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...to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of the line to which is to the telephone line by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise...service. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they may occasionally be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is subject to State tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. 5 Installation When you are ready to install or use...
...to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. or an authorized representative of the line to which is to the telephone line by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If Problems Arise...service. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they may occasionally be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is subject to State tariffs. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. 5 Installation When you are ready to install or use...
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... 2: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 46 Setting up your computer 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up your software 60 Registering...
... 2: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 46 Setting up your computer 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up your software 60 Registering...
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20 Recording sounds 158 Using a microphone 158 Adjusting recording quality 159 Using external speakers or headphones 160 Using PC Cards 161 PC Card supporting software 162 Inserting PC Cards 162 Removing PC Cards 164 Hot swapping 164 Emulating a full-size keyboard 165 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 167 Fn-esse 167 Starting Fn-esse 168 Assigning a key to a program or document 169 Viewing existing key assignments 171 Changing or removing existing key assignments ....... 171 Toshiba Hardware Setup 172 Toshiba Power Saver 174...
20 Recording sounds 158 Using a microphone 158 Adjusting recording quality 159 Using external speakers or headphones 160 Using PC Cards 161 PC Card supporting software 162 Inserting PC Cards 162 Removing PC Cards 164 Hot swapping 164 Emulating a full-size keyboard 165 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 167 Fn-esse 167 Starting Fn-esse 168 Assigning a key to a program or document 169 Viewing existing key assignments 171 Changing or removing existing key assignments ....... 171 Toshiba Hardware Setup 172 Toshiba Power Saver 174...
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... a keyboard, pointing device, printer, or monitor. DEFINITION: USB is called "hot swapping." Switching devices without turning off the computer is a peripheral expansion standard that support bi-directional communication between the PC and attached devices (such as external speakers. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you connect stereo headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer, or other serial device. DEFINITION...
... a keyboard, pointing device, printer, or monitor. DEFINITION: USB is called "hot swapping." Switching devices without turning off the computer is a peripheral expansion standard that support bi-directional communication between the PC and attached devices (such as external speakers. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you connect stereo headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer, or other serial device. DEFINITION...
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... computer ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 53) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on , click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn Off Computer dialog box, select Turn Off. If you have started to use complex software or process large amounts of data. 48 Getting Started Setting up your Windows® operating system and Windows® applications faster Installing a memory module If you...
... computer ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 53) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on , click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn Off Computer dialog box, select Turn Off. If you have started to use complex software or process large amounts of data. 48 Getting Started Setting up your Windows® operating system and Windows® applications faster Installing a memory module If you...
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... the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with the character 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. Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - the number and symbol keys are...
... the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with the character 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. Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - the number and symbol keys are...
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... mode light on the status panel glows when the numeric overlay is on page 229. Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn the numeric overlay on a desktop computer's keyboard. Used in the Windows® family of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Del . / / Keyboard overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on the front of operating systems. The Windows® logo key activates the Start menu...
... mode light on the status panel glows when the numeric overlay is on page 229. Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn the numeric overlay on a desktop computer's keyboard. Used in the Windows® family of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Del . / / Keyboard overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on the front of operating systems. The Windows® logo key activates the Start menu...
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... access them whether the display panel is closed or open. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off . doing so may look like this: Drive-in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Even if your CD or DVD drive 79 angles, and interactive menus. DVD-ROM drive components If you have a DVD-ROM drive, it may damage the media in use and result in use. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba...
... access them whether the display panel is closed or open. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off . doing so may look like this: Drive-in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Even if your CD or DVD drive 79 angles, and interactive menus. DVD-ROM drive components If you have a DVD-ROM drive, it may damage the media in use and result in use. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba...
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... its own version of Card and Socket Services, you should use the files included in the Windows® XP operating system. Even if your PC Card. Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software -
... its own version of Card and Socket Services, you should use the files included in the Windows® XP operating system. Even if your PC Card. Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software -
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... Fn key, then press the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button. 170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu. HINT: If you are making a direct key assignment...
... Fn key, then press the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button. 170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu. HINT: If you are making a direct key assignment...
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... change your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (windows domain controllers only) ❖ Start Windows Normally ❖ Reboot The Startup menu displays these problems, use the options in the Windows® XP Startup menu to use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts to fix the problem. To do this, use the procedure. Using startup options to fix problems If the Windows® XP operating...
... change your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (windows domain controllers only) ❖ Start Windows Normally ❖ Reboot The Startup menu displays these problems, use the options in the Windows® XP Startup menu to use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts to fix the problem. To do this, use the procedure. Using startup options to fix problems If the Windows® XP operating...
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... having difficulty setting up a new printer, the Print troubleshooter can assist you with . If there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® XP Help to solve the problem on hardware conflicts: 1 From the Windows Help menu, click Fixing a Problem. 2 Click Hardware and system device problems and follow the steps. Troubleshooters are available through the setup process step by connecting to: http://support.microsoft.com Resolving a hardware conflict If...
... having difficulty setting up a new printer, the Print troubleshooter can assist you with . If there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® XP Help to solve the problem on hardware conflicts: 1 From the Windows Help menu, click Fixing a Problem. 2 Click Hardware and system device problems and follow the steps. Troubleshooters are available through the setup process step by connecting to: http://support.microsoft.com Resolving a hardware conflict If...
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..., a hardware conflict can do not conflict. Resolving conflicts There are assigned to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on page 206. Plug and Play is a computer standard that its resources for the same system resources. The Windows® XP operating system automatically sets up your computer. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 206. ❖ Disable another system component and use...
..., a hardware conflict can do not conflict. Resolving conflicts There are assigned to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on page 206. Plug and Play is a computer standard that its resources for the same system resources. The Windows® XP operating system automatically sets up your computer. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 206. ❖ Disable another system component and use...
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... a hardware conflict You have connected an external keyboard and you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your password, then press Enter. If you get one or more keyboard error messages. Make sure the power is not set for an external monitor. Then press the power button again to its previous setting. The keyboard locks and the computer will restart and recognize the device. Display...
... a hardware conflict You have connected an external keyboard and you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your password, then press Enter. If you get one or more keyboard error messages. Make sure the power is not set for an external monitor. Then press the power button again to its previous setting. The keyboard locks and the computer will restart and recognize the device. Display...
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...-wide network of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . Compare software. A feature of computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also Standby, Suspend. Interlaced monitors take two passes to which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See device. A conductor to create a complete screen image. Hard disks...
...-wide network of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . Compare software. A feature of computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also Standby, Suspend. Interlaced monitors take two passes to which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See device. A conductor to create a complete screen image. Hard disks...
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Index A AC adapter 54 connecting the power cable 55 AC power cable connectors 233 light 36 problem solving 208, 209 adding background to a window 144 additional memory 48 installing 48 alarm setting levels 105 types 105 Alt key 71 Application key 72 As Web Page option 144 Ask IRIS Online 222 audio CDs playing 38, 78 audio features 158 avoiding strain and injury 42, 43, 45 B battery 55, 103 additional...
Index A AC adapter 54 connecting the power cable 55 AC power cable connectors 233 light 36 problem solving 208, 209 adding background to a window 144 additional memory 48 installing 48 alarm setting levels 105 types 105 Alt key 71 Application key 72 As Web Page option 144 Ask IRIS Online 222 audio CDs playing 38, 78 audio features 158 avoiding strain and injury 42, 43, 45 B battery 55, 103 additional...
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... removing 76 display panel latch 28, 57 display screen hot keys 231 options 231 problem solving 210 resolution 34 displaying folder information 146 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 205 documents creating new 117 drive-access light 37 DVD-ROM drive eject button 80 inserting a disc 80 playing CDs and DVDs 78 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 78 DVDs 79 E ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) 30 email 154 emulating a full-size keyboard 165 ergonomics 42, 43, 44, 45 error messages 213 device driver conflict 203 disk error...
... removing 76 display panel latch 28, 57 display screen hot keys 231 options 231 problem solving 210 resolution 34 displaying folder information 146 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 205 documents creating new 117 drive-access light 37 DVD-ROM drive eject button 80 inserting a disc 80 playing CDs and DVDs 78 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 78 DVDs 79 E ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) 30 email 154 emulating a full-size keyboard 165 ergonomics 42, 43, 44, 45 error messages 213 device driver conflict 203 disk error...
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... transferring 148 Fn key 71, 165 assigning functions 169 Fn-esse 167 assigning keys 169 change/remove key assignments 171 drag-and-drop 169 keyboard 168 starting 168 using keyboard or pointing device 170 viewing key assignments 171 folder creating new 119 folders displaying information 146 front panel controls 35 function keys 71 G guidelines posture 44 proper lighting 44 seating 44 H hard disk drive backing up 221 light 58 problem solving 213 hardware conflicts DMA assignments...
... transferring 148 Fn key 71, 165 assigning functions 169 Fn-esse 167 assigning keys 169 change/remove key assignments 171 drag-and-drop 169 keyboard 168 starting 168 using keyboard or pointing device 170 viewing key assignments 171 folder creating new 119 folders displaying information 146 front panel controls 35 function keys 71 G guidelines posture 44 proper lighting 44 seating 44 H hard disk drive backing up 221 light 58 problem solving 213 hardware conflicts DMA assignments...
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... Network) adapter 90 port 29 lighting 44 lights battery 58, 103 current charge 37, 103 caps lock 35 cursor control mode 35, 73 disk activity 37 drive-access 37 hard disk drive 58 main battery 37, 103 numeric mode 35, 72 power on/off 36 system indicator 35 Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) 100 locking cable 32 low battery alarm 105 M main battery 100, 102 charging before use 101 maximizing battery life 101 memory installing additional 48 problem solving 207 removing module 50 memory slot cover 40 microphone connecting external...
... Network) adapter 90 port 29 lighting 44 lights battery 58, 103 current charge 37, 103 caps lock 35 cursor control mode 35, 73 disk activity 37 drive-access 37 hard disk drive 58 main battery 37, 103 numeric mode 35, 72 power on/off 36 system indicator 35 Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) 100 locking cable 32 low battery alarm 105 M main battery 100, 102 charging before use 101 maximizing battery life 101 memory installing additional 48 problem solving 207 removing module 50 memory slot cover 40 microphone connecting external...
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... Safe 201 Standby 105 monitor connecting 147 connecting an external 30 port 30 monitoring battery power 103 mouse 52 connecting 52 PS/2 52 USB 52 My Computer 73, 111 My Documents 111 N naming files 75 network accessing 147 connecting to 90 dial-up connection 91 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 147 Notepad 117 numeric mode light 35 numeric overlay 35, 72 hot key 231 O on/off light 36 opening a Web page 116 operating system 109 optional devices battery...
... Safe 201 Standby 105 monitor connecting 147 connecting an external 30 port 30 monitoring battery power 103 mouse 52 connecting 52 PS/2 52 USB 52 My Computer 73, 111 My Documents 111 N naming files 75 network accessing 147 connecting to 90 dial-up connection 91 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 147 Notepad 117 numeric mode light 35 numeric overlay 35, 72 hot key 231 O on/off light 36 opening a Web page 116 operating system 109 optional devices battery...