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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 39 Making sure you have everything 39 Front with the display closed 40 Back 41 Right side 42 Left side 43 Front with the display open 44 System indicator panel 46 Keyboard indicator lights 47 CD/DVD control buttons 48 Underside 49 26
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 39 Making sure you have everything 39 Front with the display closed 40 Back 41 Right side 42 Left side 43 Front with the display open 44 System indicator panel 46 Keyboard indicator lights 47 CD/DVD control buttons 48 Underside 49 26
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... lock 81 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 82 Computing tips 82 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Reprogramming the Internet and TOSHIBA Console buttons 87 Launching other applications 88 Resetting original programming 89 Starting a program...
... lock 81 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 82 Computing tips 82 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows® special keys 85 Overlay keys 85 Reprogramming the Internet and TOSHIBA Console buttons 87 Launching other applications 88 Resetting original programming 89 Starting a program...
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32 Contents Using a microphone 180 Adjusting recording settings 180 Using external speakers or headphones......... 181 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 181 Using PC Cards 182 PC Card supporting software 182 Inserting the PC Card 183 Removing the PC Card ...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 194 Memory module problems 196 Power and the batteries 197 Keyboard problems 198 Display problems 199 Disk drive problems 201 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 203 Sound system problems 206 PC Card problems ...
32 Contents Using a microphone 180 Adjusting recording settings 180 Using external speakers or headphones......... 181 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 181 Using PC Cards 182 PC Card supporting software 182 Inserting the PC Card 183 Removing the PC Card ...Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 194 Memory module problems 196 Power and the batteries 197 Keyboard problems 198 Display problems 199 Disk drive problems 201 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 203 Sound system problems 206 PC Card problems ...
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33 Contents If you need further assistance 212 Before you call 213 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 218 Volume Mute 218 Instant password security 218 Without a password 218 With a password ...220 Standby mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Display modes 223 Display brightness 223 Enabling a wireless device 224 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 224 Keyboard hot keys 224 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 225 USA and Canada 225 United Kingdom 225 Australia 225 Europe 225 Appendix C: Using ConfigFreeTM...
33 Contents If you need further assistance 212 Before you call 213 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys 218 Volume Mute 218 Instant password security 218 Without a password 218 With a password ...220 Standby mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Display modes 223 Display brightness 223 Enabling a wireless device 224 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 224 Keyboard hot keys 224 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 225 USA and Canada 225 United Kingdom 225 Australia 225 Europe 225 Appendix C: Using ConfigFreeTM...
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USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. The USB standard allows ...
USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. The USB standard allows ...
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... Fn key, activate several different system functions. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Screen Power button Internet button TOSHIBA Console button TV-out button Function keys Keyboard Palm rest Primary control button CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel TouchPad Secondary control button The computer's screen is a liquid...
... Fn key, activate several different system functions. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Screen Power button Internet button TOSHIBA Console button TV-out button Function keys Keyboard Palm rest Primary control button CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel TouchPad Secondary control button The computer's screen is a liquid...
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Keyboard indicator lights The cursor control mode light, located on the panel just below the F11 key, glows when the numeric overlay is on, pressing an ...
Keyboard indicator lights The cursor control mode light, located on the panel just below the F11 key, glows when the numeric overlay is on, pressing an ...
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... Play/ Stop/ track track pause eject The mode button acts like a CD switch. 48 Finding Your Way Around Front with the computer turned on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter.
... Play/ Stop/ track track pause eject The mode button acts like a CD switch. 48 Finding Your Way Around Front with the computer turned on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter.
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... comfortable than eye level. ❖ If you choose, use a paper holder, set it at or slightly below the level of your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 53 twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you are using your...
... comfortable than eye level. ❖ If you choose, use a paper holder, set it at or slightly below the level of your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 53 twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you are using your...
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... more effective than a long break after several hours. ❖ Avoid performing repetitive activities for at least 30 seconds. If your working day. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to withstand the rigors of use...
... more effective than a long break after several hours. ❖ Avoid performing repetitive activities for at least 30 seconds. If your working day. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may not feel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to withstand the rigors of use...
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... in errors or instability in its operation. You will need a special program to check for files you buy from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. Leave the computer turned off the computer immediately. Occasionally, even new programs you receive via email or download from the Internet. Overheating of a PC Card... damage the disk, the drive, or both can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses.
... in errors or instability in its operation. You will need a special program to check for files you buy from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. Leave the computer turned off the computer immediately. Occasionally, even new programs you receive via email or download from the Internet. Overheating of a PC Card... damage the disk, the drive, or both can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses.
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... order in which windows appear may vary depending on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The first time you turn on your computer.
... order in which windows appear may vary depending on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The first time you turn on your computer.
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...display open" on page 44. The hard disk drive indicator flashes to an external power source. Simply move the cursor to the top of the keyboard, is in front of the page, push your finger on the TouchPad in use . The AC power indicator glows when the computer is currently ... you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 118. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the stroke of the keyboard. 66 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. For...
...display open" on page 44. The hard disk drive indicator flashes to an external power source. Simply move the cursor to the top of the keyboard, is in front of the page, push your finger on the TouchPad in use . The AC power indicator glows when the computer is currently ... you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 118. For information on determining battery power, see "Front with the stroke of the keyboard. 66 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. For...
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...a carrying case for your computer This section gives tips on page 115. Ask your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit...ended (the disk activity lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery...
...a carrying case for your computer This section gives tips on page 115. Ask your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to fit...ended (the disk activity lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer's battery, see "Running the computer on battery...
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... for more information on these and other utilities. ❖ Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer. (See "Powering down procedure. Using the keyboard Keyboard Home 7 8 PgUp 9 ∗ 4 5 6 - If your hard disk suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking ... Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your files to storage media on a regular basis. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 83 ❖ Back up your computer perform at its shut down the computer" on page 102.) The operating system records information,...
... for more information on these and other utilities. ❖ Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer. (See "Powering down procedure. Using the keyboard Keyboard Home 7 8 PgUp 9 ∗ 4 5 6 - If your hard disk suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking ... Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your files to storage media on a regular basis. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 83 ❖ Back up your computer perform at its shut down the computer" on page 102.) The operating system records information,...
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... keys because they run specific functions on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. The caps lock light on the program you press the Caps Lock key. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do... different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable...
... keys because they run specific functions on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. The caps lock light on the program you press the Caps Lock key. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do... different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable...
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...8727; 8 8 ( 9 PgUp 9 I O ) 0 ∗ P 4 5 J K End 1 2 M Ins 0 6 - Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 85 Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The...; + ? . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). Del . / / Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on a desktop computer...
...8727; 8 8 ( 9 PgUp 9 I O ) 0 ∗ P 4 5 J K End 1 2 M Ins 0 6 - Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 85 Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The...; + ? . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). Del . / / Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on a desktop computer...
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... keys. Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on . You can...To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . To use the overlay keys to the numeric overlay, release Shift. To type alphabetic...
... keys. Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on . You can...To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . To use the overlay keys to the numeric overlay, release Shift. To type alphabetic...
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...To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The TOSHIBA Console button is preset so that pressing it launches the TOSHIBA Console window, which provides quick access to launch other applications or perform other functions. The TV-... LCD screen and viewing it launches your computer's S-video port. Reprogramming the Internet and TOSHIBA Console buttons Your computer has the following buttons located above the keyboard: ❖ Internet button ❖ TOSHIBA Console button ❖ TV-out button The Internet button is preset so that pressing it...
...To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The TOSHIBA Console button is preset so that pressing it launches the TOSHIBA Console window, which provides quick access to launch other applications or perform other functions. The TV-... LCD screen and viewing it launches your computer's S-video port. Reprogramming the Internet and TOSHIBA Console buttons Your computer has the following buttons located above the keyboard: ❖ Internet button ❖ TOSHIBA Console button ❖ TV-out button The Internet button is preset so that pressing it...
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... your computer at the office 2 Open the folder you can work with your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you want to view as a Web page. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 4 In ... Exploring Your Options Using your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external monitor connects to the USB ports. An external mouse, keyboard or diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port. Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of a Web page.
... your computer at the office 2 Open the folder you can work with your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you want to view as a Web page. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 4 In ... Exploring Your Options Using your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external monitor connects to the USB ports. An external mouse, keyboard or diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port. Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of a Web page.