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... document(s). In order to program this change. This certification means that it is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they may cause harm to the telephone network. or an authorized representative of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device to send any changes necessary to the user's satisfaction. The...
... document(s). In order to program this change. This certification means that it is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they may cause harm to the telephone network. or an authorized representative of the sending machine or such business, other electronic device to send any changes necessary to the user's satisfaction. The...
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... you turn on the computer 51 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 52 Display limitations 52 Connecting an external diskette drive 53 Using an external keyboard 53 Connecting the AC adapter 53 Charging the battery 55 Using the computer for the first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Turning on the power 56 Activating the power-on password 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up your software 60 Setting up a printer 61 Setting up the fax function 63 Turning off...
... you turn on the computer 51 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 52 Display limitations 52 Connecting an external diskette drive 53 Using an external keyboard 53 Connecting the AC adapter 53 Charging the battery 55 Using the computer for the first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Turning on the power 56 Activating the power-on password 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up your software 60 Setting up a printer 61 Setting up the fax function 63 Turning off...
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... drive problems 225 Sound system problems 233 PC Card problems 233 Printer problems 236 Modem problems 237 Develop good computing habits 238 If you need further assistance 239 Before you call 239 Contacting Toshiba 239 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 241 Appendix A: Hot Keys 245 Volume Mute 245 Instant password security 246 Without a password 246 With a password 246 Power usage mode 247 Stand By mode 248 Hibernation mode 249 Display modes 250 Display brightness 251 Enabling a wireless device 251 Keyboard hot keys...
... drive problems 225 Sound system problems 233 PC Card problems 233 Printer problems 236 Modem problems 237 Develop good computing habits 238 If you need further assistance 239 Before you call 239 Contacting Toshiba 239 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 241 Appendix A: Hot Keys 245 Volume Mute 245 Instant password security 246 Without a password 246 With a password 246 Power usage mode 247 Stand By mode 248 Hibernation mode 249 Display modes 250 Display brightness 251 Enabling a wireless device 251 Keyboard hot keys...
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... can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up your computer Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the...
... can retrieve them later. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that you may have built up your computer Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the...
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... telephone line. Completing installation Upon completion, you start your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in setting up a printer If you . To register later, double-click the Registration icon on , it may have been detected automatically. Setting up your computer to work with a printer connected and turned on your printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add...
... telephone line. Completing installation Upon completion, you start your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in setting up a printer If you . To register later, double-click the Registration icon on , it may have been detected automatically. Setting up your computer to work with a printer connected and turned on your printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add...
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... number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 69 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates...
... number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 69 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates...
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... press a function key to activate the hot key function. 113 These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Together, these allow you to use the Fn key to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
... press a function key to activate the hot key function. 113 These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Together, these allow you to use the Fn key to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
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... the desired key and press the secondary button. If you are making a direct key assignment, complete step 3. 117 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to The right side lists the programs and documents in the Programs menu. These are unsure how to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders...
... the desired key and press the secondary button. If you are making a direct key assignment, complete step 3. 117 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to The right side lists the programs and documents in the Programs menu. These are unsure how to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders...
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... ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Super Long Life Although you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of these modes, this title, type in section This section has a single preset power usage mode - The preset modes are described below. You can change the properties for any of the preset Full Power mode. If you need a customized mode, create a new mode with the title...
... ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Super Long Life Although you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of these modes, this title, type in section This section has a single preset power usage mode - The preset modes are described below. You can change the properties for any of the preset Full Power mode. If you need a customized mode, create a new mode with the title...
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... a picture, but don't know how. 1 If you through restoring your system settings for future use some of storing your system to the selected date or time. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you don't have an application open, press F1, otherwise click Start, then click Help and Support. Lesson 14: If I am lost , what do...
... a picture, but don't know how. 1 If you through restoring your system settings for future use some of storing your system to the selected date or time. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you don't have an application open, press F1, otherwise click Start, then click Help and Support. Lesson 14: If I am lost , what do...
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.... Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For more information, see "Power and...
.... Make sure there is no diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For more information, see "Power and...
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...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen reactivates and allows you have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. You have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. If...
...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The screen reactivates and allows you have gone into a working . If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. You have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. If...
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... wireless modes you can toggle between are: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled-This enables just the Bluetooth module. (See "Using Bluetooth" on page 171 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth.) Sample wireless modes window Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. 260 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key...
... wireless modes you can toggle between are: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi module. ❖ Bluetooth enabled-This enables just the Bluetooth module. (See "Using Bluetooth" on page 171 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth.) Sample wireless modes window Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. 260 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key...
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... - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. When you turn on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of using the TouchPad and control buttons combination. A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function...
... - Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in which only every other services. When you turn on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of using the TouchPad and control buttons combination. A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function...
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... guidelines 42 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 215 general hardware problem 215 non-system disk or disk error 212, 225 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 222 program has performed an illegal operation 210 warning resume failure 212 WinDVD 229 Error-checking 223 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 47 cover 38 external diskette drive 53 keyboard 53 external microphone connecting 179 external monitor connecting 167 not working 223 external speakers 181...
... guidelines 42 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 215 general hardware problem 215 non-system disk or disk error 212, 225 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 222 program has performed an illegal operation 210 warning resume failure 212 WinDVD 229 Error-checking 223 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter 90 expansion memory slot 47 cover 38 external diskette drive 53 keyboard 53 external microphone connecting 179 external monitor connecting 167 not working 223 external speakers 181...
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... starting 115 using keyboard or pointing device 117 viewing key assignments 118 folders 133 displaying information 165 FreedomWare 131 front panel 34 function keys 33, 69 H hard disk drive cover 39 light 36, 58 hardware conflicts 215 resolving 216 headphone jack 182 headphones connecting 182 Help 156 Windows XP 214 Hibernation 91, 92 factors to consider 92 low battery 107 restarting 92, 97 Hibernation mode 64 hiding windows 142 hot key display modes 250 display output settings...
... starting 115 using keyboard or pointing device 117 viewing key assignments 118 folders 133 displaying information 165 FreedomWare 131 front panel 34 function keys 33, 69 H hard disk drive cover 39 light 36, 58 hardware conflicts 215 resolving 216 headphone jack 182 headphones connecting 182 Help 156 Windows XP 214 Hibernation 91, 92 factors to consider 92 low battery 107 restarting 92, 97 Hibernation mode 64 hiding windows 142 hot key display modes 250 display output settings...
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... L LAN (Local Area Network) adapter 90 lights AC power 36, 53, 57 battery 36, 57, 105 cursor control mode 35 disk activity 36 diskette activity 75 diskette drive 36 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 36 hard disk drive 36, 58 keyboard 34 numeric mode 35 on/off 36 system 34 lock slot 31 M main battery changing 108 maximizing battery life 102 recharging 103 removing 108 memory adding 46 problem solving 218 removing 50 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory cards Secure Digital 32, 187 memory module...
... L LAN (Local Area Network) adapter 90 lights AC power 36, 53, 57 battery 36, 57, 105 cursor control mode 35 disk activity 36 diskette activity 75 diskette drive 36 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 36 hard disk drive 36, 58 keyboard 34 numeric mode 35 on/off 36 system 34 lock slot 31 M main battery changing 108 maximizing battery life 102 recharging 103 removing 108 memory adding 46 problem solving 218 removing 50 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory cards Secure Digital 32, 187 memory module...
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... changing display properties 222 checking device properties 217 compact discs not running correctly 226 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 235 computer will not power up 211 contacting Toshiba 239, 240 corrupted/damaged data files 224 Device Manager 217 disabling a device 217 disk drive is slow 224 display is blank 221 DVD-ROM controls are gray 226 not functioning properly 228 video content poor 228 DVD-ROM performance is poor 226 DVD-ROM...
... changing display properties 222 checking device properties 217 compact discs not running correctly 226 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 235 computer will not power up 211 contacting Toshiba 239, 240 corrupted/damaged data files 224 Device Manager 217 disabling a device 217 disk drive is slow 224 display is blank 221 DVD-ROM controls are gray 226 not functioning properly 228 video content poor 228 DVD-ROM performance is poor 226 DVD-ROM...
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... 224 starting 73 Web browsers 174 properties 150 R recharging main battery 103 RTC battery 104 recording adjusting quality 180 sounds 179 Recovery CD 25 Recycle Bin 131, 153 region code 198 remaining battery power 105 removing battery cover 110 CDs and DVDs 87 main battery 108 PC Cards 184 resizing windows 142, 144 restarting the computer 95, 97, 99 RGB (monitor) port 32 RTC (real-time clock) battery 101...
... 224 starting 73 Web browsers 174 properties 150 R recharging main battery 103 RTC battery 104 recording adjusting quality 180 sounds 179 Recovery CD 25 Recycle Bin 131, 153 region code 198 remaining battery power 105 removing battery cover 110 CDs and DVDs 87 main battery 108 PC Cards 184 resizing windows 142, 144 restarting the computer 95, 97, 99 RGB (monitor) port 32 RTC (real-time clock) battery 101...
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..., 175 uploading 176 URL (Uniform Resource Locator) 161, 175 USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 53 mouse connecting 50 using Bluetooth 171 modem 90 PC Cards 182 Secure Digital cards 187 SmartMedia cards 185 TouchPad and control buttons 133 utilities Hotkey utility 118 Power Management 124 Toshiba Power Saver 94, 96, 98 V video 254 video features exploring 176 video modes 254 table 255 video projector adjusting display 52 connecting 51 video/audio out jack 29 volume control dial 31 volume, adjusting 182 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files...
..., 175 uploading 176 URL (Uniform Resource Locator) 161, 175 USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 53 mouse connecting 50 using Bluetooth 171 modem 90 PC Cards 182 Secure Digital cards 187 SmartMedia cards 185 TouchPad and control buttons 133 utilities Hotkey utility 118 Power Management 124 Toshiba Power Saver 94, 96, 98 V video 254 video features exploring 176 video modes 254 table 255 video projector adjusting display 52 connecting 51 video/audio out jack 29 volume control dial 31 volume, adjusting 182 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files...