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Contents Introduction 23 This guide 23 Safety icons 24 Other icons used 25 Other documentation 25 Service options 26 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Front with the display closed 28 Back 29 Right side 30 Left side 31 Front with the display open 33 Keyboard indicator panel 35 System indicator panel 36 CD/DVD control buttons 37 Underside 38 Chapter 2: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 13
Contents Introduction 23 This guide 23 Safety icons 24 Other icons used 25 Other documentation 25 Service options 26 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Front with the display closed 28 Back 29 Right side 30 Left side 31 Front with the display open 33 Keyboard indicator panel 35 System indicator panel 36 CD/DVD control buttons 37 Underside 38 Chapter 2: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 13
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15 Contents Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 69 Function keys 69 Windows® special keys 70 Overlay keys 70 Emulating a full-size keyboard 72 TOSHIBA Console button 72 Starting a program 73 Saving your work 73 Printing your work 74 Using diskettes 75 Inserting and removing diskettes 76 Caring for diskettes 76 Backing up...
15 Contents Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 69 Function keys 69 Windows® special keys 70 Overlay keys 70 Emulating a full-size keyboard 72 TOSHIBA Console button 72 Starting a program 73 Saving your work 73 Printing your work 74 Using diskettes 75 Inserting and removing diskettes 76 Caring for diskettes 76 Backing up...
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... from Hibernation mode 97 Using Stand By 97 Going into Stand By mode more quickly.......... 98 Starting again from Stand By 99 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Using additional batteries 101 Battery safety precautions 101 Maximizing battery life 102 Charging batteries... the computer ...... 108 Removing the battery from the battery cover. 110 Inserting a charged battery 110 Disposing of used batteries safely 111 Traveling tips 112 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 113 TOSHIBA Accessibility 113
... from Hibernation mode 97 Using Stand By 97 Going into Stand By mode more quickly.......... 98 Starting again from Stand By 99 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Using additional batteries 101 Battery safety precautions 101 Maximizing battery life 102 Charging batteries... the computer ...... 108 Removing the battery from the battery cover. 110 Inserting a charged battery 110 Disposing of used batteries safely 111 Traveling tips 112 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 113 TOSHIBA Accessibility 113
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...Starting Fn-esse 115 Assigning a key to a program or document ... 116 Viewing existing key assignments 118 Changing or removing existing key assignments 118 Hotkey utility 118 TOSHIBA Console 119 Customize Your Computer 120 Network 121 Security 121 TOSHIBA Button Controls 121 Power Management 124 Toshiba... 3: Learning about the Internet 137 Lesson 4: Creating a new document 138 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder 139 Lesson 6: Starting programs 140 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 142 Using the taskbar 143 Minimizing and maximizing windows 144 Resizing and ...
...Starting Fn-esse 115 Assigning a key to a program or document ... 116 Viewing existing key assignments 118 Changing or removing existing key assignments 118 Hotkey utility 118 TOSHIBA Console 119 Customize Your Computer 120 Network 121 Security 121 TOSHIBA Button Controls 121 Power Management 124 Toshiba... 3: Learning about the Internet 137 Lesson 4: Creating a new document 138 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder 139 Lesson 6: Starting programs 140 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 142 Using the taskbar 143 Minimizing and maximizing windows 144 Resizing and ...
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Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a "grand tour" of the computer. Making sure you have everything . For additional help, see "If you need to make sure you need further assistance" on page 239. 27 It serves as a reference when you received everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to locate specific parts of your dealer immediately. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your notebook computer.
Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a "grand tour" of the computer. Making sure you have everything . For additional help, see "If you need to make sure you need further assistance" on page 239. 27 It serves as a reference when you received everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to locate specific parts of your dealer immediately. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your notebook computer.
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... with the display open 37 CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you have set a password for playing CDs and DVDs.
... with the display open 37 CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you have set a password for playing CDs and DVDs.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for the computer and any other equipment to be used in prime operating condition, protect your notebook computer. Leave enough space ...
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for the computer and any other equipment to be used in prime operating condition, protect your notebook computer. Leave enough space ...
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.... ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. You should be able to type without slouching. This section provides hints on , contact a Toshiba authorized service provider. CAUTION: If you turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it... into the computer, turn it on a flat surface at the screen without twisting your torso or neck, and look at a comfortable height and distance. Getting Started Selecting a place to work comfortably throughout the day.
.... ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. You should be able to type without slouching. This section provides hints on , contact a Toshiba authorized service provider. CAUTION: If you turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it... into the computer, turn it on a flat surface at the screen without twisting your torso or neck, and look at a comfortable height and distance. Getting Started Selecting a place to work comfortably throughout the day.
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... choose, use a footrest to the floor. Seating and posture When using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than a conventional chair. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work ❖...
... choose, use a footrest to the floor. Seating and posture When using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than a conventional chair. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work ❖...
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... supply stores. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your wrists. If necessary, use...
... supply stores. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your wrists. If necessary, use...
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44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for ...
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for ...
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Information on page 53. Ask your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Getting Started Setting up your dealer to charge the battery, you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. If you do spill a liquid that has ...
Information on page 53. Ask your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Getting Started Setting up your dealer to charge the battery, you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. If you do spill a liquid that has ...
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46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To register your computer, you may also want to increase the computer's memory if you must connect the built-in modem ... use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to step 4. otherwise, skip to install a memory module. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on page 90. Before starting to run most of data.
46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To register your computer, you may also want to increase the computer's memory if you must connect the built-in modem ... use a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver to step 4. otherwise, skip to install a memory module. You need a standard Phillips no . 1 screwdriver that is on page 90. Before starting to run most of data.
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... Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the...
... Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the...
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... socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Do not force the module into place. 48 Getting Started Setting up . CAUTION: Static electricity can retrieve them later. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the...
... socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into position. Do not force the module into place. 48 Getting Started Setting up . CAUTION: Static electricity can retrieve them later. The memory module should be careful not to discharge any static electricity you can damage the...
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Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory ... tighten them. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 14 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel ❖ Click Performance and Maintenance. ❖ Click System. ❖ The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 15...
Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory ... tighten them. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 14 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel ❖ Click Performance and Maintenance. ❖ Click System. ❖ The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory. 15...
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... "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 46. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up a printer" on the printer. 50 Getting Started Connecting a mouse Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in pointing device. Your computer can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer. Connecting a printer You can...
... "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 46. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up a printer" on the printer. 50 Getting Started Connecting a mouse Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in pointing device. Your computer can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer. Connecting a printer You can...
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Getting Started Using external display devices 51 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ Other external ...
Getting Started Using external display devices 51 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ Other external ...
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... be limited to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the screen. The external display device must set for additional configuration steps. 52 Getting Started Using external display devices 2 Release the Fn key.
... be limited to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on the screen. The external display device must set for additional configuration steps. 52 Getting Started Using external display devices 2 Release the Fn key.
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... attach a USB-compatible external diskette drive. For more information about diskettes, see "Using diskettes" on the computer glows when the device is USB-compatible. Getting Started Connecting an external diskette drive 53 Connecting an external diskette drive To use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one of the computer's USB ports.
... attach a USB-compatible external diskette drive. For more information about diskettes, see "Using diskettes" on the computer glows when the device is USB-compatible. Getting Started Connecting an external diskette drive 53 Connecting an external diskette drive To use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one of the computer's USB ports.