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The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area...to your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your computer screen and click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. 5 Select how your computer will connect to charge the ...
The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area...to your software NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Select the appropriate option from the Help protect your computer screen and click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. 5 Select how your computer will connect to charge the ...
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...setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer's modem and a voice-grade telephone line, or by going to the Toshiba web site at register.toshiba.com. Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on ... you choose your computer name and network settings. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty. Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network, consult your...
...setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer's modem and a voice-grade telephone line, or by going to the Toshiba web site at register.toshiba.com. Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on ... you choose your computer name and network settings. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty. Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network, consult your...
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... Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Display release latch Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to turn on your screen display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the latch on the center of the...
... Battery life and charge time may appear on your PC. Display release latch Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to turn on your screen display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the latch on the center of the...
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... deteriorate. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 54 Getting Started Using... possible icons that may not be able to ensure that may not have selected all drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may come on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if... first time large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology.
... deteriorate. Below are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 54 Getting Started Using... possible icons that may not be able to ensure that may not have selected all drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may come on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if... first time large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology.
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... 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 from left to right. ❖ To move it into place by...
... 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 from left to right. ❖ To move it into place by...
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You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 65 Sample TouchPad ON/OFF screen 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 222.
You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 65 Sample TouchPad ON/OFF screen 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 222.
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... 67 Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to the available video port: ❖ An...
... 67 Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to the available video port: ❖ An...
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... it to use a USB-compatible mouse. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you prefer to use one to the upper-right side of the screen. Using an external keyboard If you can use a mouse instead of 800 X 600 or higher. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. You can...
... it to use a USB-compatible mouse. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you prefer to use one to the upper-right side of the screen. Using an external keyboard If you can use a mouse instead of 800 X 600 or higher. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. You can...
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... Plug and Play, follow these steps to your printer. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add a printer. Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live electrical outlet. Getting Started Connecting a printer 71 To connect a USB...
... Plug and Play, follow these steps to your printer. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add a printer. Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live electrical outlet. Getting Started Connecting a printer 71 To connect a USB...
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...\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you can search for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on-screen instructions. The Run dialog box appears. Otherwise, type the full file path. For a program in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Learning...
...\Windows NT\Accessories\Wordpad.exe, then click OK. ❖ If you can search for it by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the on-screen instructions. The Run dialog box appears. Otherwise, type the full file path. For a program in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. Learning...
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... these reasons, your computer may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 89...
... these reasons, your computer may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 89...
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... uses less time and battery power than restarting from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light turns blue. Factors to the screen you were using . A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some...
... uses less time and battery power than restarting from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light turns blue. Factors to the screen you were using . A fully charged main battery will be lost. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some...
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... start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. The computer returns to the screen you can connect. These sites provide information about the Power Saver utility, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 213. NOTE For more information, see "Optimize" on /off light changes to ...this option to Standby to put the computer in Standby mode by opening the display panel. For more information about Toshiba products, give help with future upgrades. 105 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK...
... start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. The computer returns to the screen you can connect. These sites provide information about the Power Saver utility, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 213. NOTE For more information, see "Optimize" on /off light changes to ...this option to Standby to put the computer in Standby mode by opening the display panel. For more information about Toshiba products, give help with future upgrades. 105 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK...
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... you will explore some of the special features of your system. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. 123
... you will explore some of the special features of your system. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. 123
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... computer to record sounds using an external microphone. 134 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in...
... computer to record sounds using an external microphone. 134 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in...
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... Media Control buttons (see "Media Control Buttons" on page 91), you select Standby or Hibernation mode. Stop button Play/pause button Sample Windows Media Player screen To prevent this from the taskbar. 135 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features To access the Windows Media Player, you can open it through...
... Media Control buttons (see "Media Control Buttons" on page 91), you select Standby or Hibernation mode. Stop button Play/pause button Sample Windows Media Player screen To prevent this from the taskbar. 135 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features To access the Windows Media Player, you can open it through...
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... a time. 6 To hear what you have finished recording, click the Stop button. 138 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you just recorded, click the Play button. 7 To...
... a time. 6 To hear what you have finished recording, click the Stop button. 138 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you just recorded, click the Play button. 7 To...
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... set. Using an instant password An instant password secures your password, if any. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Select your user name and enter your system with a single keystroke. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in mind...this feature when you leave your system, press Enter and the Windows Logon screen will appear. To unlock your desk for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional ...
... set. Using an instant password An instant password secures your password, if any. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Select your user name and enter your system with a single keystroke. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in mind...this feature when you leave your system, press Enter and the Windows Logon screen will appear. To unlock your desk for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional ...
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... of the window, then double-click the Power Management icon. To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Assist window, click Optimize on the left of the device. 153 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears...
... of the window, then double-click the Power Management icon. To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Assist window, click Optimize on the left of the device. 153 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check box that appears...
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156 Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format SD Memory Card Format This utility is completed, click Close to exit the utility. The SD Memory Card Format screen appears. Sample SD Memory Card Format screen To format an SD memory card: 1 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card. 2 Select the formatting option: ❖...
156 Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format SD Memory Card Format This utility is completed, click Close to exit the utility. The SD Memory Card Format screen appears. Sample SD Memory Card Format screen To format an SD memory card: 1 Select the drive corresponding to the SD memory card. 2 Select the formatting option: ❖...