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... display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette...
... display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette...
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30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ... work 95 Restoring your work 96 Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshiba's online resources 103
30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ... work 95 Restoring your work 96 Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshiba's online resources 103
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... memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........144 Connecting to a phone line 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 Fn-esse 148 Starting Fn-esse 148 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 150 Viewing existing key assignments 151 Changing or removing existing key assignments 151...
... memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........144 Connecting to a phone line 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 Fn-esse 148 Starting Fn-esse 148 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 150 Viewing existing key assignments 151 Changing or removing existing key assignments 151...
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... conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With...
... conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With...
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35 Contents Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Zooming applications in/out 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for Wireless Devices 227 Profile Settings 232 ConfigFree SUMMIT 236 Quick Connect 240 Using the Automatic Switch 243 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 243 Glossary 245 Index 260
35 Contents Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Zooming applications in/out 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for Wireless Devices 227 Profile Settings 232 ConfigFree SUMMIT 236 Quick Connect 240 Using the Automatic Switch 243 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 243 Glossary 245 Index 260
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... could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. These components...
... could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. The fan draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. These components...
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... the TouchPad. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 63 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad...
... the TouchPad. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 63 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad...
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...Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. See the video device documentation for the video controller by clicking ...Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. The computer...
...Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. See the video device documentation for the video controller by clicking ...Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. The computer...
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Moving the computer Before moving your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Never spray ...cleaner directly onto the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing...
Moving the computer Before moving your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Never spray ...cleaner directly onto the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing...
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...function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the time, this does not matter. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ...❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. However, some Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead ...
...function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the time, this does not matter. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ...❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. However, some Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead ...
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...computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the program you can simulate these separate keys, as ... numeric pad Enter keys on page 212. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 148, or "Hot Keys" on the full-sized keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Using the Fn key, you are called function keys because...
...computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the program you can simulate these separate keys, as ... numeric pad Enter keys on page 212. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 148, or "Hot Keys" on the full-sized keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Using the Fn key, you are called function keys because...
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... special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you ... you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay
... special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you ... you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay
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The numeric mode light on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My ... program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the...
The numeric mode light on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My ... program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the...
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... example, Microsoft Word saves files with a particular format. Creating your Windows® XP online help. File names are not case-sensitive. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Any file name with an extension of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and...
... example, Microsoft Word saves files with a particular format. Creating your Windows® XP online help. File names are not case-sensitive. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Any file name with an extension of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and...
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...-function drive. NOTE For optimum CD and DVD performance, it is recommended that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to the left of the keyboard and can be "locked in." DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is , the drive will only play...
...-function drive. NOTE For optimum CD and DVD performance, it is recommended that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to the left of the keyboard and can be "locked in." DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is , the drive will only play...
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... . 90 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on the disc. You can play audio CDs or DVD movies when the...
... . 90 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on the disc. You can play audio CDs or DVD movies when the...
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... starts playing the disc or makes it fully open. The stop button stops a disc that is turned on, by pressing either the E key on the keyboard or the eject button on the DVD-ROM or multifunction drive. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 91 The next...
... starts playing the disc or makes it fully open. The stop button stops a disc that is turned on, by pressing either the E key on the keyboard or the eject button on the DVD-ROM or multifunction drive. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 91 The next...
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... work Back up your files to a network, if available. HINT: Backing up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you are connected to a network. ❖ Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it by clicking the...
... work Back up your files to a network, if available. HINT: Backing up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you are connected to a network. ❖ Do not remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it by clicking the...
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... and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button light (above the keyboard). NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge...
... and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button light (above the keyboard). NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge...
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... keys, that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your computer. Starting Fn-esse® Click Start, point to choose. 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts... and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to ...
... keys, that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your computer. Starting Fn-esse® Click Start, point to choose. 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts... and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to ...