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... UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. As with any new technology, you have purchased is not designed for any other damage. Protection of life or catastrophic property damage. 2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The...
... UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. As with any new technology, you have purchased is not designed for any other damage. Protection of life or catastrophic property damage. 2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The...
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... transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to do this change. If Problems Arise If this computer. If trouble is necessary. Disconnection If you in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to make any changes necessary to send any person to use a computer...
... transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to do this change. If Problems Arise If this computer. If trouble is necessary. Disconnection If you in their equipment, operations or procedures. In order to make any changes necessary to send any person to use a computer...
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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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... mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the You may want to run most of today's popular applications. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys" on page 173). Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba...
... mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the You may want to run most of today's popular applications. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys" on page 173). Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba...
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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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... expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Click System to pull it . 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page 57. 2 Gently push the memory module locks outward until the memory module...
... expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Click System to pull it . 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page 57. 2 Gently push the memory module locks outward until the memory module...
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... Cancel. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. The Printers and Faxes window appears. If you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system...
... Cancel. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. The Printers and Faxes window appears. If you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system...
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... connect an external display device to your computer for your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you need a larger screen...
... connect an external display device to your computer for your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you need a larger screen...
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...; The 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 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when...
...; The 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 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when...
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... Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. After the Safe to the computer itself. Even if your computer, or to Remove Hardware message appears, it is on the System tray. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card...
... Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. After the Safe to the computer itself. Even if your computer, or to Remove Hardware message appears, it is on the System tray. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card...
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... to restart the computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer...
... to restart the computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls 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 not set for the screen. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Settings tab allows you to make sure the display priority is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. To change the display settings by...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls 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 not set for the screen. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Settings tab allows you to make sure the display priority is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. To change the display settings by...
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... disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. F12 Fn + off . 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. F11 Fn + off. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device...
... disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. F12 Fn + off . 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. F11 Fn + off. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device...
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... not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar 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 start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree...
... not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar 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 start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree...
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... with the desired settings. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you save network settings in the office and at the center of the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to handle these networking environments. The following settings can set up profiles to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices -
... with the desired settings. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you save network settings in the office and at the center of the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to handle these networking environments. The following settings can set up profiles to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices -
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.... Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba notebook computers that are connected. A conductor to which certain keys in a computer is returned to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - A feature of keys that activates a memory resident...
.... Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba notebook computers that are connected. A conductor to which certain keys in a computer is returned to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - A feature of keys that activates a memory resident...
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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...