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Contents Introduction 33 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 35 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 37 Making sure you have everything 37 Front with the display closed 38 Back 39 Right side 40 Left side 41 Front with the display open 42 Keyboard indicator lights 44 System indicator panel 45 CD/DVD control buttons 46 Underside 47 24
Contents Introduction 33 This guide 33 Safety icons 34 Other icons used 35 Other documentation 35 Service options 36 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 37 Making sure you have everything 37 Front with the display closed 38 Back 39 Right side 40 Left side 41 Front with the display open 42 Keyboard indicator lights 44 System indicator panel 45 CD/DVD control buttons 46 Underside 47 24
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... Character keys 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Emulating a full-size keyboard 87 TOSHIBA Console 87 Starting a program 87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 89 Using diskettes 89 Inserting and removing diskettes 90 Caring for diskettes 90 ...
... Character keys 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Emulating a full-size keyboard 87 TOSHIBA Console 87 Starting a program 87 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 89 Using diskettes 89 Inserting and removing diskettes 90 Caring for diskettes 90 ...
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30 Contents Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 183 Changing the display properties setting 184 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 185 Enabling different video refresh rates ... Removing a PC Card 189 Hot swapping a PC Card 190 Using SD cards 191 Inserting an SD card 191 Removing an SD card 192 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 193 TOSHIBA Accessibility 193 Fn-esse 195 Starting Fn-esse 195 Assigning a key to a program or document ... 196 Viewing existing key assignments 198 Changing or removing...
30 Contents Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 183 Changing the display properties setting 184 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 185 Enabling different video refresh rates ... Removing a PC Card 189 Hot swapping a PC Card 190 Using SD cards 191 Inserting an SD card 191 Removing an SD card 192 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 193 TOSHIBA Accessibility 193 Fn-esse 195 Starting Fn-esse 195 Assigning a key to a program or document ... 196 Viewing existing key assignments 198 Changing or removing...
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... conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 224 Sound system problems 225 PC Card...229 Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode 238...
... conflicts on your own .... 213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 215 Memory module problems 217 Power and the batteries 218 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 224 Sound system problems 225 PC Card...229 Modem problems 230 Develop good computing habits 230 If you need further assistance 231 Before you call 232 Contacting Toshiba 232 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba's worldwide offices 234 Appendix A: Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 237 Power usage mode 238...
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32 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 242 Keyboard hot keys 242 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 243 Glossary 244 Index 260
32 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 242 Keyboard hot keys 242 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 243 Glossary 244 Index 260
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... turns the computer on or off . Front with the display open Screen Power button Speaker Function keys Keyboard TouchPad Primary control button CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Palm rest Secondary control button Volume control dial The computer's screen is currently enabled. The...
... turns the computer on or off . Front with the display open Screen Power button Speaker Function keys Keyboard TouchPad Primary control button CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Palm rest Secondary control button Volume control dial The computer's screen is currently enabled. The...
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... a series of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system. The system indicator panel is turned off. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on page 45. The front panel provides a palm rest to play CDs and DVDs with the stroke of these controls, see "System indicator... hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. For more instruction on the TouchPad, see "Using the keyboard" on page 63. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to assist you adjust the loudness of a fullsize...
... a series of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system. The system indicator panel is turned off. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on page 45. The front panel provides a palm rest to play CDs and DVDs with the stroke of these controls, see "System indicator... hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. For more instruction on the TouchPad, see "Using the keyboard" on page 63. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to assist you adjust the loudness of a fullsize...
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... of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Keyboard indicator lights The cursor control mode light glows green when the cursor control overlay is on. For more information, see "Overlay keys" on the top...
... of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Keyboard indicator lights The cursor control mode light glows green when the cursor control overlay is on. For more information, see "Overlay keys" on the top...
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... than eye level. ❖ If you use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 51 twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you are using your...
... than eye level. ❖ If you use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 51 twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you are using your...
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... for long periods, its case can become very warm. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel If your working day. Precautions Your notebook computer is used for at least 30 seconds. Look away from strain is more...
... for long periods, its case can become very warm. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel If your working day. Precautions Your notebook computer is used for at least 30 seconds. Look away from strain is more...
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... turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the computer's keyboard. Turning off overnight to a disk may contain a computer virus. Ask your computer to a disk can become hot with the computer for a long ...spill a liquid that has been used . If you use . Occasionally, even new programs you remove a PC Card that gets into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. Be careful when you buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can erase important...
... turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the computer's keyboard. Turning off overnight to a disk may contain a computer virus. Ask your computer to a disk can become hot with the computer for a long ...spill a liquid that has been used . If you use . Occasionally, even new programs you remove a PC Card that gets into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. Be careful when you buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both can erase important...
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...To register online, your desktop. See "Setting up your computer 4 Click Finish to continue. You can register your computer with Toshiba by double-clicking the icon on your computer's modem must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional... ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 75...
...To register online, your desktop. See "Setting up your computer 4 Click Finish to continue. You can register your computer with Toshiba by double-clicking the icon on your computer's modem must be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional... ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse" on page 183) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 75...
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...do not turn off the computer while any drive is required. Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 Click Security. 4 Click User password. Activating the power-on password When you turn on the power 1 Make sure...the power button located on password: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. To activate the power-on the top of the keyboard. When you first turn on the computer for the first time Turning on your computer's drives....
...do not turn off the computer while any drive is required. Never turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 Click Security. 4 Click User password. Activating the power-on password When you turn on the power 1 Make sure...the power button located on password: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. To activate the power-on the top of the keyboard. When you first turn on the computer for the first time Turning on your computer's drives....
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... on process continues. After the third incorrect password submission, the system automatically shuts down. Simply move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is incorrect, you to a Toshiba authorized service center for the first time 63 5 Follow the on process. If the password is sensitive to touch and enables you will...
... on process continues. After the third incorrect password submission, the system automatically shuts down. Simply move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is incorrect, you to a Toshiba authorized service center for the first time 63 5 Follow the on process. If the password is sensitive to touch and enables you will...
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... You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that is in good condition. 1 If the computer is on page 103. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install a memory module.
... You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver and a small flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that is in good condition. 1 If the computer is on page 103. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to install a memory module.
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Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in the center of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Grasp the end of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed.
Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in the center of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace. 68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Grasp the end of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed.
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer. Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet.
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 69 Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer. Lifting the keyboard Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots, which are covered by a plastic sheet.
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... a long time, the memory modules will snap down into corresponding slots at the base of the display and gently push down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you... page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down . When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the keyboard by doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs at the bottom of the panel into corresponding slots at the top of the...
... a long time, the memory modules will snap down into corresponding slots at the base of the display and gently push down the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is properly positioned, it will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you... page 74. 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory, shut down . When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8, above the keyboard by doing the following: ❖ Fit the tabs at the bottom of the panel into corresponding slots at the top of the...
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... General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. Connecting a mouse You may come with your computer through a USB port...
... General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the keyboard and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in pointing device. Connecting a mouse You may come with your computer through a USB port...
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For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For more information, ..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and ...
For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For more information, ..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer To keep your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and ...