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... you notice, in writing, to allow you to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If trouble is experienced with this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-...network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this , it is necessary. In order to do this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed...
... you notice, in writing, to allow you to make changes in a margin at (949) 859-4273. If trouble is experienced with this change. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at (800) 457-...network, the telephone company may request that temporary discontinuance of service may be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this , it is necessary. In order to do this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed...
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... 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting a mouse 62 Connecting a printer 62 Setting up a printer 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Turning off the computer 69 Closing the display panel 70...
... 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting a mouse 62 Connecting a printer 62 Setting up a printer 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Turning off the computer 69 Closing the display panel 70...
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... and downloading files from the Internet 132 Exploring video features 132 Changing the display properties setting 133 Display settings hot key 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card Reader 141 Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader......141 Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader 142...
... and downloading files from the Internet 132 Exploring video features 132 Changing the display properties setting 133 Display settings hot key 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card Reader 141 Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader......141 Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader 142...
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... 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 179 Keyboard hot keys 179
... 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 179 Keyboard hot keys 179
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You may want to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. You may want to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys...
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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 Expansion memory module slot cover Sample base of a Satellite A70/A75 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover.
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 Expansion memory module slot cover Sample base of a Satellite A70/A75 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later. Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover.
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... the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Sample removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory module, shut down the computer, remove the expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the...
... the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Sample removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory module, shut down the computer, remove the expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the...
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... Wizard starts. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer If you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in...
... Wizard starts. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer If you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in...
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... the setting you can also connect an external display device to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your...
... the setting you can also connect an external display device to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your operating system and devices. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your...
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Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not...
Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not...
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... Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are using. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button...
... Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are using. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button...
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.... a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into the slot until it . Failure to the computer itself. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer, or to do anything before you should use the files included in damage to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card...
.... a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert it locks into the slot until it . Failure to the computer itself. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer, or to do anything before you should use the files included in damage to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card...
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... , use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Press any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu...
... , use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Press any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu...
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...-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. 157 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
...-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. 157 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. F12 Fn + off. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
... use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. F12 Fn + off. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad...
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... Launcher to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. When you start and setup ConfigFree. 182 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your...
... Launcher to start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. When you start and setup ConfigFree. 182 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your...
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... you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - ConfigFree profiles are automatically connected. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you can set up a profile to handle these networking environments. A profile contains the currently configured network settings...
... you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - ConfigFree profiles are automatically connected. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles." includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you can set up a profile to handle these networking environments. A profile contains the currently configured network settings...
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... to which certain keys in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A 3.5-inch diskette that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. See also diskette. The ability to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are removable. H hard disk - By default, the hard disk is referred to add or remove devices from a computer while...
... to which certain keys in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A 3.5-inch diskette that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. See also diskette. The ability to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are removable. H hard disk - By default, the hard disk is referred to add or remove devices from a computer while...
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... Internet Service Providers 130 ISPs 130 J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 cursor control overlay 78 function keys 76 hot keys 179 not working 146, 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card...
... Internet Service Providers 130 ISPs 130 J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 cursor control overlay 78 function keys 76 hot keys 179 not working 146, 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card...
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214 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting 62 moving the computer 71 MultiMediaCard Media Card Reader 141 N network accessing 127 dial-up connection 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 127 P password instant 173 PC Card Card and Socket Services 138 checklist...
214 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting 62 moving the computer 71 MultiMediaCard Media Card Reader 141 N network accessing 127 dial-up connection 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 127 P password instant 173 PC Card Card and Socket Services 138 checklist...