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... telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. If advance notice is permissible to be installed using an acceptable method of this equipment, users should be notified as soon as prescribed in writing, to allow you to make any of your right to program this disconnection. Before installing this change. The equipment must also be connected to the user...
... telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as possible. If advance notice is permissible to be installed using an acceptable method of this equipment, users should be notified as soon as prescribed in writing, to allow you to make any of your right to program this disconnection. Before installing this change. The equipment must also be connected to the user...
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... 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the main battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting up...
... 55 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 56 Adding external devices 56 Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 57 Connecting to a power source 57 Charging the main battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61 Turning on the power 62 Activating the power-on password 62 Using the TouchPadTM 63 Installing additional memory (optional 65 Removing a memory module 72 Connecting a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Connecting a USB printer 75 Connecting a parallel printer 76 Setting up...
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... Mouse Properties. A memory module must be lost. In the event original memory is replaced with two memory slots which can provide for various memory configurations. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is recommended that you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing additional memory (optional...
... Mouse Properties. A memory module must be lost. In the event original memory is replaced with two memory slots which can provide for various memory configurations. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is recommended that you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Installing additional memory (optional...
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..., the memory modules will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to increase the computer's memory if you replace them. The computer was shut down using Standby mode. 3. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on...
..., the memory modules will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to increase the computer's memory if you replace them. The computer was shut down using Standby mode. 3. Power to install a memory module under the following conditions. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on...
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... Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer If you must install the printer driver for connecting a parallel printer to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that is not the case, then you started your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in...
... Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer If you must install the printer driver for connecting a parallel printer to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that is not the case, then you started your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in...
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... Alt . 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the computer. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called function keys because they run specific functions on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of...
... Alt . 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the computer. Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called function keys because they run specific functions on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of...
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... /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off and you press the power turns off. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD begins to play . mode button Operating system is If a CD is in the drive, The operating system press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- digital audio...
... /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off and you press the power turns off. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD begins to play . mode button Operating system is If a CD is in the drive, The operating system press Play/Pause the system enters CD starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- digital audio...
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... Support. If you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the screen. This lesson teaches you do ? Lesson 14: If I am lost , what do I do not see the index, click the Index button at the top of the Help and Support features in Windows® XP operating system. Sample Help and Support Center Index Help and Support Center displays...
... Support. If you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the screen. This lesson teaches you do ? Lesson 14: If I am lost , what do I do not see the index, click the Index button at the top of the Help and Support features in Windows® XP operating system. Sample Help and Support Center Index Help and Support Center displays...
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... with your data and turn off the computer before you should use . Other cards may result in the Windows® XP operating system. Failure to do so may work with the card to see if you need to see "Hot swapping a PC Card" on . A Type II card is installed automatically. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as cables, attached to your...
... with your data and turn off the computer before you should use . Other cards may result in the Windows® XP operating system. Failure to do so may work with the card to see if you need to see "Hot swapping a PC Card" on . A Type II card is installed automatically. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for memory storage, as cables, attached to your...
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To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. The function is now active. 194 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box.
To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. The function is now active. 194 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it and then press a function key to the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box.
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... settings for creating and customizing battery power modes are : ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation Although you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the mode you require. Running on the Power Save Modes tab window. Delete this is the title of the preset Full Power mode. 203 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Plugged in the name for your new power mode, then press Enter. Creating a new power mode...
... settings for creating and customizing battery power modes are : ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation Although you can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the mode you require. Running on the Power Save Modes tab window. Delete this is the title of the preset Full Power mode. 203 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Plugged in the name for your new power mode, then press Enter. Creating a new power mode...
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... set or reset a user password for the power-on . ❖ Boot Priority - Lets you must press the arrow keys or the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard - Allows you to configure the printer port type. Allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on process and for the following: ❖ Display - Since the system is a quick-booting system, you enable or disable LAN...
... set or reset a user password for the power-on . ❖ Boot Priority - Lets you must press the arrow keys or the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard - Allows you to configure the printer port type. Allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on process and for the following: ❖ Display - Since the system is a quick-booting system, you enable or disable LAN...
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... options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts. To open the Startup menu...
... options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts. To open the Startup menu...
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... computer is surfing, your Windows® documentation for further explanation. Internet problems My Internet connection is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to the speed with the forward slash (/). If accessing a particular site is constantly changing. Try again later. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of Safe mode. A site you in...
... computer is surfing, your Windows® documentation for further explanation. Internet problems My Internet connection is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to the speed with the forward slash (/). If accessing a particular site is constantly changing. Try again later. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of Safe mode. A site you in...
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... the cable connecting the external monitor to continue working. To decrease or increase screen brightness you have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key to activate the screen. To choose the desired option, hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your system: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window...
... the cable connecting the external monitor to continue working. To decrease or increase screen brightness you have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. Press any key to activate the screen. To choose the desired option, hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your system: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ External video device only (composite port) To open the display options window...
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... Fn key. 241 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on page 186. ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously To use this setting, see "Enabling...
... Fn key. 241 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on page 186. ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously To use this setting, see "Enabling...
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... also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot swapping - See device. Internet - A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. LAN (local area network) - hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to 1024 bytes. L2 (level two) cache - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A unit of...
... also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot swapping - See device. Internet - A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. LAN (local area network) - hot key - (1) A feature in combination with any device to 1024 bytes. L2 (level two) cache - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. A unit of...
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... change/remove key assignments 198 drag-and-drop 196 keyboard 195 starting 195 using keyboard or pointing device 197 viewing key assignments 198 folders 138 displaying information 170 front panel 43 function keys 43, 84 H hardware conflicts 212 resolving 214 headphone jack 40 Help 160 Windows XP 211 Hibernation command 103 enabling 110 Hibernation mode 104 methods 111, 112, 240 hiding windows 147 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 242 display modes 241 display output settings 185 display settings 181 keyboard 242 keyboard...
... change/remove key assignments 198 drag-and-drop 196 keyboard 195 starting 195 using keyboard or pointing device 197 viewing key assignments 198 folders 138 displaying information 170 front panel 43 function keys 43, 84 H hardware conflicts 212 resolving 214 headphone jack 40 Help 160 Windows XP 211 Hibernation command 103 enabling 110 Hibernation mode 104 methods 111, 112, 240 hiding windows 147 hot key disabling/enabling TouchPad 242 display modes 241 display output settings 185 display settings 181 keyboard 242 keyboard...
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... S-video 39 USB 39 power cable 60 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 208 light 45 monitoring 125 on/off button 42 problem solving 218 taking care of your battery 131 Power Management 201 running on batteries 203 power off guidelines 79 power usage mode 127 powering down the computer 102 options 102 power-on password 62 precautions 53 presentations viewing on television set 180 previous track button 46 primary button 64 primary control button...
... S-video 39 USB 39 power cable 60 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 208 light 45 monitoring 125 on/off button 42 problem solving 218 taking care of your battery 131 Power Management 201 running on batteries 203 power off guidelines 79 power usage mode 127 powering down the computer 102 options 102 power-on password 62 precautions 53 presentations viewing on television set 180 previous track button 46 primary button 64 primary control button...
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... Standby mode hot key 239 Start button 137 starting a program 87 Startup menu problem solving 210 sticky key 194 stop/eject button 47 support for Windows 137 system indicator panel 45 System Restore 159 System Setup 209 System Tools 159 system tools Disk Defragmenter 223 Error-checking 222 system tray 138 T taskbar 138, 148 customizing 165 telephone line connecting the modem 101 television adjusting display 186 text file 143 toolbars displaying in a window 170 Toshiba...
... Standby mode hot key 239 Start button 137 starting a program 87 Startup menu problem solving 210 sticky key 194 stop/eject button 47 support for Windows 137 system indicator panel 45 System Restore 159 System Setup 209 System Tools 159 system tools Disk Defragmenter 223 Error-checking 222 system tray 138 T taskbar 138, 148 customizing 165 telephone line connecting the modem 101 television adjusting display 186 text file 143 toolbars displaying in a window 170 Toshiba...