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... telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for them know of this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes...
... telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for them know of this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes...
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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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... mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory 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. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse...
... mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory 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. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse...
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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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... 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. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and...
... 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. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and...
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... manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. If this is not the case, then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). The Printers and Faxes window appears. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set...
... manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. If this is not the case, then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). The Printers and Faxes window appears. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set...
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... available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order...
... available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order...
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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 caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ 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...
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 caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ 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...
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... keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you are using. 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . 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...
... keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons run programmed functions when you are using. 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . 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...
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... with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it is on the System tray. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer...
... with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it is on the System tray. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer...
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... to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Press any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. Press any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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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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...-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Sample 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. F11 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...
...-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Sample 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. F11 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...
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... wireless connection. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your system) to a network, the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using...
... wireless connection. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your system) to a network, the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using...
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... enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. If you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices.You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. A profile contains the currently configured network settings...
... enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. If you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices.You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. A profile contains the currently configured network settings...
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... as drive C. A feature of a rigid platter or platters that saves to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - ground - The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. A small image displayed on the keyboard. By default, the hard disk...
... as drive C. A feature of a rigid platter or platters that saves to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hot swapping - ground - The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. A small image displayed on the keyboard. By default, the hard disk...
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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...