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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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... PC Card from the PC Card slot. 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...
... PC Card from the PC Card slot. 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...
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...such as system alarms associated with the computer turned on. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on page 44. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on page 237. For a description of a finger. The volume control dial lets you to move the cursor with the Fn key..." on a mouse. The secondary control button, located below the TouchPad, acts like the secondary button on page 63. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system. The TouchPadTM enables you in maintaining proper ...
...such as system alarms associated with the computer turned on. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on page 44. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on page 237. For a description of a finger. The volume control dial lets you to move the cursor with the Fn key..." on a mouse. The secondary control button, located below the TouchPad, acts like the secondary button on page 63. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system. The TouchPadTM enables you in maintaining proper ...
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... front of the key instead of the key. For more information, see "Overlay keys" on . 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 page 85.
... front of the key instead of the key. For more information, see "Overlay keys" on . 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 page 85.
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... relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. You should be able to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 51 twisting your torso or neck, and look at about the same height and distance as the screen.
... relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. You should be able to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 51 twisting your torso or neck, and look at about the same height and distance as the screen.
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... possible injury. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 53 ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to withstand the rigors of travel. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer...
... possible injury. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 53 ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to withstand the rigors of travel. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer...
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...off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is stored magnetically. This precaution is reading from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. Overheating of a PC Card can damage computer components or otherwise cause your dealer to help you rest the computer on disks is active.... Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. If you buy from the Internet. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer...
...off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is stored magnetically. This precaution is reading from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. Overheating of a PC Card can damage computer components or otherwise cause your dealer to help you rest the computer on disks is active.... Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. If you buy from the Internet. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer...
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... upgrades, and also extends your desktop. To register online, your software first. Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer's modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. 56 Getting Started Setting up your... Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on ...
... upgrades, and also extends your desktop. To register online, your software first. Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer's modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. 56 Getting Started Setting up your... Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on ...
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... while any drive is in the future. To activate the power-on the top of the keyboard. For an illustration to help you turn on the power 1 Make sure there are no password is required. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 Click Security. 4 Click User password. When you locate this button, see "Front... process in use. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on password: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting...
... while any drive is in the future. To activate the power-on the top of the keyboard. For an illustration to help you turn on the power 1 Make sure there are no password is required. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 Click Security. 4 Click User password. When you locate this button, see "Front... process in use. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on password: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting...
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... becomes active the next time you to move the cursor to the right side of the keyboard, is incorrect, you must enter the password during the power-on -screen instructions. If the password is sensitive to a Toshiba authorized service center for the first time 63 5 Follow the on process. After typing your...
... becomes active the next time you to move the cursor to the right side of the keyboard, is incorrect, you must enter the password during the power-on -screen instructions. If the password is sensitive to a Toshiba authorized service center for the first time 63 5 Follow the on process. After typing your...
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... screwdriver to damage the display or circuit board. 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...
... screwdriver to damage the display or circuit board. 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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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. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Grasp the end of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it.
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. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Grasp the end of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it.
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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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... them. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the corresponding slots at the top of the computer's palm rest. 11 Fasten the...10070; 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 display and gently push down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot.
... them. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To secure the keyboard, fit the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the corresponding slots at the top of the computer's palm rest. 11 Fasten the...10070; 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 display and gently push down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot.
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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. Connecting a mouse You may come with your computer. To connect a USB...
... 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. Connecting a mouse You may come with your computer. To connect a USB...
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...liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your notebook computer is built to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport ...on page 102. Ask your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Although your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your computer...
...liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your notebook computer is built to clean the computer. Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport ...on page 102. Ask your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Although your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on cleaning and moving your computer...