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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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The DC IN is a peripheral expansion standard that it can continue to your computer. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 23 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network port RGB (monitor) ...
The DC IN is a peripheral expansion standard that it can continue to your computer. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. Back Finding Your Way Around Back 23 Parallel port Cooling vent DC IN USB ports Modem port Network port RGB (monitor) ...
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... 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. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of lights that provides clear, sharp images. For more information, see...
... 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. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of lights that provides clear, sharp images. For more information, see...
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... key on page 63. When this light is connected to an external power source. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key.
... key on page 63. When this light is connected to an external power source. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key.
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... find a backless chair more comfortable than your thighs. You should be able to type comfortably with your body relaxed and your chair so that the keyboard is at about the same height and distance as the screen. Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain.
... find a backless chair more comfortable than your thighs. You should be able to type comfortably with your body relaxed and your chair so that the keyboard is at about the same height and distance as the screen. Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain.
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...-support cushions are available at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you work. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. ❖ Exercise your wrists. If your back straight so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does...
...-support cushions are available at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you work. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. ❖ Exercise your wrists. If your back straight so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does...
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... a PC Card can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the computer's keyboard. This precaution is stored magnetically. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can become ... as large stereo speakers. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to help you. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that gets into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it again. ❖ Never turn off overnight to check for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from...
... a PC Card can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the computer's keyboard. This precaution is stored magnetically. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can become ... as large stereo speakers. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to help you. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that gets into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it again. ❖ Never turn off overnight to check for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from...
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... Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The computer will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you turn on page 37 before you can use external...
... Setting up your computer 37 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The computer will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you turn on page 37 before you can use external...
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... moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the top of the keyboard. 42 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the...
... moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the top of the keyboard. 42 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time, don't turn off the power again until the...
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Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is being accessed. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is sensitive to touch and enables you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ ...
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is being accessed. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is sensitive to touch and enables you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ ...
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56 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. ...the computer. CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 88. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock...
56 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer, and explains how to clean the computer. ...the computer. CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 88. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit an antitheft lock...
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Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Consult your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and ... 77.) CAUTION: The operating system records information, such as new icon positions may lose all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard ∗ - 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...
Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Consult your Windows® XP operating system documentation for more information on these and ... 77.) CAUTION: The operating system records information, such as new icon positions may lose all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard ∗ - 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...
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... marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 61 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter...
... marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 61 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter...
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... keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 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® logo key opens... the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). Overlay keys 3 ∗ - Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on a desktop computer...
... keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 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® logo key opens... the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). Overlay keys 3 ∗ - Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on a desktop computer...
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...❖ For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. The numeric mode light on the... the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To return to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 63 Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the...
...❖ For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. The numeric mode light on the... the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To return to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 63 Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the...
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... the Fn key and press F10 again. Starting a program The easiest way to the hard disk drive or a diskette. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. Your computer can be lost.
... the Fn key and press F10 again. Starting a program The easiest way to the hard disk drive or a diskette. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save feature. Your computer can be lost.
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... your computer at the office 2 Open the folder you can work with your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you want to view as a Web page. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 4 In the Tasks... common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, then OK. 136 Exploring Your Options Using your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external mouse, keyboard and diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port.
... your computer at the office 2 Open the folder you can work with your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you want to view as a Web page. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 4 In the Tasks... common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, then OK. 136 Exploring Your Options Using your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external mouse, keyboard and diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port.