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31 Contents Using Hibernation 115 Using Standby 117 Toshiba's online resources 120 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery ... of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of used batteries safely 133 Conserving power 134 Power usage profiles in Windows XP Professional .... 134 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 135 Additional options for power 136 Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options 137 Exploring ...
31 Contents Using Hibernation 115 Using Standby 117 Toshiba's online resources 120 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 122 Battery Notice 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery ... of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of used batteries safely 133 Conserving power 134 Power usage profiles in Windows XP Professional .... 134 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 135 Additional options for power 136 Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options 137 Exploring ...
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... the computer 193 The Windows® operating system is not working......194 Using Startup options to fix problems 195 Internet problems 196 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 196 Resolving a hardware conflict 197
... the computer 193 The Windows® operating system is not working......194 Using Startup options to fix problems 195 Internet problems 196 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 196 Resolving a hardware conflict 197
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With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, already installed on your work can accompany you wherever you to the world of powerful, portable multimedia computing. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access. 35 Toshiba notebook computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you go. Introduction Welcome to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location.
With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, already installed on your work can accompany you wherever you to the world of powerful, portable multimedia computing. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access. 35 Toshiba notebook computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you go. Introduction Welcome to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location.
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...your computer, or to change without notice. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Depending on your needs, you can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim... basic information about Microsoft® Windows® XP. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication...
...your computer, or to change without notice. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Depending on your needs, you can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim... basic information about Microsoft® Windows® XP. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication...
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... set , the computer will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. Never turn off the computer while any drive is still on, these actions will occur: ... to keep dust and dirt out of data. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in progress and are finished, shut the computer down ), Hibernate, ...
... set , the computer will automatically return to where you left off. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. Never turn off the computer while any drive is still on, these actions will occur: ... to keep dust and dirt out of data. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have work in progress and are finished, shut the computer down ), Hibernate, ...
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.... ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off computer command or Standby command. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be lost. If you do not let the Windows®...; XP operating system shut down the computer" on page 112 to conserve disk space and improve performance. Consult your operating system documentation for more about Standby. ...
.... ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off computer command or Standby command. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be lost. If you do not let the Windows®...; XP operating system shut down the computer" on page 112 to conserve disk space and improve performance. Consult your operating system documentation for more about Standby. ...
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...to use these steps, which use the Windows® Wordpad program as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which you can: ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to ... box The next three sections explain how to find the file, use . If you prefer to open the program first, you wish to assign the TOSHIBA Console button. 96 Learning the Basics Starting a program ❖ Starts a custom program 4 Select the option to which lists programs and program groups. To ...
...to use these steps, which use the Windows® Wordpad program as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which you can: ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to ... box The next three sections explain how to find the file, use . If you prefer to open the program first, you wish to assign the TOSHIBA Console button. 96 Learning the Basics Starting a program ❖ Starts a custom program 4 Select the option to which lists programs and program groups. To ...
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... of the Windows® operating system, the file name must not contain spaces. Some applications still require MS-DOS® file names. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of a period and up to share your file to three additional characters.
... of the Windows® operating system, the file name must not contain spaces. Some applications still require MS-DOS® file names. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of a period and up to share your file to three additional characters.
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... a Microsoft® Word file. HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you will need to set up the Windows® XP operating system to run with an extension of your Windows® program and click Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. If you use more...
... a Microsoft® Word file. HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you will need to set up the Windows® XP operating system to run with an extension of your Windows® program and click Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. If you use more...
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.... ❖ Restarting from your files and make sure the disk activity lights are connected to a domain server. When you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. Use the Turn Off command if you start up again, the system does not automatically ...Powering down the computer TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any programs and files you were using. Factors to use. If you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are off. Using Turn Off or Shut down The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer down . ...
.... ❖ Restarting from your files and make sure the disk activity lights are connected to a domain server. When you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. Use the Turn Off command if you start up again, the system does not automatically ...Powering down the computer TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any programs and files you were using. Factors to use. If you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are off. Using Turn Off or Shut down The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer down . ...
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...remaining battery charge as it indicates that the computer is using battery power, and the battery's charge is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery's remaining charge. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ... power: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 126 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power ❖ Flashing amber indicates that the system is running low.
...remaining battery charge as it indicates that the computer is using battery power, and the battery's charge is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery's remaining charge. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ... power: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 126 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power ❖ Flashing amber indicates that the system is running low.
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By using the computer depends on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. Power usage profiles in Windows XP Professional In Windows XP Professional, you can choose from predefined power usage profile or select your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power ... are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your own combination of power management options. Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. The following sections describe how to suit your own needs. You may also set individual power-saving options to choose ...
By using the computer depends on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. Power usage profiles in Windows XP Professional In Windows XP Professional, you can choose from predefined power usage profile or select your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power ... are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your own combination of power management options. Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. The following sections describe how to suit your own needs. You may also set individual power-saving options to choose ...
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HINT: The illustrated examples in this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in the Windows® XP Professional operating system. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you will explore some of the special features of your system. ...
HINT: The illustrated examples in this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in the Windows® XP Professional operating system. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you will explore some of the special features of your system. ...
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... TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recycle Bin. Icons Start button Taskbar Sample Windows® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a file or program that can be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. 138... Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop Finding your Windows® XP operating system desktop include: Recycle Bin-Holds files you've deleted. The icons initially displayed on the Recycle Bin, see Windows® Help....
... TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recycle Bin. Icons Start button Taskbar Sample Windows® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a file or program that can be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. 138... Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop Finding your Windows® XP operating system desktop include: Recycle Bin-Holds files you've deleted. The icons initially displayed on the Recycle Bin, see Windows® Help....
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...on each icon and how to use the Start button to the Internet. Start button You use it. See Windows® XP online Help and Support for more specific information on your configuration. 139 Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop Internet Explorer-The Microsoft...® Web browser that provides access to : ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ...
...on each icon and how to use the Start button to the Internet. Start button You use it. See Windows® XP online Help and Support for more specific information on your configuration. 139 Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop Internet Explorer-The Microsoft...® Web browser that provides access to : ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ...
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... quickly and conveniently at any time as they are not covered by the windows of tasks or programs, similar to open the Windows XP online Help. Sample Windows XP online Help and Support Click an item or use the Search box to the Quick Launch toolbar you may add icons to locate...
... quickly and conveniently at any time as they are not covered by the windows of tasks or programs, similar to open the Windows XP online Help. Sample Windows XP online Help and Support Click an item or use the Search box to the Quick Launch toolbar you may add icons to locate...
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..., then Help and Support. 2 Click the Index icon on both computers. 3 Set any specific options. 4 Start the transfer. 5 When you can use the Windows® XP Briefcase, or a specialized synchronization program and the computer's parallel port. Playing the CD with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers, you...
..., then Help and Support. 2 Click the Index icon on both computers. 3 Set any specific options. 4 Start the transfer. 5 When you can use the Windows® XP Briefcase, or a specialized synchronization program and the computer's parallel port. Playing the CD with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers, you...
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...is connected to one comes with another computer 3 In the dialog box, type direct cable connection. 4 Follow the online guide instructions. Windows XP displays the Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box. 3 Click the Modems tab. The following procedure is intended to support you if you ...communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you may need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. Windows XP opens the Control Panel. 2 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need: ...
...is connected to one comes with another computer 3 In the dialog box, type direct cable connection. 4 Follow the online guide instructions. Windows XP displays the Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box. 3 Click the Modems tab. The following procedure is intended to support you if you ...communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you may need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. Windows XP opens the Control Panel. 2 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need: ...
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...error message. 148 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Your modem should be listed next to one of its communication ports. Windows XP communicates with the modem, it to a phone line" on page 85. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can connect your... Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that modem. 6 Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. For more information, see "Connecting to a standard voice-grade telephone ...
...error message. 148 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Your modem should be listed next to one of its communication ports. Windows XP communicates with the modem, it to a phone line" on page 85. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can connect your... Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that modem. 6 Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. For more information, see "Connecting to a standard voice-grade telephone ...
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... on page 220. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. 157 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Fn-esse Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to choose. You can assign an Fn key combination to:... ❖ Open a Windows® XP operating system program. ❖ Open a file in its associated program. ❖ Display a ...
... on page 220. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. 157 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Fn-esse Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to choose. You can assign an Fn key combination to:... ❖ Open a Windows® XP operating system program. ❖ Open a file in its associated program. ❖ Display a ...