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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 83 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 85 Windows special keys 85...Windows® Explorer....88 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....90 Saving your work 91 Printing your work 93 Backing up your work 94 Restoring your work 95 Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 95 CD-RW/DVD-ROM...on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 104
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 83 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 85 Windows special keys 85...Windows® Explorer....88 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....90 Saving your work 91 Printing your work 93 Backing up your work 94 Restoring your work 95 Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 95 CD-RW/DVD-ROM...on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 104
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... Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 157 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 157 Viewing existing key assignments 159 Changing or removing existing key assignments 159 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 TOSHIBA Power Management 162 Preset Power Profiles 163 Quickly creating a new power... Goes Wrong 183 Problems that are easy to fix 183 Problems when you turn on the computer............185 The Windows ® operating system is not working..187 Using Startup options to fix problems 188 Internet problems 189
... Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 157 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 157 Viewing existing key assignments 159 Changing or removing existing key assignments 159 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 160 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........160 TOSHIBA Power Management 162 Preset Power Profiles 163 Quickly creating a new power... Goes Wrong 183 Problems that are easy to fix 183 Problems when you turn on the computer............185 The Windows ® operating system is not working..187 Using Startup options to fix problems 188 Internet problems 189
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...F11 again. To find the file, use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on . Starting a program The easiest way to work on. Learning the Basics Starting a program 87 To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. To turn the cursor... you type the letters. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. To use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. ...
...F11 again. To find the file, use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on . Starting a program The easiest way to work on. Learning the Basics Starting a program 87 To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. To turn the cursor... you type the letters. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. To use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. ...
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You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names which can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you want your work Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are not case-sensitive. File names are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. 92 Learning the Basics Saving your file to 255 characters and can include spaces.
You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names which can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you want your work Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you are not case-sensitive. File names are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. 92 Learning the Basics Saving your file to 255 characters and can include spaces.
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Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key To assign a key to the item. 5 Release the primary button. 157 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Using drag-and-drop to assign a key ... place. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory fields automatically completed. 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the key... document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard which you just selected. The program or document is now associated with your key assignment in ...
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key To assign a key to the item. 5 Release the primary button. 157 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Using drag-and-drop to assign a key ... place. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory fields automatically completed. 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the key... document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard which you just selected. The program or document is now associated with your key assignment in ...
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... This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on the desktop To access the Zooming utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, or double-click the Zooming Utility icon in the ... Icons on page 227). Any options that function. You may select all applications or any of TOSHIBA Assist. 167 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to enable or disable the wake-on keyboard function. ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN-...
... This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on the desktop To access the Zooming utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, or double-click the Zooming Utility icon in the ... Icons on page 227). Any options that function. You may select all applications or any of TOSHIBA Assist. 167 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to enable or disable the wake-on keyboard function. ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN-...
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...press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is firmly attached. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is registered, press any key to its previous setting... through the display options. Display problems Here are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. If you have gone into a working . Press any key. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Start...
...press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is firmly attached. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is registered, press any key to its previous setting... through the display options. Display problems Here are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. If you have gone into a working . Press any key. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Click Start...
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... processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions. compatibility - A device that is, configured). For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. 265 Glossary CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - In the Windows® operating system, this... button or primary TouchPad control button, unless otherwise stated. central processing unit (CPU) - Any letter, number, or symbol you can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as a paragraph break in a word-processing program. A small piece of computer...
... processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions. compatibility - A device that is, configured). For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. 265 Glossary CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - In the Windows® operating system, this... button or primary TouchPad control button, unless otherwise stated. central processing unit (CPU) - Any letter, number, or symbol you can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as a paragraph break in a word-processing program. A small piece of computer...
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... new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 192 checking properties 193 disabling a device 193 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 Disk Defragmenter 201 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 202 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 200 running slow 201 ...a diskette 202 cannot read a diskette 202 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 199 external monitor not working 200 screen is blank 198 display device external 64 display output settings 64 display, external adjusting 66 disposal information 25 disposing of used...
... new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 192 checking properties 193 disabling a device 193 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 Disk Defragmenter 201 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 202 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 200 running slow 201 ...a diskette 202 cannot read a diskette 202 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 199 external monitor not working 200 screen is blank 198 display device external 64 display output settings 64 display, external adjusting 66 disposal information 25 disposing of used...
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... operation 184 warning resume failure 186 Error-checking 201 Ethernet LAN port 134 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 200 mouse 66 external diskette drive connecting 69 external display, adjusting 66 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 201 FCC Notice "Declaration of ...71 configuring 75 starting again from 76 hot key display brightness 233 display modes 233 Hibernation mode 232 instant password security 228 keyboard 234 keyboard overlays 235 password security 228 power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 volume mute 227 hot key power profile mode 117 hot...
... operation 184 warning resume failure 186 Error-checking 201 Ethernet LAN port 134 expansion memory slot 56 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 200 mouse 66 external diskette drive connecting 69 external display, adjusting 66 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 201 FCC Notice "Declaration of ...71 configuring 75 starting again from 76 hot key display brightness 233 display modes 233 Hibernation mode 232 instant password security 228 keyboard 234 keyboard overlays 235 password security 228 power usage mode 230 Standby mode 231 volume mute 227 hot key power profile mode 117 hot...
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... 159 key assignment viewing existing 159 key assignments changing or removing existing 159 keyboard character keys 83 function keys 85 hot keys 235 not working 186 overlay keys 85 troubleshooting 197 Windows special keys 85 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 84 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 66 M main battery removing 119 memory adding 53 problem solving...
... 159 key assignment viewing existing 159 key assignments changing or removing existing 159 keyboard character keys 83 function keys 85 hot keys 235 not working 186 overlay keys 85 troubleshooting 197 Windows special keys 85 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 84 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 66 M main battery removing 119 memory adding 53 problem solving...
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...slow 201 display is blank 198 external display not working 200 external monitor 198 faulty memory 194 hardware conflict 190, 191 high-pitched noise 204 illegal operation 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 189 Internet connection is slow 189 keyboard not responding 186 missing files/trouble accessing a ... does not look right/ flickers 199 Startup options 188 system resources 191 URL address not found 189 warning resume failure 186 Windows not working 187 Windows will not start 186 program, starting 87 programs not running correctly 202 projector 64 connecting 64 protection of stored data 2 ...
...slow 201 display is blank 198 external display not working 200 external monitor 198 faulty memory 194 hardware conflict 190, 191 high-pitched noise 204 illegal operation 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 189 Internet connection is slow 189 keyboard not responding 186 missing files/trouble accessing a ... does not look right/ flickers 199 Startup options 188 system resources 191 URL address not found 189 warning resume failure 186 Windows not working 187 Windows will not start 186 program, starting 87 programs not running correctly 202 projector 64 connecting 64 protection of stored data 2 ...
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...designing your work area. If... modem. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of the TOSHIBA Portégé M100 computer. xxiii This manual tells how to provide years of nine chapters...M100 computer. Preface Congratulations on setting up and begin operating your computer and gives tips on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 1, Introduction, is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard...
...designing your work area. If... modem. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of the TOSHIBA Portégé M100 computer. xxiii This manual tells how to provide years of nine chapters...M100 computer. Preface Congratulations on setting up and begin operating your computer and gives tips on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 1, Introduction, is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard...
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... and highlight terms and operating procedures. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on the keyboard. Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text. User's Manual Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on how to perform ...information on the computer's power resources and battery save modes and how to set a password. Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to be working properly. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of action if the computer doesn't seem to configure the computer using the...
... and highlight terms and operating procedures. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on the keyboard. Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text. User's Manual Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on how to perform ...information on the computer's power resources and battery save modes and how to set a password. Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to be working properly. The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of action if the computer doesn't seem to configure the computer using the...
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...be no higher than eye level to avoid eyestrain. ❑ Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work strain. BELOW EYE LEVEL GETTING STARTED FOOT REST 90O ANGLES Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer 3-3 Seating and posture The height of...you have adequate space to easily operate other devices. ❑ Allow adequate space behind the computer to the computer and keyboard as well as the computer. Setting up your work space Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety. ❑ Set the ...
...be no higher than eye level to avoid eyestrain. ❑ Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work strain. BELOW EYE LEVEL GETTING STARTED FOOT REST 90O ANGLES Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer 3-3 Seating and posture The height of...you have adequate space to easily operate other devices. ❑ Allow adequate space behind the computer to the computer and keyboard as well as the computer. Setting up your work space Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety. ❑ Set the ...
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...Take frequent short breaks instead of tasks into your hips. GETTING STARTED User's Manual ❑ Place your chair so that the keyboard is to vary your activities. Work habits A key to position the lamp so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you might.... ❑ Sit straight so that it supports the lower curve of your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly, if you suspect you work day. Use a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk, but be sure to avoiding discomfort or injury from a repetitive strain injury. 3-4 If...
...Take frequent short breaks instead of tasks into your hips. GETTING STARTED User's Manual ❑ Place your chair so that the keyboard is to vary your activities. Work habits A key to position the lamp so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you might.... ❑ Sit straight so that it supports the lower curve of your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly, if you suspect you work day. Use a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk, but be sure to avoiding discomfort or injury from a repetitive strain injury. 3-4 If...
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...key. The latter action works only if Wake-up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup. · If a network application is used, the computer goes into a hospital, be restored when the computer wakes up from automatically entering standby mode, disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver. That action... aircraft or into Standby mode depending on the setting of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits: ❑ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hiberna- Standby precautions ❑ Before entering Standby mode, be damaged. ❑ If you turn off...
...key. The latter action works only if Wake-up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup. · If a network application is used, the computer goes into a hospital, be restored when the computer wakes up from automatically entering standby mode, disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver. That action... aircraft or into Standby mode depending on the setting of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits: ❑ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hiberna- Standby precautions ❑ Before entering Standby mode, be damaged. ❑ If you turn off...
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.... If problems persist, contact your USB device's documentation. Make sure the sound function is set to your dealer. Problem USB device does not work , make sure the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation item in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Annoying sound is secure. If these devices do not conflict...feedback. Make sure the USB device drivers are using an operating system that you can still use a USB mouse and/or USB keyboard. If problems persist, contact your software and do not work Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on checking the drivers.
.... If problems persist, contact your USB device's documentation. Make sure the sound function is set to your dealer. Problem USB device does not work , make sure the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation item in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Annoying sound is secure. If these devices do not conflict...feedback. Make sure the USB device drivers are using an operating system that you can still use a USB mouse and/or USB keyboard. If problems persist, contact your software and do not work Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on checking the drivers.
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...program to process data into the processor that a computer can process, store, or retrieve. keyboard controller). CPS: Characters per second. The portion of the computer that define how your system works. CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. DC: Direct Current. This type of hardware, software, firmware...data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of a printer. delete: To remove data from a disk or other device from the keyboard to make up a byte. A vacuum tube in one direction. D data: Information that is factual, measurable or statistical that is the ...
...program to process data into the processor that a computer can process, store, or retrieve. keyboard controller). CPS: Characters per second. The portion of the computer that define how your system works. CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. DC: Direct Current. This type of hardware, software, firmware...data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of a printer. delete: To remove data from a disk or other device from the keyboard to make up a byte. A vacuum tube in one direction. D data: Information that is factual, measurable or statistical that is the ...
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...Equipment checklist 1-1 Equipment setup general conditions 3-2 placement 3-2 Ergonomics lighting 3-4 seating and posture 3-3 work habits 3-4 Expansion memory, SeeMemory expansion F Fn + Alt (enhanced keyboard simulation) 5-9 Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard simulation) 5-3 Fn + Enter 5-3 Fn + Esc (sound mute) 5-4 Fn-esse 1-11... key utility 5-6 wireless setting 5-6 HW Setup 1-11 accessing 7-1 Boot Priority 7-3 CPU 7-3 Device Config 7-2 Display 7-2 General 7-1 Keyboard 7-6 LAN 7-7 Parallel/Printer 7-2 USB 7-7 I i.LINK 1-6, 8-19 problems 9-22 Indicators 2-9, 6-4 Infrared port, See also Ports problems...
...Equipment checklist 1-1 Equipment setup general conditions 3-2 placement 3-2 Ergonomics lighting 3-4 seating and posture 3-3 work habits 3-4 Expansion memory, SeeMemory expansion F Fn + Alt (enhanced keyboard simulation) 5-9 Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard simulation) 5-3 Fn + Enter 5-3 Fn + Esc (sound mute) 5-4 Fn-esse 1-11... key utility 5-6 wireless setting 5-6 HW Setup 1-11 accessing 7-1 Boot Priority 7-3 CPU 7-3 Device Config 7-2 Display 7-2 General 7-1 Keyboard 7-6 LAN 7-7 Parallel/Printer 7-2 USB 7-7 I i.LINK 1-6, 8-19 problems 9-22 Indicators 2-9, 6-4 Infrared port, See also Ports problems...