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... ringer equivalence number (REN) of the telephone company is 0.6B. The modem connects to the telephone line by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will provide this disconnection. In the event repairs are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. When practical, they may cause harm to the telephone network. Telephone Company...
... ringer equivalence number (REN) of the telephone company is 0.6B. The modem connects to the telephone line by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If the telephone company notes a problem, they will provide this disconnection. In the event repairs are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. When practical, they may cause harm to the telephone network. Telephone Company...
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... 2: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 46 Setting up your computer 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up your software 60 Registering...
... 2: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 46 Setting up your computer 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module 50 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a keyboard 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 Opening the display panel 57 Turning on the power 57 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up your software 60 Registering...
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20 Recording sounds 158 Using a microphone 158 Adjusting recording quality 159 Using external speakers or headphones 160 Using PC Cards 161 PC Card supporting software 162 Inserting PC Cards 162 Removing PC Cards 164 Hot swapping 164 Emulating a full-size keyboard 165 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 167 Fn-esse 167 Starting Fn-esse 168 Assigning a key to a program or document 169 Viewing existing key assignments 171 Changing or removing existing key assignments ....... 171 Toshiba Hardware Setup 172 Toshiba Power Saver 174...
20 Recording sounds 158 Using a microphone 158 Adjusting recording quality 159 Using external speakers or headphones 160 Using PC Cards 161 PC Card supporting software 162 Inserting PC Cards 162 Removing PC Cards 164 Hot swapping 164 Emulating a full-size keyboard 165 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities 167 Fn-esse 167 Starting Fn-esse 168 Assigning a key to a program or document 169 Viewing existing key assignments 171 Changing or removing existing key assignments ....... 171 Toshiba Hardware Setup 172 Toshiba Power Saver 174...
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... connectors. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to your computer, such as a keyboard, pointing device, printer, or monitor. DEFINITION: USB is called "hot swapping." The monitor port allows you to connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other audio-output devices, such as a printer). Use the serial port to connect an external monitor. USB peripherals have a single standard for PCs that supports a data-transfer rate of up to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. 30...
... connectors. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to your computer, such as a keyboard, pointing device, printer, or monitor. DEFINITION: USB is called "hot swapping." The monitor port allows you to connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other audio-output devices, such as a printer). Use the serial port to connect an external monitor. USB peripherals have a single standard for PCs that supports a data-transfer rate of up to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. 30...
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If you have started to use complex software or process large amounts of data. The computer turns itself off. 3 Remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Using a small Standard #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the cover. With additional memory, the computer: ❖ Can run more programs and open more documents at the...
If you have started to use complex software or process large amounts of data. The computer turns itself off. 3 Remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Using a small Standard #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the cover. With additional memory, the computer: ❖ Can run more programs and open more documents at the...
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... program documentation. Function keys The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are...
... program documentation. Function keys The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are...
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... as the secondary mouse (or TouchPad) button. 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 numbers and symbols on page 229. 72 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they perform programmed functions when pressed. The numeric mode light on the status...
... as the secondary mouse (or TouchPad) button. 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 numbers and symbols on page 229. 72 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they perform programmed functions when pressed. The numeric mode light on the status...
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... drive-in-use light that you play high-resolution video at up to release the disc tray, and a manual eject hole for releasing the disc tray when the computer's power is turned off the computer while any drives are located on the front of data. doing so may look like this: Drive-in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Even if your CD or DVD drive...
... drive-in-use light that you play high-resolution video at up to release the disc tray, and a manual eject hole for releasing the disc tray when the computer's power is turned off the computer while any drives are located on the front of data. doing so may look like this: Drive-in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Even if your CD or DVD drive...
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... the slot. Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your PC Card. For more information, see "Hot swapping" on ) possible. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - The Windows® XP operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card. a set of Card...
... the slot. Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your PC Card. For more information, see "Hot swapping" on ) possible. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - The Windows® XP operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card. a set of Card...
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... key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button. The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder. 170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the popup list. ❖ To create...
... key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button. The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder. 170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the popup list. ❖ To create...
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... display the Windows advanced Options menu. Using startup options to fix problems If the Windows® XP operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your computer's configuration or verify the startup procedure to use the procedure. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (windows...
... display the Windows advanced Options menu. Using startup options to fix problems If the Windows® XP operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change your computer's configuration or verify the startup procedure to use the procedure. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (windows...
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... To access Windows ® XP Help: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click Fixing a Problem. 3 Click Trobleshooting Problems. 4 Click the problem you may need to troubleshoot the problem first. Troubleshooters are available through the setup process step by step. Troubleshooters The Windows® XP operating system includes a wide range of helpful troubleshooters that explains what the conflict is. If there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows...
... To access Windows ® XP Help: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click Fixing a Problem. 3 Click Trobleshooting Problems. 4 Click the problem you may need to troubleshoot the problem first. Troubleshooters are available through the setup process step by step. Troubleshooters The Windows® XP operating system includes a wide range of helpful troubleshooters that explains what the conflict is. If there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows...
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... devices will compete for instructions about changing settings on page 206. To see what resources are three things you install an older (legacy) device that its resources for the new device. For a Plug and Play device, see "Checking device properties" on the device. However, if you can occur. As a result, a hardware conflict can do not conflict. For an older device, remove it . See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager...
... devices will compete for instructions about changing settings on page 206. To see what resources are three things you install an older (legacy) device that its resources for the new device. For a Plug and Play device, see "Checking device properties" on the device. However, if you can occur. As a result, a hardware conflict can do not conflict. For an older device, remove it . See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager...
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... typical display problems and their solutions: The display is on the external keyboard. You may be defective or incompatible with your password, then press Enter. If you get one or more keyboard error messages. If no password is registered, press Enter. If you to its previous setting. Then press the power button again to activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you have a second keyboard, try it works...
... typical display problems and their solutions: The display is on the external keyboard. You may be defective or incompatible with your password, then press Enter. If you get one or more keyboard error messages. If no password is registered, press Enter. If you to its previous setting. Then press the power button again to activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you have a second keyboard, try it works...
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... are removable. When you turn on the screen that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also Standby, Suspend. See also diskette. I icon - A method of zero (0) volts, is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced - Internet - internal device - See device...
... are removable. When you turn on the screen that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also Standby, Suspend. See also diskette. I icon - A method of zero (0) volts, is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced - Internet - internal device - See device...
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Index A AC adapter 54 connecting the power cable 55 AC power cable connectors 233 light 36 problem solving 208, 209 adding background to a window 144 additional memory 48 installing 48 alarm setting levels 105 types 105 Alt key 71 Application key 72 As Web Page option 144 Ask IRIS Online 222 audio CDs playing 38, 78 audio features 158 avoiding strain and injury 42, 43, 45 B battery 55, 103 additional...
Index A AC adapter 54 connecting the power cable 55 AC power cable connectors 233 light 36 problem solving 208, 209 adding background to a window 144 additional memory 48 installing 48 alarm setting levels 105 types 105 Alt key 71 Application key 72 As Web Page option 144 Ask IRIS Online 222 audio CDs playing 38, 78 audio features 158 avoiding strain and injury 42, 43, 45 B battery 55, 103 additional...
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... removing 76 display panel latch 28, 57 display screen hot keys 231 options 231 problem solving 210 resolution 34 displaying folder information 146 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 205 documents creating new 117 drive-access light 37 DVD-ROM drive eject button 80 inserting a disc 80 playing CDs and DVDs 78 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 78 DVDs 79 E ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) 30 email 154 emulating a full-size keyboard 165 ergonomics 42, 43, 44, 45 error messages 213 device driver conflict 203 disk error...
... removing 76 display panel latch 28, 57 display screen hot keys 231 options 231 problem solving 210 resolution 34 displaying folder information 146 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 205 documents creating new 117 drive-access light 37 DVD-ROM drive eject button 80 inserting a disc 80 playing CDs and DVDs 78 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 78 DVDs 79 E ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) 30 email 154 emulating a full-size keyboard 165 ergonomics 42, 43, 44, 45 error messages 213 device driver conflict 203 disk error...
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... transferring 148 Fn key 71, 165 assigning functions 169 Fn-esse 167 assigning keys 169 change/remove key assignments 171 drag-and-drop 169 keyboard 168 starting 168 using keyboard or pointing device 170 viewing key assignments 171 folder creating new 119 folders displaying information 146 front panel controls 35 function keys 71 G guidelines posture 44 proper lighting 44 seating 44 H hard disk drive backing up 221 light 58 problem solving 213 hardware conflicts DMA assignments...
... transferring 148 Fn key 71, 165 assigning functions 169 Fn-esse 167 assigning keys 169 change/remove key assignments 171 drag-and-drop 169 keyboard 168 starting 168 using keyboard or pointing device 170 viewing key assignments 171 folder creating new 119 folders displaying information 146 front panel controls 35 function keys 71 G guidelines posture 44 proper lighting 44 seating 44 H hard disk drive backing up 221 light 58 problem solving 213 hardware conflicts DMA assignments...
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... Network) adapter 90 port 29 lighting 44 lights battery 58, 103 current charge 37, 103 caps lock 35 cursor control mode 35, 73 disk activity 37 drive-access 37 hard disk drive 58 main battery 37, 103 numeric mode 35, 72 power on/off 36 system indicator 35 Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) 100 locking cable 32 low battery alarm 105 M main battery 100, 102 charging before use 101 maximizing battery life 101 memory installing additional 48 problem solving 207 removing module 50 memory slot cover 40 microphone connecting external...
... Network) adapter 90 port 29 lighting 44 lights battery 58, 103 current charge 37, 103 caps lock 35 cursor control mode 35, 73 disk activity 37 drive-access 37 hard disk drive 58 main battery 37, 103 numeric mode 35, 72 power on/off 36 system indicator 35 Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) 100 locking cable 32 low battery alarm 105 M main battery 100, 102 charging before use 101 maximizing battery life 101 memory installing additional 48 problem solving 207 removing module 50 memory slot cover 40 microphone connecting external...
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... Safe 201 Standby 105 monitor connecting 147 connecting an external 30 port 30 monitoring battery power 103 mouse 52 connecting 52 PS/2 52 USB 52 My Computer 73, 111 My Documents 111 N naming files 75 network accessing 147 connecting to 90 dial-up connection 91 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 147 Notepad 117 numeric mode light 35 numeric overlay 35, 72 hot key 231 O on/off light 36 opening a Web page 116 operating system 109 optional devices battery...
... Safe 201 Standby 105 monitor connecting 147 connecting an external 30 port 30 monitoring battery power 103 mouse 52 connecting 52 PS/2 52 USB 52 My Computer 73, 111 My Documents 111 N naming files 75 network accessing 147 connecting to 90 dial-up connection 91 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 147 Notepad 117 numeric mode light 35 numeric overlay 35, 72 hot key 231 O on/off light 36 opening a Web page 116 operating system 109 optional devices battery...