glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is connected to move the cursor with the stroke of a fullsize keyboard. Finding Your Way Around Front with primary and secondary functions. The TouchPadTM enables you in Standby mode. The light flashes amber when... the computer is fully charged. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on /off Hard disk drive The AC power light glows green when the computer is completely discharged. The front panel provides a palm rest...
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... being accessed. The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard disk drive is in the direction of data. When this light is on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of the white arrow printed on , pressing an overlay key... with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock key. Keyboard indicator lights The caps lock light, located on page 118.
... being accessed. The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard disk drive is in the direction of data. When this light is on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of the white arrow printed on , pressing an overlay key... with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock key. Keyboard indicator lights The caps lock light, located on page 118.
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... of the computer Whichever type you use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 49 twisting your torso or neck, and look at or slightly below the level of the display should be...
... of the computer Whichever type you use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 49 twisting your torso or neck, and look at or slightly below the level of the display should be...
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... should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. While the temperature may result in discomfort and possible injury. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel Look away from strain is used for long periods, its case can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖ Take frequent...
... should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. While the temperature may result in discomfort and possible injury. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel Look away from strain is used for long periods, its case can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖ Take frequent...
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...away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. If you do spill a liquid that has been used . You'll need a special program to check for a long period. ❖ Avoid ...spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it again. ❖ Never turn off overnight ...
...away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. If you do spill a liquid that has been used . You'll need a special program to check for a long period. ❖ Avoid ...spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it again. ❖ Never turn off overnight ...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The first time you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before adding external or ...
Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The first time you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your software" before adding external or ...
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... a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 179) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 74) ❖ Connect another display device (see "Using external display devices" on page 71) ❖ Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an...
... a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 179) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 74) ❖ Connect another display device (see "Using external display devices" on page 71) ❖ Connect a diskette drive (see "Connecting an...
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... the first time 59 To avoid damaging the display panel, do not turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the keyboard. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the top of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the...
... the first time 59 To avoid damaging the display panel, do not turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the keyboard. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the display open" on the top of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using the...
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... move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to indicate that the hard disk drive...
... move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to indicate that the hard disk drive...
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... a good idea to memory so When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to turn on the computer. When the main ... one to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you turn off the computer It is USB-compatible. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports.
... a good idea to memory so When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to turn on the computer. When the main ... one to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down the computer, you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use a full-size keyboard, you can do this after you turn off the computer It is USB-compatible. You can attach one of the computer's USB ports.
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... the computer. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 95. Cleaning the computer To...
... the computer. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Doing so may damage the media in loss of data. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 95. Cleaning the computer To...
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Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 ❖ Back up your files to storage media on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter... the computer" on page 95.) The operating system records information, such as new icon positions may lose all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard Home 7 8 PgUp 9 ∗ 4 5 6 - Consult your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities. ❖ Always use the ...
Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 ❖ Back up your files to storage media on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter... the computer" on page 95.) The operating system records information, such as new icon positions may lose all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard Home 7 8 PgUp 9 ∗ 4 5 6 - Consult your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities. ❖ Always use the ...
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... are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Function keys F1 through F12 are using. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the... interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press them. The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead ...
... are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Function keys F1 through F12 are using. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the... interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press them. The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead ...