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...;t à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s'il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement. This device is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that this product to be ...operated indoors and away from windows to its transmit antenna) that operate with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89...
...;t à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s'il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement. This device is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that this product to be ...operated indoors and away from windows to its transmit antenna) that operate with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89...
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... recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Microsoft, Outlook and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Wi-Fi ...Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 27 Trademarks Portégé and ConfigFree are those of their respective companies. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation...
... recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Microsoft, Outlook and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Wi-Fi ...Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 27 Trademarks Portégé and ConfigFree are those of their respective companies. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation...
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...85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 86 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to type numeric data 87 Starting a program 88 Starting a ...program from the Start menu...........88 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer....88 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....89 Saving your work 90 Printing your work 92 ...100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
...85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 86 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to type numeric data 87 Starting a program 88 Starting a ...program from the Start menu...........88 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer....88 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....89 Saving your work 90 Printing your work 92 ...100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
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... easy to fix 177 Problems when you turn on the computer............179 The Windows® operating system is not working...181 Using Startup options to fix problems 181 Internet problems 182 The Windows® operating system can help you 183 Resolving a hardware conflict 183 A... 198 DVD operating problems 200 Develop good computing habits 202 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 203 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210
... easy to fix 177 Problems when you turn on the computer............179 The Windows® operating system is not working...181 Using Startup options to fix problems 181 Internet problems 182 The Windows® operating system can help you 183 Resolving a hardware conflict 183 A... 198 DVD operating problems 200 Develop good computing habits 202 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 203 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210
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... to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. The computer will connect to and including "Setting up your software" on page ...up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to be chosen." Your computer contains a...
... to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. The computer will connect to and including "Setting up your software" on page ...up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to be chosen." Your computer contains a...
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.... The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data...
.... The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data...
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For more information on using the Recovery media" on the Windows® desktop. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on page 64. You ...
For more information on using the Recovery media" on the Windows® desktop. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To create recovery CDs/DVDs: 1 Double-click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on page 64. You ...
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...the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on certain models) allows you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left to reinstall the... and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right...
...the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on certain models) allows you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left to reinstall the... and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right...
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... Properties box. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-Internal display and external monitor (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Set the option for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Adjusting the quality of the...
... Properties box. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-Internal display and external monitor (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Set the option for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Adjusting the quality of the...
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... printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set up your printer installation guide for the first time. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add a printer. 70 Getting Started Connecting a printer Setting up for instructions before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image...
... printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set up your printer installation guide for the first time. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add a printer. 70 Getting Started Connecting a printer Setting up for instructions before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image...
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... while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the battery. Options for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you are not connected to a network, use light are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have more than one... Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you to lose your work in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down or turn off your computer, save...
... while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the battery. Options for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you are not connected to a network, use light are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have more than one... Off or Shut Down, Hibernate, and Standby. It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you to lose your work in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down or turn off your computer, save...
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... to shut down . Shut Down Follow these steps to turn off the computer when you are connected to save your computer. The Shut Down Windows® dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down completely. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring ...Standby mode" on page 78. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down completely. Be sure to a domain server: 1...
... to shut down . Shut Down Follow these steps to turn off the computer when you are connected to save your computer. The Shut Down Windows® dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down completely. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring ...Standby mode" on page 78. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down completely. Be sure to a domain server: 1...
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...and then select Hibernate. (Sample Image) Turn off . If you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. To use any of all open programs and ...files, turns off the display, and then turns off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of these methods, ...
...and then select Hibernate. (Sample Image) Turn off . If you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. To use any of all open programs and ...files, turns off the display, and then turns off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of these methods, ...
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...off the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and then select Stand By. (Sample Image) Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. You can place the computer... NOTE These options are set separately for the options you want the computer to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for how they operate ...
...off the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and then select Stand By. (Sample Image) Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. You can place the computer... NOTE These options are set separately for the options you want the computer to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for how they operate ...
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...10070; Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis. For more about Standby. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 84 Learning the Basics...information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off...
...10070; Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis. For more about Standby. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 84 Learning the Basics...information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off...
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.... cursor positioning keys; Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter...
.... cursor positioning keys; Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter...
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... ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key...
... ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key...
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.... To find the file, use this method, you should know the file name and location of your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start it... from Windows® Explorer. The Accessories menu is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with .exe). If you prefer to open the program first, you have four...
.... To find the file, use this method, you should know the file name and location of your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start it... from Windows® Explorer. The Accessories menu is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with .exe). If you prefer to open the program first, you have four...
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...contained within the Program Files folder. 7 In the left part of the window, click Windows NT. 8 In the left part of the window, click Accessories. To close the program, click the Close button in this case Program Files. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the ...Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "(C:)." 6 In the left part of the window, under the C: icon, double-click the folder containing the program, in the upper-right...
...contained within the Program Files folder. 7 In the left part of the window, click Windows NT. 8 In the left part of the window, click Accessories. To close the program, click the Close button in this case Program Files. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the ...Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to expand the window. 5 In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in "(C:)." 6 In the left part of the window, under the C: icon, double-click the folder containing the program, in the upper-right...
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For example, to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe, then click OK. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. HINT: To run the same program again, click ... by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the onscreen instructions. Otherwise, type the full file path. This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. For a program in the habit of computing. 90 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are...
For example, to access WordPad, type: c:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe, then click OK. Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. HINT: To run the same program again, click ... by clicking Start, then Search, and then following the onscreen instructions. Otherwise, type the full file path. This is a good idea to get in the Windows® folder, type just the program name. For a program in the habit of computing. 90 Learning the Basics Saving your data even when you are...