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32 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries ... Your Computer's Features 122 Exploring the desktop 122 Finding your way around the desktop 123 Setting up for communications 125 Connecting your computer to a network .........125 Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........126 An overview of using the Internet 128 The Internet 128 The World Wide Web 128 Internet Service Providers 128 Connecting to the Internet 129
32 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries ... Your Computer's Features 122 Exploring the desktop 122 Finding your way around the desktop 123 Setting up for communications 125 Connecting your computer to a network .........125 Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........126 An overview of using the Internet 128 The Internet 128 The World Wide Web 128 Internet Service Providers 128 Connecting to the Internet 129
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... 129 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 130 Exploring audio features 130 Recording sounds 130 Using external speakers or headphones..........131 FM tuner 132 Web Camera 132 Using an ExpressCard 133 ...Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Using the i.LINK® port 136 Chapter 5: Utilities 137 TOSHIBA Assist 138 Connect 139 Secure 140 Protect & Fix 141 Optimize 142 TOSHIBA Application Installer 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Using a supervisor password 145 Using a user password 146 Deleting...
... 129 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 130 Exploring audio features 130 Recording sounds 130 Using external speakers or headphones..........131 FM tuner 132 Web Camera 132 Using an ExpressCard 133 ...Adapter Slot 134 Inserting memory media 134 Removing memory media 135 Using the i.LINK® port 136 Chapter 5: Utilities 137 TOSHIBA Assist 138 Connect 139 Secure 140 Protect & Fix 141 Optimize 142 TOSHIBA Application Installer 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Using a supervisor password 145 Using a user password 146 Deleting...
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...;" on page 45. If you decide not to register at that time, you can be connected to the Internet. 46 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your desktop or go...
...;" on page 45. If you decide not to register at that time, you can be connected to the Internet. 46 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your desktop or go...
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... you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need : ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you need for...come with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on how to set up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you plan to use your wireless communication...
... you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need : ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you need for...come with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on how to set up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you plan to use your wireless communication...
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...network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. Setting up the connection To set up a dial-up connection, use the Connect to the Internet Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Dial Up. 3 Enter the phone number and account...hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for the telephone number of your Internet connection. 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number. 126 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for...
...network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. Setting up the connection To set up a dial-up connection, use the Connect to the Internet Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Dial Up. 3 Enter the phone number and account...hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for the telephone number of your Internet connection. 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number. 126 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for...
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...-in modem to a key telephone system for communications 127 For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on the side of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the... modem port on a public telephone or to an online service or the Internet. Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up ...
...-in modem to a key telephone system for communications 127 For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on the side of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into the... modem port on a public telephone or to an online service or the Internet. Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up ...
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... address and send and receive information. The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. You can connect to share information. They all work together to the Internet by communications lines. The World Wide Web The World Wide Web (or "Web") is a company that has the equipment...
... address and send and receive information. The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. You can connect to share information. They all work together to the Internet by communications lines. The World Wide Web The World Wide Web (or "Web") is a company that has the equipment...
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...to that computer system linked to the Internet. Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP's home page on the Internet or your network administrator about connecting to the Internet. See your company's Web site home ... Locator (URL), is a unique identifier for that site. Web addresses can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your Web browser. If you are using the Internet 129 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need a mailbox on certain models) to a telephone line. Exploring Your...
...to that computer system linked to the Internet. Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP's home page on the Internet or your network administrator about connecting to the Internet. See your company's Web site home ... Locator (URL), is a unique identifier for that site. Web addresses can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your Web browser. If you are using the Internet 129 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need a mailbox on certain models) to a telephone line. Exploring Your...
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... a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from one -onone or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by connecting an optional external microphone. It can be as simple as a clearinghouse where all the messages are several ways to a chat room, but ...sound files or audio CDs using a dedicated site to record sounds using the computer's internal microphone (available on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to upload or download data. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphone (...
... a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from one -onone or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by connecting an optional external microphone. It can be as simple as a clearinghouse where all the messages are several ways to a chat room, but ...sound files or audio CDs using a dedicated site to record sounds using the computer's internal microphone (available on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to upload or download data. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphone (...
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With this FM tuner feature you must be connected to live local FM radio stations. To use this Web Camera you can do the following: ❖ Take pictures and record videos with your computer ... you while using instant messaging (IM) programs ❖ Have video conference calls NOTE To E-mail, instant message or video conference, you can listen to the Internet. NOTE The FM signal strength will vary depending on the location of your computer. ❖ You can plug in FM tuner and a separate FM antenna...
With this FM tuner feature you must be connected to live local FM radio stations. To use this Web Camera you can do the following: ❖ Take pictures and record videos with your computer ... you while using instant messaging (IM) programs ❖ Have video conference calls NOTE To E-mail, instant message or video conference, you can listen to the Internet. NOTE The FM signal strength will vary depending on the location of your computer. ❖ You can plug in FM tuner and a separate FM antenna...
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... The following settings can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for easily switching ...includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting
... The following settings can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of a home page that environment and connect to handle these networking environments. ConfigFree® profiles are useful for easily switching ...includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) ❖ Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting
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... carefully. If accessing a particular site is constantly changing. Make sure you are trying to locate the site. Try again later. Internet problems My Internet connection is not working 171 ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480...the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. See your access can surf the Internet. NOTE If your computer is surfing, your Windows® documentation for temporary repair. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows®...
... carefully. If accessing a particular site is constantly changing. Make sure you are trying to locate the site. Try again later. Internet problems My Internet connection is not working 171 ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480...the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. See your access can surf the Internet. NOTE If your computer is surfing, your Windows® documentation for temporary repair. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows®...
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... assigned to connect through. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, Hardware and Sound). If, for setting and managing SSIDs. ❖ Check the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to the Internet. Toshiba provides a Client... Manager utility for example, the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be a configuration issue. If you need assistance ...
... assigned to connect through. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of the Windows® Control Panel, Hardware and Sound). If, for setting and managing SSIDs. ❖ Check the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to the Internet. Toshiba provides a Client... Manager utility for example, the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be a configuration issue. If you need assistance ...
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If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 187 ❖ Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start, and then Network. 2 Click View Status. 3 Click Details. 4 Verify that the DHCP Enabled setting is set to...address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for each active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in the ...
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 187 ❖ Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start, and then Network. 2 Click View Status. 3 Click Details. 4 Verify that the DHCP Enabled setting is set to...address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for each active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in the ...
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... Wide Web, and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other line of keys that activates... displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See device. K keyboard shortcut - Internet - A group of computers or other services. 222 Glossary Hibernation - When you turn the computer.... Memory cache built into the processor to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced - high-density diskette - internal...
... Wide Web, and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any other line of keys that activates... displayed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See device. K keyboard shortcut - Internet - A group of computers or other services. 222 Glossary Hibernation - When you turn the computer.... Memory cache built into the processor to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced - high-density diskette - internal...
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... See color palette. Online may refer to increase the capabilities of information at a time. password - A method of operating systems are connected by communications facilities. parallel - In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of computers. non-system disk - P... and data that controls how the computer works. A collection of programs that cannot be produced on a company network or the Internet. Available through the computer. A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to information being read data, music, or videos. A...
... See color palette. Online may refer to increase the capabilities of information at a time. password - A method of operating systems are connected by communications facilities. parallel - In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of computers. non-system disk - P... and data that controls how the computer works. A collection of programs that cannot be produced on a company network or the Internet. Available through the computer. A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to information being read data, music, or videos. A...
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...devices through a modem or network. See also download. utility - See World Wide Web. USB allows hot swapping of Web sites linked together over the Internet. USB - See also Internet. A computer program designed to computer system management. Wi-Fi® - The worldwide network of peripherals. USB is another computer through a single all-...A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that supports a data transfer rate of up to site regardless of the location of the Web can connect up to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components.
...devices through a modem or network. See also download. utility - See World Wide Web. USB allows hot swapping of Web sites linked together over the Internet. USB - See also Internet. A computer program designed to computer system management. Wi-Fi® - The worldwide network of peripherals. USB is another computer through a single all-...A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that supports a data transfer rate of up to site regardless of the location of the Web can connect up to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components.
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... to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 39 installation memory module 53 installing memory modules 52 mouse 73 instant passwords, using 144 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 connecting to 129 features 129 slow connection 171 surfing 129 uploading and downloading files 130 URL address not found 171 using 128... Internet Service Providers 128 ISPs 128 J jack RJ-11 127 K keyboard character keys 89 function keys 90 hot keys 212 not working 168 ...
... to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 39 installation memory module 53 installing memory modules 52 mouse 73 instant passwords, using 144 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 connecting to 129 features 129 slow connection 171 surfing 129 uploading and downloading files 130 URL address not found 171 using 128... Internet Service Providers 128 ISPs 128 J jack RJ-11 127 K keyboard character keys 89 function keys 90 hot keys 212 not working 168 ...
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...56 installation 53 removing 59 memory module slot 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 185 monitor 69 connecting 70 not working 177 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display ... user 146 supervisor set up 145 types 144 passwords instant, using 144 setting 144 port RGB 69 power computer will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 48 cord/cable connectors 213 energy-saving features 104 problem solving 175 turning on 51 power button 52, 62 ...
...56 installation 53 removing 59 memory module slot 55 microphone 130 modem connecting to telephone line 126 problem solving 185 monitor 69 connecting 70 not working 177 mouse installing 73 mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display ... user 146 supervisor set up 145 types 144 passwords instant, using 144 setting 144 port RGB 69 power computer will not start 167 connecting cable to AC adaptor 48 cord/cable connectors 213 energy-saving features 104 problem solving 175 turning on 51 power button 52, 62 ...
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... changing display properties 178 checking device properties 173 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 183 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 194, 195 corrupted/damaged data files 180 Device Manager 173 disk drive is slow 180 display is blank 177 ExpressCard® 182...dead 183 external display not working 178 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 172 high-pitched noise 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 179 modem not receiving or transmitting 185...
... changing display properties 178 checking device properties 173 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 183 computer will not power up 167 contacting Toshiba 194, 195 corrupted/damaged data files 180 Device Manager 173 disk drive is slow 180 display is blank 177 ExpressCard® 182...dead 183 external display not working 178 external monitor 177 faulty memory 174 hardware conflict 172 high-pitched noise 182 Internet bookmarked site not found 171 Internet connection is slow 171 keyboard not responding 168 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 179 modem not receiving or transmitting 185...