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... software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
... software instructions installed on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba...
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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 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. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while...
... Hibernation mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the 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. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while...
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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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... make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Getting 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. Click System to pull it . 11 Turn...
... make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in step 8. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance. Getting 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. Click System to pull it . 11 Turn...
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... Faxes window appears. If this is not the case, then 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). If you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. 64 Getting Started Setting...
... Faxes window appears. If this is not the case, then 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). If you plan to your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. 64 Getting Started Setting...
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... change the display output settings is 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: To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you need a larger screen. This hot key...
... change the display output settings is 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: To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you need a larger screen. This hot key...
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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 area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not...
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 area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not...
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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). 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the...
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). 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt . Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the...
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... makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. 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. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it is on the System tray. 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. 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. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it is on the System tray. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software...
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... computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key. 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. Press any of these problems, use the options 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...
... computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any key. 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. Press any of these problems, use the options 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...
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... the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. 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. ❖...
... the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. 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. ❖...
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... off. F12 Fn + off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 56. F11 Fn + off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and 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. 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer.
... off. F12 Fn + off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on page 56. F11 Fn + off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and 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. 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer.
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... icon on the taskbar is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer is displayed with an "X." For more detailed information on the Launcher to start and setup ConfigFree. You can then click the appropriate icon on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File...
... icon on the taskbar is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your computer is displayed with an "X." For more detailed information on the Launcher to start and setup ConfigFree. You can then click the appropriate icon on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File...
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... network 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 Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at the center of a home page that environment and connect to the network. lets you can configure and connect to the device. includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default...
... network 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 Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at the center of a home page that environment and connect to the network. lets you can configure and connect to the device. includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default...
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... screen that represents a function, file, or program. Their function is the point of your work is running and have secondary hard disks that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. By default, the hard disk is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also byte. A storage device composed of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to which certain keys...
... screen that represents a function, file, or program. Their function is the point of your work is running and have secondary hard disks that can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. By default, the hard disk is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also byte. A storage device composed of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to which certain keys...
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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...