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... will be installed using an acceptable method of connection. When practical, they will notify you in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). Disconnection If you should ensure that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. In order to permanently disconnect your modem from your right to the user's satisfaction. Instructions for...
... will be installed using an acceptable method of connection. When practical, they will notify you in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). Disconnection If you should ensure that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. In order to permanently disconnect your modem from your right to the user's satisfaction. Instructions for...
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... Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Installing additional memory (optional 49 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer 53 Using external display devices 54 Connecting an external monitor 54 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 54 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 55 Connecting an external diskette drive 55 Using an external keyboard 56 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel...
... Setting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 48 Installing additional memory (optional 49 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer 53 Using external display devices 54 Connecting an external monitor 54 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 54 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 55 Connecting an external diskette drive 55 Using an external keyboard 56 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel...
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... Card problems 257 Printer problems 260 Modem problems 261 Develop good computing habits 261 If you need further assistance 262 Before you call 263 Contacting Toshiba 263 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 264 Toshiba's worldwide offices 265 Appendix A: Hot Keys 268 Volume Mute 268 Instant password security 269 Without a password 269 With a password 269 Power usage mode 270 Stand by mode 271 Hibernation mode 272 Display modes 273 Display brightness 274 Enabling a wireless device 274 Disabling or enabling...
... Card problems 257 Printer problems 260 Modem problems 261 Develop good computing habits 261 If you need further assistance 262 Before you call 263 Contacting Toshiba 263 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 264 Toshiba's worldwide offices 265 Appendix A: Hot Keys 268 Volume Mute 268 Instant password security 269 Without a password 269 With a password 269 Power usage mode 270 Stand by mode 271 Hibernation mode 272 Display modes 273 Display brightness 274 Enabling a wireless device 274 Disabling or enabling...
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... not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on . The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. If the computer is on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot. There are two memory slots. Getting Started Setting up your...
... not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on . The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. If the computer is on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot. There are two memory slots. Getting Started Setting up your...
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... the operating system has loaded, you removed. 52 Getting Started Setting up the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 52. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory...
... the operating system has loaded, you removed. 52 Getting Started Setting up the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized the change. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 52. Checking total memory When you add or remove memory...
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Connecting an external monitor is to use the TV out button, and simply press it to direct the display to the connected device. For details of the computer. 2 Connect the monitor's power cable to use the display hot key (Fn + F5) to your computer for viewing DVD movies or presentations. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer. 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 59). 5 Set the display mode by pressing...
Connecting an external monitor is to use the TV out button, and simply press it to direct the display to the connected device. For details of the computer. 2 Connect the monitor's power cable to use the display hot key (Fn + F5) to your computer for viewing DVD movies or presentations. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer. 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on page 59). 5 Set the display mode by pressing...
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... is connected to set up a printer If you must install the printer driver for the first time Accessing cPad Help To access cPad Help: 1 Click the Help icon on , it may have been detected automatically. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. Sample cPad Help window 2 Scroll through...
... is connected to set up a printer If you must install the printer driver for the first time Accessing cPad Help To access cPad Help: 1 Click the Help icon on , it may have been detected automatically. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. Sample cPad Help window 2 Scroll through...
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... number 0 are using. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Function keys F1 through F12 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions...
... number 0 are using. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. Function keys F1 through F12 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are called function keys because they run specific functions...
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... configured on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you through the process of storing your system to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restore HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for new hardware or software. Lesson 13: Using...
... configured on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows® XP operating system guides you through the process of storing your system to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restore HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for new hardware or software. Lesson 13: Using...
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Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. Together, these allow you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. 201 These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to configure your system to...
Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. Together, these allow you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. 201 These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to configure your system to...
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... mode and the battery has discharged. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The Windows® operating system is one, remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to restart the computer. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 243. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. To charge the battery...
... mode and the battery has discharged. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The Windows® operating system is one, remove it and press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to restart the computer. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 243. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. To charge the battery...
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... down for your browser to locate the site. The Windows® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your access can 't find a site I typed in the topic of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for temporary repair. My browser can surf the Internet. You can assist you bookmarked...
... down for your browser to locate the site. The Windows® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your access can 't find a site I typed in the topic of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for temporary repair. My browser can surf the Internet. You can assist you bookmarked...
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... a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems...
... a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems...
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... the change. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. internal device - hot swapping - interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. A key or combination of keys that you turn the computer off . Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. K keyboard...
... the change. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in which only every other services. internal device - hot swapping - interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. A key or combination of keys that you turn the computer off . Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. K keyboard...
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...'t access disc 249 drive tray won't open 249 eject button 99 light 38 manual eject hole/button 99 problems 249 troubleshooting 242 DVDs 35, 98 playing 187 E email 184 emulating a full-size keyboard 92 energy saving features 127 environmental considerations 42, 43 ergonomics lighting 44 posture 43 seating guidelines 43 work habits 45 error messages device driver conflict 239 general hardware problem 239 non-system disk or disk error 236, 249 problem with display settings...
...'t access disc 249 drive tray won't open 249 eject button 99 light 38 manual eject hole/button 99 problems 249 troubleshooting 242 DVDs 35, 98 playing 187 E email 184 emulating a full-size keyboard 92 energy saving features 127 environmental considerations 42, 43 ergonomics lighting 44 posture 43 seating guidelines 43 work habits 45 error messages device driver conflict 239 general hardware problem 239 non-system disk or disk error 236, 249 problem with display settings...
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... 203 assigning keys 204 change/remove key assignments 207 drag-and-drop 204 keyboard 203 starting 203 using keyboard or pointing device 205 viewing key assignments 206 folders 143 displaying information 175 front panel 36 function keys 35, 89 H hard disk drive cover 40 light 38, 60 hardware conflicts 239 resolving 240 headphone/S/PDIF 30 headphones connecting 191 Help 166 Windows XP 238 Hibernation low battery 135 Hibernation command 112 enabling 117 Hibernation mode 112...
... 203 assigning keys 204 change/remove key assignments 207 drag-and-drop 204 keyboard 203 starting 203 using keyboard or pointing device 205 viewing key assignments 206 folders 143 displaying information 175 front panel 36 function keys 35, 89 H hard disk drive cover 40 light 38, 60 hardware conflicts 239 resolving 240 headphone/S/PDIF 30 headphones connecting 191 Help 166 Windows XP 238 Hibernation low battery 135 Hibernation command 112 enabling 117 Hibernation mode 112...
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... Index microphone jack 30 Microsoft Internet Explorer 109 Microsoft Support Online Web site 238 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 140 minimizing 154 modem determining COM port 178 port 29, 110 problem solving 261 resetting port to default settings 178 upgrading 178 modem, using 109 modem/LAN cover 40 modes Hibernation 112 Stand by 113 video 277 monitor connecting 54, 177 not working 245 moving the computer 85 My Computer 144, 145 N network accessing 179 connecting...
... Index microphone jack 30 Microsoft Internet Explorer 109 Microsoft Support Online Web site 238 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 140 minimizing 154 modem determining COM port 178 port 29, 110 problem solving 261 resetting port to default settings 178 upgrading 178 modem, using 109 modem/LAN cover 40 modes Hibernation 112 Stand by 113 video 277 monitor connecting 54, 177 not working 245 moving the computer 85 My Computer 144, 145 N network accessing 179 connecting...
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... 249 changing display properties 246 checking device properties 241 compact discs not running correctly 250 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 259 computer will not power up 235 contacting Toshiba 263 corrupted/damaged data files 248 Device Manager 240 disabling a device 241 disk drive is slow 248 display is blank 245 DVD-ROM controls are gray 250 not functioning properly 252 video content poor 251 DVD-ROM performance is poor 250 DVD-ROM...
... 249 changing display properties 246 checking device properties 241 compact discs not running correctly 250 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 259 computer will not power up 235 contacting Toshiba 263 corrupted/damaged data files 248 Device Manager 240 disabling a device 241 disk drive is slow 248 display is blank 245 DVD-ROM controls are gray 250 not functioning properly 252 video content poor 251 DVD-ROM performance is poor 250 DVD-ROM...
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... 139 saving your work 93 screen 35 blank 245 doesn't look normal/flickers 246 Screen Saver tab 161 SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) 194 SD cards 33, 194 inserting 194 removing 194 using 194 Search Engine 184 secondary control button 35, 66 Secondary module bay 31 security fitting a computer lock cable 85 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 135 setting up AC adapter 56 communications...
... 139 saving your work 93 screen 35 blank 245 doesn't look normal/flickers 246 Screen Saver tab 161 SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) 194 SD cards 33, 194 inserting 194 removing 194 using 194 Search Engine 184 secondary control button 35, 66 Secondary module bay 31 security fitting a computer lock cable 85 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 135 setting up AC adapter 56 communications...
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310 Index mouse connecting 53 using Bluetooth 181 cPad and control buttons 144 modem 109 PC Cards 191 SD cards 194 utilities Hotkey utility 207 Power Management 215 V video 277 video features exploring 185 video modes 277 table 278 video projector adjusting display 55 connecting 54 video/audio out jack 31 volume control dial 28 volume, adjusting 191 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 188 Web address 147, 184 Web browsers 183 Web sites 263 Support Online 238 Web sites...
310 Index mouse connecting 53 using Bluetooth 181 cPad and control buttons 144 modem 109 PC Cards 191 SD cards 194 utilities Hotkey utility 207 Power Management 215 V video 277 video features exploring 185 video modes 277 table 278 video projector adjusting display 55 connecting 54 video/audio out jack 31 volume control dial 28 volume, adjusting 191 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 188 Web address 147, 184 Web browsers 183 Web sites 263 Support Online 238 Web sites...