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... Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 32 Precautions 35 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 39 Adding external devices 39 Connecting the AC adapter 40 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Opening the... your computer 56 Cleaning the computer 56 Moving the computer 56 Using a computer lock 57 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....... 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 32 Precautions 35 Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your software 37 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 39 Adding external devices 39 Connecting the AC adapter 40 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Opening the... your computer 56 Cleaning the computer 56 Moving the computer 56 Using a computer lock 57 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 145 Exploring audio features 146 Recording sounds 146 Using a microphone 146 Adjusting recording settings 147 Using external speakers or headphones......... 148 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 148 Changing the display properties setting 149 Using PC Cards 150 PC Card supporting software 150 Inserting PC Cards 150 Removing PC Cards...
... hot key 145 Exploring audio features 146 Recording sounds 146 Using a microphone 146 Adjusting recording settings 147 Using external speakers or headphones......... 148 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 148 Changing the display properties setting 149 Using PC Cards 150 PC Card supporting software 150 Inserting PC Cards 150 Removing PC Cards...
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... of action 172 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory card problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk drive problems 180 DVD-ROM drive problems 182 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 191 Printer problems 194... Modem problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 If you need further assistance 197 Before you call 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200
... of action 172 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 174 Memory card problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk drive problems 180 DVD-ROM drive problems 182 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 191 Printer problems 194... Modem problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 If you need further assistance 197 Before you call 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200
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16 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys 203 Instant password security 203 Without a password 203 With a password 203 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged 204 Sound 205 Display modes 205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Keyboard hot keys 206 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 207 Glossary 209 Index 225
16 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys 203 Instant password security 203 Without a password 203 With a password 203 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged 204 Sound 205 Display modes 205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Keyboard hot keys 206 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 207 Glossary 209 Index 225
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... cabling and connectors. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you don't block the cooling vents. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors.
... cabling and connectors. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you don't block the cooling vents. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors.
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...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. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of lights that provides clear, sharp images. For more information...
...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. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of lights that provides clear, sharp images. For more information...
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... when you press the Caps Lock key. When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the top of typing the letter printed on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white arrow printed...
... when you press the Caps Lock key. When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the top of typing the letter printed on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white arrow printed...
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... the computer Whichever type you choose, 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 33 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than...
... the computer Whichever type you choose, 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 33 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than...
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If necessary, use soft, indirect lighting in discomfort and possible injury. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of your spine. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in your eyes. ❖ If possible, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. ❖ ...
If necessary, use soft, indirect lighting in discomfort and possible injury. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of your spine. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in your eyes. ❖ If possible, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. ❖ ...
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... virus. Leave the computer turned off the computer immediately. You'll need a special program to check for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it is reading from or writing to work ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot even if only one is... the disk, the drive, or both can become hot with prolonged use it dry out before you buy from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard.
... virus. Leave the computer turned off the computer immediately. You'll need a special program to check for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it is reading from or writing to work ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot even if only one is... the disk, the drive, or both can become hot with prolonged use it dry out before you buy from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard.
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To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use it. A window will display the message: "How will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). Your computer ...
To use external power or to charge the battery, you can use it. A window will display the message: "How will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). Your computer ...
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... display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the top of the keyboard.
... display panel, don't force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the top of the keyboard.
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... when the computer is not connected to right. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your...
... when the computer is not connected to right. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your...
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... stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 88. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, and explains...
... stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 88. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, and explains...
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60 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its shut down normally, .... Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If you don't let the operating system shut down procedure. Using the keyboard ∗ - Consult your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities. ❖ Always use the proper ...or other removable storage media)** on it unless you may be lost. If your desktop setup, during its optimal level. Keyboard
60 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its shut down normally, .... Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If you don't let the operating system shut down procedure. Using the keyboard ∗ - Consult your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities. ❖ Always use the proper ...or other removable storage media)** on it unless you may be lost. If your desktop setup, during its optimal level. Keyboard
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... keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. The caps lock light on the computer. Learning the Basics Using the... keyboard 61 Character keys Typing with icons run programmed functions when you press the Caps Lock key. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - ...
... keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. The caps lock light on the computer. Learning the Basics Using the... keyboard 61 Character keys Typing with icons run programmed functions when you press the Caps Lock key. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - ...
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...numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. This overlay lets you would using the ten-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Overlay keys 3 ∗ - 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 Windows® ...
...numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. This overlay lets you would using the ten-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Overlay keys 3 ∗ - 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 Windows® ...
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... keypad overlay, hold down both Fn and Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys. To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the... panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , hold down Shift while you type the letters. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 63 Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on . To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters. ❖ ...
... keypad overlay, hold down both Fn and Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys. To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the... panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , hold down Shift while you type the letters. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 63 Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on . To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters. ❖ ...
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... to start a program is running low, see "Power management" on your work Before you are using the Standby command. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you have an automatic save your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖...
... to start a program is running low, see "Power management" on your work Before you are using the Standby command. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Many programs offer a feature that contains the information you have an automatic save your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖...
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... addition of the name of a Web page. 136 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you can work with your computer at the office 2 Open the folder you want to view as... the folder and instructions for Show common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, then OK. An external monitor connects to the USB ports. An external mouse, keyboard and diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port. Using your notebook as if it were a standard office computer.
... addition of the name of a Web page. 136 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you can work with your computer at the office 2 Open the folder you want to view as... the folder and instructions for Show common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, then OK. An external monitor connects to the USB ports. An external mouse, keyboard and diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port. Using your notebook as if it were a standard office computer.