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25 Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 49 Setting up your computer 51 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........53 Adding external devices 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the main battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 ... 71 Cleaning the computer 71 Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 72 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Character keys 74 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 75 Function keys 75 Windows® special keys 75 Overlay keys 76 Starting a program 78
25 Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 49 Setting up your computer 51 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........53 Adding external devices 53 Connecting the AC adapter 54 Charging the main battery 56 Using the computer for the first time 57 ... 71 Cleaning the computer 71 Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 72 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Character keys 74 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 75 Function keys 75 Windows® special keys 75 Overlay keys 76 Starting a program 78
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... hot key 159 Exploring audio features 159 Recording sounds 159 Using a microphone 160 Adjusting recording settings 161 Using external speakers or headphones..........161 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse.........162 Using the Modular Bay 162 Removing a module from the Modular Bay.....162 Inserting a module into the Modular Bay ........164 Using PC Cards... of action 175 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory card problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180
... hot key 159 Exploring audio features 159 Recording sounds 159 Using a microphone 160 Adjusting recording settings 161 Using external speakers or headphones..........161 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse.........162 Using the Modular Bay 162 Removing a module from the Modular Bay.....162 Inserting a module into the Modular Bay ........164 Using PC Cards... of action 175 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory card problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180
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... Printer problems 190 Modem problems 191 Develop good computing habits 191 If you need further assistance 192 Before you call 193 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 194 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys 198 Instant password security 198 Without a password 198 With a password 198 Maintaining security when ...200 Stand by mode 201 Hibernation mode 202 Display modes 203 Display modes 203 Enabling a wireless device 204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 204 Keyboard hot keys 205 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 206 Glossary 207 Index 222
... Printer problems 190 Modem problems 191 Develop good computing habits 191 If you need further assistance 192 Before you call 193 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 194 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys 198 Instant password security 198 Without a password 198 With a password 198 Maintaining security when ...200 Stand by mode 201 Hibernation mode 202 Display modes 203 Display modes 203 Enabling a wireless device 204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 204 Keyboard hot keys 205 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 206 Glossary 207 Index 222
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... USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to perform at maximum speed. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. Finding Your Way Around Back 37 Back Parallel port RGB (monitor) port LAN port USB ports DC IN Cooling vent The...
... USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to perform at maximum speed. USB peripherals have a single standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. Finding Your Way Around Back 37 Back Parallel port RGB (monitor) port LAN port USB ports DC IN Cooling vent The...
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... display open Front with the display open Screen Function keys Power button System indicator lights Keyboard Palm rest Primary button Speaker TouchPad CD/DVD control buttons Internet button TOSHIBA Console button One Touch TV Out button Secondary button Speaker Front panel lights The computer's...liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. For more information, see "Exploring video features" on page 158. The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to the S-video port. The Internet button launches your default Internet browser. On The power button turns the...
... display open Front with the display open Screen Function keys Power button System indicator lights Keyboard Palm rest Primary button Speaker TouchPad CD/DVD control buttons Internet button TOSHIBA Console button One Touch TV Out button Secondary button Speaker Front panel lights The computer's...liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. For more information, see "Exploring video features" on page 158. The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to the S-video port. The Internet button launches your default Internet browser. On The power button turns the...
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... a CD or DVD with the display open completely discharged. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The SD® card slot light goes on when the card slot is on, pressing an overlay key moves the...
... a CD or DVD with the display open completely discharged. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The SD® card slot light goes on when the card slot is on, pressing an overlay key moves the...
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... no higher than eye level. ❖ If you are using your computer, maintain good posture with your shoulders relaxed and your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 47 ❖ If you choose, use a footrest to the floor. If necessary, use the following guidelines to adjust your...
... no higher than eye level. ❖ If you are using your computer, maintain good posture with your shoulders relaxed and your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work 47 ❖ If you choose, use a footrest to the floor. If necessary, use the following guidelines to adjust your...
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... of your computer work area. Arms and wrists ❖ Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in your spine. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. Use tinted windows or...
... of your computer work area. Arms and wrists ❖ Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in your spine. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. Use tinted windows or...
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...; Some PC Cards can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do spill a liquid that gets into the computer's keyboard. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you use .... Ask your dealer to check for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. Be careful when you . Information on disks is being used for viruses. This precaution is reading from a ...
...; Some PC Cards can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do spill a liquid that gets into the computer's keyboard. If two cards are installed, both . ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you use .... Ask your dealer to check for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately. Be careful when you . Information on disks is being used for viruses. This precaution is reading from a ...
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...) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for more information. To use it. Getting Started Setting up your computer...
...) or cable, or Local Area Network (LAN). See Connecting the AC adapter for an internet connection, and you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for more information. To use it. Getting Started Setting up your computer...
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... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the keyboard. 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, don't turn off the computer while any drives on the computer for the first time...
... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on the top of the keyboard. 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, don't turn off the computer while any drives on the computer for the first time...
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... Started Using the computer for the first time 59 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...
... Started Using the computer for the first time 59 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...
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... peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other product information, be sure to clean the computer. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer (To stay current on page 101. Cleaning the computer To keep... most recent software and hardware options for other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com). Moving the computer Before moving your computer, and for your computer, and explains how to withstand reasonable shock...
... peripheral cables are located). For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other product information, be sure to clean the computer. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer (To stay current on page 101. Cleaning the computer To keep... most recent software and hardware options for other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com). Moving the computer Before moving your computer, and for your computer, and explains how to withstand reasonable shock...
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...use the proper procedure to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its shut down procedure. End 1 2 PgDn 3 + Ins 0 Del / End Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just...computer" on page 91.) The operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be lost. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you don't let the operating system shut down normally...
...use the proper procedure to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its shut down procedure. End 1 2 PgDn 3 + Ins 0 Del / End Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just...computer" on page 91.) The operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be lost. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you don't let the operating system shut down normally...
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...are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called function keys because they run specific functions... when you press them. The caps lock light on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. ...
...are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are called function keys because they run specific functions... when you press them. The caps lock light on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to upper case - Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. ...
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... numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu.... would using the ten-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Del . / / End Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on . L : PgDn 3 ; + > ? . The numeric mode light...
... numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu.... would using the ten-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Del . / / End Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on . L : PgDn 3 ; + > ? . The numeric mode light...
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...both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on, hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys. Learning the Basics Using... on. The numeric mode light on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on : ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters. ❖...
...both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on, hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys. Learning the Basics Using... on. The numeric mode light on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on : ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters. ❖...
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... your computer at the office 2 Open the folder you can work with your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse, and an external diskette drive, you want to view as a Web page. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 4 In...the left give the window the appearance of the folder and instructions for Show common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, then OK. An external mouse, keyboard, and diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port. Using your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external monitor connects to...
... your computer at the office 2 Open the folder you can work with your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse, and an external diskette drive, you want to view as a Web page. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 4 In...the left give the window the appearance of the folder and instructions for Show common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, then OK. An external mouse, keyboard, and diskette drive connect to the RGB (monitor) port. Using your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external monitor connects to...
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... without having to the RGB (monitor) port. Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware You can connect an external USB-compatible keyboard and a USB-compatible mouse to the computer itself. 1 Turn off the computer. Failure to do so may result in the Modular Bay.... 162 Exploring Your Options Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard and a mouse, you can work with you when you travel. For more information, see "Connecting a...
... without having to the RGB (monitor) port. Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware You can connect an external USB-compatible keyboard and a USB-compatible mouse to the computer itself. 1 Turn off the computer. Failure to do so may result in the Modular Bay.... 162 Exploring Your Options Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard and a mouse, you can work with you when you travel. For more information, see "Connecting a...
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..., that takes its useful life. Try replacing it may not charge fully. Was the battery fully charged to the keyboard itself. For more ? Keyboard problems If, when you turn off the numeric keypad light. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is charging...see "Charging the battery" on . Have you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it . Is your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the battery has completely discharged, it again. If the battery light is the probable cause, let the...
..., that takes its useful life. Try replacing it may not charge fully. Was the battery fully charged to the keyboard itself. For more ? Keyboard problems If, when you turn off the numeric keypad light. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is charging...see "Charging the battery" on . Have you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it . Is your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the battery has completely discharged, it again. If the battery light is the probable cause, let the...