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...'s parallel port, RGB port, USB port, serial port, PS/2 keyboard port, PS/ 2 mouse port, and microphone jack. This device complies with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could void the user's authority to radio and TV reception. This equipment...in a residential installation. Operation is likely to result in a particular installation. If this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba is subject to radio communications. 3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to ...
...'s parallel port, RGB port, USB port, serial port, PS/2 keyboard port, PS/ 2 mouse port, and microphone jack. This device complies with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could void the user's authority to radio and TV reception. This equipment...in a residential installation. Operation is likely to result in a particular installation. If this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba is subject to radio communications. 3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to ...
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... Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 33 Keeping yourself comfortable 34 Precautions 37 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 40 Adding external devices 41 Connecting the AC adapter 42 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the... your computer 57 Cleaning the computer 57 Moving the computer 57 Using a computer lock 58 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 59 Computing tips 59 Using the keyboard 60 Character keys 61 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 61 Function keys 61
... Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 33 Keeping yourself comfortable 34 Precautions 37 Setting up your computer 39 Setting up your software 39 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 40 Adding external devices 41 Connecting the AC adapter 42 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the... your computer 57 Cleaning the computer 57 Moving the computer 57 Using a computer lock 58 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 59 Computing tips 59 Using the keyboard 60 Character keys 61 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 61 Function keys 61
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... hot key 143 Exploring audio features 144 Recording sounds 144 Using a microphone 144 Adjusting recording settings 145 Using external speakers or headphones......... 146 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 146 Changing the display properties setting 147 Using PC Cards 148 PC Card supporting software 148 Inserting PC Cards 148 Removing PC Cards...
... hot key 143 Exploring audio features 144 Recording sounds 144 Using a microphone 144 Adjusting recording settings 145 Using external speakers or headphones......... 146 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 146 Changing the display properties setting 147 Using PC Cards 148 PC Card supporting software 148 Inserting PC Cards 148 Removing PC Cards...
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... of action 182 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 184 Memory card problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 DVD-ROM drive problems 192 Sound system problems 201 PC Card problems 201 Printer problems 204...
... of action 182 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 184 Memory card problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 DVD-ROM drive problems 192 Sound system problems 201 PC Card problems 201 Printer problems 204...
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18 Contents Develop good computing habits 206 If you need further assistance 207 Before you call 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 213 Instant password security 213 Sound 214 Display modes 214 Keyboard hot keys 214 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 215 Glossary 217 Index 233
18 Contents Develop good computing habits 206 If you need further assistance 207 Before you call 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 213 Instant password security 213 Sound 214 Display modes 214 Keyboard hot keys 214 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 215 Glossary 217 Index 233
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... vent prevents the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The USB standard allows hot swapping of the CPU, make sure you don't block the cooling vents. DEFINITION: USB is where...
... vent prevents the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The USB standard allows hot swapping of the CPU, make sure you don't block the cooling vents. DEFINITION: USB is where...
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... and off. For more information, see "System indicator panel" on page 30. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of lights that provides clear, sharp images. The system indicator panel is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that glow when certain ...28 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Power button Keyboard System indicator panel TouchPad Primary button Secondary button Palm rest The computer's screen is a series of a fullsize keyboard. If you hold the power button down for four seconds, it will reset the computer.
... and off. For more information, see "System indicator panel" on page 30. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of lights that provides clear, sharp images. The system indicator panel is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that glow when certain ...28 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Power button Keyboard System indicator panel TouchPad Primary button Secondary button Palm rest The computer's screen is a series of a fullsize keyboard. If you hold the power button down for four seconds, it will reset the computer.
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... Caps lock light Cursor control mode light Numeric mode light The DC IN indicator flashes when the computer is on, pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. When this light is being accessed. The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key. When this...
... Caps lock light Cursor control mode light Numeric mode light The DC IN indicator flashes when the computer is on, pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. When this light is being accessed. The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key. When this...
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... a place to work strain. If you use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 35 ❖ If you are using your computer, maintain good posture with your shoulders relaxed and your thighs. Proper...
... a place to work strain. If you use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 35 ❖ If you are using your computer, maintain good posture with your shoulders relaxed and your thighs. Proper...
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... or external monitor so that could shine directly in your eyes. ❖ If possible, use a cushion to provide extra back support. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If...
... or external monitor so that could shine directly in your eyes. ❖ If possible, use a cushion to provide extra back support. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If...
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...work ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot even if only one is being used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Overheating of a PC Card can erase important files. ❖ Scan ...Never turn off the computer immediately. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Information on disks is reading from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from or writing to a disk may contain a computer ...
...work ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot even if only one is being used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Overheating of a PC Card can erase important files. ❖ Scan ...Never turn off the computer immediately. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Information on disks is reading from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from or writing to a disk may contain a computer ...
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... message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement...
... message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement...
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Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Turning on the top of the keyboard. Lift Push Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. On 2 Turn ...
Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Turning on the top of the keyboard. Lift Push Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. On 2 Turn ...
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... the page, drag your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in front of the keyboard, is not connected to right. Simply move your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. The battery light: ❖...
... the page, drag your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in front of the keyboard, is not connected to right. Simply move your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. The battery light: ❖...
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Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the... battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 86. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for long trips. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean, gently...
Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the... battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page 86. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for long trips. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean, gently...
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... your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other removable storage media)** on it unless you may be lost. Keyboard If your hard disk suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to turn off the...computer. (See "Powering down procedure. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. 60 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to diskettes **(or other utilities. ❖ Always use the proper procedure to conserve disk space and help ...
... your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other removable storage media)** on it unless you may be lost. Keyboard If your hard disk suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to turn off the...computer. (See "Powering down procedure. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. 60 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to diskettes **(or other utilities. ❖ Always use the proper procedure to conserve disk space and help ...
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...program you press the Caps Lock key. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run...because they run specific functions on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - For more information, see your program documentation. F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 ...
...program you press the Caps Lock key. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run...because they run specific functions on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - For more information, see your program documentation. F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 ...
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...-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. 62 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys... The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The ...
...-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. 62 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys... The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The ...
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...control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To return to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on, hold ... ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down Shift while you type the letters. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. You can still use the numeric overlay keys. To turn off the numeric keypad overlay...
...control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To return to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on, hold ... ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down Shift while you type the letters. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. You can still use the numeric overlay keys. To turn off the numeric keypad overlay...
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... a program is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on . See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on page 107. NOTE: Always save your data even when you want to work Before you...
... a program is running low, see whether they have four options: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on . See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on page 107. NOTE: Always save your data even when you want to work Before you...