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... the related European Directives. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Industry Canada requires this device. NOTE The... with and/or damage this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to 5.25 GHz frequency range. These radar stations can cause interference with an 802.11a device... l'objet d'une licence. This device is restricted to indoor use due to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23...
... the related European Directives. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Industry Canada requires this device. NOTE The... with and/or damage this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to 5.25 GHz frequency range. These radar stations can cause interference with an 802.11a device... l'objet d'une licence. This device is restricted to indoor use due to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23...
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...Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ExpressCard is a trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are owned by Toshiba...Co., Ltd. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 25 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Memory Stick ...
...Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ExpressCard is a trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Computer Disposal Information Lamp contains mercury. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are owned by Toshiba...Co., Ltd. MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 25 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Memory Stick ...
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... 84 Overlay keys 85 Using the overlay to type numeric data 85 Starting a program 86 Starting a program from the Start menu...........86 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...87 Starting a program using the Start Search field 88 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 90 Backing up your work 91 Restoring... Creating a CD/DVD 96 Removing a disc with the computer on 96 Removing a disc with the computer off 97 Caring for CD or DVD discs 97 Toshiba's online resources 97 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 98 Toshiba's energy-saver design 98 Running the computer on battery power 98
... 84 Overlay keys 85 Using the overlay to type numeric data 85 Starting a program 86 Starting a program from the Start menu...........86 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...87 Starting a program using the Start Search field 88 Saving your work 88 Printing your work 90 Backing up your work 91 Restoring... Creating a CD/DVD 96 Removing a disc with the computer on 96 Removing a disc with the computer off 97 Caring for CD or DVD discs 97 Toshiba's online resources 97 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 98 Toshiba's energy-saver design 98 Running the computer on battery power 98
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...Inserting memory media 130 Removing memory media 131 Chapter 5: Utilities 132 TOSHIBA Assist 133 Connect 134 Optimize 135 TOSHIBA Application Installer 136 Mouse Utility 137 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 138 TOSHIBA Accessibility 139 ConfigFree 140 Getting Started 140 ConfigFree® Utilities 141... Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 144 Problems that are easy to fix 144 Problems when you turn on the computer............145 The Windows® operating system...
...Inserting memory media 130 Removing memory media 131 Chapter 5: Utilities 132 TOSHIBA Assist 133 Connect 134 Optimize 135 TOSHIBA Application Installer 136 Mouse Utility 137 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 138 TOSHIBA Accessibility 139 ConfigFree 140 Getting Started 140 ConfigFree® Utilities 141... Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 144 Problems that are easy to fix 144 Problems when you turn on the computer............145 The Windows® operating system...
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... operating problems 168 Develop good computing habits 169 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 170 If you need further assistance 174 Before you contact Toshiba 174 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 175 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Hot Keys 178 Hot key functions 179...
... operating problems 168 Develop good computing habits 169 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 170 If you need further assistance 174 Before you contact Toshiba 174 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 175 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Hot Keys 178 Hot key functions 179...
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... click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. These components...you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 42. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User...
... click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. These components...you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 42. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User...
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...it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your hard drive for errors...Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: Memory modules If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When ...
...it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE If your hard drive for errors...Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: Memory modules If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. When ...
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... remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
... remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for...
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...continue." NOTE It is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 48), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission to perform the action, click Continue; 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize .... If you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive ❖ Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with your computer If unsure, cancel and...
...continue." NOTE It is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 48), and then check that says, "Windows® needs your permission to perform the action, click Continue; 56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities If the computer does not recognize .... If you may have created intact, for example, a D: drive ❖ Recover to a custom sized partition, leaving extra space to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with your computer If unsure, cancel and...
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... drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your system. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact...
... drive and recover your system if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your system. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact...
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Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Using the ... of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the...
Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Using the ... of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the...
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... is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only (Sample Image) Display options window 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): NOTE...
... is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only (Sample Image) Display options window 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): NOTE...
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... the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your computer when you are not using the computer for a while. It is a good idea to turn...
... the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your computer when you are not using the computer for a while. It is a good idea to turn...
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.... Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in...
.... Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in...
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... system, and then turns off your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the computer. The Shut Down menu... your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears.
... system, and then turns off your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the computer. The Shut Down menu... your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears.
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Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set ...
Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set ...
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...Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you want . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation... mode when you close action Set this option to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running ...
...Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you want . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation... mode when you close action Set this option to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running ...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep .../off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of these...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep .../off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to the memory, turns off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of these...
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The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Sleep mode when you want. NOTE These ...
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Sleep mode when you want. NOTE These ...
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...separate backup copy. It is especially important for viruses. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on it unless you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to learn more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in ...a safe place. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 170. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ...
...separate backup copy. It is especially important for viruses. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on it unless you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to learn more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in ...a safe place. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 170. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ...