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... transmission charges.) In order to program this change. In order to do this computer. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to make any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on this , it may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba...
... transmission charges.) In order to program this change. In order to do this computer. If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to make any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any changes necessary to the fax software instructions installed on this , it may be necessary for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, 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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...'s popular applications. 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 to increase the 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. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
...'s popular applications. 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 to increase the 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. Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
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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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.... Sample removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory module, shut down the computer, remove the expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance.
.... Sample removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to view the recognized memory. 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory module, shut down the computer, remove the expansion memory module slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the computer. To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory, click Start, Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance.
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... Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer...
... Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your computer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer. If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to set up a printer...
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... use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to your operating system and devices. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the RGB (monitor) port...
... use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to your operating system and devices. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to the RGB (monitor) port...
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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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... the computer. 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 . Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons run specific functions on the program you are called function keys because they run...
... the computer. 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 . Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons run specific functions on the program you are called function keys because they run...
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... the Card and Socket Services for your computer. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it locks into place. a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert it. You may result in the operating system. Before you need to the computer itself. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software -
... the Card and Socket Services for your computer. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it locks into place. a set of Card and Socket Services, you insert it. You may result in the operating system. Before you need 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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.... Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. Press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any key. If this , use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change your system's configuration or verify the startup...
.... Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. Press any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any key. If this , use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change your system's configuration or verify the startup...
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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 the screen. 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 the screen. To...
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... This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . F12 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.
... This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on page 56. To use the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on and Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . F12 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.
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... not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your system) to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your computer desktop. When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays...
... not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the Toshiba Console button (if applicable to your system) to open the Toshiba Console, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon click the desired utility. on the taskbar, and then NOTE If your computer desktop. When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays...
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... map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired 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. includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - lets you save network settings in...
... map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, you can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired 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. includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - lets you save network settings in...
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... Standby, Suspend. See also diskette. ground - The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. H hard disk - hardware - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen 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. A unit of a rigid platter or platters that represents...
... Standby, Suspend. See also diskette. ground - The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. H hard disk - hardware - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the screen 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. A unit of a rigid platter or platters that represents...
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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...