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... Control buttons 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Checking total memory 62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 68 Using external display devices 69... your computer 74 Cleaning the computer 74 Moving the computer 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Making your...
... Control buttons 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Checking total memory 62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a local printer 64 Setting up your printer 65 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 68 Using external display devices 69... your computer 74 Cleaning the computer 74 Moving the computer 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Making your...
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... Inserting a PC Card 145 Removing a PC Card 146 Setting up a PC Card for your computer ........ 146 Hot swapping 147 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 148 Fn-esse 149 Starting Fn-esse 149 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 151 Viewing existing key assignments 152 Changing or removing existing key assignments 153...
... Inserting a PC Card 145 Removing a PC Card 146 Setting up a PC Card for your computer ........ 146 Hot swapping 147 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 148 Fn-esse 149 Starting Fn-esse 149 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 151 Viewing existing key assignments 152 Changing or removing existing key assignments 153...
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... a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems ... hardware conflicts on your own .... 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card...
... a user password 162 Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems ... hardware conflicts on your own .... 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 178 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card...
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... By mode 201 Hibernation mode 202 Display modes 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 204 Keyboard hot keys 204 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 205 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 206 Getting Started 207 Starting ConfigFree 207 ConfigFree Utilities 208 Connectivity Doctor 208 Search for Wireless Devices...
... By mode 201 Hibernation mode 202 Display modes 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 204 Keyboard hot keys 204 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 205 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 206 Getting Started 207 Starting ConfigFree 207 ConfigFree Utilities 208 Connectivity Doctor 208 Search for Wireless Devices...
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...with a little care and the proper use of the equipment, you spill liquid into the computer, turn it on , contact a Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using their computers. If your network administrator. This... section provides hints on ergonomics, repetitive-strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as large stereo speakers (other than speakers that are...
...with a little care and the proper use of the equipment, you spill liquid into the computer, turn it on , contact a Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using their computers. If your network administrator. This... section provides hints on ergonomics, repetitive-strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as large stereo speakers (other than speakers that are...
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Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than the level of your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 41 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to Seating and posture ...
Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than the level of your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 41 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to Seating and posture ...
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...you use . If you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it to sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. ...apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it is used extensively. If the computer is reading from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with prolonged use it again. ❖ Never turn off...
...you use . If you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it to sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. ...apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it is used extensively. If the computer is reading from objects that gets into the computer's keyboard. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with prolonged use it again. ❖ Never turn off...
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... your software" on page 46 before you will this computer connect to a power source" on your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you can use external power or to...
... your software" on page 46 before you will this computer connect to a power source" on your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an Internet connection, and you can use external power or to...
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... on the TouchPad in the direction you to move the cursor to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is in use. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of a finger. When you turn off light on...
... on the TouchPad in the direction you to move the cursor to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is in use. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of a finger. When you turn off light on...
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...to use a mouse instead of the screen. Using a mouse You may move to the upper-right side of the computer's builtin TouchPad. Once connected, the keyboard is ready to use. NOTE After logging on to your computer. To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to its original position. If this...the Esc or Windows key to return it to the USB port on the computer. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 63 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can choose to have the TouchPad active at the same time. Once connected, the mouse is ready ...
...to use a mouse instead of the screen. Using a mouse You may move to the upper-right side of the computer's builtin TouchPad. Once connected, the keyboard is ready to use. NOTE After logging on to your computer. To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to its original position. If this...the Esc or Windows key to return it to the USB port on the computer. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 63 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can choose to have the TouchPad active at the same time. Once connected, the mouse is ready ...
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... for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the..., Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 160). For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
... for appropriate cleaning products. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the..., Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off (see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 160). For information about taking care of your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
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... a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. Learning the Basics Using... (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key...
... a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. Learning the Basics Using... (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key...
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..., see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard of the specially marked keys allows you to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced...key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Most of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. ...
..., see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard of the specially marked keys allows you to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced...key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Most of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. ...
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... or control the cursor as the secondary mouse (or AccuPoint II) button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Windows® special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer...'s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you ...
... or control the cursor as the secondary mouse (or AccuPoint II) button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Windows® special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer...'s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you ...
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... panel goes out. You can still use the overlay keys to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down both Fn and Shift while ...the numeric overlay is on . To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on, hold down both Fn and Shift while you use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor...
... panel goes out. You can still use the overlay keys to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down both Fn and Shift while ...the numeric overlay is on . To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on, hold down both Fn and Shift while you use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor...
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... your file correctly. Any file name with an extension of up to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. The Windows XP operating system supports file names of ".doc" is unlikely to three additional characters. MS-DOS® file names...
... your file correctly. Any file name with an extension of up to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. The Windows XP operating system supports file names of ".doc" is unlikely to three additional characters. MS-DOS® file names...
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... optimum CD and DVD performance, it is recommended that you to play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on the right side of the keyboard and can be accessed when the display panel is open. Eject button-Press to release the disc tray. A special feature allows you play audio CDs...
... optimum CD and DVD performance, it is recommended that you to play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on the right side of the keyboard and can be accessed when the display panel is open. Eject button-Press to release the disc tray. A special feature allows you play audio CDs...
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... to touch the lens or the area around it. Previous Next Play/Pause Stop/Eject track track Sample CD/DVD control buttons above the computer keyboard The previous track button returns to press the eject button. Manual eject hole-Use if you play /pause button starts playing the disc or makes...
... to touch the lens or the area around it. Previous Next Play/Pause Stop/Eject track track Sample CD/DVD control buttons above the computer keyboard The previous track button returns to press the eject button. Manual eject hole-Use if you play /pause button starts playing the disc or makes...
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... and/or files from within any key that perform preassigned operations. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Sample Fn-esse window This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse. Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot...access your computer. For more information on page 199. 149 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to the operating system documentation that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on ...
... and/or files from within any key that perform preassigned operations. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Sample Fn-esse window This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse. Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot...access your computer. For more information on page 199. 149 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to the operating system documentation that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on ...
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... document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag-and-drop. 150 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-coded as you... drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. There are dark...program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file you...
... document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag-and-drop. 150 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-coded as you... drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. There are dark...program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file you...