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... read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. 2 Models: Satellite® A60/A65 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system...
... read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. 2 Models: Satellite® A60/A65 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system...
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..., please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you will be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first...
..., please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 5 Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you will be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first...
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... 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications.... 53 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Installing additional memory (optional 62 Removing a memory module 66 Using an external keyboard 68 Connecting a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 69 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 72 Using external display devices 73 Connecting an external monitor 73 Directing the display output...
... 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications.... 53 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Installing additional memory (optional 62 Removing a memory module 66 Using an external keyboard 68 Connecting a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 69 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 72 Using external display devices 73 Connecting an external monitor 73 Directing the display output...
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... Settings button may become active. You can set/clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings. As you to control the size and transparency of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop-down list boxes. The icons are the same items (icons) you to create a new table. Not all tables have settings. These are referred to disable/enable...
... Settings button may become active. You can set/clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings. As you to control the size and transparency of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop-down list boxes. The icons are the same items (icons) you to create a new table. Not all tables have settings. These are referred to disable/enable...
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You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer later, close or cancel the Add Printer Wizard. 70 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer has not...
You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer later, close or cancel the Add Printer Wizard. 70 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer has not...
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... of the computer's USB ports. HINT: If you tell the difference. Connecting an optional external diskette drive You can attach an optional external USB diskette drive to use diskettes with your computer Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to one printer, make sure the name is descriptive enough to boot your computer. 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Diskette drive LED Sample diskette drive Eject button
... of the computer's USB ports. HINT: If you tell the difference. Connecting an optional external diskette drive You can attach an optional external USB diskette drive to use diskettes with your computer Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to one printer, make sure the name is descriptive enough to boot your computer. 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Diskette drive LED Sample diskette drive Eject button
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... spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when...
... spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when...
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... Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The previous track button returns to the following track on the disc. The stop/eject button stops a disc that the disc activity light is on the disc. The disc tray partially opens. The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it fully open. To turn the volume down , access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control), or use the volume control dial. 1 If...
... Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The previous track button returns to the following track on the disc. The stop/eject button stops a disc that the disc activity light is on the disc. The disc tray partially opens. The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it fully open. To turn the volume down , access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control), or use the volume control dial. 1 If...
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.... Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on computers connected to be referenced from anywhere in setting up for a new ISP account, or assists you first start it, it easier to connect to a particular network...
.... Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on computers connected to be referenced from anywhere in setting up for a new ISP account, or assists you first start it, it easier to connect to a particular network...
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Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is now active. 152 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. The function is usually required. Sample...
Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is now active. 152 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. The function is usually required. Sample...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, 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 computer starts. Using Startup options to fix problems...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, 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 computer starts. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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...Choices Menu See your Windows® documentation for temporary repair. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. The World Wide Web is not working ❖ Reboot ❖...display different versions of the site. Internet problems My Internet connection is connected to locate the site. If accessing a particular site is surfing, your computer is very slow. Make sure you can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your browser to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of Safe mode...
...Choices Menu See your Windows® documentation for temporary repair. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. The World Wide Web is not working ❖ Reboot ❖...display different versions of the site. Internet problems My Internet connection is connected to locate the site. If accessing a particular site is surfing, your computer is very slow. Make sure you can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your browser to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of Safe mode...
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... off. 203 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 56. For more information, see "Overlay keys" on and off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 83. This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and Fn + [Spacebar] This hot key switches screen or video modes.
... off. 203 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 56. For more information, see "Overlay keys" on and off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 83. This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and Fn + [Spacebar] This hot key switches screen or video modes.
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... to your system) to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer is displayed with an "X." Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Launcher to open the Toshiba Console, and then click...
... to your system) to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer is displayed with an "X." Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Launcher to open the Toshiba Console, and then click...
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... save network settings in "profiles." Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - If you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices.You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection...
... save network settings in "profiles." Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - If you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices.You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection...
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... fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. By default, the hard disk is referred to the earth, and is the point of reference for long-term storage of refreshing a computer screen, in a computer is connected to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or program. When you turn on the screen...
... fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. By default, the hard disk is referred to the earth, and is the point of reference for long-term storage of refreshing a computer screen, in a computer is connected to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or program. When you turn on the screen...
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... joystick, that occur simultaneously. Short for connection to the computer and controlled by a user to verify his or her identity to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. port - processor - Compare serial. program - A set of characters entered by the computer's CPU. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the...
... joystick, that occur simultaneously. Short for connection to the computer and controlled by a user to verify his or her identity to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. port - processor - Compare serial. program - A set of characters entered by the computer's CPU. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the...
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... restoring 91 saving 79, 88 Fn key assigning functions 154 Fn-esse 153 assigning keys 154 change/remove key assignments 156 drag-and-drop 154 keyboard 153 starting 153 using keyboard 155 viewing key assignments 156 function keys 82 H hard disk drive light 54 hardware conflicts 171 resolving 173 Help Windows XP 170 Hibernate restarting 112 using 108 Hibernation 103 Hibernation mode 76 methods 108 hot key disable/enable TouchPad 203 display modes 202 display output settings 73 display settings 145 instant password 197 power...
... restoring 91 saving 79, 88 Fn key assigning functions 154 Fn-esse 153 assigning keys 154 change/remove key assignments 156 drag-and-drop 154 keyboard 153 starting 153 using keyboard 155 viewing key assignments 156 function keys 82 H hard disk drive light 54 hardware conflicts 171 resolving 173 Help Windows XP 170 Hibernate restarting 112 using 108 Hibernation 103 Hibernation mode 76 methods 108 hot key disable/enable TouchPad 203 display modes 202 display output settings 73 display settings 145 instant password 197 power...
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... Windows special keys 82 L lights AC power 48, 50 battery 50, 121 hard disk drive 54 M main battery changing 125 removing 125 memory accessing modules 64 accessing slots 64 checking total 68 problem solving 176 removing 66, 67 verifying 68 Microsoft Support Online Web site 171 modem determining COM port 136 problem solving 191 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 140 monitor connecting 73 not working 180 mouse connecting 68 moving the computer 77 multi-function drive...
... Windows special keys 82 L lights AC power 48, 50 battery 50, 121 hard disk drive 54 M main battery changing 125 removing 125 memory accessing modules 64 accessing slots 64 checking total 68 problem solving 176 removing 66, 67 verifying 68 Microsoft Support Online Web site 171 modem determining COM port 136 problem solving 191 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 140 monitor connecting 73 not working 180 mouse connecting 68 moving the computer 77 multi-function drive...
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... 189 problem solving 187, 188 removing 149 replacing 150 PC Cards using 148 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 148 Plug and Play 173 port COM 136 ports external diskette drive 72 power cable 50 cable connectors 204 computer will not start 167 monitoring 121 problem solving 177 taking care of your battery 128 Power Management 159 powering down 101 power mode creating new 161 customizing 161 power usage modes 123 power-on password 54 precautions 44 primary control button 56...
... 189 problem solving 187, 188 removing 149 replacing 150 PC Cards using 148 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 148 Plug and Play 173 port COM 136 ports external diskette drive 72 power cable 50 cable connectors 204 computer will not start 167 monitoring 121 problem solving 177 taking care of your battery 128 Power Management 159 powering down 101 power mode creating new 161 customizing 161 power usage modes 123 power-on password 54 precautions 44 primary control button 56...