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... with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give them to make any changes necessary to be used on your modem, they may occasionally be performed by means of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If you...
... with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give them to make any changes necessary to be used on your modem, they may occasionally be performed by means of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If you...
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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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... other serial device. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other devices to connect an external monitor. The monitor port allows you to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. Switching devices without turning off the computer is a parallel-port standard for cables and connectors. The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer, or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that support...
... other serial device. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other devices to connect an external monitor. The monitor port allows you to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. Switching devices without turning off the computer is a parallel-port standard for cables and connectors. The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer, or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that support...
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... Getting Started Setting up your Windows® operating system and Windows® applications faster Installing a memory module If you are adding memory after you have started to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Using a small Standard #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the cover. However, you may want to run your computer ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer...
... Getting Started Setting up your Windows® operating system and Windows® applications faster Installing a memory module If you are adding memory after you have started to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Using a small Standard #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the cover. However, you may want to run your computer ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer...
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...; The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. the number and symbol keys are using. Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 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 affected. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the...
...; The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. the number and symbol keys are using. Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 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 affected. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the...
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... Fn key, function keys marked with numbers and symbols on the computer. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on . L : PgDn 3 > ; + ? . 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. The Application key has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse (or TouchPad) button. This overlay lets you would using...
... Fn key, function keys marked with numbers and symbols on the computer. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on . L : PgDn 3 > ; + ? . 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. The Application key has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse (or TouchPad) button. This overlay lets you would using...
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... control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons are in use. 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. The computer can access them whether the display panel is closed or open. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you can play high-resolution video at up to release the disc...
... control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons are in use. 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. The computer can access them whether the display panel is closed or open. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you can play high-resolution video at up to release the disc...
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... makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. Even if your PC Card comes with the arrow side up and the connector side toward the slot. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your PC Card. a set of Card and Socket Services, you should use...
... makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. Even if your PC Card comes with the arrow side up and the connector side toward the slot. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your PC Card. a set of Card and Socket Services, you should use...
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.... 170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to pick only a few items from various folders, or to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the folder. The right side lists the programs and documents in the Programs menu. If you are making a direct key assignment, complete...
.... 170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to pick only a few items from various folders, or to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the folder. The right side lists the programs and documents in the Programs menu. If you are making a direct key assignment, complete...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using startup options to fix problems If the Windows® XP operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. This section describes each option and when to display the Windows advanced Options menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (windows domain controllers only) ❖ Start Windows Normally ❖ Reboot...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using startup options to fix problems If the Windows® XP operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. This section describes each option and when to display the Windows advanced Options menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (windows domain controllers only) ❖ Start Windows Normally ❖ Reboot...
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... by connecting 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. If this happens, you may need to : http://support.microsoft.com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is . 203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To access Windows ® XP Help: 1 Click the Start button...
... by connecting 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. If this happens, you may need to : http://support.microsoft.com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is . 203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To access Windows ® XP Help: 1 Click the Start button...
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... its resources for instructions about changing settings on page 206. In theory, if every device connected to accommodate the new device. To see what resources are three things you install an older (legacy) device that the Windows® XP operating system cannot recognize, the operating system may have difficulty assigning system resources to it from the computer. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 206...
... its resources for instructions about changing settings on page 206. In theory, if every device connected to accommodate the new device. To see what resources are three things you install an older (legacy) device that the Windows® XP operating system cannot recognize, the operating system may have difficulty assigning system resources to it from the computer. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 206...
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... (once). If it . Using the TouchPad, click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. You may have registered a password, press Enter, type your computer. Press any key to continue working. The screen reactivates and allows you press the keys on . Then press the power button again to its previous setting. Display problems Here are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. The keyboard locks and the computer...
... (once). If it . Using the TouchPad, click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. You may have registered a password, press Enter, type your computer. Press any key to continue working. The screen reactivates and allows you press the keys on . Then press the power button again to its previous setting. Display problems Here are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. The keyboard locks and the computer...
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... represents a function, file, or program. See device. A storage device composed of data. By default, the primary hard disk is referred to the earth, and is connected to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. hot swapping...
... represents a function, file, or program. See device. A storage device composed of data. By default, the primary hard disk is referred to the earth, and is connected to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. hot swapping...
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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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... Memory Access 205 disabling a device 206 disk activity light 37 disk error 213 diskette drive 76 problem solving 214 diskettes 76 care and handling 77 inserting and 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...
... Memory Access 205 disabling a device 206 disk activity light 37 disk error 213 diskette drive 76 problem solving 214 diskettes 76 care and handling 77 inserting and 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...
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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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... light 36 opening a Web page 116 operating system 109 optional devices battery pack 100 overlay keys 72 cursor control 73 numeric 72 P Paint program 121 parallel port 30 parallel printer 30 password security hot key 229 PC Card Card and Socket Services 162 eject buttons 32 enablers 216 inserting 162 problem solving 215, 216, 217 removing 164 replacing 164 slots 32 Type I, Type II, or Type III 32 using 161 PCMCIA 32 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International...
... light 36 opening a Web page 116 operating system 109 optional devices battery pack 100 overlay keys 72 cursor control 73 numeric 72 P Paint program 121 parallel port 30 parallel printer 30 password security hot key 229 PC Card Card and Socket Services 162 eject buttons 32 enablers 216 inserting 162 problem solving 215, 216, 217 removing 164 replacing 164 slots 32 Type I, Type II, or Type III 32 using 161 PCMCIA 32 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International...