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2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you have purchased is not designed for any "critical applications." If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you must 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...
2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you have purchased is not designed for any "critical applications." If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you must 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...
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... fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program...problem is resolved. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In order to do this computer. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
... fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it can. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program...problem is resolved. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In order to do this computer. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support...
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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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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. 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...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. 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...
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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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... 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. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. Getting 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.
... 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. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. Getting 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.
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... must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer If you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer later, click Cancel. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer with a printer connected and turned on...
... must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer If you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer later, click Cancel. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer with a printer connected and turned on...
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... following order: Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose 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 can also connect an external display device to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or...
... following order: Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose 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 can also connect an external display device to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or...
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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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... version of Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into the slot until it . Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to the computer itself. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - The operating system provides...
... version of Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into the slot until it . Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to the computer itself. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - The operating system provides...
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... 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. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Press...
... 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. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Press...
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... Resolving a hardware conflict If you 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 its previous setting. If this...
... Resolving a hardware conflict If you 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 its previous setting. If this...
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Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . F12 Fn + 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. F11 Fn + off. 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi...
Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . F12 Fn + 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. F11 Fn + off. 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi...
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... Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your computer is displayed with an "X." When you start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
... Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your computer is displayed with an "X." When you start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
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... can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." 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 match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices -
... can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." 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 match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices -
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... many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function, file, or program. The ability to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . See also Standby, Suspend. A small image displayed on the keyboard. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen...
... many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function, file, or program. The ability to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . See also Standby, Suspend. A small image displayed on the keyboard. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen...
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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...