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TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear...
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear...
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... equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the...
... equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be required. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of the...
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... 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications.... 53 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Installing additional memory (optional 62 Removing a memory module 66 Using an external keyboard 68 Connecting a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 69 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 72 Using external display devices 73 Connecting an external monitor 73 Directing the display output...
... 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications.... 53 Turning on the power 53 Activating the power-on password 54 Using the TouchPad 55 Using TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 58 Installing additional memory (optional 62 Removing a memory module 66 Using an external keyboard 68 Connecting a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 69 Setting up a printer 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive....... 72 Using external display devices 73 Connecting an external monitor 73 Directing the display output...
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...-down list boxes. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 In the Corner Assignment section you can set/clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window to disable/enable the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch feature. The Touch Pad settings button allows you to define how sensitive the TouchPad will open, define visual affects and control when to as tables in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings dialog. Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch...
...-down list boxes. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 61 In the Corner Assignment section you can set/clear the Disable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch check box in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window to disable/enable the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch feature. The Touch Pad settings button allows you to define how sensitive the TouchPad will open, define visual affects and control when to as tables in the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings dialog. Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch...
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... be needed by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer later, close or cancel the Add Printer Wizard. The Control Panel appears. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in...
... be needed by using the operating system's Add Printer Wizard. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer later, close or cancel the Add Printer Wizard. The Control Panel appears. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in...
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... attach an optional external USB diskette drive to use diskettes with your computer Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to boot your computer. Diskette drive LED Sample diskette drive Eject button 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you to one of the computer's USB ports.
... attach an optional external USB diskette drive to use diskettes with your computer Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the drive's cable to boot your computer. Diskette drive LED Sample diskette drive Eject button 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you to one of the computer's USB ports.
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Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of...
Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. the number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of...
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... install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. To turn the volume down , access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control), or use the volume control dial. 1 If the computer is off before opening the disc tray. 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it pause if currently playing. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The previous track button...
... install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. To turn the volume down , access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control), or use the volume control dial. 1 If the computer is off before opening the disc tray. 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it pause if currently playing. 94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The previous track button...
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They make it guides you through other higher-speed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to maintain an Internet connection. Connecting to the Internet To connect to work with HTTP. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to a particular network address and send and receive information. An ISP is a company that when you first start it, it easier to connect to the Internet, many people...
They make it guides you through other higher-speed communication methods such as text, images, audio, or video to maintain an Internet connection. Connecting to the Internet To connect to work with HTTP. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to a particular network address and send and receive information. An ISP is a company that when you first start it, it easier to connect to the Internet, many people...
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... then press a function key to activate the hot key function. Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the...
... then press a function key to activate the hot key function. Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your computer starts. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only...
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... the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your Windows® documentation for further explanation. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your computer, the online Help can assist you in . The World Wide Web is very slow. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing...
... the operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your Windows® documentation for further explanation. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your computer, the online Help can assist you in . The World Wide Web is very slow. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing...
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... hot key switches screen or video modes. Fn + 1 This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoomout. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + off . This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 56. 203 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility...
... hot key switches screen or video modes. Fn + 1 This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoomout. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + off . This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on page 56. 203 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility...
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...; Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start and setup ConfigFree. 206 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Starting ConfigFree To start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree, see...
...; Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start and setup ConfigFree. 206 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Starting ConfigFree To start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on setting up and using ConfigFree, see...
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..., you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of the map. 3 Configured devices are automatically connected. lets you can configure and connect to handle these networking environments. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - includes LAN settings (proxy server settings...
..., you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of the map. 3 Configured devices are automatically connected. lets you can configure and connect to handle these networking environments. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - includes LAN settings (proxy server settings...
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... image displayed on the computer again, your work is referred to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all components of computers that activates a memory resident program. See also World Wide Web. By default, the hard disk is returned to which only every other services. Compare software. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers...
... image displayed on the computer again, your work is referred to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all components of computers that activates a memory resident program. See also World Wide Web. By default, the hard disk is returned to which only every other services. Compare software. A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers...
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..., and utility. peripheral - Plug and Play - Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that enables you plug in a cable for "picture element." See central processing unit (CPU). Examples of information at a time. parallel - Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. port - In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of operating systems are Windows®...
..., and utility. peripheral - Plug and Play - Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that enables you plug in a cable for "picture element." See central processing unit (CPU). Examples of information at a time. parallel - Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. port - In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of operating systems are Windows®...
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... restoring 91 saving 79, 88 Fn key assigning functions 154 Fn-esse 153 assigning keys 154 change/remove key assignments 156 drag-and-drop 154 keyboard 153 starting 153 using keyboard 155 viewing key assignments 156 function keys 82 H hard disk drive light 54 hardware conflicts 171 resolving 173 Help Windows XP 170 Hibernate restarting 112 using 108 Hibernation 103 Hibernation mode 76 methods 108 hot key disable/enable TouchPad 203 display modes 202 display output settings 73 display settings 145 instant password 197 power...
... restoring 91 saving 79, 88 Fn key assigning functions 154 Fn-esse 153 assigning keys 154 change/remove key assignments 156 drag-and-drop 154 keyboard 153 starting 153 using keyboard 155 viewing key assignments 156 function keys 82 H hard disk drive light 54 hardware conflicts 171 resolving 173 Help Windows XP 170 Hibernate restarting 112 using 108 Hibernation 103 Hibernation mode 76 methods 108 hot key disable/enable TouchPad 203 display modes 202 display output settings 73 display settings 145 instant password 197 power...
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... Windows special keys 82 L lights AC power 48, 50 battery 50, 121 hard disk drive 54 M main battery changing 125 removing 125 memory accessing modules 64 accessing slots 64 checking total 68 problem solving 176 removing 66, 67 verifying 68 Microsoft Support Online Web site 171 modem determining COM port 136 problem solving 191 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 140 monitor connecting 73 not working 180 mouse connecting 68 moving the computer 77 multi-function drive...
... Windows special keys 82 L lights AC power 48, 50 battery 50, 121 hard disk drive 54 M main battery changing 125 removing 125 memory accessing modules 64 accessing slots 64 checking total 68 problem solving 176 removing 66, 67 verifying 68 Microsoft Support Online Web site 171 modem determining COM port 136 problem solving 191 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 140 monitor connecting 73 not working 180 mouse connecting 68 moving the computer 77 multi-function drive...
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... 189 problem solving 187, 188 removing 149 replacing 150 PC Cards using 148 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 148 Plug and Play 173 port COM 136 ports external diskette drive 72 power cable 50 cable connectors 204 computer will not start 167 monitoring 121 problem solving 177 taking care of your battery 128 Power Management 159 powering down 101 power mode creating new 161 customizing 161 power usage modes 123 power-on password 54 precautions 44 primary control button 56...
... 189 problem solving 187, 188 removing 149 replacing 150 PC Cards using 148 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 148 Plug and Play 173 port COM 136 ports external diskette drive 72 power cable 50 cable connectors 204 computer will not start 167 monitoring 121 problem solving 177 taking care of your battery 128 Power Management 159 powering down 101 power mode creating new 161 customizing 161 power usage modes 123 power-on password 54 precautions 44 primary control button 56...