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Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Industry Canada (IC) ... tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. If you are...
Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Industry Canada (IC) ... tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. If you are...
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... trademarks, of Dolby Laboratories. All other brand and product names are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is subject to any product specifications, is a trademark of their respective companies. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS...23 Notice The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to change without notice. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, Active Desktop, and DirectShow are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
... trademarks, of Dolby Laboratories. All other brand and product names are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is subject to any product specifications, is a trademark of their respective companies. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS...23 Notice The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to change without notice. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, Active Desktop, and DirectShow are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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...keyboard 89 Character keys 90 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 91 Function keys 91 Windows special keys 92 Overlay keys 92 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device 94 Using the TouchPad 95 Control buttons 96 Disabling or enabling the... Dual Pointing Device....96 Using TOSHIBA Console 97 Starting a program 98 Starting a program from the Start menu 98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ......99 Starting a program from the Run dialog box .....100 Saving your work...
...keyboard 89 Character keys 90 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 91 Function keys 91 Windows special keys 92 Overlay keys 92 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device 94 Using the TouchPad 95 Control buttons 96 Disabling or enabling the... Dual Pointing Device....96 Using TOSHIBA Console 97 Starting a program 98 Starting a program from the Start menu 98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ......99 Starting a program from the Run dialog box .....100 Saving your work...
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... computer 113 Powering down the computer 113 Using Turn Off or Shut down 114 Using Hibernation 117 Using Standby 119 Chapter 5: Mobile Computing 123 Toshiba's energy-saver design 123 Running the computer on battery power 123 Battery Notice 124 Charging the batteries 124 Charging the RTC battery 125 Monitoring battery... of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of used batteries safely 133 Conserving power 134 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional 135 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode....135 Additional options for power 136
... computer 113 Powering down the computer 113 Using Turn Off or Shut down 114 Using Hibernation 117 Using Standby 119 Chapter 5: Mobile Computing 123 Toshiba's energy-saver design 123 Running the computer on battery power 123 Battery Notice 124 Charging the batteries 124 Charging the RTC battery 125 Monitoring battery... of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maximizing battery life 132 Disposing of used batteries safely 133 Conserving power 134 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional 135 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode....135 Additional options for power 136
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30 Contents Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 Toshiba HW Setup 164 Accessing Toshiba HW Setup 164 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... 185 Problems that are easy to fix 185 Problems when you turn on the computer 186 Resolving a hardware conflict 188 Using the Windows XP troubleshooting feature.188 A plan of action 188 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ........189 Memory module problems 191 Power and the...
30 Contents Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 Toshiba HW Setup 164 Accessing Toshiba HW Setup 164 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... 185 Problems that are easy to fix 185 Problems when you turn on the computer 186 Resolving a hardware conflict 188 Using the Windows XP troubleshooting feature.188 A plan of action 188 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ........189 Memory module problems 191 Power and the...
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...206 Developing good computing habits 209 If you need further assistance 210 Before you call 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212 Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information .... 216 Using your computer for the first time 216 Setting up your ... 218 Turning off the computer 220 Exploring the desktop 221 Using the Start menu 221 Using Windows 2000 Professional online Help..222 Viewing your computer's contents 223 Using Windows Explorer 223 Naming your files 224 Backing up your work 224 Restoring your work 225 Running...
...206 Developing good computing habits 209 If you need further assistance 210 Before you call 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212 Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information .... 216 Using your computer for the first time 216 Setting up your ... 218 Turning off the computer 220 Exploring the desktop 221 Using the Start menu 221 Using Windows 2000 Professional online Help..222 Viewing your computer's contents 223 Using Windows Explorer 223 Naming your files 224 Backing up your work 224 Restoring your work 225 Running...
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Tecra S1 Series notebook computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/... operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP, 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 publication to change without notice. NOTE While...
Tecra S1 Series notebook computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/... operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP, 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 publication to change without notice. NOTE While...
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... components of your computer, including troubleshooting advice, detailed descriptions of the computer. Introduction 35 This guide This user's guide contains basic information about Microsoft® Windows® XP.
... components of your computer, including troubleshooting advice, detailed descriptions of the computer. Introduction 35 This guide This user's guide contains basic information about Microsoft® Windows® XP.
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... a full line of the user's guide. If you need further assistance" on your desktop or in addition to contact Toshiba, see "If you have a problem or need to this user's guide: ❖ An electronic version of service options built around...programs. See the limited warranty and service material included with your Recovery media. ❖ For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system. Introduction 37 Other documentation Your computer comes ...
... a full line of the user's guide. If you need further assistance" on your desktop or in addition to contact Toshiba, see "If you have a problem or need to this user's guide: ❖ An electronic version of service options built around...programs. See the limited warranty and service material included with your Recovery media. ❖ For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system. Introduction 37 Other documentation Your computer comes ...
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... eye level Approximately 90° angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of your spine. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. Lower-back support cushions are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your forearms parallel to...
... eye level Approximately 90° angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of your spine. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. Lower-back support cushions are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your forearms parallel to...
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... License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. Setting up your software NOTE The name of the windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to set up your software setup choices...
... License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. Setting up your software NOTE The name of the windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to set up your software setup choices...
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...local printer" on the desktop icon to do so electronically, or fill in the registration window. 7 Click Finish to continue. NOTE If you click No, you can register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba 61 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to complete the process. Registering... your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba, you want to take this time to set up your computer's modem must be connected to register with your system. A window will ask whether you may want to a voice-grade telephone...
...local printer" on the desktop icon to do so electronically, or fill in the registration window. 7 Click Finish to continue. NOTE If you click No, you can register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba 61 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to complete the process. Registering... your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba, you want to take this time to set up your computer's modem must be connected to register with your system. A window will ask whether you may want to a voice-grade telephone...
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...hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home operating system, or the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are ...computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for a longer period, 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 server instead. With the computer...
...hours to recharge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home operating system, or the Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server. ❖ Use the Shut down command if you are ...computer while any drive is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for a longer period, 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 server instead. With the computer...
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...will not be able to the PS/2 port, you use the mouse, the AccuPoint II, or both. For more information about Hardware Setup, see "Toshiba HW Setup" on the Satellite computer's built-in keyboard. Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. ...To set up this key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba Hardware Setup option icon. You can use a mouse instead of the computer's builtin pointing device, the AccuPoint II or TouchPad. Using a mouse ...
...will not be able to the PS/2 port, you use the mouse, the AccuPoint II, or both. For more information about Hardware Setup, see "Toshiba HW Setup" on the Satellite computer's built-in keyboard. Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. ...To set up this key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba Hardware Setup option icon. You can use a mouse instead of the computer's builtin pointing device, the AccuPoint II or TouchPad. Using a mouse ...
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...WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built-in the windows disappears, the computer may be writing to the computer and your data could expose the storage area to static electricity which can be destroyed. Connecting... Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line 85 If Windows® does not recognize an inserted SD® card, remove and insert it and the card will glow when the card is being...
...WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built-in the windows disappears, the computer may be writing to the computer and your data could expose the storage area to static electricity which can be destroyed. Connecting... Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line 85 If Windows® does not recognize an inserted SD® card, remove and insert it and the card will glow when the card is being...
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... to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. If you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys..., function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on page 113 to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk,...
... to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. If you do not let the Windows® XP operating system shut down the computer" on it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys..., function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on page 113 to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® XP operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk,...
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... of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows special keys Start key Application key The Windows special 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...
... of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows special keys Start key Application key The Windows special 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...
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...program's documentation to the right mouse button. It usually corresponds to find whether it uses the right mouse button. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse Properties. 96 Learning the Basics Using the TouchPad™ Control buttons..., Control Panel. The Dual Pointing Device tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is enabled by default. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. The primary button usually corresponds to the item, ...
...program's documentation to the right mouse button. It usually corresponds to find whether it uses the right mouse button. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse Properties. 96 Learning the Basics Using the TouchPad™ Control buttons..., Control Panel. The Dual Pointing Device tab view window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is enabled by default. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. The primary button usually corresponds to the item, ...
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Sample TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features: ❖ Customize Your Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security To access the TOSHIBA Console: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to some common functions. Learning the Basics Using TOSHIBA Console 97 Using TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console icon, located on the Windows desktop, activates the Toshiba Console. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. This gives you quick access to Toshiba Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection.
Sample TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features: ❖ Customize Your Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security To access the TOSHIBA Console: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to some common functions. Learning the Basics Using TOSHIBA Console 97 Using TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console icon, located on the Windows desktop, activates the Toshiba Console. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. This gives you quick access to Toshiba Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection.
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..., you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in this example, Accessories. You can: ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to All Programs... the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the program's window. To find the file, use the Windows® Wordpad program as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to start a program from the Start menu When you have four...
..., you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in this example, Accessories. You can: ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to All Programs... the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the program's window. To find the file, use the Windows® Wordpad program as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to start a program from the Start menu When you have four...