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... this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this, it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first...
... this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this, it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first...
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...53 Turning on the power 53 Using the TouchPad 54 Scrolling with the TouchPad 55 Using the 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 Connecting the display device 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 72...
...53 Turning on the power 53 Using the TouchPad 54 Scrolling with the TouchPad 55 Using the 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 Connecting the display device 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 72...
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... 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 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring battery power 113 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...
... 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 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring battery power 113 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...
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... Card supporting software 144 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 TOSHIBA Console 153 Customizing your computer 154 Network 154 Security 154 TOSHIBA Power Saver 154 Mouse utility 157 Hotkey utility 157 TOSHIBA HW Setup...
... Card supporting software 144 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 TOSHIBA Console 153 Customizing your computer 154 Network 154 Security 154 TOSHIBA Power Saver 154 Mouse utility 157 Hotkey utility 157 TOSHIBA HW Setup...
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.... 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn on the computer. If you use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory modules become hot. In this case, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is incompatible with a memory module in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will sound when you turn off the computer and remove the incompatible...
.... 58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn on the computer. If you use a standard Phillips no .1 screwdriver for a long time, the memory modules become hot. In this case, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is incompatible with a memory module in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will sound when you turn off the computer and remove the incompatible...
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...Sample removing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory module slot cover.
...Sample removing the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory module slot cover.
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... may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you can now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on the...
... may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you can now continue setting up . 3 Carefully pull the memory module diagonally to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you removed. 14 Turn on the...
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...other video display device to the computer's S-video port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" below for the type of device you are connecting a television or other display device, configure your operating system and devices. Connecting the display device If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting to the S-video port" below. Getting Started Using external display devices 69 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of two available video ports...
...other video display device to the computer's S-video port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" below for the type of device you are connecting a television or other display device, configure your operating system and devices. Connecting the display device If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting to the S-video port" below. Getting Started Using external display devices 69 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of two available video ports...
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... 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. The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ 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...
... 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. The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ 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...
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Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section. Your Windows operating system offers two alarms before your work. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Setting battery alarms Your computer can...
Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section. Your Windows operating system offers two alarms before your work. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Setting battery alarms Your computer can...
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... of Card and Socket Services, you should use . Other cards may work with your dealer. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer's capabilities and usefulness. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with its own version of these cards. Type II cards-You can install one of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards...
... of Card and Socket Services, you should use . Other cards may work with your dealer. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer's capabilities and usefulness. Your Satellite® A55 Series computer comes with its own version of these cards. Type II cards-You can install one of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards...
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... TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window. As you can choose in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop-down list boxes. You can set/clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings dialog. The Touch Pad settings button...
... TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window. As you can choose in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop-down list boxes. You can set/clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings dialog. The Touch Pad settings button...
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... screen does not look right. The computer was placed in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the Startup menu to fix...
... screen does not look right. The computer was placed in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the Startup menu to fix...
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You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display problems These are using the built-in screen, make sure the software you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. Press any of the keys. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. To do this...
You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display problems These are using the built-in screen, make sure the software you have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. Press any of the keys. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. To do this...
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204 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad™" on and off. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 54.
204 Hot Keys Display brightness Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. To use the TouchPad, see "Using the TouchPad™" on and off. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 54.
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Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at the center of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to the network. The following settings can configure and connect to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you visit a client...
Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at the center of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up profiles to the network. The following settings can configure and connect to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you visit a client...
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... connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 133 conserving battery power 116 control buttons 55 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 80 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 178 checking properties 179 disabling a device 179 devices keyboard 63 mouse 63 dial-up connection 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 133 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 169 Disk Defragmenter 186 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 187 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
... connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 133 conserving battery power 116 control buttons 55 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 80 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 178 checking properties 179 disabling a device 179 devices keyboard 63 mouse 63 dial-up connection 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 133 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 169 Disk Defragmenter 186 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 187 missing files/trouble accessing a disk...
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... TV 69 display modes hot key 203 display output settings 71 display panel closing 74 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 123 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 177 double-click 55 drive problems 188 troubleshooting 180 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive can't access disc 188 drive tray will not open 188 problems 188 troubleshooting 180 E ergonomics 42 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176 non-system disk or disk error 173, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has...
... TV 69 display modes hot key 203 display output settings 71 display panel closing 74 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 123 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 177 double-click 55 drive problems 188 troubleshooting 180 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive can't access disc 188 drive tray will not open 188 problems 188 troubleshooting 180 E ergonomics 42 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176 non-system disk or disk error 173, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has...
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... By mode 201 volume mute 199 hot key power usage mode 118 hot key utility 157 hot keys 199 hot swapping 144 PC Cards 147 precautions 147 I i.LINK 141 connecting video devices 141 FCC 3 icon 126 definition 38 desktop 126 hint 38 internet explorer 127 moving to desktop 126 recycle bin 127 safety 37 technical note 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installing main battery 119 memory modules 57 mouse 63 instant passwords, using 161 Internal/External mode 185 Internet...
... By mode 201 volume mute 199 hot key power usage mode 118 hot key utility 157 hot keys 199 hot swapping 144 PC Cards 147 precautions 147 I i.LINK 141 connecting video devices 141 FCC 3 icon 126 definition 38 desktop 126 hint 38 internet explorer 127 moving to desktop 126 recycle bin 127 safety 37 technical note 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 installing main battery 119 memory modules 57 mouse 63 instant passwords, using 161 Internal/External mode 185 Internet...
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... COM port 130 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 130 upgrading 130 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 135 monitor 69 connecting 69, 71 not working 183 mouse installing 63 serial 63 N network 154 accessing 132 dial-up connection 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 132 networking wireless 132 O opening the display panel 52 other documentation 38 overlay keys 81 P password deleting a supervisor 164 disabling a user 162 supervisor set up 163 passwords instant, using 161 setting user 160 PC Card Card and Socket Services...
... COM port 130 problem solving 193, 194 resetting port to default settings 130 upgrading 130 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 135 monitor 69 connecting 69, 71 not working 183 mouse installing 63 serial 63 N network 154 accessing 132 dial-up connection 133 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 132 networking wireless 132 O opening the display panel 52 other documentation 38 overlay keys 81 P password deleting a supervisor 164 disabling a user 162 supervisor set up 163 passwords instant, using 161 setting user 160 PC Card Card and Socket Services...
