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... the computer............191 The Windows® operating system is not working 193 Using Startup options to fix problems 194 Internet problems 195 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device...
... the computer............191 The Windows® operating system is not working 193 Using Startup options to fix problems 194 Internet problems 195 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device...
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... DVD operating problems 219 Develop good computing habits 222 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
... DVD operating problems 219 Develop good computing habits 222 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
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... when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut Down command if you... are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are using it for a while. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the...
... when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut Down command if you... are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are using it for a while. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the...
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...OK. The Turn off your computer. Sample Turn off computer. The computer shuts down . Turn Off For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, select ...Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. Shut Down For Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down ...
...OK. The Turn off your computer. Sample Turn off computer. The computer shuts down . Turn Off For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, select ...Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. Shut Down For Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down ...
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... to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on page 81 to learn more about Standby. 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,... the Turn off computer command or Standby command. See "Using and configuring Standby mode" on it unless you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. 86 Learning the Basics ...
... to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on page 81 to learn more about Standby. 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,... the Turn off computer command or Standby command. See "Using and configuring Standby mode" on it unless you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. 86 Learning the Basics ...
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... upper-right corner of each drive and folder on your computer's contents as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use this method, you a view of the program's executable file (this example, WordPad. To close the program...
... upper-right corner of each drive and folder on your computer's contents as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use this method, you a view of the program's executable file (this example, WordPad. To close the program...
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... you need to do. HINT: To make another copy of the file you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of your program displays a Save As dialog box.
... you need to do. HINT: To make another copy of the file you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of your program displays a Save As dialog box.
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...the keyboard plus these characters and '. If you use all the letters and numbers on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® XP online help. Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is unlikely to run with a particular format. Some applications do not support...require file names limited to be a Microsoft Word file. Any file name with a .doc extension. Printing your work 95 File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up the printer the first time you connect it. HINT: You only need to set up...
...the keyboard plus these characters and '. If you use all the letters and numbers on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® XP online help. Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is unlikely to run with a particular format. Some applications do not support...require file names limited to be a Microsoft Word file. Any file name with a .doc extension. Printing your work 95 File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up the printer the first time you connect it. HINT: You only need to set up...
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You can back up your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 225. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on now. 2 Open the File ...
You can back up your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 225. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on now. 2 Open the File ...
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... upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into the...
... upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into the...
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... its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples 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 not...
... its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples 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 not...
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129 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.
129 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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...Bin, see Windows online Help. The Microsoft® 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 computer See Windows® XP online help for more information on each icon and how to retrieve these files until you delete a file from a diskette, it . You...
...Bin, see Windows online Help. The Microsoft® 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 computer See Windows® XP online help for more information on each icon and how to retrieve these files until you delete a file from a diskette, it . You...
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... Click the Modems tab. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you need to that the modem is COM3. Windows XP communicates with information specific to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections ...of the COM port number. 7 To verify that modem. To find out which port your modem and Windows XP documentation. The default setting for communications Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM ports. 6 Make ...
... Click the Modems tab. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you need to that the modem is COM3. Windows XP communicates with information specific to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections ...of the COM port number. 7 To verify that modem. To find out which port your modem and Windows XP documentation. The default setting for communications Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM ports. 6 Make ...
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...feature prevents unauthorized access to pass fingerprint authentication. When power-on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of Windows® XP is read and compared with the user's Windows® user account. Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to start... the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users. If authentication fails after the third attempt, the system shuts down. 178 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Error reading fingerprint-the movement was too short. Swipe your finger again in a straight line....
...feature prevents unauthorized access to pass fingerprint authentication. When power-on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of Windows® XP is read and compared with the user's Windows® user account. Fingerprint Logon The fingerprint utility enables logon to start... the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users. If authentication fails after the third attempt, the system shuts down. 178 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Error reading fingerprint-the movement was too short. Swipe your finger again in a straight line....
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... the operating system is not working If you experience any of time. 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. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For...
... the operating system is not working If you experience any of time. 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. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. For...
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...slash (/). My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. The World Wide Web is very slow. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address with ... If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. The Windows® XP operating system can assist you separated the domain names of the address carefully. Make sure you in . My browser cannot find the URL address...
...slash (/). My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. The World Wide Web is very slow. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address with ... If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. The Windows® XP operating system can assist you separated the domain names of the address carefully. Make sure you in . My browser cannot find the URL address...
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... in "Removing a memory module" on page 59. 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...
... in "Removing a memory module" on page 59. 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...
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Use the Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. If your system does not have built-in drivers for your Microsoft® documentation for more ...
Use the Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. If your system does not have built-in drivers for your Microsoft® documentation for more ...
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...not create a wireless connection using the device, since the connection would not be secure. Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled, Windows XP adds the device to its list of the Windows Taskbar). ❖ Click View Available Wireless Networks. ❖ ... response, then the problem is probably Wi-Fi-related. ❖ If you install a wireless access point device, Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is not secure. ❖ Windows XP will now try to the selected wireless network, even though it is not enabled on the device.
...not create a wireless connection using the device, since the connection would not be secure. Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled, Windows XP adds the device to its list of the Windows Taskbar). ❖ Click View Available Wireless Networks. ❖ ... response, then the problem is probably Wi-Fi-related. ❖ If you install a wireless access point device, Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is not secure. ❖ Windows XP will now try to the selected wireless network, even though it is not enabled on the device.