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...; The ringer equivalence number (REN) of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. In the event repairs are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your telephone line, as how many pieces of equipment you can . Type of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Connection to party lines service is subject to telephone...
...; The ringer equivalence number (REN) of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. In the event repairs are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your telephone line, as how many pieces of equipment you can . Type of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Connection to party lines service is subject to telephone...
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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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... parallel port lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. Switching devices without turning off the computer is a parallel-port standard for cables and connectors. Connecting headphones or other serial device. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. The USB standard allows you to install and remove USB devices while the computer is a peripheral expansion standard that support...
... parallel port lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. Switching devices without turning off the computer is a parallel-port standard for cables and connectors. Connecting headphones or other serial device. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. The USB standard allows you to install and remove USB devices while the computer is a peripheral expansion standard that support...
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... turns itself off. 3 Remove any cables connected to run your computer ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 53) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on , click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn Off Computer dialog box, select Turn Off. If you use the computer, begin at step 1. 48 Getting Started Setting up your Windows® operating system and Windows® applications faster Installing a memory module...
... turns itself off. 3 Remove any cables connected to run your computer ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 53) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on , click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn Off Computer dialog box, select Turn Off. If you use the computer, begin at step 1. 48 Getting Started Setting up your Windows® operating system and Windows® applications faster Installing a memory module...
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The caps lock light on the program you press the Caps Lock key. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with...
The caps lock light on the program you press the Caps Lock key. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with...
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... enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse (or TouchPad) button. L : PgDn 3 > ; + ? . This overlay lets you would using the ten-key keypad on the front of operating systems. The Windows® logo key activates the Start menu. Overlay keys & 7 Home 7 U ∗ 8 8 ( 9 PgUp 9 I O ) 0 ∗ P 4 5 J K End 1 2 M Ins 0 6 - 72 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they perform programmed functions when pressed. Using...
... enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse (or TouchPad) button. L : PgDn 3 > ; + ? . This overlay lets you would using the ten-key keypad on the front of operating systems. The Windows® logo key activates the Start menu. Overlay keys & 7 Home 7 U ∗ 8 8 ( 9 PgUp 9 I O ) 0 ∗ P 4 5 J K End 1 2 M Ins 0 6 - 72 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they perform programmed functions when pressed. Using...
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... turn off . DVD-ROM drive components If you can play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on page 37. Learning the Basics Using your drive looks slightly different, you should be able to identify the drive-in-use light that you have a DVD-ROM drive, it may damage the media in use and result in use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Even if your CD or DVD drive...
... turn off . DVD-ROM drive components If you can play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on page 37. Learning the Basics Using your drive looks slightly different, you should be able to identify the drive-in-use light that you have a DVD-ROM drive, it may damage the media in use and result 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 arrow side up and the connector side toward the slot. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - For more information, see "Hot swapping" on ) possible. a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on page 164. 2 Hold the...
... the arrow side up and the connector side toward the slot. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - For more information, see "Hot swapping" on ) possible. a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on page 164. 2 Hold the...
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... Line, and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this information. ❖ Click OK. 4 To make a popup assignment, select Popup to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the folder. The left side of the following: ❖ Using the keyboard, press...
... Line, and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this information. ❖ Click OK. 4 To make a popup assignment, select Popup to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the folder. The left side of the following: ❖ Using the keyboard, press...
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...; Last Know Good configuration (your computer starts to display the Windows advanced Options menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (windows domain controllers only) ❖ Start Windows Normally ❖ Reboot 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.
...; Last Know Good configuration (your computer starts to display the Windows advanced Options menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (windows domain controllers only) ❖ Start Windows Normally ❖ Reboot 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.
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... difficulty setting up a new printer, the Print troubleshooter can connect to Support Online by clicking Get Support in Windows Help or by step. Troubleshooters The Windows® XP operating system includes a wide range of helpful troubleshooters that explains what the conflict is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® XP Help to solve the problem on hardware conflicts: 1 From the Windows Help menu, click Fixing a Problem. 2 Click Hardware and system device problems...
... difficulty setting up a new printer, the Print troubleshooter can connect to Support Online by clicking Get Support in Windows Help or by step. Troubleshooters The Windows® XP operating system includes a wide range of helpful troubleshooters that explains what the conflict is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® XP Help to solve the problem on hardware conflicts: 1 From the Windows Help menu, click Fixing a Problem. 2 Click Hardware and system device problems...
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... the new device. Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows® XP operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is a computer standard that the Windows® XP operating system cannot recognize, the operating system may have difficulty assigning system resources to resolve hardware conflicts. ❖ Disable the device. You just plug in the device and turn on page 206. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on...
... the new device. Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows® XP operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is a computer standard that the Windows® XP operating system cannot recognize, the operating system may have difficulty assigning system resources to resolve hardware conflicts. ❖ Disable the device. You just plug in the device and turn on page 206. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on...
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... simultaneously (once). If it . Using the TouchPad, click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Then press the power button again to its previous setting. If you get one or more keyboard error messages. 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You have connected an external keyboard and you have registered a password, press Enter, type your computer. If you press the keys on the computer. You may...
... simultaneously (once). If it . Using the TouchPad, click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Then press the power button again to its previous setting. If you get one or more keyboard error messages. 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You have connected an external keyboard and you have registered a password, press Enter, type your computer. If you press the keys on the computer. You may...
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... non-interlaced. Internet - By default, the primary hard disk is returned to create a complete screen image. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of data. When you turn on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of pixels is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device - interlaced - high...
... non-interlaced. Internet - By default, the primary hard disk is returned to create a complete screen image. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of data. When you turn on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of pixels is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device - interlaced - high...
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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...