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... first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting... 76 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 77 Display limitations 77 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 78 Using an external keyboard 79 Powering off the computer 79 Caring for your computer 80 Cleaning the computer 81 Moving the computer 81 Using a computer lock ...
... first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Setting up a printer 62 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting... 76 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 77 Display limitations 77 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 78 Using an external keyboard 79 Powering off the computer 79 Caring for your computer 80 Cleaning the computer 81 Moving the computer 81 Using a computer lock ...
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28 Contents Windows® special keys 86 Overlay keys 86 Emulating a full-size keyboard 88 Starting a program 88 Saving your work 89 Printing your work 90 Backing up your files 90 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 91 ...
28 Contents Windows® special keys 86 Overlay keys 86 Emulating a full-size keyboard 88 Starting a program 88 Saving your work 89 Printing your work 90 Backing up your files 90 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive 91 ...
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... a program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you turn... of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
... a program or document ... 191 Viewing existing key assignments 193 Changing or removing existing key assignments 193 Hotkey utility 193 TOSHIBA Console 194 Customize Your Computer 195 Security 196 Power Management 196 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are easy to fix 201 Problems when you turn... of action 207 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 208 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 210 Memory module problems 212 Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problems 214
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... Printer problems 225 Modem problems 226 Develop good computing habits 227 If you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230 Appendix A: Hot Keys 233 Volume Mute 233 Instant password security 233 Without a password 234 With a password 234 Maintaining ...fully charged ...... 235 Power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 240 Keyboard hot keys 240 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 241
... Printer problems 225 Modem problems 226 Develop good computing habits 227 If you need further assistance 228 Before you call 228 Contacting Toshiba 229 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230 Toshiba's worldwide offices 230 Appendix A: Hot Keys 233 Volume Mute 233 Instant password security 233 Without a password 234 With a password 234 Maintaining ...fully charged ...... 235 Power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 240 Keyboard hot keys 240 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 241
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If necessary, use a footrest to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to provide extra back support. Do not slump forward ...
If necessary, use a footrest to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to provide extra back support. Do not slump forward ...
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... up the routine can improve the visibility of a bright light that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in front of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so that could shine directly in...
... up the routine can improve the visibility of a bright light that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in front of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so that could shine directly in...
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... designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to let it dry out before you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. Be careful when you use . If the computer is used for long periods can become very warm. If two cards are installed, both can cause... in errors or instability in its case can damage computer components or otherwise cause your lap, for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off overnight to withstand the rigors of travel.
... designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to let it dry out before you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. Be careful when you use . If the computer is used for long periods can become very warm. If two cards are installed, both can cause... in errors or instability in its case can damage computer components or otherwise cause your lap, for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off overnight to withstand the rigors of travel.
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... is especially important for viruses. Occasionally, even new programs you must complete all new files for files you . You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. ❖ Scan all set up steps up to "Setting up...
... is especially important for viruses. Occasionally, even new programs you must complete all new files for files you . You'll need a special program to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. ❖ Scan all set up steps up to "Setting up...
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... a printer" on page 75) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 183) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect another display device (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect a diskette ...drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 78) Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting ...
... a printer" on page 75) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 183) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect another display device (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect a diskette ...drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on page 78) Adding external devices Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting ...
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... an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer by pressing the power button, located above the keyboard, until the operating system has loaded completely. Pressing the power button When you turn off the power again until the on/off light changes to...
... an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the computer by pressing the power button, located above the keyboard, until the operating system has loaded completely. Pressing the power button When you turn off the power again until the on/off light changes to...
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... of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in front of a finger. You can either click it to the left...
... of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in front of a finger. You can either click it to the left...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 2 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 3 Remove the three screws that contains the power button. ...
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 67 2 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 3 Remove the three screws that contains the power button. ...
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Removing a keyboard screw Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the panel above the keyboard The brace sits in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed.
Removing a keyboard screw Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Removing the panel above the keyboard The brace sits in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Observe how the keyboard retaining brace is removed.
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Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 4 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.
Covered memory module slots Locating the covered memory module slots Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 4 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.
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... module in the module aligns with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. The tabs must be seated flush or the keyboard retaining brace won't seat correctly. 10 Fasten the keyboard with the keyboard retaining brace and screws. 11 Replace the panel above the keyboard by doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs at the bottom... of the panel into corresponding cutouts at the top of the keyboard. ❖ Fit the tabs at the top of the panel into corresponding cutouts at the base of the module will click to secure the module. 8 ...
... module in the module aligns with the plastic sheet. 9 Replace the keyboard. The tabs must be seated flush or the keyboard retaining brace won't seat correctly. 10 Fasten the keyboard with the keyboard retaining brace and screws. 11 Replace the panel above the keyboard by doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs at the bottom... of the panel into corresponding cutouts at the top of the keyboard. ❖ Fit the tabs at the top of the panel into corresponding cutouts at the base of the module will click to secure the module. 8 ...
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... recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. You can damage the computer and...
... recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on page 74. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. You can damage the computer and...
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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 "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory...
... 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 "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65. 74 Getting Started Installing additional memory...
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...options to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. If you are not using a USB keyboard. Powering off your computer provided that the keyboard is a good idea to a domain server. Each option has its cable to your computer when you are using the computer for... a while. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or the ...
...options to fully charge the main battery. When you power down ), Hibernate and Standby. If you are not using a USB keyboard. Powering off your computer provided that the keyboard is a good idea to a domain server. Each option has its cable to your computer when you are using the computer for... a while. To connect a keyboard, attach its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Home version operating system, or the ...
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... products to a heavy object such as your computer to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected...disk activity lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Getting Started Caring for long trips. Ask your Toshiba dealer or at Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...
... products to a heavy object such as your computer to clean the computer. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected...disk activity lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Getting Started Caring for long trips. Ask your Toshiba dealer or at Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly ...
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Consult your hard disk suddenly fails, you may be lost. End 1 2 PgDn 3 + Ins 0 Del / End Sample keyboard 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your desktop setup, during its optimal level. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. ..., such as new icon positions may lose all the data on it unless you do not let the operating system shut down procedure. Using the keyboard Home 7 8 PgUp 9 ∗ 4 5 6 - If you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk ...
Consult your hard disk suddenly fails, you may be lost. End 1 2 PgDn 3 + Ins 0 Del / End Sample keyboard 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your desktop setup, during its optimal level. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. ..., such as new icon positions may lose all the data on it unless you do not let the operating system shut down procedure. Using the keyboard Home 7 8 PgUp 9 ∗ 4 5 6 - If you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk ...