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...-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. Protection of life or catastrophic property damage. 2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you have purchased is not designed for any "critical applications." ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER...
...-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. Protection of life or catastrophic property damage. 2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you have purchased is not designed for any "critical applications." ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER...
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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 fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and ...Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is necessary. If Problems Arise If this computer. Disconnection If you believe it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
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 fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and ...Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is necessary. If Problems Arise If this computer. Disconnection If you believe it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc...
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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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... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys" on page 173). Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be lost. 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...
... remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys" on page 173). Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be lost. 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...
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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. 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.
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... Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it out of the slot. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes 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...
... Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it out of the slot. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes 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...
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... is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). If you plan to your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. The Printers and Faxes window appears. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Using the...
... is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). If you plan to your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. The Printers and Faxes window appears. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Using the...
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... for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To do this , refer 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 need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order:
... for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To do this , refer 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 need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order:
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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 caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ 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...
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 caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ 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...
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... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer, or 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 Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into the slot...
... the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer, or 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 Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into the slot...
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... change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer starts. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to restart the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error...
... change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer starts. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to restart the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error...
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... you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is a normal result of flickering, try 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...
... you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is a normal result of flickering, try 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...
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... optional wireless devices in your computer. 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. F12 Fn + off . F11 Fn + off . To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 56. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock...
... optional wireless devices in your computer. 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. F12 Fn + off . F11 Fn + off . To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 56. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock...
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... the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in...
... the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in...
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... Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you enable or disable settings of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Devices not yet configured...
... Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you enable or disable settings of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Devices not yet configured...
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... hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Standby, Suspend. A small image displayed on the keyboard. A 3.5-inch diskette that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. 203 Glossary function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that are used...
... hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that activates a memory resident program. See also Standby, Suspend. A small image displayed on the keyboard. A 3.5-inch diskette that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. 203 Glossary function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen that are used...
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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...