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29 Contents Using the computer for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Using ... 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the computer 66 Closing the display panel 67 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up...
29 Contents Using the computer for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Using ... 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Turning off the computer 66 Closing the display panel 67 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up...
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...keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems... hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
...keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 172 Problems that are easy to fix 172 Problems... hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
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...backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security ...217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display...
...backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security ...217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 218 Power usage mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display...
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... you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to the Internet and click Next. Click Next to a telephone line" on page 144. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will pause for a moment while checking for... modem to continue. 46 Getting Started 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 your software setup choices.
... you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to the Internet and click Next. Click Next to a telephone line" on page 144. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will pause for a moment while checking for... modem to continue. 46 Getting Started 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 your software setup choices.
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... a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70) ❖ Connect an optional external diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional...
... a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70) ❖ Connect an optional external diskette drive (see "Connecting an optional...
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...point where it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the display panel. 2 Push the display latch in and raise the display panel. Small bright dots may vary depending on the center of the ...computer, locate the latch on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Display release latch Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to turn on and begin using it. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on your PC....
...point where it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the display panel. 2 Push the display latch in and raise the display panel. Small bright dots may vary depending on the center of the ...computer, locate the latch on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Display release latch Sample opening the display panel 3 Adjust the display to turn on and begin using it. Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on your PC....
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... on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are empty. Over a period of the screen technology. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright...
... on the notebook chassis, unless you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are empty. Over a period of the screen technology. This information applies to accommodate all the features and icons described in this guide. Any small bright...
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... remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the...
... remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the...
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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 move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to 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 move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to left.
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... to keep dust and dirt out of device you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you have the audible warning set , the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on the left side...the RGB (monitor) port. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to a live electrical outlet. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating ...
... to keep dust and dirt out of device you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you have the audible warning set , the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on the left side...the RGB (monitor) port. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to a live electrical outlet. Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Closing the display panel When you are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating ...
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... pause between pressing the F5 key to allow time for the video controller by configuring the Display Properties settings. 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... click Apply or OK. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can also change . Set the option for the display to change these settings using the Display Properties Box. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can choose to use...
... pause between pressing the F5 key to allow time for the video controller by configuring the Display Properties settings. 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... click Apply or OK. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can also change . Set the option for the display to change these settings using the Display Properties Box. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can choose to use...
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...a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to its original position. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes,...prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to the upper-right side of the computer's builtin TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard....
...a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to its original position. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes,...prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to the upper-right side of the computer's builtin TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard....
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...your desk. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Sample PORT-Noteworthy®...lock cable Doing so could damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. 74 Getting Started Using a computer lock Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, ...
...your desk. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Sample PORT-Noteworthy®...lock cable Doing so could damage the system. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. 74 Getting Started Using a computer lock Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, ...
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...content of the program's executable file (this file ends with step 2. 2 Point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. Windows® Explorer gives you should know the file name and location of each...: 1 Click Start, then point to the program group, in the All Programs menu. Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use this example, WordPad. To use the Windows® WordPad program ...
...content of the program's executable file (this file ends with step 2. 2 Point to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. Windows® Explorer gives you should know the file name and location of each...: 1 Click Start, then point to the program group, in the All Programs menu. Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use this example, WordPad. To use the Windows® WordPad program ...
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...: Save your data even when you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. 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. Sample Save As dialog box Use this is all you...
...: Save your data even when you are working with a document that saves documents at regular intervals. 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. Sample Save As dialog box Use this is all you...
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..., your computer may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 89 The program displays a Print dialog box. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Sample Print dialog box...
..., your computer may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive. Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 89 The program displays a Print dialog box. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Sample Print dialog box...
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... allow you play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will automatically change regions four times. The drive will be accessed when the display panel is in the format of the computer. The Media control buttons are located along the right side of the keyboard and can be "locked...
... allow you play DVDs from that changing from another region, the drive will automatically change regions four times. The drive will be accessed when the display panel is in the format of the computer. The Media control buttons are located along the right side of the keyboard and can be "locked...
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... computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel, you left it first saves the current mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the... hard disk rather than from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it again by opening the display panel. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information...
... computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the computer to the hard disk. If you shut down the computer by closing the display panel, you left it first saves the current mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is being retrieved from the... hard disk rather than from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it again by opening the display panel. 101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer NOTE For more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information...
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The computer is configured, put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on page 148. Configuring your option settings occur. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on the hibernation ... the computer will go into Hibernation when your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then 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 close the...
The computer is configured, put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on page 148. Configuring your option settings occur. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "Optimize" on the hibernation ... the computer will go into Hibernation when your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then 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 close the...
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... from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you were using. If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. A fully charged main battery will ... information will last up again, the computer returns to the screen you can continue working from where you left it again by opening the display panel. If you left off. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, ...
... from Turn off computer or Hibernation. ❖ When starting up to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you were using. If you put the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. A fully charged main battery will ... information will last up again, the computer returns to the screen you can continue working from where you left it again by opening the display panel. If you left off. 103 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, ...