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... operation in compliance with essential test suites as primary users of this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as per standards: EN 60950 Safety of Directive 1999/5/EC. Industry Canada requires...requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Information Technology equipment. English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. 9 Operation is subject to licensing. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be ...
... operation in compliance with essential test suites as primary users of this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as per standards: EN 60950 Safety of Directive 1999/5/EC. Industry Canada requires...requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Information Technology equipment. English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. 9 Operation is subject to licensing. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be ...
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.... TouchPad is under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are owned by Toshiba under license. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other trademarks and trade names are registered ... and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft and Windows are those of Microsoft Corporation. 27 Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, and FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks, of this material may be...
.... TouchPad is under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are owned by Toshiba under license. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other trademarks and trade names are registered ... and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft and Windows are those of Microsoft Corporation. 27 Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, and FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks, of this material may be...
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... Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 Starting a program 82 Starting a program from the Start menu...........83... Starting a program from Windows® Explorer....83 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....85 Saving your work 86 Printing your work 88 Using the DVD-ROM or ...
... Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 Starting a program 82 Starting a program from the Start menu...........83... Starting a program from Windows® Explorer....83 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....85 Saving your work 86 Printing your work 88 Using the DVD-ROM or ...
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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...
... 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...
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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...
... 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...
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... YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. You will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software ..., 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. Some software may...
... YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. You will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software ..., 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. Some software may...
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...a telephone line" on page 144. See "Connecting your modem to continue. The computer will connect to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to your software setup choices. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to a power..." on page 48. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. If an Internet connection could not be found...
...a telephone line" on page 144. See "Connecting your modem to continue. The computer will connect to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to your software setup choices. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to a power..." on page 48. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must either connect the built-in which windows appear, may vary according to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. If an Internet connection could not be found...
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... Charger. never splice or alter a power cable; never place a power cable near a heat source; never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never place heavy objects on a power cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly...
... Charger. never splice or alter a power cable; never place a power cable near a heat source; never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never place heavy objects on a power cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly...
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... 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
... 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. The operating system turns off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
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... TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the left -hand) button. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Mouse icon. 4 Click the TouchPad ON/OFF tab. To double-click, press the primary button ... TouchPad is enabled by default. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting: 1 Click Start, and then Control Panel. The TouchPad ON/OFF tab view window appears. To scroll vertically, run your finger up or down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to find whether it uses...
... TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the left -hand) button. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Mouse icon. 4 Click the TouchPad ON/OFF tab. To double-click, press the primary button ... TouchPad is enabled by default. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting: 1 Click Start, and then Control Panel. The TouchPad ON/OFF tab view window appears. To scroll vertically, run your finger up or down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. It usually corresponds to find whether it uses...
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See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 222. 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. 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.
See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 222. 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. 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.
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... off the computer while any drive is in use. 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 have three options to a domain server instead. For more information, see ...the computer, you are using it may damage the media in use and result in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...
... off the computer while any drive is in use. 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 have three options to a domain server instead. For more information, see ...the computer, you are using it may damage the media in use and result in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...
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... computer's builtin TouchPad. Using a mouse You may need to the upper-right side of the external display device. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to use one to match the resolution of the screen. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a mouse instead of the internal display panel...
... computer's builtin TouchPad. Using a mouse You may need to the upper-right side of the external display device. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to use one to match the resolution of the screen. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a mouse instead of the internal display panel...
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... then connect the other end to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live electrical outlet. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add a printer. Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process...
... then connect the other end to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live electrical outlet. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add a printer. Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process...
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... to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up 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... suddenly fails, you will lose 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 it is active. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place...
... to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up 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... suddenly fails, you will lose 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 it is active. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place...
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... a full-size keyboard. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and...
... a full-size keyboard. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and...
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...turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 161, or "Hot Keys" on a desktop computer's keyboard. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the... secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the computer. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys...
...turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 161, or "Hot Keys" on a desktop computer's keyboard. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the... secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the computer. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys...
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... you have four options. To turn the cursor control overlay on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys. To use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. Using the overlay for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on . You can: ❖ Double...
... you have four options. To turn the cursor control overlay on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys. To use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. Using the overlay for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on . You can: ❖ Double...
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... Click the program, in this example, Accessories. The Accessories menu is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with .exe). Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu, you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All ...start it from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run dialog box. 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 start ...
... Click the program, in this example, Accessories. The Accessories menu is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with .exe). Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu, you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All ...start it from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run dialog box. 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 start ...
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...point to All Programs. 2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 Click My Computer to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "(C:)." 6 In the left part of the window, click Windows NT. 8 Click Accessories. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files ...folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window. To close the program, click the Close button in...
...point to All Programs. 2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 Click My Computer to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "(C:)." 6 In the left part of the window, click Windows NT. 8 Click Accessories. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files ...folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window. To close the program, click the Close button in...