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... individual sending the message and the telephone number of Toshiba. Before installing this equipment, users should immediately remove it from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of connection. The equipment must also be In the event repairs are notified, you will be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding...
... individual sending the message and the telephone number of Toshiba. Before installing this equipment, users should immediately remove it from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of connection. The equipment must also be In the event repairs are notified, you will be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Fax Branding...
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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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... two memory slots which can provide for various memory configurations. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. 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. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional...
... two memory slots which can provide for various memory configurations. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. See "Toshiba voice contact" on page 233. 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. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional...
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... computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may have both slots occupied. There are two memory slots. Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on. The computer is on . 2. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. Power to install a memory module under the...
... computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. You may have both slots occupied. There are two memory slots. Do not try to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on. The computer is on . 2. 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. Power to install a memory module under the...
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... install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. 76 Getting Started Setting up a printer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection, you need a suitable cable, which may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). Otherwise, you turn on , it may come with your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your parallel printer. The Printers and Faxes window...
... install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. 76 Getting Started Setting up a printer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection, you need a suitable cable, which may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). Otherwise, you turn on , it may come with your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your parallel printer. The Printers and Faxes window...
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... run specific functions on the program you press them. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number...
... run specific functions on the program you press them. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number...
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... power turns off and you If a CD 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- Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the DVD...
... power turns off and you If a CD 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- Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is in the drive, the DVD...
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... opens the Help and Support Center window. 2 If you want to draw a picture, but do not know how. 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The operating system guides you how to use . Windows® XP Help and Support Center The Windows® XP operating system has a Help and Support facility. This lesson teaches you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the screen...
... opens the Help and Support Center window. 2 If you want to draw a picture, but do not know how. 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The operating system guides you how to use . Windows® XP Help and Support Center The Windows® XP operating system has a Help and Support facility. This lesson teaches you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the screen...
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... result in the Windows® XP operating system. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is typically used for memory storage, as cables, attached to your computer. Check the documentation that supports a type of Card and Socket Services, you need to set up and use the files included in damage to components, such as a network card, and so on page...
... result in the Windows® XP operating system. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is typically used for memory storage, as cables, attached to your computer. Check the documentation that supports a type of Card and Socket Services, you need to set up and use the files included in damage to components, such as a network card, and so on page...
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The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. 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 function is now active. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility.
The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function. 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 function is now active. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility.
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Running on the Power Save Modes tab window. Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on batteries section The preset modes are described in section This section has a single preset power usage mode - The windows and settings for your new power mode, then press Enter. Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the mode you require. 203 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Plugged in the following sections. Full Power. If you need a customized mode, create a new mode with the title "Copy Name" where...
Running on the Power Save Modes tab window. Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on batteries section The preset modes are described in section This section has a single preset power usage mode - The windows and settings for your new power mode, then press Enter. Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the mode you require. 203 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Plugged in the following sections. Full Power. If you need a customized mode, create a new mode with the title "Copy Name" where...
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... BIOS version, and allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password - 205 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the operating system. Choose the desired tab and accompanying options. Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN - Allows you to configure the printer port type. Allows you to select the built-in which your computer searches the drives for the following: ❖ Display...
... BIOS version, and allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password - 205 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the operating system. Choose the desired tab and accompanying options. Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN - Allows you to configure the printer port type. Allows you to select the built-in which your computer searches the drives for the following: ❖ Display...
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... Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device...
... Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to change the system in the Startup menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your computer starts. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device...
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My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. A site you in . Try again later. 211 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is constantly changing. The World Wide Web is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for your computer, the online Help...
My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. A site you in . Try again later. 211 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is constantly changing. The World Wide Web is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for your computer, the online Help...
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... a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. 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, press Fn and F5 simultaneously. To decrease or increase screen brightness...
... a hardware conflict Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. 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, press Fn and F5 simultaneously. To decrease or increase screen brightness...
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... Fn key. 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 different video refresh rates" on display options. 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...
... Fn key. 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 different video refresh rates" on display options. 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...
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... of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any device to 1024 bytes. Compare noninterlaced. K keyboard shortcut - A small image displayed on the network. internal device - kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - L2 (level...
... of refreshing a computer screen, in combination with any device to 1024 bytes. Compare noninterlaced. K keyboard shortcut - A small image displayed on the network. internal device - kilobyte (KB) - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - L2 (level...
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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...