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Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации Toshiba M30X-S171ST. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции Toshiba M30X-S171ST или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.
Что такое руководство?
Слово происходит от латинского "instructio", тоесть привести в порядок. Следовательно в инструкции Toshiba M30X-S171ST можно найти описание этапов поведения. Цель инструкции заключается в облегчении запуска, использования оборудования либо выполнения определенной деятельности. Инструкция является набором информации о предмете/услуге, подсказкой.
К сожалению немного пользователей находит время для чтения инструкций Toshiba M30X-S171ST, и хорошая инструкция позволяет не только узнать ряд дополнительных функций приобретенного устройства, но и позволяет избежать возникновения большинства поломок.
Из чего должно состоять идеальное руководство по эксплуатации?
Прежде всего в инструкции Toshiba M30X-S171ST должна находится:
- информация относительно технических данных устройства Toshiba M30X-S171ST
- название производителя и год производства оборудования Toshiba M30X-S171ST
- правила обслуживания, настройки и ухода за оборудованием Toshiba M30X-S171ST
- знаки безопасности и сертификаты, подтверждающие соответствие стандартам
Почему мы не читаем инструкций?
Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск Toshiba M30X-S171ST это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок Toshiba M30X-S171ST и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта Toshiba, в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания Toshiba M30X-S171ST, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.
Почему стоит читать инструкции?
Прежде всего здесь мы найдем ответы касательно конструкции, возможностей устройства Toshiba M30X-S171ST, использования отдельных аксессуаров и ряд информации, позволяющей вполне использовать все функции и упрощения.
После удачной покупки оборудования/устройства стоит посвятить несколько минут для ознакомления с каждой частью инструкции Toshiba M30X-S171ST. Сейчас их старательно готовят или переводят, чтобы они были не только понятными для пользователя, но и чтобы выполняли свою основную информационно-поддерживающую функцию.
Содержание руководства
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PMAD00020011 08/04 Satellite ® M30X/M35X Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 155 in this guide.[...]
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2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . Models: Satellite ® M30X/M35X Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD d[...]
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3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal de vi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pr[...]
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4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact: T oshiba America Information Systems, I[...]
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5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal [...]
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6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment co[...]
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7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi valence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any comb ination of de vices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equ[...]
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8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN produ[...]
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9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is device. L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit [...]
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10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskev ien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch: Hierbij verklaart T OSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company dat het toestel Radio L[...]
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11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may cause undesired operati[...]
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12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this pr oduct to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce th e potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite [...]
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13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MH[...]
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14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoo r use only Radio approvals for wireless devi[...]
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15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside buildings across publi[...]
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16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed × : forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use t[...]
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17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and activ ated a radar detectio[...]
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18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. A[...]
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19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth wireless tech nology Interoperabil ity Bluetooth™ [...]
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20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a ne w innovative technology , and TO SHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of i ts Bl uetooth™ products with all PCs and/ or equipment using Bluetooth wireless tech nology other than TOSH IBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth™ cards from TO SH IBA in order to enable wireless net[...]
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21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the extensiv e research literature. In some situations or en vironments, the use of Bluetoot h wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the [...]
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22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference, and ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Note that[...]
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23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electr[...]
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24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av oid the band of mob ile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5[...]
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25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may va r y . ) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. In cas[...]
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26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including but not limited to an y product specifications, is subj ect to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANU AL OR AN Y O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN A[...]
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27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer disposal information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en viro nmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling inform ation, please contact your local g ov ernment or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www .eiae.org .[...]
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28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 35 This guide ...............................................................36 Safety icons ............................................................37 Other icons used ...............................................38[...]
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29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ...................... 54 Opening the display panel .................................54 Your computer’s features and specifications ....55 Turning on the power ........................................55 Using the TouchPad™ .............................................56 Scr[...]
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30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys ..................................... 80 Overlay keys ......................................................81 Starting a program ..................................................83 Starting a program from the Start menu ...........83 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer ...84 Starti[...]
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31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ..................... 111 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................111 Running the computer on battery power ..............111 Battery Notice ................................................. 112 Power management ..........................[...]
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32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Service Providers ...............................140 Connecting to the Internet .............................140 Surfing the Internet .........................................141 Internet features ..............................................141 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet ..........[...]
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33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5: If Something Goes Wrong ............. ..................... 155 Problems that are easy to fix ................................155 Problems when you turn on the computer ............158 The Windows ® operating system is not working ..159 Using Startup options to fix problems ............ 159 Internet pro[...]
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34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A: Hot Keys ........ ...................................................... 185 Volume Mute ........................................................185 Instant password security .....................................186 Without a password ........................................ 186 With a password ........[...]
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35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pany you where ver you go. Y our system comes with either the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® XP Home or W indows XP Pro fessional operating sy stem. Y our oper[...]
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36 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T os[...]
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37 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed in order to a void potential hazards t hat could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e be en classified according to the seriousness of the risk, an d the icon[...]
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38 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon deno tes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the t[...]
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39 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T o stay current on the mos t recent software and h ardware options for your computer , and for other product information, be sure to re gularly check the T oshiba W eb site at pcsuppo[...]
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40 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]
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41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner v ents or heaters[...]
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42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external de vices is important to av oid stress-related injuries. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance . Y o u should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and look[...]
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43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Whiche ver t ype you choose, use the follo wing guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the ke yboard is at or slightly belo w the le vel of your elbo w . Y ou should be able to type comfortably with your shou lders relaxed and [...]
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44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our LCD display has a brightn ess approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes. Arms and wrists ❖ A void bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. K eep them in a relaxed,[...]
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45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer frequently and focus your e yes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds. Y our LCD display has a brightn ess approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes. Other pr[...]
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46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively . Overheatin g of a PC Card can res ult in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used f[...]
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47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer . T o prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the [...]
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48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer , the Setup W izard guides you through steps t o set up your softw a re. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup W izard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’ s End User License Agreement and click Nex[...]
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49 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A window displays the message, “Who will use this computer?” 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process. A window displays the message, “Thank you. ” 8 Click Finish to continue. Y our computer restarts automatically . Registering your computer with T oshiba Prod[...]
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50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Install PC Cards (see “Using PC Cards” on page 14 7 ) Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable an d A C ad apter to connect the computer to a li ve electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Sample[...]
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51 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of an y incompatible adapter could damage your compu ter . T oshib a assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an in compatible adapter . T o connect A C power to the[...]
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52 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter cord into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Sample connecting the A C ad apter cord to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The A C power indicator glo ws when the computer is connected to an external po wer sour[...]
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53 Getting Started Char ging th e main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the main batter y T o charge the main battery , plug the computer into a live w all outlet. It takes se veral hours to charge the battery with the computer of f. It takes much long er to char ge the battery while the computer is on. F or more in formation on battery use, [...]
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54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel . Sample opening the display panel T o avoid damaging the display pa nel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never lift [...]
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55 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accom modate all possible confi gurations for an entire prod uct Series. Y our selected model may not ha ve all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or [...]
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56 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad, the s mall, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to mov e the cursor with the stro k e of a f inger . Simply mov e your finger on the T ouchPad in the direction you would like to mov e the [...]
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57 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Scroll button For applicable systems, the scro ll button, located between the primary and secondary contro l butt ons on the T ouchPad, is used for rapid viewing of pages on the screen. Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mov e the[...]
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58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w . 9 Close the Control Panel windo w . The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to enable or disable the T ouchPad (s ee “Hot Keys” on page 185 ). Installing additional memor y (optional) Before y ou install or remove a memor [...]
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59 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou need a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriver to install a memory module. T o avoid damaging the computer’ s screws, use a standard Phillips no. 1 s crewdriver that is in g ood condition. The computer has two memory module slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can inst[...]
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60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er , unscrew the screw that secures the e xpa nsion memory module s lot cov er, then remov e the expansion memory modu le slot cove r . Sample r emoving the e xpansion module memory slot co ver 5 Put the screw and co ver in [...]
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61 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Gently put the memory module connector do wn at an angle and press do wn until the clips snap into place. Do not force the memory mo dule into position. The memory module should be le vel when secured in place. Sample inserting the memory module Avoid touching the c[...]
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62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a memor y module 1 Follow steps 1 th rough 6 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 58 . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the co mputer and the device. Do not remove the memory mod ule while th[...]
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63 Getting Started Using an external k e y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by follo wing steps 10 through 12 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 58 . Checking total memory When you add or remo ve memory , you can check that the computer[...]
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64 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a local printer Before you can connect a prin ter , you nee d a suitable USB printer cable, which may ha ve been pro v ided with your printer . Otherwise, you c an purchase one from a computer or electronics store. Y our printer docume ntation may require you to install [...]
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65 Getting Started Setting up your printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into one of the USB ports on your computer 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. Connecting a Parallel Printer T o connect a parallel printer: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may [...]
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66 Getting Started Setting up your pr inter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Add Printer Wizard T o set up a printer with the Add Printer W izard: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then Printers and Other Hardwar e . 2 Select Printers and F axes . The Printers and Fax es window appears. Sample Printers and F axe s window 3 Click Add Printer . The Add[...]
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67 Getting Started Setting up your printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Printer W izard 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainder of this section. See you r printer manual. 5 If the p[...]
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68 Getting Started Setting up your pr inter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click Next . 8 Select the port settings accordi ng to the instructions in your printer’ s documentation and the port to which y our printer is connected, then click Next . The Add Printer W izard prompts you [...]
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69 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requi re a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5- inch disk ettes. Sample optional external USB disk ette drive T o connect an optional ex ternal [...]
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70 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can also connect an external display de vice to the av ailable video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ A tele vision or video display de[...]
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71 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect the de vice: 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video de vice. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its video-in port. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S-video port on the back of the comput[...]
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72 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ TV ❖ TV and LCD 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video contro ller by clicking Start, then Control Panel and clicking Display . Choose the Settings tab, click the Adv[...]
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73 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, leave the computer plugged into a po wer source (ev en though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery . W i[...]
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74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel When you are f inished, shut the co mputer do wn and close the display panel to k eep dust and dirt ou t of the computer . If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you ha ve the LCD po wer-sav er feature set, the LCD p[...]
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75 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , even across the room, mak e sure all disk acti vity has ended (the disk acti vity lights stop glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Never pick up the computer by its display pa nel or by the back (where the p[...]
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76 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot, then rotate the ke y a quarter turn and remov e it. The computer is no w securely locked to deter computer theft. Sample locking the computer[...]
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77 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsa ved work, if, for e xample, a system[...]
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78 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to storage media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly [...]
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79 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Key b o a rd Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase l (el) and the number 1 are not i[...]
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80 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl, Fn and Alt ke ys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt ke ys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are usi ng. For more i nformation, see your program documentation. Function keys The function ke ys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at th[...]
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81 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Overlay keys K eyboar d overlay ke ys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or co ntrol the cursor as you w ould using the ten-k ey k eypad on a desktop computer’ s ke yboard. Using th[...]
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82 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the cursor control ov erla y when the numeric overlay is on, press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor co ntrol ke ys. T o return to the numeric overl ay , release Shi ft . T o turn off the numeric k eypad ov erlay , hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The nume[...]
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83 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program The easiest way to start a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formation you wa nt to work on. T o fin d the f ile, use My Computer or W indo ws Explorer . If you prefer to op en the program first, you have four options: ❖ Double-[...]
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84 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the Prog rams menu, you can start it from W indows ® Ex plorer . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a view of your computer’ s c ontents as a hierarchy or “tree. ” Y ou can easily see the content of each dr[...]
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85 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from the Run dialog box This e xample us es the Run comm and to start W ordPa d: 1 Click Start , then click Run . The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the program’ s location, type the command line. For a progr[...]
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86 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your work to the hard disk driv e. Always save your data even whe n you are using the Stand by . If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost. Y our computer can be configu red to warn you when the batter y is ru[...]
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87 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. The W indows ® XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters; the names can inclu[...]
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88 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To s a v e : ❖ A f ile you are updating, open the program’ s File menu and click Sa ve . ❖ A ne w file, choose Sa ve As from the File menu, ty pe a name for the f ile, and click OK . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the [...]
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89 Learning the Basics Bac king up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f ile s to media, such as CDs, or copying entire sections of yo ur hard disk to another de vice, such as a tape dri ve. For those syst ems with a writable CD-R OM dri ve or D V D- R OM multi-function driv e, you [...]
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90 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a signif icant increase in data storage and support features that are not a v ailable on an y other[...]
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91 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components Y our D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve may look lik e this: Sample D VD-R OM or multi-function drive Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while th e drive-in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so[...]
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92 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD control and Music CD buttons The control b uttons to the left of the ke yboard let you to play audio CDs when the computer is of f. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs when the computer is on. Sample CD/D VD contr ol buttons The Music CD b utton[...]
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93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The next track b utton skips to the following track on the disc. The pr evious track b utton returns to the preceding track on the disc. Inserting a disc Before playin g an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage [...]
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94 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfun ction. 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into pla[...]
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95 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indica ting that it is locked. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The computer automatically detects a disc in the dri ve and opens the Audio CD win[...]
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96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media ® Player scre en The W indows Media Player cont rol panel works much like an ordinary compact di sc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause bu tton on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop [...]
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97 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a CD into the D VD-R OM/multi-function dri ve and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disk, try launching the CD manu ally . T o do this, follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Compute[...]
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98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just like the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space, such as photographs and large presentation files. Y ou can use Explorer or My Computer to [...]
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99 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject button access hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pul[...]
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100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Powering down the computer Pushing the power bu tton before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause yo u to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’ s disk light and the driv e-in- use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is b[...]
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101 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer dialog box 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer shuts do wn completely . For th e Win dows ® XP Professional operating system, follo w these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down . The Shut Down W indo ws dialog b [...]
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102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the T oshiba Power Management icon. The Po wer Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want. ❖ When I close the lid of my portable computer Set t[...]
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103 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Hibernation Mode The Hibernation comman d sh uts the computer do wn completely , but it f irst sav es the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibern ation mode does not require po wer to maintain the sav ed information, the system settings are retained[...]
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104 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , t h e n Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the T oshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab . 4 Select Hiber nation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the po we[...]
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105 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer dialog box 3 Click Hibernate . The compute r sa v es the mode of the system, including all open programs and f iles, to the hard disk, and then po wers do wn completely . Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Y ou can also put the computer into Hi[...]
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106 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P ower Manag ement Advanced tab 4 Click A pply . 5 Click OK , then close the Control P anel. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the po wer button. The co mputer returns to the screen you were us[...]
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107 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Standby Mode Standby mode places the comp uter into a power -saving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart th e computer , you can continue working from where you left of f. Factors to consider when choosing Standb y: ?[...]
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108 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you hold down the Shift key , Stand By become s Hibernate in the T urn off computer dialo g box. T o enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate. The computer saves the status of all open pro grams and files, turns off t he display ,[...]
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109 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you po wer down u sing the St and by a nd the bat tery discharges fully , your information will be l ost. Be sure to save your work first. Going into Standby mode more quickly Y ou can also configure the comp uter to enter into Standb y mode by either pressing the po wer b[...]
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110 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Standby mode T o restart the computer fro m Standb y mode, press the po wer button until t he on/of f light changes to green. The computer returns to the screen yo u were pre viously using. If you place the computer in Standby mode b y closing the disp[...]
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111 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its [...]
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112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary depend ing on applications, power management settings and featur es utilized. Rechar ge time v aries depending on usage. The battery may not ch ar ge while the computer is consuming full po wer . After a period of time, the ba tter[...]
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113 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changes to these settings may result in system performanc e or stability issues. Users who are not complete ly familiar with the power management component of the syste m should use the preset configuration . For assistance with setup changes, contact T osh iba’ s Global Support [...]
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114 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never leave batteries in the batter y charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to work with your notebook computer . Y ou can ord er a T oshiba batter y charger from T oshiba’ s Web site [...]
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115 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Leav e the po wer connected, and the battery should begin charging after a fe w minutes. HINT : Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on batter y power until the batter y discharges completely . Doing this extends batter y life and helps ens[...]
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116 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the compute r is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date o r stop working. When Hibernation mode is enab led and the RTC battery is completely [...]
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117 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining remaining batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remaining batte ry power . The computer needs this time to check the batter y’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start , Contr ol Pa[...]
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118 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequen tly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degr ees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining batter y charge based on your current ra te of power use and o[...]
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119 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 an alarm, display a message, both, o r none. Y ou can also set the computer to enter Standb y mode or Hibernate mode or to completely po wer down when the alarm goes of f. T o set an alarm: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the T oshiba Po[...]
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120 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Whether you use any o ptional de vices to which the battery supplies power , such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decreases at lo w temperatures There are v a rious ways in which you can conserv e power and extend the operating time of your battery[...]
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121 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a hot key to set the power profile Y ou may use a hot key to set the po wer profile. T o set the po wer profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power prof ile pop-up window . Sample P ower Pr ofile mode p op-up windo w 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F[...]
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122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y When your battery p o wer is running lo w , you ha ve two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . When handling a batter y , be careful not to drop it or short- circuit its terminals. Also, do not drop, hit or[...]
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123 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample unlocking the batt ery 6 Push and hold the ba ttery release latch. Sample r eleasing the battery 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position gently lift the battery pack out of the computer .[...]
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124 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked, pu t on protective gloves to handle it, a nd discard it immediately following the advice in “Disposing of used batteries s afely” on page 127 . Inserting the battery into the computer Assuming you [...]
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125 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery pack has been desi gned so that you cannot install it with rev erse polarity . Sample inserting battery When you replace your batter y , slide the batter y lock towards you to lock the battery pack. T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections of fer tips o[...]
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126 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat and may cau se damage to the battery or the computer . ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery , as this could cause it to explode and release[...]
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127 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Connect the A C adapter to the computer and the power cord to a po wer outlet. Th e DC-IN or A C po wer-light should glo w green, and the battery should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC- IN or A C power -light indicator does not g[...]
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128 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 After repeated use, the batteries will f inally lose their ability to hold a char ge and you will need to replace them. Under federal, state and local laws, it may be illegal to di spose of old batteries by placin g them in the trash. Please be kind to our shared en vironment. Check with yo[...]
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129 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your Satellite ® S eries notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ?[...]
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130 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard features: icons, Start b u tton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indows ® XP oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represen ts a folder , file, or program tha[...]
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131 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recycle Bin — Hold s files y ou ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online H[...]
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132 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to quickly switch between the programs or win do w s.[...]
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133 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allo ws you to: ❖ Access the Internet. ❖ Communicate with your of fice’ s local area network (LAN), or a larger corpo[...]
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134 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connecte d to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The de fault setting for the modem is COM3. The follo wing procedure is intended to sup port you if yo u need to either upgrade y our modem or reset the port to th[...]
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135 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, yo u need to connect it to a telephone line. Y our computer’ s b u ilt-in modem port provides an R J-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade tel ephone l[...]
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136 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 No w you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality usin g one of its communication ports. Acc[...]
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137 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, W i ndo ws attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server . If the computer is not connected to a netw ork, it may pause a fe w minutes as it waits for a reply . T o av oid this delay , you [...]
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138 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Wireless LAN Connectivity The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over whic h wireless LAN can reach may var y depending on surrounding electromagnetic enviro nment, obstacles, ac cess point de sign and config uration, and client design and s[...]
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139 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ T h e Wo r l d W i d e We b ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Inter[...]
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140 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. [...]
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141 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb browser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page. T o visit a desired W eb site, ty pe the W eb address. The W eb address, or[...]
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142 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Online shopping Many W eb sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading f iles from the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W eb), or do wnloading [...]
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143 Exploring Y our Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties . The Display Properties dialog box appears. Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab . 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Less [...]
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144 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to reco rd sounds using an external microphone. Y ou can play .wa v sound files or audi o CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, h eadphones or external speakers. Recording sounds Y ou can make audio recordings and sav e them[...]
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145 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click t he Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 6 T o sa v[...]
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146 Exploring Y our Options Using the i.LINK ® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . Y our new settings take ef fect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headph ones or a pair of e[...]
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147 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y o u can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer . Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Interna tional Association) standard. Y our computer has one PC Card slot and su[...]
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148 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the Safe to Remov e Hardware message appears, it is safe to remov e the PC Card. 2 Align the card connectors with an av ailable PC Ca rd slot and carefully slide[...]
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149 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r e moving a PC Car d Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at an y time, to a void data lo[...]
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150 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Bridge Media slot Y our computer is equipped with a Bridge Media Slot, which supports the use of Memory Stick or Memo ry Stick PR O media, Secure Digital TM (SD TM ) Cards, SmartMedia™, or xD-Picture Cards. This medi a can be used with a v ariety of digital pr[...]
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151 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing Memor y Stick or Memor y Stick PRO media 1 Right-click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the System tray . After the media is stopped, it is safe to remov e. 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. Inserting an SD ™ Card 1 T urn the card so that the contac[...]
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152 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing an SD ™ Card 1 Right-click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the System tray . After the card is stopped, it is safe to remov e. 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. Inserting an xD-Picture Card ™ 1 T urn the card so that the contacts (metal areas) ar[...]
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153 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing an xD-Picture Card ™ 1 Right-click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the System tray . After the card is stopped, it is safe to remov e. 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. Inserting a SmartMedia Card ™ 1 T urn the card so that the contacts (metal ar[...]
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154 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a SmartMedia Card ™ 1 Right-click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the System tray . After the card is stopped, it is safe to remov e. 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out.[...]
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155 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer o r the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems[...]
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156 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems th at ar e easy to fi x 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 The W indows T ask Manager appea rs. 3 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. Sample W indows T ask Ma nager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to close, th[...]
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157 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows T ask Manage r Shutdown menu, T urn Off option The computer shuts do wn. Y our program perf orms an illegal operation. If you receiv e the message, “ Y our program has performed an illegal operation , ” you should record the details of the mes sage[...]
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158 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cord/c[...]
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159 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not wo rking 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windows ® operating system is not working Once you are f amiliar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system respon ds to your w ork routine, you can easily detect if the operating sy stem is not working correctly . For exa mp le : [...]
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160 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Loggi ng ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good conf iguration (your most recent settings that work ed) ❖ Directory services restore mode (W indo ws ® domain controllers only) ❖ Debug ging Mod[...]
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161 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 and the syntax of the address carefully . A single incorrect letter or missed character , comma instead of period (“dot” ) or other mistake makes it impossible for your bro w ser to locate the site. My bro wser cannot find a site I bookmark ed. The W orld W ide W e[...]
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162 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A list of category links appear . 3 Click the Fixing a hardwar e problem or oth er appropriate link. 4 Choose from specific topi cs and follo w the steps. If there is still a problem, the op erating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is. [...]
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163 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Direct Memory Access Similarly , the data required b y the de vice is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly .[...]
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164 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Reconfigure the de vice so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the de vice’ s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the de vice. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a w a y to check and change the configu[...]
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165 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a w ay to view the properties of a de vice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer , the type of de vice, the dri vers installed, and the system resources assigned to the de vice. T o check a device’ s pro p[...]
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166 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be de vi ce-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 T urn of f the computer via the Start menu. 2 Remov e the memory module. 3 Reinstall the memory module, fol[...]
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167 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Here are some typical problems and ho w to solve them: The A C power light does not come on when you plug in the A C adapter and power cord/cable. Make sure the A C adapter and power cord/cable are f i rmly plugged into bo th the wall out let and the comput er . If the[...]
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168 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Check the po wer options using the T oshiba Power Management Utility . Hav e you added a de vice, such as a PC Card or memory module, th at tak es its po wer from the battery? Is yo ur software using th e hard disk more? Is the display po wer set to turn of f automat[...]
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169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into effect. Press an y key to activ ate the screen. Y ou may have acti v ated the instant password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simulta[...]
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170 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The b uilt-in screen flick ers. Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. T o reduce the amount of flick ering, try using fe wer colors. T o change the numb er of colors displaye d: 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary b[...]
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171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Small bright dots appear on you r T F T d i s p l a y w h e n yo u turn on y our computer . Y our display contains an extremely large number of thin-f ilm transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high -precision technology . The small bright dots that appear on yo u[...]
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172 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties . 4 Click the To o l s tab. 5 Click the Check now bu tton. The Check Disk box appears (for example, Check Disk C). 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix file system errors ❖ Scan [...]
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173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the dri ve tray has closed p roperly . Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the dri ve tray and remo ve the disc. Make sure the driv e tray is clean. Any dirt or fore ig[...]
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174 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability . Silver-colored CD-R OMs are the most reliable, follo wed by gold-colored CD-R OM. Green-colored CD- R OMs are the least reliable. Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the c[...]
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175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer atte mpts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires b y reading its Card Information St ructure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card[...]
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176 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start . 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Propert ie[...]
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177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Stop xxxx , where x xxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system displays a message that you may safely remov e the card. 3 Remov e the card from the slot. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as [...]
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178 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will [...]
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179 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists co mmon modem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port settin[...]
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180 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to a CD or other media, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 86 . ❖ Connect a tape driv e to the system and use specializ ed [...]
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181 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you need further assistance If you hav e followed the recommen dations in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help. Before you call Since some problems may be r[...]
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182 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba offers a v ariety of resources to help you. Y o u can access T oshiba on the Internet using any Internet bro wser by typing su pport.toshiba.com T oshiba voice cont[...]
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183 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and produ ct information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm [...]
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184 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (wit hin the US) 949-859-4273[...]
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185 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that , whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When volume mute i[...]
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186 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Instant password security Fn + This hot ke y blanks the display . Without a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing de vice or any ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the [...]
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187 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully ch arged (e ven if the computer is operating on A C po wer) your display may rea ppear automatically after a short time. T o protect your de sktop, you must set up a screen sa ver with a password bef[...]
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188 Hot Keys P ower usag e mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the po wer usage pop-up windo w and cycles through the battery sa ve modes. The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Power; D VD Playback, Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage mod[...]
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189 Hot Keys Stand by mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand by mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand by mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display . Sample Stand by co nf irmation box ❖ For more information about Stand by m[...]
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190 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mo de. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it doesn’ t display . Sample Hibernatio n con[...]
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191 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ Externa[...]
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192 Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless de vice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless de vices in your computer . The wireless mode is: W i-Fi enabled—T his enables the W i-Fi antenna Sample enabling a wir eless de vice Fn + This hot key enables/disa[...]
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193 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot ke y turns the numeric ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock feature on and off. For more information, see “Overlay k eys” on page 81 . F10 F1 1 F12[...]
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194 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS a[...]
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195 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connectio ns. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. The Co[...]
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196 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting Started This section contains informa tion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and setup Conf igFree. For more detailed informatio n on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree T[...]
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197 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launcher ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze y our network connections and f ix network-connection p roblems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed network information by [...]
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198 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o ver a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address. A wireless network de vice also shows information [...]
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199 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem, or potential prob lem, is detected, a triangle containing an e xclamation poi nt appears in the Co nnecti vity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relev ant location. Y ou can then view a possible cause and solution for the pr[...]
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200 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN de vices and Bluetoo th de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless devices: 1[...]
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201 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices The following screen sho ws an example of Blueto oth de vices that are detected. As with the W i-Fi screen, moving the mouse pointer ove r a de vice icon displays information about the de vice. Sample viewing Bluetooth de[...]
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202 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click your o wn computer at the center of the map. 3 Configured de vices are automatically connected. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection W izard, where you ca n conf igure and connect to the device. Profile Settings The Prof ile [...]
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203 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Personal fi re wall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings fo r the def a ult connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings. ❖ Printer settings for the default printer . T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in th[...]
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204 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of s etting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary . Profile s can [...]
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205 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect to a T o shiba W ireless Projector: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Connect . Launching Quick Connect pre vents you from using the network to connect to a T [...]
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206 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Pr ojector icon when connected with Quic k Connect If the wireless mode for the wi reless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nnect chan ges this mode to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) and then conn ects to the projector . The wireless LAN conf igura[...]
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207 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Automati c Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on. This feature is particularly useful if you w ant your computer to automatically switch from th e netw o[...]
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208 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notificat ion windo w appears. Y ou c[...]
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209 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc[...]
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210 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modul e DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR O M erasable programmable read-only memory F[...]
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211 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Internatio nal Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapte[...]
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212 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of p o wer usual ly supplie d to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C reve rses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd proc[...]
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213 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 bus — An electrical circuit that c onnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk dri ves, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flo ws from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus speed — The s peed at which th[...]
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214 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or de vi ces can work together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or langu age as another . configuration — (1) The collection of compon ents that make up a single computer system. (2) Ho w parts of the system are set up (that is, configur[...]
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215 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, desi gned to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology , an d used in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and D VDs. Compare disk. disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be mag[...]
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216 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation — A technique in w hich a de vice or program imitates another device or program. [...]
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217 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 function k eys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typ ically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) — A unit of data equal to 1,0 73,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes). See also byte. ground — A co nductor to which al l [...]
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218 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which on ly ev ery other line of pixels is refres hed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device — See device . Internet — The decentralized, w orld-wide network of computers that pr[...]
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219 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 M megabyte (MB) — A unit of data equal to 1,048,576 bytes (1024 x 1024 bytes). See also bytes. memory — T ypically refers to the computer’ s main memory , where programs are run and data is temp orarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temp orarily , such as RAM, or it can be non vo[...]
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220 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NT f ile system (NTFS) — An adv anced file system designed for use specifically with the W ind ows NT operating system. O online — A v ailable through the computer . Online m ay refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online help, or to informatio [...]
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221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of i nstructions that can be ex ecuted by a com puter . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility . See also oper ating system, application, utili ty . properties — The attrib utes of[...]
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222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-volatile memory that can be r ead but not written to. By non-vola tile, we mean that info rmation in RO M r emains whether or not the comp uter is r eceiving power . This type of memory is used to stor e your computer’s BIOS , which is essential instructions the com puter r eads w[...]
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223 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bu s (USB) 2.0— A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping, serial. upload — T o sen[...]
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224 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index A AC power light 52 audio features 144 Auto-Run 97 avoiding inju ry 41 B battery caring for 125 changing 122 charge not lasting 167 charging 73 , 113 , 114 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 12 2 light 52 not charging 167 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 188 removing 122 Bridge Media slot 150 button[...]
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225 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD or DVDs 99 computer 74 click 57 comfort chair 43 lighting 43 work habits 44 commands powering down 100 communications network connection 136 system resources 162 compact discs inserting 93 problem solving 173 removing 98 computer cleaning 74 lock 75 moving 75 non-system disk or disk error message 158 placement 42 precau[...]
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226 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 external monitor not workin g 170 latch 54 screen is blank 169 display device external 70 display output settings 71 display panel closing 74 opening 54 Display settings hot key 143 display, external adjusting 72 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 163 double-click 57 DVD-ROM [...]
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227 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 resolving 163 Help 161 Hibernate restarting 106 using 104 Hibernatio n mode 73 , 100 configuring 104 hot key display modes 191 display settings 143 power usage mode 188 Stand by mode 189 volume mute 185 wireless mode 192 hot key power u sage mode 121 hot keys instant password 186 keyboard functions 193 hot swapping 147 pre[...]
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228 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 M main battery changing 122 removing 122 memory expansion slots 59 problem solving 166 removing 62 removing expansion slot cover 60 memory module inserting 60 removing 63 Memory Stick inserting 150 removing 151 modem determining COM port 134 problem solving 179 resetting port to defa ult settings 134 upgrading 134 module W[...]
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229 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot key 121 powering down using Standby 107 powering off 100 precautions 45 primary button 57 printer Add Printer Wizard 65 problem solving 178 printing a file 88 problem solving AC power 167 battery charge doesn’t last 167 battery not charging 167 can’t access disc 173 changing di splay proper ties 170 checking device[...]
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230 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 URL address not found 161 using Start up optio ns 159 warning resume f ailure 158 Windows XP not working 159 programs not running correctly 172 starting 83 projector 70 connecting 70 protection of stored data 2 R recharging main battery 113 , 114 recording adjusting q uality 145 sounds 144 Recovery media 38 recycle bin ico[...]
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231 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system tray 132 T taskbar 132 television adjusting display 72 Toshiba Forum 182 Internet Web sites 183 online services 182 traveling tips 128 Turn Off restarting from 102 using 105 , 108 turning computer on/ off 55 , 101 , 105 , 108 turning off the computer 10 0 U Universal Resource Locator (URL) 132 USB mouse connecting 6[...]