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27 Contents Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58... Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........68 Using and configuring Standby mode 70 Closing the display panel 71 Using external display devices 72 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a local printer 75 ...
27 Contents Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Your computer's features and specifications ....51 Turning on the power 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58... Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........68 Using and configuring Standby mode 70 Closing the display panel 71 Using external display devices 72 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a local printer 75 ...
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...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 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security ...218 Without a password 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 Standby mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Display modes 223 Display...
...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 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Volume Mute 217 Password security ...218 Without a password 218 With a password 218 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 219 Power usage mode 220 Standby mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Display modes 223 Display...
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... first time 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 (see "Connecting the modem to a telephone line" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on...
... first time 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 (see "Connecting the modem to a telephone line" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on...
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... more information, see "Setting up a printer" on your computer name and network settings. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you can be chosen." Customer failure to the Internet via your printer. NOTE If you are connecting your... computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you must be connected to complete Product Registration will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be completed during the initial start up your computer's modem and a voice-grade telephone line...
... more information, see "Setting up a printer" on your computer name and network settings. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to the Toshiba Web site at that time, you can be chosen." Customer failure to the Internet via your printer. NOTE If you are connecting your... computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you must be connected to complete Product Registration will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be completed during the initial start up your computer's modem and a voice-grade telephone line...
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...beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of the computer, Using the computer for the...computer is manufactured using it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of thin-film...
...beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of the computer, Using the computer for the...computer is manufactured using it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to turn on your screen display when you to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of thin-film...
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... the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). The Turn...
... the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down depending on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on the system). The Turn...
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... does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module 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 right to move the cursor...
... does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the module 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 right to move the cursor...
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... the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to activate it using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click on the Setup Action tab. To use this option to Shut down when you... want the computer to shut down when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this method, you first need to shut down if you close the display panel...
... the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to activate it using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click on the Setup Action tab. To use this option to Shut down when you... want the computer to shut down when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this method, you first need to shut down if you close the display panel...
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...Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off the computer 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Once the computer is configured...button until the on page 156. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you turn off the computer using the Hibernation command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select ... by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see...
...Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off the computer 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Once the computer is configured...button until the on page 156. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you turn off the computer using the Hibernation command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select ... by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see...
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...1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate if you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. To use any of time... want the computer to go into Hibernation mode. You can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set.
...1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate if you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. To use any of time... want the computer to go into Hibernation mode. You can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set.
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...can place the computer into a low-power mode. You can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by closing the display panel. Using and configuring Standby mode To turn off light glows blue or green. The on /off the computer using . The computer ...to the screen(s) you first need to enable them in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. If you put the computer in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance...
...can place the computer into a low-power mode. You can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by closing the display panel. Using and configuring Standby mode To turn off light glows blue or green. The on /off the computer using . The computer ...to the screen(s) you first need to enable them in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. To use any of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. If you put the computer in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance...
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...from Standby mode, press the power button until the on the Standby options set. Closing the display panel After you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 156. The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off ...5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, depending on /off light glows blue or green. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want...
...from Standby mode, press the power button until the on the Standby options set. Closing the display panel After you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 156. The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off ...5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, depending on /off light glows blue or green. Getting Started Turning off the computer 71 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want...
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...port on the left side of device you need a larger screen. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you are connecting... an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, ...
...port on the left side of device you need a larger screen. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you are connecting... an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, ...
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... Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV and LCD ❖ TV only 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL...Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Set the option for the display to change. Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to allow time for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and ...
... Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV and LCD ❖ TV only 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL...Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Set the option for the display to change. Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to allow time for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and ...
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...modes, you must support a resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to...ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to your television (or other video display device), you can use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a ...
...modes, you must support a resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to...ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to your television (or other video display device), you can use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a ...
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...Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products... of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Sample computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended...
...Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products... of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Sample computer lock cable Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended...
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...® Explorer. This example opens WordPad using Windows Explorer. 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use this example, WordPad. WordPad opens. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the content of the program's ...All Programs menu. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of each drive and folder on your program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this method, you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu, ...
...® Explorer. This example opens WordPad using Windows Explorer. 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use this example, WordPad. WordPad opens. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the content of the program's ...All Programs menu. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of each drive and folder on your program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this method, you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu, ...
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.... 3 Type a file name, then click Save. Some applications still require file names limited to give the new file a different name. If you want your program displays a Save As dialog box. the names can include spaces. Use this is all you are working with, choose Save As from the File menu and...
.... 3 Type a file name, then click Save. Some applications still require file names limited to give the new file a different name. If you want your program displays a Save As dialog box. the names can include spaces. Use this is all you are working with, choose Save As from the File menu and...
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... work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 208. The program displays a Print dialog box.
... work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 208. The program displays a Print dialog box.
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... on AC power. The CD/DVD control buttons are located to the left of the computer. That is, the drive will be accessed when the display panel is open. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 93 TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is...
... on AC power. The CD/DVD control buttons are located to the left of the computer. That is, the drive will be accessed when the display panel is open. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 93 TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is...