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...fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you believe it can. If these changes might affect your service or the operation ...customer as soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this change. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax...
...fax software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you believe it can. If these changes might affect your service or the operation ...customer as soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this change. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax...
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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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... additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to enable or disable the TouchPad (see "Hot Keys" on page 173). You may want to increase the Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu.
... additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to enable or disable the TouchPad (see "Hot Keys" on page 173). You may want to increase the Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu.
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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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... 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. Click System to pull it . 11 Turn 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. Click System to pull it . 11 Turn the...
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... Faxes window appears. The Add Printer Wizard starts. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer later, click Cancel. 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...
... Faxes window appears. The Add Printer Wizard starts. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer later, click Cancel. 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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... (monitor) port. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you want takes effect. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but...
... (monitor) port. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of device you want takes effect. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but...
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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 keyboard. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button...
... the keyboard. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button...
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... that acts as cables, attached to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it is on the System tray. 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 until it . Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible...
... that acts as cables, attached to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it is on the System tray. 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 until it . Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible...
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... change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer starts. 147 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key. Press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem...
... change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your computer starts. 147 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key. Press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem...
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... change the display settings by clicking a blank area of this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). 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...
... change the display settings by clicking a blank area of this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). 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...
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... 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. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. 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 control overlay on and off . F12 Fn + off. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling...
... 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. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. 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 control overlay on and off . F12 Fn + off. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling...
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... to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your system) to a network, the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. 182 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection.
... to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your system) to a network, the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. 182 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection.
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... mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. Devices not yet configured launch...
... mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. Devices not yet configured launch...
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... are removable. A small image displayed on the keyboard. Their function is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. ground - Compare software. A unit of data. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. By default, the hard disk is returned to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is the point of an electric circuit are connected. The...
... are removable. A small image displayed on the keyboard. Their function is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. ground - Compare software. A unit of data. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. By default, the hard disk is returned to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is the point of an electric circuit are connected. The...
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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...