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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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... proper use of temperature change such as people spend more information, consult books on again. This section provides hints on , contact a Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using their computers. If the discomfort persists, consult ...a physician. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as large stereo speakers (other than speakers that are ...
... proper use of temperature change such as people spend more information, consult books on again. This section provides hints on , contact a Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using their computers. If the discomfort persists, consult ...a physician. 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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... maximum computing comfort. Below eye level Footrest Approximately 90° angles Correct posture and positioning of the computer ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is important to avoid stress-related injuries. Whichever type you use the following when placing your computer. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at...
... maximum computing comfort. Below eye level Footrest Approximately 90° angles Correct posture and positioning of the computer ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is important to avoid stress-related injuries. Whichever type you use the following when placing your computer. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at...
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... extensively. While the temperature may damage the disk, the drive, or both can become very warm. Overheating of time. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it to sharp impacts. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer...'s keyboard. Leave the computer turned off the computer immediately. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer for a long ...
... extensively. While the temperature may damage the disk, the drive, or both can become very warm. Overheating of time. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer while it to sharp impacts. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that gets into the computer...'s keyboard. Leave the computer turned off the computer immediately. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer for a long ...
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... limited to the Internet?" Setting up your software The first time you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or local area network...
... limited to the Internet?" Setting up your software The first time you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will this computer connect to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. The system displays three selections: Telephone modem, Digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable, or local area network...
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... the page, push your finger forward on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. Simply 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. 54 Getting Started Using the TouchPad...
... the page, push your finger forward on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. Simply 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. 54 Getting Started Using the TouchPad...
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The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to the USB port on to ...choose to have the TouchPad active at the same time. 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 ...occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to the USB port on the computer. Once connected, the keyboard is ready to use . You can use a mouse instead of the screen. Using a mouse You may move to...
The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to the USB port on to ...choose to have the TouchPad active at the same time. 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 ...occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to the USB port on the computer. Once connected, the keyboard is ready to use . You can use a mouse instead of the screen. Using a mouse You may move to...
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... on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 108. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you close the display panel to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...
... on battery power" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 108. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you close the display panel to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...
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... space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. editing 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 ...l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock ...
... space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. editing 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 ...l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock ...
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... on the program you to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the full-sized keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to emulate a full-size keyboard. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard of the specially marked keys allows you are using. Using the Fn key you can simulate... these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key,...
... on the program you to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the full-sized keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to emulate a full-size keyboard. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard of the specially marked keys allows you are using. Using the Fn key you can simulate... these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key,...
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... 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 ... data 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. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay.
... 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 ... data 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. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay.
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...on . To turn the numeric overlay on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on , hold down Shift while you use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay...type the letters. To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. 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. The cursor control mode light on ...
...on . To turn the numeric overlay on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on , hold down Shift while you use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay...type the letters. To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. 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. The cursor control mode light on ...
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... file name also has an extension, consisting of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Learning the Basics Saving your work 87 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to three additional characters...
... file name also has an extension, consisting of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Learning the Basics Saving your work 87 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to three additional characters...
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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 in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is open.
... 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 in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is open.
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... /pause button starts playing the disc or makes 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. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Do not press...
... /pause button starts playing the disc or makes 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. 92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Do not press...
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This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to open programs, documents, and folders from which to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse. Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that is not associated with your programs and files.... For more information on page 199. Sample Fn-esse window The Fn-esse keyboard appears. 149 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to quickly access your computer. With Fn-esse, you can assign any...
This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to open programs, documents, and folders from which to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse. Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that is not associated with your programs and files.... For more information on page 199. Sample Fn-esse window The Fn-esse keyboard appears. 149 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to quickly access your computer. With Fn-esse, you can assign any...
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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.... ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard to which you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. 150 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-coded as you want to close the Add...
... 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.... ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard to which you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard in place. 150 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The keys are color-coded as you want to close the Add...