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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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... 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 power button turns the computer on or ...
... 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 power button turns the computer on or ...
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... the cursor with your software, and music from DVDROMs and audio CDs. The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of a fullsize keyboard. The TouchPadTM enables you to play audio CDs when the computer is a series of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by.... The front panel provides a palm rest to play CDs and DVDs with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on page 237. For a description of these controls, see "Hot Keys" on page 44. The system indicator panel is turned off. ...
... the cursor with your software, and music from DVDROMs and audio CDs. The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of a fullsize keyboard. The TouchPadTM enables you to play audio CDs when the computer is a series of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by.... The front panel provides a palm rest to play CDs and DVDs with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. For more information, see "Keyboard indicator lights" on page 237. For a description of these controls, see "Hot Keys" on page 44. The system indicator panel is turned off. ...
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... arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on . 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 the top of the key.
... arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on . 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 the top of the key.
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... type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel 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...
... type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel 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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... a place to work 53 ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of two...
... a place to work 53 ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of two...
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...the computer on disks is being used for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. Occasionally, even new programs you do spill a liquid that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Ask your skin ...10070; Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off overnight to help you use . If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet....
...the computer on disks is being used for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. Occasionally, even new programs you do spill a liquid that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Ask your skin ...10070; Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off overnight to help you use . If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet....
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... starting to use your computer, you may also want to you up-to-date with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect ... 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) Registering your computer with Toshiba by double-clicking the icon on page 55. See "Setting up your software" on ...
... starting to use your computer, you may also want to you up-to-date with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 65) ❖ Connect ... 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) Registering your computer with Toshiba by double-clicking the icon on page 55. See "Setting up your software" on ...
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...2 Point to help you can set up process in your computer's drives. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 Click Security. 4 Click User password. For an illustration to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. 2 ...Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. 62 Getting Started Using the...
...2 Point to help you can set up process in your computer's drives. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. 3 Click Security. 4 Click User password. For an illustration to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. 2 ...Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. 62 Getting Started Using the...
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...is incorrect, you to right. The password requirement becomes active the next time you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to a Toshiba authorized service center for the first time 63 5 Follow the on process continues. After typing your finger on the TouchPad in front of the... keyboard, is active, you forget your power-on password and therefore cannot turn on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of ...
...is incorrect, you to right. The password requirement becomes active the next time you 'd like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to a Toshiba authorized service center for the first time 63 5 Follow the on process continues. After typing your finger on the TouchPad in front of the... keyboard, is active, you forget your power-on password and therefore cannot turn on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of ...
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Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that contains the power button. When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. See "Turn ...
Using a flat-head screwdriver to the computer. 3 Open the display panel and remove the panel above the keyboard that contains the power button. When removing the computer's power button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to install a memory module. See "Turn ...
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68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace.
68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) panel and the surrounding housing. Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping. Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in the center of the area exposed when the panel is positioned before you remove it. Observe how the propeller-shaped keyboard retaining brace is removed. Removing the left keyboard screw The two-inch-long, propeller-shaped brace sits in place, and remove the keyboard retaining brace.
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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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...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. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8,... the top of the panel into place. 13 Reconnect any cables you replace them. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on the computer. If this happens, let the modules cool...
...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. When the panel is seated properly, as described in step 8,... the top of the panel into place. 13 Reconnect any cables you replace them. 72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 10 Replace the keyboard. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, see "Checking total memory" on the computer. If this happens, let the modules cool...
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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 printer.
... 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 printer.
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... the back (where the ports are disconnected. Although your notebook computer is built to clean the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page...explains how to fit an antitheft lock. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on ...
... the back (where the ports are disconnected. Although your notebook computer is built to clean the computer. Ask your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Powering down the computer" on page...explains how to fit an antitheft lock. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on ...