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... Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems when you turn on the computer............174 The Windows ® ...operating system is not working..176 Using Startup options to fix problems 177 Internet problems 178 The Windows® XP...
... Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems when you turn on the computer............174 The Windows ® ...operating system is not working..176 Using Startup options to fix problems 177 Internet problems 178 The Windows® XP...
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... 199 DVD operating problems 202 Develop good computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217...
... 199 DVD operating problems 202 Develop good computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217...
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.... With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Microsoft® Windows® XP Home...
.... With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Microsoft® Windows® XP Home...
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... ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. Never turn on page 98. For more information, see "Powering down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are using it may damage the media in use and result in use. With the computer off, it for a longer period..., you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning ...
... ❖ To leave the computer off for a while. Never turn on page 98. For more information, see "Powering down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are using it may damage the media in use and result in use. With the computer off, it for a longer period..., you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. 66 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning ...
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If you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on a regular basis. However, if your files to a disk may be lost. Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion ... precaution is active. It is reading from the Internet. See "Powering down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use...
If you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on a regular basis. However, if your files to a disk may be lost. Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion ... precaution is active. It is reading from the Internet. See "Powering down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use...
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... these steps, which use this example, WordPad. If your computer. WordPad opens. Learning the Basics Starting a program 83 ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to All... Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of the program's executable file (this example, Accessories. Starting ...
... these steps, which use this example, WordPad. If your computer. WordPad opens. Learning the Basics Starting a program 83 ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to All... Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of the program's executable file (this example, Accessories. Starting ...
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... For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a particular format. Creating your file to 255 characters and can include spaces. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of the file you want your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to be stored... Type a file name, then click Save. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to 255 characters; File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can include spaces. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters...
... For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a particular format. Creating your file to 255 characters and can include spaces. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of the file you want your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to be stored... Type a file name, then click Save. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to 255 characters; File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can include spaces. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters...
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HINT: You only need to set up the Windows® XP operating system to handle your file correctly. 88 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it . For information ... one printer or are changing printers, you connect it on showing or hiding file extensions, see your printer as described in "Setting up for your Windows® XP online help. To print a file: 1 If your printer is set up the printer the first time you will need to set up a printer" on...
HINT: You only need to set up the Windows® XP operating system to handle your file correctly. 88 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it . For information ... one printer or are changing printers, you connect it on showing or hiding file extensions, see your printer as described in "Setting up for your Windows® XP online help. To print a file: 1 If your printer is set up the printer the first time you will need to set up a printer" on...
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Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office 97 Using your computer at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the computer's hard disk. Backing up your data to the USB ports. Look in the backup program. For more information,... files you can back up on page 208. You may take a considerable amount of media such as an external hard drive. You can work with Windows XP" on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. An external monitor or projector connects to a network, if available. Any USB device can ...
Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office 97 Using your computer at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on the computer's hard disk. Backing up your data to the USB ports. Look in the backup program. For more information,... files you can back up on page 208. You may take a considerable amount of media such as an external hard drive. You can work with Windows XP" on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. An external monitor or projector connects to a network, if available. Any USB device can ...
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... page 101. The computer shuts down completely. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 99 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down For the Windows XP Home operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer dialog box appears. The Turn... off computer. For the Windows XP Professional operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down list. 3 Click OK. Sample ...
... page 101. The computer shuts down completely. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 99 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down For the Windows XP Home operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer dialog box appears. The Turn... off computer. For the Windows XP Professional operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down list. 3 Click OK. Sample ...
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...: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on /off light and power button light flash amber, it indicates that the computer is using Windows® XP Standby command). When the on / off light Sample power and battery light locations
...: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on /off light and power button light flash amber, it indicates that the computer is using Windows® XP Standby command). When the on / off light Sample power and battery light locations
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... up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in the Windows® XP operating system. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are...
... up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in the Windows® XP operating system. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are...
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Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by double-clicking the icon. 124 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. You can be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area.
Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by double-clicking the icon. 124 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. You can be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area.
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...delete a file from a diskette, it . TECHNICAL NOTE: If you empty the Recycle Bin. See Windows® XP online help for more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help. Start button You use it does not go into the Recycle Bin. Internet Explorer - ... browser that provides access to : ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the...
...delete a file from a diskette, it . TECHNICAL NOTE: If you empty the Recycle Bin. See Windows® XP online help for more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help. Start button You use it does not go into the Recycle Bin. Internet Explorer - ... browser that provides access to : ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the...
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Consult the troubleshooting sections of its capabilities and functionality using one of your modem and Windows XP documentation. 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 10 Close the Control Panel. For more information, see "Connecting to a network...your computer. Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on page 144. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem, it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. Connecting your computer to a network to increase its communication ports. 128 Exploring ...
Consult the troubleshooting sections of its capabilities and functionality using one of your modem and Windows XP documentation. 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 10 Close the Control Panel. For more information, see "Connecting to a network...your computer. Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on page 144. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem, it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. Connecting your computer to a network to increase its communication ports. 128 Exploring ...
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... keyboard appears. Sample Fn-esse window You can assign an Fn key combination to quickly access your computer. Starting Fn-esse® Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. 161 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ...; program without using the Start menu. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to : ❖ Open a Windows® XP operating system program ❖ Open a file in its associated program ❖ Display a customized folder of programs and/or files from within ...
... keyboard appears. Sample Fn-esse window You can assign an Fn key combination to quickly access your computer. Starting Fn-esse® Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. 161 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ...; program without using the Start menu. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to : ❖ Open a Windows® XP operating system program ❖ Open a file in its associated program ❖ Display a customized folder of programs and/or files from within ...
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...existing key assignments In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you just selected. These are unsure how to do this, refer to your Windows® XP operating system documentation. 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you wish to change with items from various folders, or to pick...lists the programs and documents in the Programs menu. To view items in the popup list. 3 To create a popup list with the secondary button. 164 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... to which each key is assigned. To open a popup list showing the items in ...
...existing key assignments In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you just selected. These are unsure how to do this, refer to your Windows® XP operating system documentation. 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you wish to change with items from various folders, or to pick...lists the programs and documents in the Programs menu. To view items in the popup list. 3 To create a popup list with the secondary button. 164 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... to which each key is assigned. To open a popup list showing the items in ...
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...way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "Charging the main battery" on page 175. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. 176 If Something Goes...see "The computer is no diskette in Standby mode for several hours. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. &#...
...way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For more information see "Charging the main battery" on page 175. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. 176 If Something Goes...see "The computer is no diskette in Standby mode for several hours. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. &#...
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...you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be slow) and popularity of the sites you are trying to access. The Windows® XP operating system can help with the forward slash (/). My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. Check the spelling of ...; In the search field, type in the topic for which you can surf the Internet. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of day (when everyone else is very slow. My browser ...
...you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be slow) and popularity of the sites you are trying to access. The Windows® XP operating system can help with the forward slash (/). My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. Check the spelling of ...; In the search field, type in the topic for which you can surf the Internet. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of day (when everyone else is very slow. My browser ...
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... of tabs. It is seated properly. This tab does not appear if the device is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module..." on page 56, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for that seem to Windows® XP online help. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which displays ...
... of tabs. It is seated properly. This tab does not appear if the device is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module..." on page 56, and making sure the module is worthwhile checking for that seem to Windows® XP online help. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which displays ...
