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28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory ... Adjusting the quality of the external display......64 Using an external keyboard 65 Using a mouse 65 Connecting a printer 65 Setting up a printer 66 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........66 Turning off the computer 67 Options for turning off the computer 67 Using the Shut Down command 70 Using and configuring Hibernation...
28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory ... Adjusting the quality of the external display......64 Using an external keyboard 65 Using a mouse 65 Connecting a printer 65 Setting up a printer 66 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........66 Turning off the computer 67 Options for turning off the computer 67 Using the Shut Down command 70 Using and configuring Hibernation...
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... and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the...
... and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the...
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Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it on page 50 to remove a memory module with the computer turned ...
Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it on page 50 to remove a memory module with the computer turned ...
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... using . If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you were using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the...
... using . If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you were using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the...
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... main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. If you left off. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Hibernation or Shut.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer...
... main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. If you left off. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Hibernation or Shut.... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer...
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... power button. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and...
... power button. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and...
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... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on /off . Configuring Hibernation mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off light glows blue. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Once the computer... is configured, you can turn it again by opening the display panel. Restarting your computer To start it off the computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow...
... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on /off . Configuring Hibernation mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off light glows blue. 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Once the computer... is configured, you can turn it again by opening the display panel. Restarting your computer To start it off the computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow...
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... /off light glows blue. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using the Sleep... command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if...
... /off light glows blue. The computer saves the status of the Start menu. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using . The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using the Sleep... command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if...
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... documentation or Help and Support for your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 110. For information about taking care of your computer. Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button... Plans" on page 137. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your particular requirements. The computer returns to suit your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you have turned off light ...
... documentation or Help and Support for your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 110. For information about taking care of your computer. Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button... Plans" on page 137. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your particular requirements. The computer returns to suit your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you have turned off light ...
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... the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see your program documentation. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and...
... the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see your program documentation. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and...
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...is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with your mouse on your program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this example, Accessories. WordPad opens. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the file that has an icon in the All Programs menu...list. 2 Click the program group, in this example, WordPad. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on All Programs, it will open the program first, you have four options. Learning the Basics 85 Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program from the Start ...
...is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with your mouse on your program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this example, Accessories. WordPad opens. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the file that has an icon in the All Programs menu...list. 2 Click the program group, in this example, WordPad. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on All Programs, it will open the program first, you have four options. Learning the Basics 85 Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program from the Start ...
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...in the All Programs menu, you a view of the program's executable file (this case Program Files. You can start it up. This example opens WordPad using Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. NOTE If you should know the file name and location of your...the Program Files folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, double-click Accessories. The operating system opens WordPad. 86 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the complete...
...in the All Programs menu, you a view of the program's executable file (this case Program Files. You can start it up. This example opens WordPad using Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. NOTE If you should know the file name and location of your...the Program Files folder on the right side of the window. 9 In the right part of the window, double-click Accessories. The operating system opens WordPad. 86 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the complete...
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... send the display signal to the TV, press the TV Out button, which is the furthest right button of the other video platform. Media Center opens in data storage and support features that are not available on using the setup wizard, click Help. If you... open Media Center, the program displays a setup wizard. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in full screen mode. Note that last region. For these reasons, ...
... send the display signal to the TV, press the TV Out button, which is the furthest right button of the other video platform. Media Center opens in data storage and support features that are not available on using the setup wizard, click Help. If you... open Media Center, the program displays a setup wizard. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in full screen mode. Note that last region. For these reasons, ...
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...button launches Windows Media Center and plays the CD or DVD, if one is inserted into the drive, when the computer is powered on the Toshiba Remote Control. While Media Center is running, the Media button has the same function as the My Music button on and the Windows® ... NOTE For optimum HD DVD and/or DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running . Optical drive components The optical drive is open. Play/ Pause Media Internet Next Brightness Stop track up Previous track Brightness down Panel lights DOLBY® TV Out Appearance may differ. ❖ If...
...button launches Windows Media Center and plays the CD or DVD, if one is inserted into the drive, when the computer is powered on the Toshiba Remote Control. While Media Center is running, the Media button has the same function as the My Music button on and the Windows® ... NOTE For optimum HD DVD and/or DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running . Optical drive components The optical drive is open. Play/ Pause Media Internet Next Brightness Stop track up Previous track Brightness down Panel lights DOLBY® TV Out Appearance may differ. ❖ If...
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... the drive's eject button. If the disc is dusty, clean it is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open if the computer's power is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk or the drive. The drive will not...
... the drive's eject button. If the disc is dusty, clean it is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open if the computer's power is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk or the drive. The drive will not...
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... can use the Windows Media® Player program to listen, turn the volume down. Before putting on , Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to loud sound can open it through the Start menu. 98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD...
... can use the Windows Media® Player program to listen, turn the volume down. Before putting on , Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to loud sound can open it through the Start menu. 98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD...
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...on your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities. These problems are not due to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back optical media recorded by other types of certain optical media. If your disc, try using an application ...a CD/DVD Depending on the configuration, your computer may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of media, use the software, please refer to open Windows Media® Player and use it is associated with a multi-function drive that allows you insert a CD/DVD/HD DVD (available on...
...on your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities. These problems are not due to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not play back optical media recorded by other types of certain optical media. If your disc, try using an application ...a CD/DVD Depending on the configuration, your computer may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of media, use the software, please refer to open Windows Media® Player and use it is associated with a multi-function drive that allows you insert a CD/DVD/HD DVD (available on...
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... direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in -use a pencil... cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to press the manual eject button. Never use indicator light is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in a circle). The most efficient method to , or otherwise mar the...so could damage the disc or the drive. Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers...
... direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in -use a pencil... cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to press the manual eject button. Never use indicator light is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in a circle). The most efficient method to , or otherwise mar the...so could damage the disc or the drive. Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers...
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... out of power use and other factors such as a percentage. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for your computer) ❖ Save your open programs and files to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Highlight the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer...
... out of power use and other factors such as a percentage. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for your computer) ❖ Save your open programs and files to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Highlight the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer...
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.... Typical tasks in the background and displays notifications. You can use these buttons to use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down ...Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 121 NOTE If you place the cursor over the icon for each document or window you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on your configuration. Start button You use it means that you should click the Start...
.... Typical tasks in the background and displays notifications. You can use these buttons to use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down ...Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 121 NOTE If you place the cursor over the icon for each document or window you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on your configuration. Start button You use it means that you should click the Start...