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... telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary 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 right to file a complaint with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble...
... telephone network, the telephone company may occasionally be necessary 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 right to file a complaint with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. If trouble...
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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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... mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the 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 the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Installing...
... mode, data will be used to enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the 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 the computer is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Installing...
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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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... Cancel. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If this is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it...
... Cancel. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer If you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is not the case, then you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. If this is connected to set up a printer with a printer connected and turned on, it...
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... video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to 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 can also connect an external display device to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display...
... video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to 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 can also connect an external display device to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to use the internal display...
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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 number and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just...
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 and symbol keys are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case - The caps lock light on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just...
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... 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. 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 Fn key) are called function keys because they run specific functions...
... 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. 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 Fn key) are called function keys because they run specific functions...
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... of programs that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. After the Safe to the computer itself. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. Even if your PC Card comes with an available PC Card slot and carefully...
... of programs that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is safe to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. After the Safe to the computer itself. 138 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your PC Card. Even if your PC Card comes with an available PC Card slot and carefully...
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... Non-System disk or disk error message. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any key. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not...
... Non-System disk or disk error message. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to change the system in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your work routine, you experience any key. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not...
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... 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 and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the...
... 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 and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the...
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.... 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 or enabling the TouchPad" on and 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor...
.... 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 or enabling the TouchPad" on and 179 Hot Keys Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns the cursor...
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... you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the Launcher to start and setup ConfigFree. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using...
... you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the Launcher to start and setup ConfigFree. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on setting up and using...
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..., default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - ConfigFree profiles are automatically connected. The following settings can be saved (or "captured") in "profiles." 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...
..., default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings. 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can set up a profile to match that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - ConfigFree profiles are automatically connected. The following settings can be saved (or "captured") in "profiles." 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...
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... as drive C. A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function, file, or program. I icon - A small image displayed on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of reference for long-term storage of keys that are removable. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. By default, the hard disk...
... as drive C. A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function, file, or program. I icon - A small image displayed on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of reference for long-term storage of keys that are removable. The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is usually fixed, but some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. By default, the hard disk...
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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...