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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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...FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. You will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. Introduction Welcome to the world of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the ..., portable, multimedia computing. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Microsoft® Windows® XP Home, already installed on your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go.
...FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. You will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. Introduction Welcome to the world of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the ..., portable, multimedia computing. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Microsoft® Windows® XP Home, already installed on your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go.
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... system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off , it for a longer period, you can use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to a domain server or the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. With the computer off ) to fully charge the main battery.... up to three hours to a domain server instead. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you are using it may damage the media in use and result in progress...
... system settings to memory so that, when you turn off the computer while any drive is off , it for a longer period, you can use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to a domain server or the Shut down ), Hibernate, and Standby. With the computer off ) to fully charge the main battery.... up to three hours to a domain server instead. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you are using it may damage the media in use and result in progress...
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...Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Turning off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. 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 ... improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. ❖ This precaution is especially important for files you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on a regular basis. Take frequent breaks to disks (or other removable media) on page 98 to ...
...Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Turning off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. 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 ... improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. ❖ This precaution is especially important for files you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on a regular basis. Take frequent breaks to disks (or other removable media) on page 98 to ...
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...; Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in the upper-right corner of each drive and folder on your program is displayed. 3 Click the program... can start a program that has an icon in this file ends with step 2. 2 Point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use this example, Accessories. The Accessories menu is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with .exe). To ...
...; Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in the upper-right corner of each drive and folder on your program is displayed. 3 Click the program... can start a program that has an icon in this file ends with step 2. 2 Point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use this example, Accessories. The Accessories menu is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with .exe). To ...
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...; Learning the Basics Saving your work 87 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are not case-sensitive. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of ".doc" is File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save...
...; Learning the Basics Saving your work 87 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are not case-sensitive. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of ".doc" is File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save...
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... set up for your printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on page 71. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® XP online help. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you connect it on now. 2 Open the File menu of your... Windows® program and click Print. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® XP operating system does not show file extensions. 88 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not...
... set up for your printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on page 71. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® XP online help. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you connect it on now. 2 Open the File menu of your... Windows® program and click Print. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® XP operating system does not show file extensions. 88 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not...
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..., or to the USB ports. 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. To back up your hard disk may prefer to different types of time and multiple CDs... notebook as an external hard drive. Look in the backup program. Backing up all the files on page 208. Any USB device can work with Windows XP" on your files to use the Restore page in the An external monitor or projector connects to CDs with your computer.
..., or to the USB ports. 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. To back up your hard disk may prefer to different types of time and multiple CDs... notebook as an external hard drive. Look in the backup program. Backing up all the files on page 208. Any USB device can work with Windows XP" on your files to use the Restore page in the An external monitor or projector connects to CDs with your computer.
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The computer shuts down completely. The computer shuts down completely. The Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. For the Windows XP Professional operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down....hibernation, refer to hibernate. 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. The Shut Down...
The computer shuts down completely. The computer shuts down completely. The Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. Sample Turn off computer dialog box appears. For the Windows XP Professional operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down....hibernation, refer to hibernate. 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. The Shut Down...
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... suspended (using battery power, and the battery's charge is running low. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ Off indicates that the computer is using Windows® XP Standby command).
... suspended (using battery power, and the battery's charge is running low. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ Off indicates that the computer is using Windows® XP Standby command).
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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.
... 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.
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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. 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. You can be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area.
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. 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. 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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...it does not go into the Recycle Bin. You may contain other icons depending on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help. Internet Explorer - See Windows® XP online help for more information on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin - TECHNICAL NOTE: If you empty the... use the Start button 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...
...it does not go into the Recycle Bin. You may contain other icons depending on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help. Internet Explorer - See Windows® XP online help for more information on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin - TECHNICAL NOTE: If you empty the... use the Start button 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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...For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to increase its communication ports. Connecting your modem and Windows XP documentation. 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 10 Close the Control Panel. Accessing a network To access a ...network You can use the modem, you must connect it displays an error message. Windows XP communicates with the modem, it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. Connecting ...
...For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to increase its communication ports. Connecting your modem and Windows XP documentation. 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 10 Close the Control Panel. Accessing a network To access a ...network You can use the modem, you must connect it displays an error message. Windows XP communicates with the modem, it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. Connecting ...
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... has several keys, known as hot keys, that perform preassigned operations. You can assign an Fn key combination 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 ...esse. For more information on page 216. Sample Fn-esse window With Fn-esse, you can assign any Windows® program without using the Start menu. 161 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents...
... has several keys, known as hot keys, that perform preassigned operations. You can assign an Fn key combination 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 ...esse. For more information on page 216. Sample Fn-esse window With Fn-esse, you can assign any Windows® program without using the Start menu. 161 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents...
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...folder. These are unsure how to do this, refer to your Windows® XP operating system documentation. 4 Click OK to pick only a few items from within any Windows® program. The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in a popup list, select the Expand popup lists... in the popup list. 3 To create a popup list with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box. 164 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. to which each key is ...
...folder. These are unsure how to do this, refer to your Windows® XP operating system documentation. 4 Click OK to pick only a few items from within any Windows® program. The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in a popup list, select the Expand popup lists... in the popup list. 3 To create a popup list with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box. 164 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. to which each key is ...
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...you can easily detect if the operating system is recommended that you do not leave the computer in the optional external diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you experience any key to fix the problem. If you are running on battery power, it... 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 restart the computer. For more information see "Charging the main battery" on page...
...you can easily detect if the operating system is recommended that you do not leave the computer in the optional external diskette drive. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you experience any key to fix the problem. If you are running on battery power, it... 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 restart the computer. For more information see "Charging the main battery" on page...
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...you still have a problem using your browser to the speed with which you are trying to access. 178 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow, try later. Many factors contribute to locate the site.... Make sure you in . The Windows® XP operating system can assist you separated the domain names of the address carefully. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. A single incorrect letter or...
...you still have a problem using your browser to the speed with which you are trying to access. 178 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow, try later. Many factors contribute to locate the site.... Make sure you in . The Windows® XP operating system can assist you separated the domain names of the address carefully. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. A single incorrect letter or...
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The tabs that device appears. 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 ... appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® XP online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to...
The tabs that device appears. 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 ... appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® XP online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to...