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.... In order to do this change. If trouble is experienced with the best service it may request that temporary discontinuance of service may not be required. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your..., refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into...
.... In order to do this change. If trouble is experienced with the best service it may request that temporary discontinuance of service may not be required. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your..., refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into...
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... 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting a mouse 62 Connecting a printer 62 Setting up a printer 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Turning off the computer 69 Closing the display panel 70...
... 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting a mouse 62 Connecting a printer 62 Setting up a printer 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Turning off the computer 69 Closing the display panel 70...
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... and downloading files from the Internet 132 Exploring video features 132 Changing the display properties setting 133 Display settings hot key 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card Reader 141 Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader......141 Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader 142...
... and downloading files from the Internet 132 Exploring video features 132 Changing the display properties setting 133 Display settings hot key 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card Reader 141 Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader......141 Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader 142...
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... 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 179 Keyboard hot keys 179
... 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 179 Keyboard hot keys 179
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If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in...
If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 Expansion memory module slot cover Sample base of a Satellite A70/A75 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover.
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 Expansion memory module slot cover Sample base of a Satellite A70/A75 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover.
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... the memory module locks outward until the memory module pops up. Sample removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory module, shut down the computer, remove the expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the...
... the memory module locks outward until the memory module pops up. Sample removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory module, shut down the computer, remove the expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the...
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... you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes...
... you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes...
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... have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Directing the display output when you need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key...
... have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Directing the display output when you need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key...
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... the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key.
... the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key.
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... the keyboard. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not...
... the keyboard. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not...
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... a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Even if your PC Card. Failure to do anything before you should use the files included in damage to components, such as cables, attached to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into the slot until...
... a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Even if your PC Card. Failure to do anything before you should use the files included in damage to components, such as cables, attached to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into the slot until...
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... any key. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem.
... any key. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem.
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... into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is a normal result of the desktop with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. 3 Choose a lower quality color option and...
... into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is a normal result of the desktop with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. 3 Choose a lower quality color option and...
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... disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. F12 Fn + off . To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
... disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. F12 Fn + off . To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
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... Launcher to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your system) to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. For more detailed information on the taskbar is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using ConfigFree, see...
... Launcher to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your system) to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. For more detailed information on the taskbar is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using ConfigFree, see...
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... these networking environments. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas...
... these networking environments. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas...
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... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are used for voltages in which all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. Compare software. hot swapping - Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected...
... battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are used for voltages in which all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. Compare software. hot swapping - Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are connected...
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... Internet Service Providers 130 ISPs 130 J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 cursor control overlay 78 function keys 76 hot keys 179 not working 146, 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card...
... Internet Service Providers 130 ISPs 130 J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 cursor control overlay 78 function keys 76 hot keys 179 not working 146, 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card...
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214 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting 62 moving the computer 71 MultiMediaCard Media Card Reader 141 N network accessing 127 dial-up connection 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 127 P password instant 173 PC Card Card and Socket Services 138 checklist...
214 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting 62 moving the computer 71 MultiMediaCard Media Card Reader 141 N network accessing 127 dial-up connection 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 127 P password instant 173 PC Card Card and Socket Services 138 checklist...