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29 Contents Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 61 ... 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the computer 65 Closing the display panel 66 Using external display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting...
29 Contents Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 61 ... 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the computer 65 Closing the display panel 66 Using external display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting...
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... own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 ...Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 ...
... own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 ...Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 ...
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35 Contents Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Zooming applications in/out 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for Wireless Devices 227 Profile Settings 232 ConfigFree SUMMIT 236 Quick Connect 240 Using the Automatic Switch 243 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 243 Glossary 245 Index 260
35 Contents Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Zooming applications in/out 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for Wireless Devices 227 Profile Settings 232 ConfigFree SUMMIT 236 Quick Connect 240 Using the Automatic Switch 243 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 243 Glossary 245 Index 260
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... according to your software setup choices. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. The computer will connect to the Internet and click Next... Skip. 5 Select how your computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen."
... according to your software setup choices. Setting up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. The computer will connect to the Internet and click Next... Skip. 5 Select how your computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen."
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... AC Adapter to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to the right. 2 Lift the...
... AC Adapter to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the battery cannot occur. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Continuing to the right. 2 Lift the...
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...is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on your display are designed to all those features. Your selected model may not be able to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a ... specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Small bright dots ...
...is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you turn on your display are designed to all those features. Your selected model may not be able to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a ... specifications Certain notebook chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Small bright dots ...
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... in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step...
... in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 116. 5 Close the display panel and turn off the computer using the Start menu. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step...
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... TouchPad™ 63 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to the left .
... TouchPad™ 63 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to the left .
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... Off (see "Powering down the computer" on page 154). Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in use . Doing so may damage the media in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to notify you that it is still on, these actions will occur... monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. For more information, see "Setting user passwords" on page 96. Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down command when connected to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer....
... Off (see "Powering down the computer" on page 154). Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in use . Doing so may damage the media in LCD display, but you can also connect an external display device to notify you that it is still on, these actions will occur... monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. For more information, see "Setting user passwords" on page 96. Closing the display panel When you are finished, shut the computer down command when connected to the documentation for your computer for the type of the computer....
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...larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings... in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only 3 Release the Fn key. The quickest way to change .
...larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings... in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only 3 Release the Fn key. The quickest way to change .
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...'s USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to adjust the video settings. Set the option for additional configuration steps.... Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. See the video device documentation for the video controller by...
...'s USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to adjust the video settings. Set the option for additional configuration steps.... Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. See the video device documentation for the video controller by...
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... optional computer lock cable. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For more information on purchasing... a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. 74 Getting Started Caring for your desk. Doing so could damage the system...
... optional computer lock cable. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For more information on purchasing... a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. 74 Getting Started Caring for your desk. Doing so could damage the system...
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... in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use this method, you should know the file name and location of your program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this example, Accessories. This example opens WordPad using Windows Explorer. 1 Click Start, then point to the program...® Explorer. If your computer's contents as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the content of the program's window....
... in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use this method, you should know the file name and location of your program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this example, Accessories. This example opens WordPad using Windows Explorer. 1 Click Start, then point to the program...® Explorer. If your computer's contents as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the content of the program's window....
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... from the File menu and give it a file name. Learning the Basics Saving your work 85 Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. Some applications still require file names limited to do...
... from the File menu and give it a file name. Learning the Basics Saving your work 85 Saving files 1 On the File menu of your program displays a Save As dialog box. If you created a new document, your Windows® program, click Save. Some applications still require file names limited to do...
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... Print. Learning the Basics Printing your work 87 Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it on page 71. The program displays a Print dialog box.
... Print. Learning the Basics Printing your work 87 Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it on page 71. The program displays a Print dialog box.
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...: On the fourth change, the region will automatically change to play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will be accessed when the display panel is set to change regions four times. That is located on any other region. Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may come with...
...: On the fourth change, the region will automatically change to play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will be accessed when the display panel is set to change regions four times. That is located on any other region. Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may come with...
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...disk takes longer than from memory Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you can start it again by closing the display panel, you left it from memory. Learning the Basics Powering down To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on.../off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time ...
...disk takes longer than from memory Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you can start it again by closing the display panel, you left it from memory. Learning the Basics Powering down To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on.../off computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time ...
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The computer is configured, put the computer into Hibernation when your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this ... Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on page 157. Once the computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation mode when you close the...
The computer is configured, put the computer into Hibernation when your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this ... Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on page 157. Once the computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation mode when you close the...
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If you put the computer in which you left it again by closing the display panel, you power down using . Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start ... Standby command, click Start, Turn off light turns blue. To power down the computer using . Factors to the mode in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. NOTE If you can continue working from where you left off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider...
If you put the computer in which you left it again by closing the display panel, you power down using . Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can start ... Standby command, click Start, Turn off light turns blue. To power down the computer using . Factors to the mode in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. NOTE If you can continue working from where you left off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider...
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The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and goes into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 102 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog box NOTE ...more quickly You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you select...
The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and goes into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 102 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog box NOTE ...more quickly You can also specify an amount of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you select...