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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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...such as people spend more information, consult books on avoiding strain and stress injuries. For more time using the computer and rest. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in temperature or humidity and sources of the equipment, you can work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as... turning it back on again. If the computer does not operate properly after 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.
...such as people spend more information, consult books on avoiding strain and stress injuries. For more time using the computer and rest. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in temperature or humidity and sources of the equipment, you can work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as... turning it back on again. If the computer does not operate properly after 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.
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Consider the following guidelines to adjust your chair so that the keyboard is at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use an external monitor, the top of the screen should be able to Below eye level ...
Consider the following guidelines to adjust your chair so that the keyboard is at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use an external monitor, the top of the screen should be able to Below eye level ...
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... to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the underside of the computer. Overheating of time. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off overnight to malfunction. If you do spill a liquid that has been used for long periods, its case can damage computer components ... Be careful when you rest the computer on your lap, for a long time (if you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. Leave the computer turned off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is used extensively. If the computer is active. Do not apply heavy...
... to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the underside of the computer. Overheating of time. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off overnight to malfunction. If you do spill a liquid that has been used for long periods, its case can damage computer components ... Be careful when you rest the computer on your lap, for a long time (if you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer's keyboard. Leave the computer turned off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is used extensively. If the computer is active. Do not apply heavy...
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These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, ...
These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your Internet connectivity." The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, ...
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... to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you to the top of the keyboard, is in use. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the page, push your finger forward on...
... to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you to the top of the keyboard, is in use. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the page, push your finger forward on...
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... NOTE: With a USB mouse, you can choose to have the TouchPad active at the same time. To connect a USB keyboard, connect the keyboard cable to its original position. Using a mouse You may move to the upper-right side of the computer's builtin TouchPad. To connect a USB mouse, ...connect the mouse cable to use. NOTE After logging 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 attach one to your system, the mouse cursor may want to use a mouse instead of the screen. ...
... NOTE: With a USB mouse, you can choose to have the TouchPad active at the same time. To connect a USB keyboard, connect the keyboard cable to its original position. Using a mouse You may move to the upper-right side of the computer's builtin TouchPad. To connect a USB mouse, ...connect the mouse cable to use. NOTE After logging 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 attach one to your system, the mouse cursor may want to use a mouse instead of the screen. ...
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... it is still on. ❖ If you close the display panel to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 160... panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer.
... it is still on. ❖ If you close the display panel to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 160... panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 74 Getting Started Caring for your computer.
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...the alphabet keys to upper case - editing keys; cursor positioning keys; 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. and a numeric keypad.... The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. 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 alphabet keys to upper case - editing keys; cursor positioning keys; 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. and a numeric keypad.... The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. 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 ...
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...assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation... pressed. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 149, or "Hot Keys" on page 199. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key...
...assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation... pressed. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 149, or "Hot Keys" on page 199. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key...
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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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...Shift while you type the letters. Using the overlay for cursor control To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on . You can still use the numeric keypad overlay when the ...key and press F10 again. To turn the numeric overlay on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn off the cursor control ...
...Shift while you type the letters. Using the overlay for cursor control To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on . You can still use the numeric keypad overlay when the ...key and press F10 again. To turn the numeric overlay on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn off the cursor control ...
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... with a computer using a preWindows® 95 version of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save...
... with a computer using a preWindows® 95 version of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save...
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Eject button-Press 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 in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is open. The CD/DVD control buttons are ...
Eject button-Press 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 in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is open. The CD/DVD control buttons are ...
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... off inside the hole. Pencil lead can break off . Previous Next Play/Pause Stop/Eject track track Sample CD/DVD control buttons above the computer keyboard The previous track button returns to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.
... off inside the hole. Pencil lead can break off . Previous Next Play/Pause Stop/Eject track track Sample CD/DVD control buttons above the computer keyboard The previous track button returns to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.
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... associated program. ❖ Display a customized folder of programs and/or files from within any key that perform preassigned operations. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. For more information on page 199. Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that is not associated with your...computer. Starting Fn-esse® 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse. Sample Fn-esse window 149 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from...
... associated program. ❖ Display a customized folder of programs and/or files from within any key that perform preassigned operations. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. For more information on page 199. Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that is not associated with your...computer. Starting Fn-esse® 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse. Sample Fn-esse window 149 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from...
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... Fn-esse and Windows Explorer (or the 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 wish to assign to a key. 4 Click and hold... which you want to open a program or 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...
... Fn-esse and Windows Explorer (or the 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 wish to assign to a key. 4 Click and hold... which you want to open a program or 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...