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... 0.6B. If Problems Arise If any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In the event repairs are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. or an authorized representative of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is not operating properly, you will be performed by means of Toshiba America Information Systems...
... 0.6B. If Problems Arise If any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In the event repairs are ever needed on standard-device telephone lines. or an authorized representative of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is not operating properly, you will be performed by means of Toshiba America Information Systems...
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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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... connect an external monitor. Use the serial port to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. The parallel port lets you to connect USB peripherals to install and remove USB devices while the computer is a peripheral expansion standard that support bi-directional communication between the PC and attached devices (such as a keyboard, pointing device, printer, or monitor. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you connect a parallel printer, or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. Switching devices without turning...
... connect an external monitor. Use the serial port to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. The parallel port lets you to connect USB peripherals to install and remove USB devices while the computer is a peripheral expansion standard that support bi-directional communication between the PC and attached devices (such as a keyboard, pointing device, printer, or monitor. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you connect a parallel printer, or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. Switching devices without turning...
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... screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the cover. 48 Getting Started Setting up 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. With additional memory, the computer: ❖ Can run more programs and open more...
... screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove the cover. 48 Getting Started Setting up 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. With additional memory, the computer: ❖ Can run more programs and open more...
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... over an area of the keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - 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...
... over an area of the keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - 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...
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... secondary mouse (or TouchPad) button. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on the front of operating systems. The Windows® logo key activates the Start menu. 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...
... secondary mouse (or TouchPad) button. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on the front of operating systems. The Windows® logo key activates the Start menu. 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...
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Drive components and control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons are in -use . 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 79 angles, and interactive menus. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you have a DVD-ROM drive, it may damage the media in loss of data. The computer can access them whether the display panel is turned off...
Drive components and control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons are in -use . 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 79 angles, and interactive menus. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you have a DVD-ROM drive, it may damage the media in loss of data. The computer can access them whether the display panel is turned off...
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... slot. For more information, see "Hot swapping" on page 164. 2 Hold the PC Card with its own version 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) possible. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of Card and Socket Services, you should use...
... slot. For more information, see "Hot swapping" on page 164. 2 Hold the PC Card with its own version 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) possible. 162 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of Card and Socket Services, you should use...
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... secondary button. These are making a direct key assignment, complete step 3. HINT: If you are the items that appear in the popup list. ❖ To create a popup list with items from various folders, or to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the folder. 170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device...
... secondary button. These are making a direct key assignment, complete step 3. HINT: If you are the items that appear in the popup list. ❖ To create a popup list with items from various folders, or to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the folder. 170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device...
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..., use the options in the Windows® XP Startup menu to fix the problem. 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. 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 This...
..., use the options in the Windows® XP Startup menu to fix the problem. 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. 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 This...
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... through the setup process step by connecting to: http://support.microsoft.com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is . To access Help on hardware conflicts: 1 From the Windows Help menu, click Fixing a Problem. 2 Click Hardware and system device problems and follow the steps. Troubleshooters are having difficulty setting up a new printer, the Print troubleshooter can assist you with . Troubleshooters The Windows® XP operating system...
... through the setup process step by connecting to: http://support.microsoft.com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is . To access Help on hardware conflicts: 1 From the Windows Help menu, click Fixing a Problem. 2 Click Hardware and system device problems and follow the steps. Troubleshooters are having difficulty setting up a new printer, the Print troubleshooter can assist you with . Troubleshooters The Windows® XP operating system...
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... every device connected to accommodate the new device. However, if you can occur. To see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 206. ❖ Disable another system component and use its requirements do to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on your system to the computer is Plug and Play-compliant, no two devices will compete for the new device. The Windows® XP operating system automatically sets...
... every device connected to accommodate the new device. However, if you can occur. To see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 206. ❖ Disable another system component and use its requirements do to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on your system to the computer is Plug and Play-compliant, no two devices will compete for the new device. The Windows® XP operating system automatically sets...
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.... Make sure the power is on the external keyboard. Display problems Here are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the computer. If you have gone into effect. The screen reactivates and allows you press the keys on and press the Turn Off Computer button. The keyboard locks and the computer will restart and recognize the device. You may have registered a password, press Enter, type...
.... Make sure the power is on the external keyboard. Display problems Here are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the computer. If you have gone into effect. The screen reactivates and allows you press the keys on and press the Turn Off Computer button. The keyboard locks and the computer will restart and recognize the device. You may have registered a password, press Enter, type...
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... as drive C. I icon - interlaced - By default, the primary hard disk is connected to which certain keys in the circuit. Compare software. hot key - (1) A feature in a computer is refreshed. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that represents a function, file, or program. H hard disk - Hibernation - See also Standby, Suspend. The physical components of an electric circuit are removable. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is...
... as drive C. I icon - interlaced - By default, the primary hard disk is connected to which certain keys in the circuit. Compare software. hot key - (1) A feature in a computer is refreshed. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of keys that represents a function, file, or program. H hard disk - Hibernation - See also Standby, Suspend. The physical components of an electric circuit are removable. A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is...
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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...