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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 Keyboard indicator lights 44 System indicator panel 45 CD/DVD control buttons 46 Underside 47 24
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 Keyboard indicator lights 44 System indicator panel 45 CD/DVD control buttons 46 Underside 47 24
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... Character keys 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Emulating a full-size keyboard 87 TOSHIBA Console 87 Starting a program 87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 89 Using diskettes 89 Inserting and removing diskettes 90 Caring for diskettes 90 ...
... Character keys 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Emulating a full-size keyboard 87 TOSHIBA Console 87 Starting a program 87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 89 Using diskettes 89 Inserting and removing diskettes 90 Caring for diskettes 90 ...
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30 Contents Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 183 Changing the display properties setting 184 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 185 Enabling different video refresh rates ... Removing a PC Card 189 Hot swapping a PC Card 190 Using SD cards 191 Inserting an SD card 191 Removing an SD card 192 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 193 TOSHIBA Accessibility 193 Fn-esse 195 Starting Fn-esse 195 Assigning a key to a program or document ... 196 Viewing existing key assignments 198 Changing or removing...
30 Contents Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 183 Changing the display properties setting 184 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 185 Enabling different video refresh rates ... Removing a PC Card 189 Hot swapping a PC Card 190 Using SD cards 191 Inserting an SD card 191 Removing an SD card 192 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 193 TOSHIBA Accessibility 193 Fn-esse 195 Starting Fn-esse 195 Assigning a key to a program or document ... 196 Viewing existing key assignments 198 Changing or removing...
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... conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 224 Sound system problems 225 PC Card...229 Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode 238...
... conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 224 Sound system problems 225 PC Card...229 Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode 238...
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32 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 242 Keyboard hot keys 242 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 243 Glossary 244 Index 260
32 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 242 Keyboard hot keys 242 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 243 Glossary 244 Index 260
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... (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. Front with the display open Screen Power button Speaker Function keys Keyboard TouchPad Primary control button CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Palm rest Secondary control button Volume control dial The computer's screen is currently enabled. The...
... (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. Front with the display open Screen Power button Speaker Function keys Keyboard TouchPad Primary control button CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Palm rest Secondary control button Volume control dial The computer's screen is currently enabled. The...
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... move the cursor with the computer turned on page 46. You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the stroke of a fullsize keyboard. For a description of these controls, see "Hot Keys" on page 237. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on . For more ...information, see "Using the TouchPadTM" on page 45. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a finger. The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you to play audio CDs when the computer is a series of...
... move the cursor with the computer turned on page 46. You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the stroke of a fullsize keyboard. For a description of these controls, see "Hot Keys" on page 237. For more information, see "CD/DVD control buttons" on . For more ...information, see "Using the TouchPadTM" on page 45. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a finger. The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you to play audio CDs when the computer is a series of...
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... letter printed on . For more information, see "Overlay keys" on the top of the key. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Keyboard indicator lights The cursor control mode light glows green when the cursor control overlay is on the top of the key. When this light is...
... letter printed on . For more information, see "Overlay keys" on the top of the key. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Keyboard indicator lights The cursor control mode light glows green when the cursor control overlay is on the top of the key. When this light is...
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... an external monitor, the top of your elbow. You should be able to type comfortably with your body relaxed and your chair so that the keyboard is at about the same height and distance as the screen. Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work 51 twisting your torso or neck...
... an external monitor, the top of your elbow. You should be able to type comfortably with your body relaxed and your chair so that the keyboard is at about the same height and distance as the screen. Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work 51 twisting your torso or neck...
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... to vary your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician. If possible, schedule a variety of travel. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel If your eyes. While the temperature may result in discomfort and possible injury. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 53 ❖...
... to vary your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician. If possible, schedule a variety of travel. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel If your eyes. While the temperature may result in discomfort and possible injury. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 53 ❖...
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... magnetically. Ask your computer to malfunction. ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot with the computer for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields... you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to let it dry out before you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. This precaution is reading from the Internet.
... magnetically. Ask your computer to malfunction. ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot with the computer for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields... you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to let it dry out before you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. This precaution is reading from the Internet.
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... with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your computer's modem must be connected to continue. To register online, your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖...❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 75) Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer, you may ...
... with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your computer's modem must be connected to continue. To register online, your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖...❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 75) Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on your computer, you may ...
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...computer, no media (i.e. Activating the power-on password When you locate this button, see "Front with the display open" on the top of the keyboard. 62 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. For... an illustration to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. But you turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the power 1 Make sure there are no ...
...computer, no media (i.e. Activating the power-on password When you locate this button, see "Front with the display open" on the top of the keyboard. 62 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. For... an illustration to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. But you turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the power 1 Make sure there are no ...
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... yourself. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the page, slide your computer to a Toshiba authorized service center for the first time 63 5 Follow the on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is active, you to move the cursor to the right side of a finger. When the feature is...
... yourself. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the page, slide your computer to a Toshiba authorized service center for the first time 63 5 Follow the on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is active, you to move the cursor to the right side of a finger. When the feature is...
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... memory, be careful not to install a memory module. Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that is in good condition. 1 If the computer is on, turn it off the panel You can pry the panel out of its position by...
... memory, be careful not to install a memory module. Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that is in good condition. 1 If the computer is on, turn it off the panel You can pry the panel out of its position by...
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Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in the center of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Grasp the end of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing.
Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in the center of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Grasp the end of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing.
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Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer.
Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer.
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... room temperature before you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the... doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs at the bottom of the panel into corresponding slots at the top of the keyboard. ❖ Fit the tabs at the top of the panel into the corresponding slots at the top of the display and gently push down into ...
... room temperature before you removed. 14 Turn on page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the... doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs at the bottom of the panel into corresponding slots at the top of the keyboard. ❖ Fit the tabs at the top of the panel into the corresponding slots at the top of the display and gently push down into ...
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... General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one from...
... General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. To connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one from...
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... for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Although your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior...
... for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Although your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior...