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... any other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make changes in writing, to allow you to make any message unless such message clearly contains in...
... any other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make changes in writing, to allow you to make any message unless such message clearly contains in...
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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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... 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 Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong 143 Problems...
... 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 Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong 143 Problems...
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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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... to increase the Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be...
... to increase the Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be...
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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. 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.
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... pull it . 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page 57. 2 Gently push the memory module locks outward until the memory module pops up. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten...
... pull it . 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page 57. 2 Gently push the memory module locks outward until the memory module pops up. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten...
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... your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer later, click Cancel. The Printers and Faxes window appears. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. If you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers...
... your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer later, click Cancel. The Printers and Faxes window appears. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. If you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers...
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... RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you are connecting. Directing the display output when you need a larger screen. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but 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 for your computer if you turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing...
... RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you are connecting. Directing the display output when you need a larger screen. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but 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 for your computer if you turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing...
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...; The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. 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...
...; The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. 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...
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.... 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). Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are using. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on...
.... 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). Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are using. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on...
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... may also hot swap a PC Card. You may result in the operating system. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. Failure to the computer itself. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into place...
... may also hot swap a PC Card. You may result in the operating system. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. Failure to the computer itself. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into place...
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... disk or disk error message. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If this , use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem...
... disk or disk error message. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If this , use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem...
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... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged 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 not set for the...
... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged 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 not set for the...
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To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. F12 Fn + off . F11 Fn + off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 56. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature 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...
To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. F12 Fn + off . F11 Fn + off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 56. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature 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...
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... to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your system) to a network, the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
... to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your system) to a network, the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
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... switching network settings and devices.You can be saved (or "captured") in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - lets you save network settings in the office and at the center of the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set...
... switching network settings and devices.You can be saved (or "captured") in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - lets you save network settings in the office and at the center of the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set...
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... all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Compare software. Hibernate - hot key - (1) A feature in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A unit of keys that are used for voltages in combination with data. ground - It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the hard disk the current state of your work...
... all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Compare software. Hibernate - hot key - (1) A feature in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A unit of keys that are used for voltages in combination with data. ground - It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the hard disk the current state of your work...
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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...