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... The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Europe - English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to... test suites as primary users of this device. Industry Canada requires this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as per standards: EN 60950 Safety of Directive 1999/5/EC. L'utilisation de ce...
... The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Europe - English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to... test suites as primary users of this device. Industry Canada requires this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as per standards: EN 60950 Safety of Directive 1999/5/EC. L'utilisation de ce...
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... in the United States and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of their respective companies. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT...of Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual, including but not limited to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL...
... in the United States and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of their respective companies. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT...of Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual, including but not limited to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL...
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...; special keys 81 Overlay keys 81 Starting a program 83 Starting a program from the Start menu.......... 83 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer.. 84 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ... 85 Saving your work 86 Printing your work 88 Backing up your work 89 Restoring ... for CD or DVD Discs 99 Powering down the computer 99 Using Turn Off or Shut Down 100 Using Hibernation 103 Using Standby Mode 105 Toshiba's online resources 107
...; special keys 81 Overlay keys 81 Starting a program 83 Starting a program from the Start menu.......... 83 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer.. 84 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ... 85 Saving your work 86 Printing your work 88 Backing up your work 89 Restoring ... for CD or DVD Discs 99 Powering down the computer 99 Using Turn Off or Shut Down 100 Using Hibernation 103 Using Standby Mode 105 Toshiba's online resources 107
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31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging the batteries 111 ... Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the battery runs low 115 Setting battery alarms 116 Conserving battery power 116 Power profiles in Windows® XP 117 Using a hot key to set the power profile......... 118 Changing the main battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 119 Inserting...
31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging the batteries 111 ... Determining remaining battery power 114 What to do when the battery runs low 115 Setting battery alarms 116 Conserving battery power 116 Power profiles in Windows® XP 117 Using a hot key to set the power profile......... 118 Changing the main battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 119 Inserting...
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... 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 when you turn on the computer........... 172 The Windows® operating system is not working.. 173 Using Startup options to fix problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows...
... 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 when you turn on the computer........... 172 The Windows® operating system is not working.. 173 Using Startup options to fix problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows...
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..., Microsoft® Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, already installed on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer. For specific information on your Toshiba computer. Introduction Welcome to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. 35 Satellite® A55 Series computers provide...
..., Microsoft® Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, already installed on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer. For specific information on your Toshiba computer. Introduction Welcome to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer. 35 Satellite® A55 Series computers provide...
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... programs. To stay current on your computer, and for your Recovery media. ❖ For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the user's guide. ❖ Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on ...If Something Goes Wrong" on page 170. If you have a problem or need to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of a term used in the text. 38 Introduction Other documentation ...
... programs. To stay current on your computer, and for your Recovery media. ❖ For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the user's guide. ❖ Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on ...If Something Goes Wrong" on page 170. If you have a problem or need to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of a term used in the text. 38 Introduction Other documentation ...
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Lower-back-support cushions are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Use tinted windows or shades to prevent possible strain on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower ...
Lower-back-support cushions are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Use tinted windows or shades to prevent possible strain on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower ...
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... the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the...
... the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the...
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...the desktop. 6 If you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. 5 Click Yes to register, or No to the product. A window displays the message, "Thank you." 8 Click Finish to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com. If you opt not to register at that ...time, you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to exit the process. A window displays the message, "Who will not diminish Customer...
...the desktop. 6 If you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. 5 Click Yes to register, or No to the product. A window displays the message, "Thank you." 8 Click Finish to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com. If you opt not to register at that ...time, you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to exit the process. A window displays the message, "Who will not diminish Customer...
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The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is enabled by default. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 56 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Mouse icon or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab.
The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is enabled by default. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 56 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Mouse icon or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab.
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...complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 9 Close the Control Panel window. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in various capacities (to stay current on the most of data....disable or enable the TouchPad. Your computer comes with your system configuration, both slots may want to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to increase the computer's memory if...
...complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 9 Close the Control Panel window. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in various capacities (to stay current on the most of data....disable or enable the TouchPad. Your computer comes with your system configuration, both slots may want to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Additional memory comes in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be sure to increase the computer's memory if...
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... computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer. If the computer is on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this case, turn off the computer using the Start menu.
... computer. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off computer. If the computer is on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use the computer for this case, turn off the computer using the Start menu.
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... move to the USB port on the computer. Once connected, the keyboard is ready to its original position. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to use. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Once connected, the mouse is ready to use a mouse instead of...
... move to the USB port on the computer. Once connected, the keyboard is ready to its original position. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to use. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Once connected, the mouse is ready to use a mouse instead of...
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... to one of those programs. Refer to your program's documentation for additional configuration steps. The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using any non-Windows programs, set up a printer involves selecting a printer driver. Getting Started Setting up a printer driver for each of the computer's USB ports...
... to one of those programs. Refer to your program's documentation for additional configuration steps. The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using any non-Windows programs, set up a printer involves selecting a printer driver. Getting Started Setting up a printer driver for each of the computer's USB ports...
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The Add Printer Wizard appears. 66 Getting Started Setting up your printer Sample Printers and Faxes window 2 Click Add Printer. Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next.
The Add Printer Wizard appears. 66 Getting Started Setting up your printer Sample Printers and Faxes window 2 Click Add Printer. Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next.
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HINT: If you are setting up your printer 67 The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer is Plug and Play, the Windows XP operating system recognizes it does not locate one printer, make sure the name is connected, then click Next. The Add Printer Wizard looks for ...
HINT: If you are setting up your printer 67 The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer is Plug and Play, the Windows XP operating system recognizes it does not locate one printer, make sure the name is connected, then click Next. The Add Printer Wizard looks for ...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. If this case, the Windows XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, ..., you may see various messages indicating the status of your printer installation guide for use with 3.5inch diskettes. In this happens, refer to print. The Windows XP operating system prints a test page. 12 To complete the setup, click OK. You are now ready to your print job. 68 Getting Started Connecting...
TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. If this case, the Windows XP operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, ..., you may see various messages indicating the status of your printer installation guide for use with 3.5inch diskettes. In this happens, refer to print. The Windows XP operating system prints a test page. 12 To complete the setup, click OK. You are now ready to your print job. 68 Getting Started Connecting...
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...damage the media in use . Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system, or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the... (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to a domain server...
...damage the media in use . Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system, or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the... (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to a domain server...
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..., and Alt keys; Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the...
..., and Alt keys; Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the...