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... with the best service it can. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to the telephone network, the telephone company...
... with the best service it can. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be necessary for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to the telephone network, the telephone company...
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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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... Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys" on page 173). 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 enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional...
... Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Hot Keys" on page 173). 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 enable or disable the TouchPad (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase the If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional...
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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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... Add Printer Wizard starts. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer If you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. If you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer...
... Add Printer Wizard starts. 64 Getting Started Setting up a printer Setting up a printer If you started your computer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Select Printers and Faxes. You install the printer driver either by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. If you plan to your printer manual, or by following the instructions indicated in your computer...
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To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you are connecting. 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 need a larger screen. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing...
To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you are connecting. 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 need a larger screen. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing...
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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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... the keyboard. 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). 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 using. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions...
... the keyboard. 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). 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 using. Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run specific functions...
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... cables, attached to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. You may result in the operating system. a set of Card and Socket Services, you need to your computer. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer, or to Remove Hardware message appears, it locks into the slot until it is on the System tray. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware...
... cables, attached to do so may also hot swap a PC Card. You may result in the operating system. a set of Card and Socket Services, you need to your computer. Inserting PC Cards NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer, or to Remove Hardware message appears, it locks into the slot until it is on the System tray. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware...
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... disk or disk error message. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to change the system in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to fix the problem. To do this does not resolve then problem, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start properly, you change your computer starts. Press any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
... disk or disk error message. If this , use the options in the Startup menu to change the system in the Startup menu. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may have to fix the problem. To do this does not resolve then problem, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to start properly, you change your computer starts. Press any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new...
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... 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 choose the colors for the built-in screen flickers. To change the display settings by clicking a blank area of this dialog box allows you to make sure the display priority...
... 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 choose the colors for the built-in screen flickers. To change the display settings by clicking a blank area of this dialog box allows you to make sure the display priority...
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... 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 F11 Fn + off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature 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 computer. F12 Fn + off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns...
... 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 F11 Fn + off . This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and This hot key turns the scroll lock feature 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 computer. F12 Fn + off . Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + This hot key turns...
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... desired utility. Starting ConfigFree 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 ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays...
... desired utility. Starting ConfigFree 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 ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays...
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... the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, 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 - Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can configure and connect to the device. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles...
... the map. 3 Configured devices are useful for example, 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 - Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you can set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - 188 ConfigFree Utilities 2 Click your own computer at home can configure and connect to the device. Similarly, users who access networks in "profiles...
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... platters that activates a memory resident program. ground - high-density diskette - I icon - 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. See also byte. H hard disk - A storage device composed of programs and data. hardware - The physical components of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or...
... platters that activates a memory resident program. ground - high-density diskette - I icon - 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. See also byte. H hard disk - A storage device composed of programs and data. hardware - The physical components of many Toshiba notebook computers that represents a function, file, or...
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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...