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... Problems that are easy to fix 189 Problems when you turn on the computer............191 The Windows® operating system is not working 193 Using Startup options to fix problems 194 Internet problems 195 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving...
... Problems that are easy to fix 189 Problems when you turn on the computer............191 The Windows® operating system is not working 193 Using Startup options to fix problems 194 Internet problems 195 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Resolving...
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... 216 DVD operating problems 219 Develop good computing habits 222 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
... 216 DVD operating problems 219 Develop good computing habits 222 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235...
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... to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut Down command if ...you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to turn off your work. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the ...
... to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut Down command if ...you are using Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are connected to turn off your work. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the ...
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...; dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down . The Turn off your computer. Turn Off For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. The computer shuts...
...; dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down . The Turn off your computer. Turn Off For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. The computer shuts...
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... its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while it unless you will lose all new files for files you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down normally, details such as your files 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 damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the ...
... its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while it unless you will lose all new files for files you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down normally, details such as your files 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 damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the ...
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...menu When you can easily see the content of your computer. Starting a program from Windows® Explorer. The Accessories menu is listed, go to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. This example... opens WordPad using Windows Explorer. 1 Click Start, then point to start a program that has an icon...
...menu When you can easily see the content of your computer. Starting a program from Windows® Explorer. The Accessories menu is listed, go to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. This example... opens WordPad using Windows Explorer. 1 Click Start, then point to start a program that has an icon...
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...that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give the new file a different name. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of the file you need to 255 characters; HINT: To make another copy of up to do. the names can...Save. If you want your file to eight characters. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. 94 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box...
...that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give the new file a different name. The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of the file you need to 255 characters; HINT: To make another copy of up to do. the names can...Save. If you want your file to eight characters. Sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. 94 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box...
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... file name with a particular format. If you use all the letters and numbers on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® XP online help. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use ...one printer or are not case-sensitive. Printing your work 95 File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can include spaces. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® XP operating system does not show file extensions. Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure...
... file name with a particular format. If you use all the letters and numbers on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® XP online help. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use ...one printer or are not case-sensitive. Printing your work 95 File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can include spaces. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® XP operating system does not show file extensions. Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure...
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... can back up your computer. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on now. 2 Open the File menu of copies to CDs with Windows XP" on page 225. 96 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Back up all the files you create...
... can back up your computer. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® backup program preinstalled on now. 2 Open the File menu of copies to CDs with Windows XP" on page 225. 96 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Back up all the files you create...
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... Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command).
... Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command).
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... system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in the Windows® XP operating system. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you will explore some of the special features of your system. 128...
... system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in the Windows® XP operating system. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you will explore some of the special features of your system. 128...
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129 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, System tray, and background pattern. You can be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by double-clicking the icon.
129 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, System tray, and background pattern. You can be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by double-clicking the icon.
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... to retrieve these files until you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. See Windows® XP online help for more information on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin - For more specific information on each icon and how...use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the...
... to retrieve these files until you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. See Windows® XP online help for more information on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin - For more specific information on each icon and how...use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the...
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...reset the port to the default settings. 132 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for the modem is COM3. Windows XP communicates with the modem, it . If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. The Phone and Modem Options Properties ...Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. To find out which port your modem and Windows XP documentation. Your modem should be listed next to one of your modem is intended to support you if you wish to check, and then ...
...reset the port to the default settings. 132 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for the modem is COM3. Windows XP communicates with the modem, it . If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. The Phone and Modem Options Properties ...Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. To find out which port your modem and Windows XP documentation. Your modem should be listed next to one of your modem is intended to support you if you wish to check, and then ...
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...-on Security The power-on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of Windows® XP is read and compared with the user's Windows® user account. If the authentication fails, the system tries again up to start the computer. 178 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Error reading fingerprint-the movement was skewed...
...-on Security The power-on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of Windows® XP is read and compared with the user's Windows® user account. If the authentication fails, the system tries again up to start the computer. 178 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Error reading fingerprint-the movement was skewed...
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... that you do not leave the computer in the optional external diskette drive. on page 192. If there is not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. If you experience ...there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to restart the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a ...
... that you do not leave the computer in the optional external diskette drive. on page 192. If there is not working correctly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to continue. If you experience ...there is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to restart the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a ...
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...slow, try later. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 195 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing....A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for temporary repair. The World Wide Web is very slow. The Windows® XP operating system can assist you separated the domain names of the address carefully. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of...
...slow, try later. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 195 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing....A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for temporary repair. The World Wide Web is very slow. The Windows® XP operating system can assist you separated the domain names of the address carefully. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of...
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... memory module" on page 59. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® XP online help. The operating system shuts down and turns off computer. 2 Click Turn Off. They may cause errors that seem to ...faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to another. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module...
... memory module" on page 59. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® XP online help. The operating system shuts down and turns off computer. 2 Click Turn Off. They may cause errors that seem to ...faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to another. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module...
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... the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more information, or refer to use the card immediately. Use the Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to support their cards. If your PC Card and the card did not come with the PC Card. If the card...
... the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are having trouble getting one or more information, or refer to use the card immediately. Use the Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to support their cards. If your PC Card and the card did not come with the PC Card. If the card...
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...point. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in response, then the problem is not enabled, Windows XP adds the device to its list of the Windows Taskbar). ❖ Click View Available Wireless Networks. ❖ Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network..., even though it is probably Wi-Fi-related. ❖ If you install a wireless access point device, Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is not enabled on the device. When you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, ...
...point. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in response, then the problem is not enabled, Windows XP adds the device to its list of the Windows Taskbar). ❖ Click View Available Wireless Networks. ❖ Select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network..., even though it is probably Wi-Fi-related. ❖ If you install a wireless access point device, Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is not enabled on the device. When you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, ...