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... POSSIBILITY THEREOF. 2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE...
... POSSIBILITY THEREOF. 2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE...
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... business, other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this...
... business, other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. Disconnection If you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this...
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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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... be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE...
... be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE...
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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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... memory module pops up. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. 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...
... memory module pops up. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. 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...
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... the instructions indicated in your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned...
... the instructions indicated in your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned...
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...larger screen. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to your computer if you turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key...
...larger screen. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to your computer if you turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key...
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... the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - 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 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - 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.
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... Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - You may result in the operating system. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it . a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert a PC Card, refer to see if you insert it is safe to remove the PC Card. 2 Align the card connectors with the card to the documentation that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer...
... Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - You may result in the operating system. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it . a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert a PC Card, refer to see if you insert it is safe to remove the PC Card. 2 Align the card connectors with the card to the documentation that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer...
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..., Alt, and Del to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If this , use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to restart the...
..., Alt, and Del to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If this , use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to restart the...
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... 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 make sure the display priority is not set for the...
... 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 make sure the display priority is not set for the...
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... disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and F12 Fn + off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 56. F11 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. 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 F12 Fn + off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 56. F11 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. 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device...
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... the taskbar is not connected to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. 182 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Starting ConfigFree To start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the...
... the taskbar is not connected to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. 182 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Starting ConfigFree To start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the...
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... connected. The following settings can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to the device. lets you can set the power...
... connected. The following settings can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Similarly, users who access networks in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to the device. lets you can set the power...
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... many Toshiba notebook computers that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. Hibernate - hot swapping - H hard disk - By default, the hard disk is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - A conductor to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of programs and data. hot key - (1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn...
... many Toshiba notebook computers that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. Hibernate - hot swapping - H hard disk - By default, the hard disk is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - A conductor to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of programs and data. hot key - (1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn...
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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...