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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 30 This guide 30 Safety icons 31 Other icons used 32 Other documentation 32 Service options 33 Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Around 34 Making sure you have everything 34 Front with the display panel closed 35 Back with rear panel closed 35 Back with rear panel open 37 Right side 37 Left side 38 Underside 39 Keyboard and display features 40 Front with the display panel open 40 Indicator panel lights 42 Keyboard indicator panel lights 44 23
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 30 This guide 30 Safety icons 31 Other icons used 32 Other documentation 32 Service options 33 Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Around 34 Making sure you have everything 34 Front with the display panel closed 35 Back with rear panel closed 35 Back with rear panel open 37 Right side 37 Left side 38 Underside 39 Keyboard and display features 40 Front with the display panel open 40 Indicator panel lights 42 Keyboard indicator panel lights 44 23
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... on the computer 53 Opening the display panel 53 Turning on the power 54 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba 55 Setting up other devices 55 Turning off the computer 55 Closing the display panel 56 Chapter 4: Connecting Other External Devices 57 ... display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display 60 Video limitations 61 Using an external keyboard 61 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 62 Using a mouse 62 Connecting a serial mouse 63 Connecting a USB mouse 63 Connecting a PS/2 mouse 63 ...
... on the computer 53 Opening the display panel 53 Turning on the power 54 Setting up your software 55 Registering your computer with Toshiba 55 Setting up other devices 55 Turning off the computer 55 Closing the display panel 56 Chapter 4: Connecting Other External Devices 57 ... display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display 60 Video limitations 61 Using an external keyboard 61 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 62 Using a mouse 62 Connecting a serial mouse 63 Connecting a USB mouse 63 Connecting a PS/2 mouse 63 ...
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... modem to a telephone line 83 Connecting to a phone line 83 Chapter 5: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard..... 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Windows special keys 89 Overlay keys 89 Using the AccuPoint II...
... modem to a telephone line 83 Connecting to a phone line 83 Chapter 5: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard..... 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Windows special keys 89 Overlay keys 89 Using the AccuPoint II...
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... Using external speakers or headphones 147 Chapter 8: Expansion Options 149 Devices for office computing 149 Connecting external (optional) devices 150 Using an external keyboard 150 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key.... 151 Using a mouse 151 Connecting a serial mouse 152 Connecting a USB mouse 152 Connecting a PS/2 mouse 152 Using a PS/2 mouse...
... Using external speakers or headphones 147 Chapter 8: Expansion Options 149 Devices for office computing 149 Connecting external (optional) devices 150 Using an external keyboard 150 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key.... 151 Using a mouse 151 Connecting a serial mouse 152 Connecting a USB mouse 152 Connecting a PS/2 mouse 152 Using a PS/2 mouse...
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... UsVAincidgceetohsesliimWngiit-atFhtiieo™nWsMi.-.iF.n.i.i.™.P...C.M.I..im.n..i.o.P.d..Cu..I.l.em.......o....d....u....l..e 163 164 164 Chapter 9: Toshiba Utilities 165 Fn-esse 166 Starting Fn-esse 166 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 168 Viewing existing key assignments 169 Changing or removing... existing key assignments .. 170 Hotkey utility 170 Toshiba Console 171 Customizing Your Computer 172 Network 172...
... UsVAincidgceetohsesliimWngiit-atFhtiieo™nWsMi.-.iF.n.i.i.™.P...C.M.I..im.n..i.o.P.d..Cu..I.l.em.......o....d....u....l..e 163 164 164 Chapter 9: Toshiba Utilities 165 Fn-esse 166 Starting Fn-esse 166 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 168 Viewing existing key assignments 169 Changing or removing... existing key assignments .. 170 Hotkey utility 170 Toshiba Console 171 Customizing Your Computer 172 Network 172...
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...action 191 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 193 Memory problems 195 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 197 Disk drive problems 199 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems...... 202 Sound system problems 203 ... 206 Modem problems 207 Develop good computing habits 208 If you need further assistance 209 Before you call 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 215 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 237
...action 191 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 192 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 193 Memory problems 195 Power and the batteries 195 Keyboard problems 197 Display problems 197 Disk drive problems 199 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems...... 202 Sound system problems 203 ... 206 Modem problems 207 Develop good computing habits 208 If you need further assistance 209 Before you call 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211 Appendix A: Hot Keys 215 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 237
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For more information, see "Keyboard and display features" on page 42. The infrared port provides a cable-free connection for transferring data between your computer and another device, such as external ...
For more information, see "Keyboard and display features" on page 42. The infrared port provides a cable-free connection for transferring data between your computer and another device, such as external ...
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...plug in the AC adapter. To prevent possible overheating of the computer's processor, make sure you connect an optional PS/2-compatible mouse or keyboard. USB allows "hot swapping" of peripherals, which means that components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is a single-cabling .... The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed. You can use an optional Y-cable to connect both a mouse and a keyboard to keep the computer's processor from overheating. DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 ...
...plug in the AC adapter. To prevent possible overheating of the computer's processor, make sure you connect an optional PS/2-compatible mouse or keyboard. USB allows "hot swapping" of peripherals, which means that components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is a single-cabling .... The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed. You can use an optional Y-cable to connect both a mouse and a keyboard to keep the computer's processor from overheating. DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 ...
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...several interchangeable devices which you add more information, see "Adding memory" on the front of the computer. 40 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Battery lock-Locks the battery in place to two memory modules. For more information on expanding your computer. The ...flexibility. Memory module-Lets you can install up to prevent accidental removal. PC Card lock-Keeps the PC Cards secure in its compartment. Keyboard and display features Front with the display panel open : 1 Locate the display latch on page 71. Slim SelectBay® release-Keeps the...
...several interchangeable devices which you add more information, see "Adding memory" on the front of the computer. 40 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Battery lock-Locks the battery in place to two memory modules. For more information on expanding your computer. The ...flexibility. Memory module-Lets you can install up to prevent accidental removal. PC Card lock-Keeps the PC Cards secure in its compartment. Keyboard and display features Front with the display panel open : 1 Locate the display latch on page 71. Slim SelectBay® release-Keeps the...
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To avoid damaging the display panel, be careful when opening and closing it to lift the computer. Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features 41 2 Slide the display latch to a comfortable viewing angle. Opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display panel... the display panel. Speaker Power button CapsLock indicator AccuPoint II pointing device Primary Secondary AccuPoint II button button buttons Screen Keyboard Speaker Keyboard indicator panel Programmable buttons System indicator panel Never force the panel beyond the point where it moves easily, and never use it ....
To avoid damaging the display panel, be careful when opening and closing it to lift the computer. Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features 41 2 Slide the display latch to a comfortable viewing angle. Opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display panel... the display panel. Speaker Power button CapsLock indicator AccuPoint II pointing device Primary Secondary AccuPoint II button button buttons Screen Keyboard Speaker Keyboard indicator panel Programmable buttons System indicator panel Never force the panel beyond the point where it moves easily, and never use it ....
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.... For more information, see "Setting up your hands from the keyboard. See the following section for a description of each panel light. For information on using an external keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on page 87. Screen-The computer's screen is a liquid ...Indicator panel lights This panel is connected to use the internal keyboard, see "Connecting external (optional) devices" on page 53. Keyboard-The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of the computer. Keyboard indicator panel-These lights provide information about various system functions. AccuPoint...
.... For more information, see "Setting up your hands from the keyboard. See the following section for a description of each panel light. For information on using an external keyboard, see "Using the keyboard" on page 87. Screen-The computer's screen is a liquid ...Indicator panel lights This panel is connected to use the internal keyboard, see "Connecting external (optional) devices" on page 53. Keyboard-The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of the computer. Keyboard indicator panel-These lights provide information about various system functions. AccuPoint...
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... battery charge is not running low. ❖ Glows amber when you are connected to indicate that wireless device is fully charged. Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features 43 On/off light-Indicates whether the computer is on, off, or in the Slim SelectBay. For more information, see "Monitoring battery...
... battery charge is not running low. ❖ Glows amber when you are connected to indicate that wireless device is fully charged. Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features 43 On/off light-Indicates whether the computer is on, off, or in the Slim SelectBay. For more information, see "Monitoring battery...
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... this light is on, pressing a letter key on the top of the letter printed on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. 44 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Keyboard indicator panel lights The keyboard indicator lights provide information about keyboard functions. Caps lock light-Glows when you press the caps lock key.
... this light is on, pressing a letter key on the top of the letter printed on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. 44 Finding Your Way Around Keyboard and display features Keyboard indicator panel lights The keyboard indicator lights provide information about keyboard functions. Caps lock light-Glows when you press the caps lock key.
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... the computer and rest. 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work comfortably throughout the day. This section provides hints on , contact a Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using their computers. Operate the computer within a temperature range ...AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it back on avoiding strain and stress injuries. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can work ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals If you can result in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change ...
... the computer and rest. 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work comfortably throughout the day. This section provides hints on , contact a Toshiba service representative or your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using their computers. Operate the computer within a temperature range ...AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it back on avoiding strain and stress injuries. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can work ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals If you can result in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change ...
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... the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress-related injuries. You should be able to type without twisting your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 47 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the screen should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If...
... the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress-related injuries. You should be able to type without twisting your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 47 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the screen should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If...
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... up your computer Some PC Cards can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. If two cards are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that must attach the AC adapter. To register your computer. 50 Getting Started... Setting up your computer, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor Overheating of time. To use . After setting up your software" on page 51.
... up your computer Some PC Cards can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. If two cards are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that must attach the AC adapter. To register your computer. 50 Getting Started... Setting up your computer, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor Overheating of time. To use . After setting up your software" on page 51.
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... SVGA monitor, is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of the desktop will be outside the viewing area. If you connect a PS/2 keyboard to the computer while it . ❖ Since most televisions and video projectors overscan by 15 to 20 percent, some of the desktop by ... sure the computer is in mind that the quality of the display will appear on . The computer's PS/2 mouse/keyboard port supports any PS/2-compatible keyboard. Connecting an external keyboard with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the display area (resolution) set for a higher resolution, only part of...
... SVGA monitor, is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of the desktop will be outside the viewing area. If you connect a PS/2 keyboard to the computer while it . ❖ Since most televisions and video projectors overscan by 15 to 20 percent, some of the desktop by ... sure the computer is in mind that the quality of the display will appear on . The computer's PS/2 mouse/keyboard port supports any PS/2-compatible keyboard. Connecting an external keyboard with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the display area (resolution) set for a higher resolution, only part of...
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...the Windows Control Panel Toshiba HWSetup icon. Using a mouse You may want to use a serial mouse, PS/ 2-compatible mouse, or a USB mouse. Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard does not have the Fn key contained on the external keyboard to have set ...up key combinations in Fn-esse®, you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to connect a PS/2-compatible mouse and a PS/2compatible keyboard simultaneously. With a PS/2 mouse, you use a key combination on the Satellite M20 computer's built-in pointing device, the AccuPoint II. If you can choose...
...the Windows Control Panel Toshiba HWSetup icon. Using a mouse You may want to use a serial mouse, PS/ 2-compatible mouse, or a USB mouse. Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard does not have the Fn key contained on the external keyboard to have set ...up key combinations in Fn-esse®, you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to connect a PS/2-compatible mouse and a PS/2compatible keyboard simultaneously. With a PS/2 mouse, you use a key combination on the Satellite M20 computer's built-in pointing device, the AccuPoint II. If you can choose...
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... the computer. HINT: Using an optional Y-cable allows you attach the mouse. The operating system shuts off before you to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 port simultaneously. 3 Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information. Once connected, the mouse is ready to use both . Connecting a USB mouse...
... the computer. HINT: Using an optional Y-cable allows you attach the mouse. The operating system shuts off before you to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 port simultaneously. 3 Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information. Once connected, the mouse is ready to use both . Connecting a USB mouse...
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..., and Alt keys, editing keys, cursor positioning keys, and a numeric keypad. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 87 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the...number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character...
..., and Alt keys, editing keys, cursor positioning keys, and a numeric keypad. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 87 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the...number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character...