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... Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of...
... Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to the fax software instructions installed on the first page of...
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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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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be used...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 57 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot keys. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be used...
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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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... memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it out of the slot. 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 up. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Removing a memory module...
... memory (optional) 61 9 Replace the expansion memory module slot cover. 10 Replace the screw and tighten it out of the slot. 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 up. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Removing a memory module...
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... your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. If this is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Using the...
... your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer. If this is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Using the...
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... to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Directing the display output when you 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 documentation 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. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the following order: Directing the display output when you 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 documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable...
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...; The 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 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when...
...; The 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 75 Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when...
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... you are using. 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, see your program documentation. Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have...
... you are using. 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, see your program documentation. Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have...
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... insert it locks into the slot until it . To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. After the Safe to remove the PC Card. 2 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into place. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of programs...
... insert it locks into the slot until it . To insert a PC Card: 1 Turn off the computer. After the Safe to remove the PC Card. 2 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into place. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on ) possible. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of programs...
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... system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 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 may have to start . ❖ The operating system...
... system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 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 may have to start . ❖ The operating system...
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... of the desktop with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. 3 Choose a lower quality color option and click OK. You can change the number of the way the screen produces colors. The built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously...
... of the desktop with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. 3 Choose a lower quality color option and click OK. You can change the number of the way the screen produces colors. The built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously...
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...-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. F11 Fn + off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 56. 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your...
...-Fi enabled-This enables the Wi-Fi antenna Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. F11 Fn + off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 56. 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your...
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... the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. 182 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your...
... the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. 182 Getting Started Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. Starting ConfigFree To start and setup ConfigFree. When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your...
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... LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you can configure and connect to the network. If you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices.You can switch network settings...
... LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard, where you can configure and connect to the network. If you visit a client company occasionally, for easily switching network settings and devices.You can switch network settings...
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..., typically located on the screen that saves to 1,073,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes). A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or program. ground - By default, the hard disk is running and have secondary hard disks that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. A small image displayed on the keyboard. See...
..., typically located on the screen that saves to 1,073,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes). A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or program. ground - By default, the hard disk is running and have secondary hard disks that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. A small image displayed on the keyboard. See...
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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...