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... can cause interference with and/or damage this device. Europe - Industry Canada requires this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit ...requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. Equipment (or its operation in compliance with essential test suites as per standards: EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ...
... can cause interference with and/or damage this device. Europe - Industry Canada requires this product to be operated indoors and away from windows to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit ...requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. Equipment (or its operation in compliance with essential test suites as per standards: EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ...
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..., Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, ...product specifications, is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Trademarks Tecra and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 26 Notice The information contained in the United...
..., Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, ...product specifications, is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Trademarks Tecra and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 26 Notice The information contained in the United...
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... 87 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to type numeric data 88 Starting a program 89 Starting a program from the Start menu...........90 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer....90 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....91 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 95 Using the DVD-ROM or multi...
... 87 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to type numeric data 88 Starting a program 89 Starting a program from the Start menu...........90 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer....90 Starting a program from the Run dialog box ....91 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 95 Using the DVD-ROM or multi...
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31 Contents Using Hibernation 109 Using Standby 111 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 ... 122 Taking care of your battery 124 Safety precautions 124 Maximizing battery life 125 Disposing of used batteries 127 Conserving power 128 Power profiles in Windows XP 129 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........129 Additional options for power 130 Chapter 4: Expansion Options 131 Devices for office ...
31 Contents Using Hibernation 109 Using Standby 111 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 ... 122 Taking care of your battery 124 Safety precautions 124 Maximizing battery life 125 Disposing of used batteries 127 Conserving power 128 Power profiles in Windows XP 129 Using a hot key to set the power profile..........129 Additional options for power 130 Chapter 4: Expansion Options 131 Devices for office ...
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... Problems that are easy to fix 185 Problems when you turn on the computer............187 The Windows® operating system is not working...188 Using Startup options to fix problems 189 Internet problems 190 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 190 Resolving a hardware conflict 191 A plan of action 191... Card problems 203 Printer problems 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
... Problems that are easy to fix 185 Problems when you turn on the computer............187 The Windows® operating system is not working...188 Using Startup options to fix problems 189 Internet problems 190 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 190 Resolving a hardware conflict 191 A plan of action 191... Card problems 203 Printer problems 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
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You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, already installed on your work can accompany you wherever you to the world of powerful, portable multimedia computing. Tecra® A2 Series computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you go. Introduction Welcome to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access. 36 With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer.
You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, already installed on your work can accompany you wherever you to the world of powerful, portable multimedia computing. Tecra® A2 Series computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you go. Introduction Welcome to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access. 36 With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer.
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... computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media (if applicable to your system). ❖ For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation which explains the features of a term used in the text. HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints...
... computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media (if applicable to your system). ❖ For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation which explains the features of a term used in the text. HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints...
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... to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your eyes. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. ❖ Avoid placing your computer in your spine. If necessary, use soft, indirect lighting in front of a TV device. 44...
... to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your eyes. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. ❖ Avoid placing your computer in your spine. If necessary, use soft, indirect lighting in front of a TV device. 44...
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... enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your name and the name of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. NOTE If you choose your computer name and network settings. 5 Set the correct... and click Next. The computer will display the message "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 4 Enter the information about your computer and click Next. A window will pause for a moment while checking for your computer.
... enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your name and the name of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. NOTE If you choose your computer name and network settings. 5 Set the correct... and click Next. The computer will display the message "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 4 Enter the information about your computer and click Next. A window will pause for a moment while checking for your computer.
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..." on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory 57 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures...
..." on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory 57 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off computer. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures...
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If your optical disk drive is not writable, contact TOSHIBA Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your hard disk drive and reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities on the Windows desktop. Sample Recovery Disc Creator screen Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating...
If your optical disk drive is not writable, contact TOSHIBA Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your hard disk drive and reclaim additional hard disk space used to store the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities on the Windows desktop. Sample Recovery Disc Creator screen Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Creating...
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Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility confirmation screen Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to confirm. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop. You can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities. Getting Started...
Sample Delete Hard Disk Recovery Utility confirmation screen Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to confirm. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop. You can also launch the application by clicking Start, All Programs, then Hard Disk Recovery Utilities. Getting Started...
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Check your finger along the right edge of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on a mouse or trackball. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Mouse icon. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The ... the right mouse button. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting: 1 Click Start, and then Control Panel. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. To scroll vertically, run your program's documentation to find whether it uses ...
Check your finger along the right edge of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on a mouse or trackball. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click the Mouse icon. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The ... the right mouse button. To change the enable/ disable TouchPad setting: 1 Click Start, and then Control Panel. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. To scroll vertically, run your program's documentation to find whether it uses ...
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See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 218. You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPAD. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Sample TouchPAD ON/OFF screen 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK.
See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 218. You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPAD. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Sample TouchPAD ON/OFF screen 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK.
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...it may damage the media in use and result in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain... computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), ...
...it may damage the media in use and result in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your computer when you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain... computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and are connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), ...
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... a full-size keyboard, you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to adjust the video settings. Using a mouse You may want to use one to your system, the mouse cursor may move...
... a full-size keyboard, you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to adjust the video settings. Using a mouse You may want to use one to your system, the mouse cursor may move...
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... typing on page 106 to learn more about Standby. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ... Using the keyboard 85 "Powering down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead...
... typing on page 106 to learn more about Standby. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ... Using the keyboard 85 "Powering down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead...
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... Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and ... the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the...
... Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and ... the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Used in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the...
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... keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. To use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. To find the file, use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn...
... keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. To use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. To find the file, use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn...
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...an icon in the Programs menu, you a view of your computer's contents as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to start it from Windows® Explorer If a program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with .exe). The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the ...program, in this example, Accessories. Starting a program from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the content of the program's window. 90 Learning the Basics Starting a program ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ ...
...an icon in the Programs menu, you a view of your computer's contents as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to start it from Windows® Explorer If a program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with .exe). The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the ...program, in this example, Accessories. Starting a program from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the content of the program's window. 90 Learning the Basics Starting a program ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ ...