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... place loin airports), you are encouraged to ask for the general population; Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must ensure that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding. Operation is intended to the licensed service, this device. Industry Canada...
... place loin airports), you are encouraged to ask for the general population; Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must ensure that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding. Operation is intended to the licensed service, this device. Industry Canada...
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...FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. Trademarks Tecra, AccuPoint II, Fn-esse, Noteworthy, and Slim SelectBay are registered trademarks, SelectServ, and Ask IRIS Online are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. IBM and Wake on ... Capability Ethernet Alliance. LapLink is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi™ is subject to any product specifications, is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP Professional, Media Player, DirectX, and DirectShow are ...
...FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. Trademarks Tecra, AccuPoint II, Fn-esse, Noteworthy, and Slim SelectBay are registered trademarks, SelectServ, and Ask IRIS Online are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. IBM and Wake on ... Capability Ethernet Alliance. LapLink is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi™ is subject to any product specifications, is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP Professional, Media Player, DirectX, and DirectShow are ...
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...keyboard 92 Character keys 93 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard..... 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Windows special keys 95 Overlay keys 95 Using the AccuPoint II® pointing device 97 Using the TouchPad 98 Control buttons 98 Disabling or ...enabling the Dual Pointing Device 99 Using the TOSHIBA Console button 100 Starting a program 101 Starting a program from the Start menu 101 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 102 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 103
...keyboard 92 Character keys 93 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard..... 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Windows special keys 95 Overlay keys 95 Using the AccuPoint II® pointing device 97 Using the TouchPad 98 Control buttons 98 Disabling or ...enabling the Dual Pointing Device 99 Using the TOSHIBA Console button 100 Starting a program 101 Starting a program from the Start menu 101 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 102 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 103
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... Moving the computer 116 Powering down the computer 116 Using Turn Off or Shut down 117 Using Hibernation 120 Using Standby 122 Toshiba's online resources 124 Chapter 5: Mobile Computing 126 Toshiba's energy-saver design 126 Running the computer on battery power 127 Battery Notice 127 Charging the batteries 128 Monitoring battery power... care of your battery 135 Safety precautions 135 Maximizing battery life 136 Disposing of used batteries safely 137 Conserving power 137 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional..... 138
... Moving the computer 116 Powering down the computer 116 Using Turn Off or Shut down 117 Using Hibernation 120 Using Standby 122 Toshiba's online resources 124 Chapter 5: Mobile Computing 126 Toshiba's energy-saver design 126 Running the computer on battery power 127 Battery Notice 127 Charging the batteries 128 Monitoring battery power... care of your battery 135 Safety precautions 135 Maximizing battery life 136 Disposing of used batteries safely 137 Conserving power 137 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional..... 138
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30 Contents Power Saver 167 Mobile Extension 168 Chapter 8: Keeping Your Files Safe 170 Using passwords in Windows 170 User-level passwords 171 Setting a user-level password 171 Using an instant password 172 Disabling a user password 175 Disabling a user-level password in System ... Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Guide 188 Problems that are easy to fix 188 Problems when you turn on the computer 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 191 Using the Windows XP troubleshooting feature......... 191 A plan of action 192 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 192
30 Contents Power Saver 167 Mobile Extension 168 Chapter 8: Keeping Your Files Safe 170 Using passwords in Windows 170 User-level passwords 171 Setting a user-level password 171 Using an instant password 172 Disabling a user password 175 Disabling a user-level password in System ... Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Guide 188 Problems that are easy to fix 188 Problems when you turn on the computer 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 191 Using the Windows XP troubleshooting feature......... 191 A plan of action 192 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 192
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... 210 Developing good computing habits 212 If you need further assistance 213 Before you call 213 Contacting Toshiba 214 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 215 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information .... 219 Using your computer for the first time 219 Setting up your software ... up a printer 222 Turning off the computer 223 Exploring the desktop 224 Using the Start menu 224 Using Windows 2000 Professional online Help .......... 225 Viewing your computer's contents 226 Using Windows Explorer 226 Naming your files 226 Backing up your work 227
... 210 Developing good computing habits 212 If you need further assistance 213 Before you call 213 Contacting Toshiba 214 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 215 Toshiba's worldwide offices 215 Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information .... 219 Using your computer for the first time 219 Setting up your software ... up a printer 222 Turning off the computer 223 Exploring the desktop 224 Using the Start menu 224 Using Windows 2000 Professional online Help .......... 225 Viewing your computer's contents 226 Using Windows Explorer 226 Naming your files 226 Backing up your work 227
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...find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Windows® 2000 (see Windows 2000 Supplemental Information), already installed on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of ... your Toshiba notebook computer, your work can accompany you wherever you to perform the most up-to the world of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. Tecra M1 Series notebook...
...find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Windows® 2000 (see Windows 2000 Supplemental Information), already installed on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of ... your Toshiba notebook computer, your work can accompany you wherever you to perform the most up-to the world of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. Tecra M1 Series notebook...
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... , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Introduction This guide 35 This guide This user's guide contains basic information about Microsoft® Windows® XP.
... , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Introduction This guide 35 This guide This user's guide contains basic information about Microsoft® Windows® XP.
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...a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If you need further assistance" on your computer or that are available for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation which ...explains the features of the operating system. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its ...
...a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If you need further assistance" on your computer or that are available for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation which ...explains the features of the operating system. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its ...
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... ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your shoulders relaxed and your spine. Use tinted windows or shades to the floor. If necessary, use a footrest to provide extra back support. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of your chair so...
... ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your shoulders relaxed and your spine. Use tinted windows or shades to the floor. If necessary, use a footrest to provide extra back support. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of your chair so...
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A window will display the message "An Internet connection could not be connected to a voice-grade...'s End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. 62 Getting Started Setting up your software Setting up your .... 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer...
A window will display the message "An Internet connection could not be connected to a voice-grade...'s End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. A window will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. 62 Getting Started Setting up your software Setting up your .... 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer...
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... more information, see "Connecting a local printer" on -screen instructions. Setting up other devices You may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop. 6 Enter your personal information in the registration window. 7 Click Finish to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you are using...
... more information, see "Connecting a local printer" on -screen instructions. Setting up other devices You may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop. 6 Enter your personal information in the registration window. 7 Click Finish to fully charge the main battery. When you power down the computer, you are using...
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... Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you can use the...again. ❖ If you have the audible warning set, the computer will beep to notify you that it is in progress and are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have an action feature set, the computer will automatically return to where...
... Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you can use the...again. ❖ If you have the audible warning set, the computer will beep to notify you that it is in progress and are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server. ❖ If you have an action feature set, the computer will automatically return to where...
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... being accessed. The green LED on the left side of the computer will pop out slightly. Even when the message "copying..." Connecting your computer. If Windows® does not recognize an inserted SD® card, remove and insert it again. Wait for the SD® indicator light to a standard voice-grade... locks in place. To remove an SD® card, press the card inward to your data could expose the storage area to work in the windows disappears, the computer may need to be set up to static electricity which can be connected to go out. in this slot.
... being accessed. The green LED on the left side of the computer will pop out slightly. Even when the message "copying..." Connecting your computer. If Windows® does not recognize an inserted SD® card, remove and insert it again. Wait for the SD® indicator light to a standard voice-grade... locks in place. To remove an SD® card, press the card inward to your data could expose the storage area to work in the windows disappears, the computer may need to be set up to static electricity which can be connected to go out. in this slot.
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... "Powering down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you don't let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on page 116 to learn more about Standby. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown... procedure. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off ...
... "Powering down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you don't let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on page 116 to learn more about Standby. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown... procedure. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off ...
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... keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you would using the 10-key keypad on the front ...
... keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you would using the 10-key keypad on the front ...
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...succession. Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device The Dual Pointing Device is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Dual Pointing Device tab. Learning the Basics Using the TouchPad™ 99 (left mouse button. To change the ...(right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. The primary button usually corresponds to the right mouse button. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse Properties. It usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. Check your program's...
...succession. Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device The Dual Pointing Device is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Dual Pointing Device tab. Learning the Basics Using the TouchPad™ 99 (left mouse button. To change the ...(right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. The primary button usually corresponds to the right mouse button. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse Properties. It usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. Check your program's...
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... and enter the appropriate information for the program, or select Browse to find the file, use the Windows® Wordpad program as an example: Starting a program from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run... Starts custom program 4 Select the radio button next to the option to which use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is associated with the program ... in the All Programs menu. You can: ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box...
... and enter the appropriate information for the program, or select Browse to find the file, use the Windows® Wordpad program as an example: Starting a program from the Start menu, Explorer and the Run... Starts custom program 4 Select the radio button next to the option to which use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is associated with the program ... in the All Programs menu. You can: ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box...
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..., you should know the file name and location of the program's executable file (this case Program Files. Wordpad opens. You can start it from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in this folder" to see the content of each drive and folder on your computer's contents as...program group, in the Programs menu, you a view of your computer. The files are hidden. Click "Show the contents of this example, Accessories. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the files. If your program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in the upper-right corner of the ...
..., you should know the file name and location of the program's executable file (this case Program Files. Wordpad opens. You can start it from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in this folder" to see the content of each drive and folder on your computer's contents as...program group, in the Programs menu, you a view of your computer. The files are hidden. Click "Show the contents of this example, Accessories. Windows® Explorer gives you can easily see the files. If your program is displayed. 3 Click the program, in the upper-right corner of the ...
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...dialog box: ❖ For a program in the upper-right corner of the window, click Windows NT. 7 Click Accessories. Otherwise type the full file path, if you know the program's location. The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder. 6 In the .... The Run dialog box appears. 103 Learning the Basics Starting a program Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window. 8 In the right part of the window. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side...
...dialog box: ❖ For a program in the upper-right corner of the window, click Windows NT. 7 Click Accessories. Otherwise type the full file path, if you know the program's location. The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder. 6 In the .... The Run dialog box appears. 103 Learning the Basics Starting a program Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window. 8 In the right part of the window. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side...