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... devices included with this device has been tested as portable device as defined in accordance with any radio or television interference caused by TOSHIBA. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference...encouraged to try and correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is rotated 180 degree and covered the keyboard area. The antenna(s) used in such a manner that interference will not occur in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications....
... devices included with this device has been tested as portable device as defined in accordance with any radio or television interference caused by TOSHIBA. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference...encouraged to try and correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is rotated 180 degree and covered the keyboard area. The antenna(s) used in such a manner that interference will not occur in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications....
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Contents Introduction 22 This guide 22 Safety icons 23 Other icons used 24 Other documentation 24 Service options 25 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 26 Making sure you have everything 26 Finding where everything is located 26 Front with the display panel closed 27 Back 28 Right side 29 Left side 29 Front with the display panel open 30 Underside 33 Indicator panels 34 System indicator panel 34 Keyboard indicator panel 35 Display system buttons 36 13
Contents Introduction 22 This guide 22 Safety icons 23 Other icons used 24 Other documentation 24 Service options 25 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 26 Making sure you have everything 26 Finding where everything is located 26 Front with the display panel closed 27 Back 28 Right side 29 Left side 29 Front with the display panel open 30 Underside 33 Indicator panels 34 System indicator panel 34 Keyboard indicator panel 35 Display system buttons 36 13
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... comfortable 39 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 43 Removing a memory module 47 Connecting an external USB mouse 48 Connecting an external USB keyboard 48 Connecting a printer 48 Connecting the modem 49 Connecting to a phone line 49 Connecting to a network 50 Connecting to a power ... panel 53 Turning on the power 54 Using the TouchPad 54 Setting up your software 57 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 57 Using your computer in tablet mode 58 Setting up a printer 60 Customizing your computer's settings 61 Powering off the computer 61 Closing the display...
... comfortable 39 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 43 Removing a memory module 47 Connecting an external USB mouse 48 Connecting an external USB keyboard 48 Connecting a printer 48 Connecting the modem 49 Connecting to a phone line 49 Connecting to a network 50 Connecting to a power ... panel 53 Turning on the power 54 Using the TouchPad 54 Setting up your software 57 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 57 Using your computer in tablet mode 58 Setting up a printer 60 Customizing your computer's settings 61 Powering off the computer 61 Closing the display...
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15 Contents Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 65 Computing tips 65 Using the keyboard 66 Character keys 67 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 67 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 68 Function keys 68 Windows® special keys 69 Overlay keys 69 Starting a program 71 Saving your work 72 ...
15 Contents Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 65 Computing tips 65 Using the keyboard 66 Character keys 67 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 67 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 68 Function keys 68 Windows® special keys 69 Overlay keys 69 Starting a program 71 Saving your work 72 ...
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... of action 182 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 184 Memory card problems 185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Problems with the DVD-ROM drive 192 Sound system problems 194... PC Card problems 194 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 Internet Problems 199 DVD operating problems 199 Develop good computing habits 202 If you need further ...
... of action 182 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 184 Memory card problems 185 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Problems with the DVD-ROM drive 192 Sound system problems 194... PC Card problems 194 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 Internet Problems 199 DVD operating problems 199 Develop good computing habits 202 If you need further ...
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21 Contents Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys 210 Volume Mute 210 Password security 210 Without a password 210 With a password 211 Power usage mode 212 Standby Mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Display modes 215 Display brightness 215 Wireless device enable/disable 216 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 216 Keyboard hot keys 217 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 218 USA and Canada 218 United Kingdom 218 Australia 218 Europe 218 Glossary 219 Index 235
21 Contents Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys 210 Volume Mute 210 Password security 210 Without a password 210 With a password 211 Power usage mode 212 Standby Mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Display modes 215 Display brightness 215 Wireless device enable/disable 216 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 216 Keyboard hot keys 217 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 218 USA and Canada 218 United Kingdom 218 Australia 218 Europe 218 Glossary 219 Index 235
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... Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of peripherals. DEFINITION: USB 2.0 is located Back DC-IN jack RGB (monitor) port Cooling vent USB 2.0 ports...
... Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of peripherals. DEFINITION: USB 2.0 is located Back DC-IN jack RGB (monitor) port Cooling vent USB 2.0 ports...
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... button-The power button is located 31 Toshiba tablet pen Power button Down button Windows Security button Power button lock Function keys TouchPad Screen and tablet Enter/menu button Up button Keyboard indicator panel Keyboard Secondary control button Primary control button Display ...release button System indicator panel Toshiba tablet pen-The writing instrument used with the stroke of ...
... button-The power button is located 31 Toshiba tablet pen Power button Down button Windows Security button Power button lock Function keys TouchPad Screen and tablet Enter/menu button Up button Keyboard indicator panel Keyboard Secondary control button Primary control button Display ...release button System indicator panel Toshiba tablet pen-The writing instrument used with the stroke of ...
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...8482;" on page 36. For more information see "Using the TouchPad™" on page 36. Up button-Programmable button. Keyboard-The 84-key keyboard provides all radio devices (for details. Enter/menu button-Programmable button. Secondary control button-Acts like the primary button on page... 36. For more information see "System indicator panel" on page 66. Keyboard indicator panel-These lights provide information about various system functions. NOTE: For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you...
...8482;" on page 36. For more information see "Using the TouchPad™" on page 36. Up button-Programmable button. Keyboard-The 84-key keyboard provides all radio devices (for details. Enter/menu button-Programmable button. Secondary control button-Acts like the primary button on page... 36. For more information see "System indicator panel" on page 66. Keyboard indicator panel-These lights provide information about various system functions. NOTE: For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you...
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... the status of your system. 34 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels Indicator panels Two sets of indicator panels, the system indicator panel and the keyboard indicator panel, display the current state of the battery. ❖ Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running...
... the status of your system. 34 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels Indicator panels Two sets of indicator panels, the system indicator panel and the keyboard indicator panel, display the current state of the battery. ❖ Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running...
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... the top of the key. Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels 35 Hard disk drive light-Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is on. Keyboard indicator panel Indicator lights The lights on the top of the key. Wireless indicator light-If your computer to type numeric data" on page 81... the cursor control overlay is on, pressing an overlay key produces the white number printed on the key instead of the letter printed on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about...
... the top of the key. Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels 35 Hard disk drive light-Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is on. Keyboard indicator panel Indicator lights The lights on the top of the key. Wireless indicator light-If your computer to type numeric data" on page 81... the cursor control overlay is on, pressing an overlay key produces the white number printed on the key instead of the letter printed on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about...
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...that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are becoming more information, consult books on , contact your Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. This section provides hints on again. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in temperature or humidity and sources of the equipment you spill liquid into the computer, turn it on avoiding strain and...
...that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are becoming more information, consult books on , contact your Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. This section provides hints on again. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in temperature or humidity and sources of the equipment you spill liquid into the computer, turn it on avoiding strain and...
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... able to type Below eye level Approximately 90-degree angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is important to avoid stress-related injuries: ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. Seating and posture When using an...
... able to type Below eye level Approximately 90-degree angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is important to avoid stress-related injuries: ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. Seating and posture When using an...
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Information on a distant object for at least thirty seconds. A break of tasks into the keyboard, turn off overnight to give it time to dry out before you do spill a liquid that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. ... diskettes away from objects that gets into your eyes on diskettes is stored magnetically. Precautions ❖ Avoid spilling liquids on your eyes on the computer's keyboard. If possible, schedule a variety of two or three minutes every half hour is being accessed, don't turn off the computer while it again. ❖ If...
Information on a distant object for at least thirty seconds. A break of tasks into the keyboard, turn off overnight to give it time to dry out before you do spill a liquid that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. ... diskettes away from objects that gets into your eyes on diskettes is stored magnetically. Precautions ❖ Avoid spilling liquids on your eyes on the computer's keyboard. If possible, schedule a variety of two or three minutes every half hour is being accessed, don't turn off the computer while it again. ❖ If...
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... more memory ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting an external USB mouse" on page 48) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting an external USB keyboard" on page 48) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting other external devices" on page 53 and "Using external display ...devices" on page 104) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 48) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on...
... more memory ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting an external USB mouse" on page 48) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting an external USB keyboard" on page 48) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting other external devices" on page 53 and "Using external display ...devices" on page 104) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 48) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on...
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... directly to use a mouse instead of the computer's USB ports, provided the mouse is not supported when using a USB keyboard. You can attach an external standard keyboard to your computer. The operating system automatically detects the mouse. The mouse and TouchPad can connect a local USB printer to ...a USB port on your computer, provided the keyboard is on the printer. If the printer has a USB interface, you can attach an external mouse to a power outlet and turn on . ...
... directly to use a mouse instead of the computer's USB ports, provided the mouse is not supported when using a USB keyboard. You can attach an external standard keyboard to your computer. The operating system automatically detects the mouse. The mouse and TouchPad can connect a local USB printer to ...a USB port on your computer, provided the keyboard is on the printer. If the printer has a USB interface, you can attach an external mouse to a power outlet and turn on . ...
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... panel. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged in until the battery light glows green. Connecting other external devices, such as a keyboard and diskette drive, see "Changing the battery" on page 97. Using the computer for the first time 53 Using the battery Your computer... came with its battery already installed. see "Setting up your computer in tablet mode. Opening the display panel 1 Press the display release button. 2 Lift the display panel. Before using the battery to power the computer...
... panel. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged in until the battery light glows green. Connecting other external devices, such as a keyboard and diskette drive, see "Changing the battery" on page 97. Using the computer for the first time 53 Using the battery Your computer... came with its battery already installed. see "Setting up your computer in tablet mode. Opening the display panel 1 Press the display release button. 2 Lift the display panel. Before using the battery to power the computer...
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... the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 If an optional external...
... the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 If an optional external...
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...of your computer, be connected to use the screen much as you to slowly turn the screen in tablet mode, with your system is a convertible display that may ship with the included Toshiba tablet pen located at the edge of your computer's features is ready to a voice-grade telephone line.... time clicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that allows you would a writing tablet. Rotating the screen By simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your computer. NOTE: To register online, your computer's modem must be sure to use in the proper...
...of your computer, be connected to use the screen much as you to slowly turn the screen in tablet mode, with your system is a convertible display that may ship with the included Toshiba tablet pen located at the edge of your computer's features is ready to a voice-grade telephone line.... time clicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that allows you would a writing tablet. Rotating the screen By simply rotating and folding the screen over the keyboard, your computer. NOTE: To register online, your computer's modem must be sure to use in the proper...
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... external peripheral cables are disconnected. PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer.
... external peripheral cables are disconnected. PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer.