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... of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." 2 Model: Satellite® A20/A25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all the data stored on the hard disk or...
... of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." 2 Model: Satellite® A20/A25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all the data stored on the hard disk or...
User Guide
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... order to maintain uninterrupted service. If the telephone company notes a problem, they should complete the setup for them know of this disconnection. or an authorized representative of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will be performed by Toshiba...
... order to maintain uninterrupted service. If the telephone company notes a problem, they should complete the setup for them know of this disconnection. or an authorized representative of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other entity or individual. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will be performed by Toshiba...
User Guide
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... 57 Setting up your software 57 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 58 Adding external devices 58 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 59 Connecting to a power source 59 Charging the main battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 63 Opening the display panel 63 Turning on the power 64 Activating the power-on password 64 Using the TouchPadTM 65 Installing additional memory (optional 67 Removing a memory module 74 Connecting a mouse 77 Connecting a printer 77 Connecting a USB printer 77 Connecting a parallel printer 78 Setting up...
... 57 Setting up your software 57 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 58 Adding external devices 58 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 59 Connecting to a power source 59 Charging the main battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 63 Opening the display panel 63 Turning on the power 64 Activating the power-on password 64 Using the TouchPadTM 65 Installing additional memory (optional 67 Removing a memory module 74 Connecting a mouse 77 Connecting a printer 77 Connecting a USB printer 77 Connecting a parallel printer 78 Setting up...
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..., contact Toshiba's support center. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 235. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is recommended that you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is in slot B only. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever...
..., contact Toshiba's support center. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 235. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is recommended that you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is in slot B only. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever...
User Guide
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... install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . Your computer comes with enough memory to install a memory module under the following conditions. Your system may want to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on. Power to increase the computer's memory if you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules...
... install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on . Your computer comes with enough memory to install a memory module under the following conditions. Your system may want to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on. Power to increase the computer's memory if you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules...
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... Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. 78 Getting Started Setting up a printer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection, you need a suitable cable, which may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that is...
... Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. 78 Getting Started Setting up a printer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection, you need a suitable cable, which may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that is...
User Guide
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... spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys F1 through F12 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on...
... spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys F1 through F12 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions on the computer. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on...
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... audio mode Power is in the drive, The operating system press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- audio file begins to play . If a DVD movie is off . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the DVD begins to play . digital audio file alone CD player. begins to play . mode button Operating...
... audio mode Power is in the drive, The operating system press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- audio file begins to play . If a DVD movie is off . Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the DVD begins to play . digital audio file alone CD player. begins to play . mode button Operating...
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... PC Card known as Type II. Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your computer, or to do anything before inserting the PC Card. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as cables, attached to your computer. Other cards may result in the Windows® XP operating system. For more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International...
... PC Card known as Type II. Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your computer, or to do anything before inserting the PC Card. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as cables, attached to your computer. Other cards may result in the Windows® XP operating system. For more difficult to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International...
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To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. The function is now active. 196 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function.
To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. The function is now active. 196 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function.
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The windows and settings for creating and customizing battery power modes are : ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation 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 - You can change the properties for any of the preset Full Power mode. Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the mode you...
The windows and settings for creating and customizing battery power modes are : ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation 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 - You can change the properties for any of the preset Full Power mode. Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the mode you...
User Guide
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... keys. Shows the BIOS version, and allows you to set or reset a user password for the operating system. Allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on. ❖ Boot Priority - 207 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for instant security. ❖ Device Config - Allows you to enable or disable the "wakeup on process and for the following: ❖ Display...
... keys. Shows the BIOS version, and allows you to set or reset a user password for the operating system. Allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on. ❖ Boot Priority - 207 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for instant security. ❖ Device Config - Allows you to enable or disable the "wakeup on process and for the following: ❖ Display...
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... To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
... To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
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... Wide Web is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to a network, the Startup menu may be available today or its server may display different versions of Safe mode. 213 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is constantly changing. They include: modem speed, time of the address carefully. Many factors contribute to locate the site. Internet problems My Internet connection is surfing, your browser...
... Wide Web is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to a network, the Startup menu may be available today or its server may display different versions of Safe mode. 213 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is constantly changing. They include: modem speed, time of the address carefully. Many factors contribute to locate the site. Internet problems My Internet connection is surfing, your browser...
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... the external monitor. Press any key to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your choice is registered, press Enter. To choose the desired option, hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your system: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window...
... the external monitor. Press any key to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your choice is registered, press Enter. To choose the desired option, hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your system: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window...
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...Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously To use this setting, see "Enabling different video refresh rates" on display options. Then release the Fn key. 243 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on page 188. ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device...
...Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously To use this setting, see "Enabling different video refresh rates" on display options. Then release the Fn key. 243 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on page 188. ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device...
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... main memory. interlaced - Compare noninterlaced. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that enables any other services. See also byte. A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with any device to help improve processing speed. 255 Glossary high-density diskette - Internet...
... main memory. interlaced - Compare noninterlaced. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers that enables any other services. See also byte. A small image displayed on the motherboard to interact with any device to help improve processing speed. 255 Glossary high-density diskette - Internet...
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... change/remove key assignments 200 drag-and-drop 198 keyboard 197 starting 197 using keyboard or pointing device 199 viewing key assignments 200 folders 140 displaying information 172 front panel 45 function keys 45, 86 H hardware conflicts 214 resolving 216 headphone jack 42 Help 162 Windows XP 213 Hibernation command 105 enabling 112 Hibernation mode 106 methods 113, 114, 242 hiding windows 149 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 244 display modes 243 display output settings 187 display settings 183 keyboard 244 keyboard...
... change/remove key assignments 200 drag-and-drop 198 keyboard 197 starting 197 using keyboard or pointing device 199 viewing key assignments 200 folders 140 displaying information 172 front panel 45 function keys 45, 86 H hardware conflicts 214 resolving 216 headphone jack 42 Help 162 Windows XP 213 Hibernation command 105 enabling 112 Hibernation mode 106 methods 113, 114, 242 hiding windows 149 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 244 display modes 243 display output settings 187 display settings 183 keyboard 244 keyboard...
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... S-video 41 USB 41 power cable 62 cable connectors 245 computer will not start 210 light 47 monitoring 127 on/off button 44 problem solving 220 taking care of your battery 133 Power Management 203 running on batteries 205 power off guidelines 81 power usage mode 129 powering down the computer 104 options 104 power-on password 64 precautions 55 presentations viewing on television set 182 previous track button 48 primary button 66 primary control button...
... S-video 41 USB 41 power cable 62 cable connectors 245 computer will not start 210 light 47 monitoring 127 on/off button 44 problem solving 220 taking care of your battery 133 Power Management 203 running on batteries 205 power off guidelines 81 power usage mode 129 powering down the computer 104 options 104 power-on password 64 precautions 55 presentations viewing on television set 182 previous track button 48 primary button 66 primary control button...
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... Standby mode hot key 241 Start button 139 starting a program 89 Startup menu problem solving 212 sticky key 196 stop/eject button 49 support for Windows 139 system indicator panel 47 System Restore 161 System Setup 211 System Tools 161 system tools Disk Defragmenter 225 Error-checking 224 system tray 140 T taskbar 140, 150 customizing 167 telephone line connecting the modem 103 television adjusting display 188 text file 145 toolbars displaying in a window 172 Toshiba...
... Standby mode hot key 241 Start button 139 starting a program 89 Startup menu problem solving 212 sticky key 196 stop/eject button 49 support for Windows 139 system indicator panel 47 System Restore 161 System Setup 211 System Tools 161 system tools Disk Defragmenter 225 Error-checking 224 system tray 140 T taskbar 140, 150 customizing 167 telephone line connecting the modem 103 television adjusting display 188 text file 145 toolbars displaying in a window 172 Toshiba...