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... OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. 2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you...
... OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. 2 Models: Satellite® A70/A75 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you...
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... person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you 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 this equipment causes harm to do this change. If trouble is...
... person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in writing, to allow you 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 this equipment causes harm to do this change. If trouble is...
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... 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting a mouse 62 Connecting a printer 62 Setting up a printer 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Turning off the computer 69 Closing the display panel 70...
... 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 55 Control buttons 56 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Installing additional memory (optional 57 Removing a memory module 61 Using an external keyboard 62 Connecting a mouse 62 Connecting a printer 62 Setting up a printer 64 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Turning off the computer 69 Closing the display panel 70...
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... Exploring video features 132 Changing the display properties setting 133 Display settings hot key 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card Reader 141 Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader......141 Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader 142 Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong 143 Problems...
... Exploring video features 132 Changing the display properties setting 133 Display settings hot key 133 Exploring audio features 134 Recording sounds 134 Using a microphone 134 Adjusting recording settings 135 Using external speakers or headphones..........136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Using PC Cards 137 PC Card supporting software 138 Inserting PC Cards 138 Removing PC Cards 139 Hot swapping 140 Using the Media Card Reader 141 Inserting a Card in the Media Card Reader......141 Removing a Card from the Media Card Reader 142 Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong 143 Problems...
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... 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 179 Keyboard hot keys 179
... 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba's worldwide offices 171 Appendix A: Hot Keys 173 Instant password security 173 Without a password 173 With a password 173 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 174 Sound 175 Power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 Hibernation mode 177 Display modes 178 Enabling a wireless device 179 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 179 Keyboard hot keys 179
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... Hibernation mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys" on page 173). Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window...
... Hibernation mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys" on page 173). Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window...
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Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 Expansion memory module slot cover Sample base of a Satellite A70/A75 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later.
Sample removing the expansion module memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and cover in a safe place so that secures the expansion memory module slot cover, then remove the expansion memory module slot cover. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 59 Expansion memory module slot cover Sample base of a Satellite A70/A75 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that you can retrieve them later.
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... pull it . 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page 57. 2 Gently push the memory module locks outward until the memory module pops up. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten...
... pull it . 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on page 57. 2 Gently push the memory module locks outward until the memory module pops up. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten...
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... the instructions indicated in your computer. If you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer later, click Cancel. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set...
... the instructions indicated in your computer. If you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer later, click Cancel. Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set...
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... connecting. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the available video port...
... connecting. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the available video port...
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... not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 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 caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an...
... not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - Using the keyboard Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 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 caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an...
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... its own version of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. Even if your PC Card. Before you insert it locks into the slot until it . 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software -
... its own version of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. Even if your PC Card. Before you insert it locks into the slot until it . 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software -
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... these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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... to its previous setting. 157 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn...
... to its previous setting. 157 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn...
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... + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . F11 Fn + off . 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and F12 Fn + off. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature...
... + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . F11 Fn + off . 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless mode is: Wi-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and F12 Fn + off. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature...
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... button (if applicable to your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an "X." on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your system) to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. When you start and setup ConfigFree. 182 Getting Started Getting Started...
... button (if applicable to your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an "X." on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your system) to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. When you start and setup ConfigFree. 182 Getting Started Getting Started...
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... of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of a home...
... of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you enable or disable settings of a home...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. A small image displayed on the screen that are connected. A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. hardware - Compare software. See also byte. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is returned to which certain keys in a computer is running and have secondary hard disks...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. A small image displayed on the screen that are connected. A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. hardware - Compare software. See also byte. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is returned to which certain keys in a computer is running and have secondary hard disks...
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... J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 cursor control overlay 78 function keys 76 hot keys 179 not working 146, 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card 142 memory problem solving 154 removing 61
... J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 cursor control overlay 78 function keys 76 hot keys 179 not working 146, 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card 142 memory problem solving 154 removing 61
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214 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting 62 moving the computer 71 MultiMediaCard Media Card Reader 141 N network accessing 127 dial-up connection 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 127 P password instant 173 PC Card Card and Socket Services 138 checklist...
214 removing expansion slot cover 59 memory module inserting 60 removing 61 Memory Stick 141 Memory Stick Pro Media Card Reader 141 modem determining COM port 124 problem solving 167 resetting port to default settings 124 upgrading 124 module Wi-Fi Mini PC 128 monitor 67 connecting 67 not working 157 mouse connecting 62 moving the computer 71 MultiMediaCard Media Card Reader 141 N network accessing 127 dial-up connection 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127 networking wireless 127 P password instant 173 PC Card Card and Socket Services 138 checklist...