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... BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail...
... BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail...
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... problem is resolved. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
... problem is resolved. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
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... 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting a mouse 62 Connecting a printer 62 Setting up a printer 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Turning off the computer 69 Closing the display panel 70...
... 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting a mouse 62 Connecting a printer 62 Setting up a printer 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Turning off the computer 69 Closing the display panel 70...
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... Exploring video features 132 Changing the display properties setting 133 Display settings hot key 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card Reader 141 Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader......141 Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader 142 Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong 143 Problems...
... Exploring video features 132 Changing the display properties setting 133 Display settings hot key 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card Reader 141 Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader......141 Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader 142 Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong 143 Problems...
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... 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 179 Keyboard hot keys 179
... 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 179 Keyboard hot keys 179
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... can be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate...
... can be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 Expansion memory module slot cover Sample base of a Satellite A70/A75 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover.
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 Expansion memory module slot cover Sample base of a Satellite A70/A75 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover.
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... the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Sample removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory module, shut down the computer, remove the expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the...
... the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Sample removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory module, shut down the computer, remove the expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the...
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... install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. If this is connected to set...
... install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. If this is connected to set...
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... monitor's video cable to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started Using external display devices...
... monitor's video cable to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started Using external display devices...
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Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just...
Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just...
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... the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. You may result in the operating system. To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of programs that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to the computer itself.
... the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. You may result in the operating system. To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of programs that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to the computer itself.
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... If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If you change your computer starts. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If this , use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any...
... If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If you change your computer starts. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If this , use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any...
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... are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To...
... are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To...
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... + off . To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor...
... + off . To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor...
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...; Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your system) to start and setup ConfigFree. on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your computer desktop. Starting ConfigFree To start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up...
...; Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your system) to start and setup ConfigFree. on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your computer desktop. Starting ConfigFree To start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up...
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.../IP settings - 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to handle these networking environments. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of...
.../IP settings - 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to handle these networking environments. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of...
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... x 1024 x 1024 bytes). A storage device composed of many Toshiba notebook computers that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. See also diskette. hot key - (1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of...
... x 1024 x 1024 bytes). A storage device composed of many Toshiba notebook computers that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. See also diskette. hot key - (1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of...
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... J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 cursor control overlay 78 function keys 76 hot keys 179 not working 146, 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card 142 memory problem solving 154 removing 61
... J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 cursor control overlay 78 function keys 76 hot keys 179 not working 146, 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card 142 memory problem solving 154 removing 61
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214 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting 62 moving the computer 71 MultiMediaCard Media Card Reader 141 N network accessing 127 dial-up connection 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 127 P password instant 173 PC Card Card and Socket Services 138 checklist...
214 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting 62 moving the computer 71 MultiMediaCard Media Card Reader 141 N network accessing 127 dial-up connection 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 127 P password instant 173 PC Card Card and Socket Services 138 checklist...