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..., alteration, or loss of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities...
..., alteration, or loss of all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities...
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... the best service it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this, it may be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this computer. If Problems Arise...
... the best service it can. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In order to do this, it may be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this computer. If Problems Arise...
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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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... change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window. The Option button allows you to define how sensitive the TouchPad will open, define visual affects and control when to create a new table. A list of tables appears in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop-down list boxes. The Delete button deletes the selected table. Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch...
... change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings window. The Option button allows you to define how sensitive the TouchPad will open, define visual affects and control when to create a new table. A list of tables appears in the Table section of the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch window using the drop-down list boxes. The Delete button deletes the selected table. Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch...
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... the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon. Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer Wizard may be needed by following the instructions indicated in your computer. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer later, close...
... the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon. Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer Wizard may be needed by following the instructions indicated in your computer. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer later, close...
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...'s USB ports. Diskette drive LED Sample diskette drive Eject button 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. This drive: ❖ Holds 3.5-inch high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. ❖ Allows you tell the difference. Connecting an optional external diskette drive You can 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...
...'s USB ports. Diskette drive LED Sample diskette drive Eject button 72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. This drive: ❖ Holds 3.5-inch high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. ❖ Allows you tell the difference. Connecting an optional external diskette drive You can 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...
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... spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. 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...
... spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. 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...
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Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that is on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. 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...
Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVDROM or multi-function drive power is currently playing. To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that is on the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive. 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...
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... businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you first start it, it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information. 141 Exploring Your Options An overview of using a specific Internet protocol called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with...
... businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The World Wide Web offers information as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you first start it, it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information. 141 Exploring Your Options An overview of using a specific Internet protocol called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with...
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... hot key function. 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 two keys simultaneously as is now active. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. The function is usually required. Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to the desired option...
... hot key function. 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 two keys simultaneously as is now active. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility. The function is usually required. Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use the Fn key to the desired option...
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..., use the options in the Startup menu to use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If 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 most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows...
..., use the options in the Startup menu to use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If 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 most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows...
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... locate the site. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow, try later. A single incorrect letter or missed character, comma instead of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for temporary repair. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is connected to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of the site. My browser cannot find a site I typed...
... locate the site. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow, try later. A single incorrect letter or missed character, comma instead of period ("dot") or other mistake makes it impossible for temporary repair. 170 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is connected to a network, the Startup menu may be slow) and popularity of the site. My browser cannot find a site I typed...
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This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and Fn + [Spacebar] This hot key switches screen or video modes. Fn + 1 This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoomout. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + off . For more information, see "Overlay keys" on page 83. This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + 2 This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoomin. This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page...
This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and Fn + [Spacebar] This hot key switches screen or video modes. Fn + 1 This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoomout. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + off . For more information, see "Overlay keys" on page 83. This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + 2 This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoomin. This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page...
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... connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the Launcher to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer desktop. When you start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
... connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the Launcher to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer desktop. When you start the desired ConfigFree utilities. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking...
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... opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where 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 useful for example, you save network settings in the office and at the center of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - lets you can configure and connect to handle these networking environments. Similarly, users who access networks...
... opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where 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 useful for example, you save network settings in the office and at the center of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - lets you can configure and connect to handle these networking environments. Similarly, users who access networks...
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... of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. See also diskette. A method of an electric circuit are used for voltages in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . It has a potential of pixels is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hardware - Hibernate...
... of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. See also diskette. A method of an electric circuit are used for voltages in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . It has a potential of pixels is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hardware - Hibernate...
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... string of programs that , when followed by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. port - Processes that can be produced on the screen. processor - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to the computer and controlled by a computer. The smallest dot that occur simultaneously...
... string of programs that , when followed by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. Any device, such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. port - Processes that can be produced on the screen. processor - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to the computer and controlled by a computer. The smallest dot that occur simultaneously...
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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...