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... order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is...
... order to do this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will be necessary for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem 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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... accessories.toshiba.com. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be lost. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Mouse Properties window...
... accessories.toshiba.com. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. NOTE The Fn + F9 shortcut can be lost. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. You may want to run most of today's popular applications. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Mouse Properties window...
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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. 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.
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... Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it out of the slot. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Click System to 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...
... Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it out of the slot. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Click System to 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...
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... you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). The Printers and Faxes window appears. The Add Printer Wizard starts. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add...
... you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). The Printers and Faxes window appears. The Add Printer Wizard starts. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add...
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... down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously.
... down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you need a larger screen. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously.
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... the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are 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 number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not affected. the number and symbol keys are 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.
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... with icons run programmed functions when you are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). For more information...
... with icons run programmed functions when you are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions on the program you press them. Used in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). For more information...
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... makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. You may result in the operating system. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer. Failure to the computer itself. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software...
... makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. You may result in the operating system. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your computer. Failure to the computer itself. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software...
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... installing a new program or adding a device. 147 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If this , use the options in the Startup menu. To do this does not resolve then problem, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Press any of these problems, use the options...
... installing a new program or adding a device. 147 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If this , use the options in the Startup menu. To do this does not resolve then problem, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to fix the problem. The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Press any of these problems, use the options...
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... 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 and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To...
... 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 and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To...
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...Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + 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. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. 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...
...Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + 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. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. 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...
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...; Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Launcher to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar is displayed with an "X." on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on your system) to open...
...; Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the Launcher to start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on the taskbar is displayed with an "X." on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on your system) to open...
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... of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set up profiles to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the device.
... of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set up profiles to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you save network settings in a profile: ❖ Internet settings - Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of a home page that environment and connect to the device.
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... the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. By default, the hard disk is referred to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - Hibernate - I icon - hardware - A storage device composed of keys that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control...
... the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. By default, the hard disk is referred to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) - Hibernate - I icon - hardware - A storage device composed of keys that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control...
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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...