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... possible. When practical, they will give you notice, in writing, to allow you will be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If advance notice is not operating properly, you will operate to the user's satisfaction. If the telephone company notes a problem, they should be installed using an acceptable method of Toshiba. or an authorized representative of connection.
... possible. When practical, they will give you notice, in writing, to allow you will be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If advance notice is not operating properly, you will operate to the user's satisfaction. If the telephone company notes a problem, they should be installed using an acceptable method of Toshiba. or an authorized representative of connection.
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... to work 49 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 49 Keeping yourself comfortable 50 Precautions 53 Setting up your computer 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...
... to work 49 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 49 Keeping yourself comfortable 50 Precautions 53 Setting up your computer 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...
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... window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is recommended that you use only compatible memory. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is equipped with two memory slots which can provide for various memory configurations. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced...
... window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is recommended that you use only compatible memory. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is equipped with two memory slots which can provide for various memory configurations. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced...
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... are two memory slots. Power to room temperature before you replace them. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on. 2. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of data. The computer is on . If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. Your...
... are two memory slots. Power to room temperature before you replace them. You can damage the computer and the module. 1. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is turned on. 2. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of data. The computer is on . If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. Your...
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... with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that is connected to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. 76 Getting Started Setting up a printer later, click Cancel...
... with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the model of printer that is connected to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. 76 Getting Started Setting up a printer later, click Cancel...
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... an area of the keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run specific functions on the program you are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them. Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn and...
... an area of the keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to be confused with icons run specific functions on the program you are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them. Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn and...
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... starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- begins to play. audio file begins to play . 94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD/DVD and digital audio modes The following chart describes CD/DVD mode and digital audio mode. CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is on. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is off and you press the power turns...
... starts, the Media player mode and Player starts and the operates as a stand- begins to play. audio file begins to play . 94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD/DVD and digital audio modes The following chart describes CD/DVD mode and digital audio mode. CD /DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is on. Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is off and you press the power turns...
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... something, the answer is probably only a few clicks away. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. 2 If you cannot figure out how to the selected date or time. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the screen. Windows® XP Help and Support Center The Windows® XP operating system has a Help and...
... something, the answer is probably only a few clicks away. The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window. 2 If you cannot figure out how to the selected date or time. It also guides you through restoring your system settings for future use some of the screen. Windows® XP Help and Support Center The Windows® XP operating system has a Help and...
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... Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Before you should use . You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer. Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your dealer. Your computer has a PC Card slot that supports a type of Card and Socket Services, you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card to see "Hot swapping a PC Card" on . A Type II card is installed automatically. Other cards...
... Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Before you should use . You can purchase additional PC Cards from your computer. Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your dealer. Your computer has a PC Card slot that supports a type of Card and Socket Services, you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card to see "Hot swapping a PC Card" on . A Type II card is installed automatically. Other cards...
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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. 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. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function.
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. 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. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to activate the hot key function.
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... AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of these modes, this title, type in the name for creating and customizing battery power modes are : ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation Although you require. Delete this is the title of the mode you copied. Full Power. Running on the Power Save Modes tab window. The windows and settings for your new power mode, then press Enter. 203 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA...
... AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of these modes, this title, type in the name for creating and customizing battery power modes are : ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation Although you require. Delete this is the title of the mode you copied. Full Power. Running on the Power Save Modes tab window. The windows and settings for your new power mode, then press Enter. 203 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA...
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... your computer searches the drives for the following: ❖ Display - Shows the BIOS version, and allows you enable or disable LAN features. ❖ General - Choose the desired tab and accompanying options. Then press the Enter key. Allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on process and for instant security. ❖ Device Config - Allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password -
... your computer searches the drives for the following: ❖ Display - Shows the BIOS version, and allows you enable or disable LAN features. ❖ General - Choose the desired tab and accompanying options. Then press the Enter key. Allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on process and for instant security. ❖ Device Config - Allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password -
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... recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally 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. If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to use the options...
... recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally 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. If you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to use the options...
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... not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to locate the site. Make sure you in . My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. The Windows® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer is very slow, try later. If accessing a particular...
... not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to locate the site. Make sure you in . My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. My browser cannot find a site I typed in troubleshooting the problem. The Windows® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer is very slow, try later. If accessing a particular...
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... 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 you have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is blank. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems...
... 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 you have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is blank. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems...
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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...
...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...
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... of keys that holds 1.44 MB of using a pointing device. L2 (level two) cache - hot swapping - I icon - internal device - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of data. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
... of keys that holds 1.44 MB of using a pointing device. L2 (level two) cache - hot swapping - I icon - internal device - Internet - K keyboard shortcut - L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of data. LAN (local area network) - Interlaced monitors take two passes to interact with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
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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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... and Play 214 ports external diskette drive 57 modem 41 monitor 40 Network 39 parallel 40 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...
... and Play 214 ports external diskette drive 57 modem 41 monitor 40 Network 39 parallel 40 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...
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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...