Toshiba 2415 Series manual

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Infelizmente, pequenos usuários tomam o tempo para ler o manual Toshiba 2415 Series, e um bom manual não só permite conhecer uma série de funcionalidades adicionais do dispositivo, mas evita a formação da maioria das falhas.

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- instruções de utilização, regulação e manutenção do dispositivo Toshiba 2415 Series
- sinais de segurança e certificados que comprovam a conformidade com as normas pertinentes

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Normalmente, isso é devido à falta de tempo e à certeza quanto à funcionalidade específica do dispositivo adquirido. Infelizmente, a mesma ligação e o arranque Toshiba 2415 Series não são suficientes. O manual contém uma série de orientações sobre funcionalidades específicas, a segurança, os métodos de manutenção (mesmo sobre produtos que devem ser usados), possíveis defeitos Toshiba 2415 Series e formas de resolver problemas comuns durante o uso. No final, no manual podemos encontrar as coordenadas do serviço Toshiba na ausência da eficácia das soluções propostas. Atualmente, muito apreciados são manuais na forma de animações interessantes e vídeos de instrução que de uma forma melhor do que o o folheto falam ao usuário. Este tipo de manual é a chance que o usuário percorrer todo o vídeo instrutivo, sem ignorar especificações e descrições técnicas complicadas Toshiba 2415 Series, como para a versão papel.

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Primeiro de tudo, contem a resposta sobre a construção, as possibilidades do dispositivo Toshiba 2415 Series, uso dos acessórios individuais e uma gama de informações para desfrutar plenamente todos os recursos e facilidades.

Após a compra bem sucedida de um equipamento / dispositivo, é bom ter um momento para se familiarizar com cada parte do manual Toshiba 2415 Series. Atualmente, são cuidadosamente preparados e traduzidos para sejam não só compreensíveis para os usuários, mas para cumprir a sua função básica de informação

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    5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 TOSHIBA C6641-1202M1 Satellite ® 2410/2415 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 214 in this guide.[...]

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    2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Model: Satellite ® 2410/2415 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk- ReWritable (CD-R W), one of the mo st adv anced storage technologies av ailable. As with an y ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-up and usage instr uctions in the app licable user guide[...]

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    3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRI TICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONS IBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim its are [...]

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    4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Sy stems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following inform[...]

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    5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 company will gi ve you notice, in writi ng, to allow you to mak e any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any o f your telephone equipment is not operating properly , you should immediately remov e it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the tele [...]

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    6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 aw are that compliance with the abov e conditions may not prev ent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coo rdinated by a representativ e designated by the s upplier . Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equi pm ent, or equipment malfunctions, may giv e the tel[...]

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    7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other ra dio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic en ergy . The leve l of energ y emitted b y W ireless LAN de vices ho wev er is far much less than the electromagne tic ener gy emitted by wireless devices like for exam ple mobile phones. Because W ireless [...]

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    8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Pour empêcher que cet appareil ca use du brouillage au service fa isant l'object d'une licence, il do it être utilisé à l 'interieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fo urnir un écra n de blidage maximal. Si le matéria l (ou son antenne d 'émission) est installé à l ' ext[...]

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    9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Howe ver , there is no guarantee that interference will not occ ur in a particular installati on. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra dio or tele vision reception, which can be determined by turning th e equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and corr ect the inte rference by one or more of[...]

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    10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Caution: Bluetooth and Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output po wer of the Bluetooth TM Card from T oshiba is far below FCC radio frequenc y exposure li mits. Ne vertheless, the Bluetooth card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In o[...]

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    11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CA U T IO N : This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for y our future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your neares t “AUTHORIZED service station.” T o pr[...]

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    12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLAR Y DAMA GES, WHETHER BASED ON T OR T , CONTRA CT O R O T HER WISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANU AL OR ANY O THER INFORMA TION CONT A INED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF . T rademarks Satellite, Noteworthy , SelectServ , InT ouch, and Fn-esse are registered trademarks of T os[...]

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    13 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 22 This guide .............................................................. 22 Safety icons ........................................................... 23 Other icons used .............................................. 24 Other docume[...]

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    14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 38 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 39 Precautions ...................................................... 42 Setting up your computer ...................................... 43 Setting up your software .................................. 44 R[...]

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    15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Caring for your computer ....................................... 72 Cleaning the computer ..................................... 73 Moving the computer ....................................... 73 Using a computer lock ..................................... 73 Chapter 3: Learning the Basi cs.................. ......[...]

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    16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Setting up for comm unications .............................. 97 Connecting the modem .................................... 97 Connecting your computer to a network .......... 98 Powering down the computer ................................ 99 T urn Off or Shut down command ..................... 99 Restart command [...]

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    17 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Setting battery alarms .................................... 125 Changing the main battery ................................... 126 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 126 Removing the battery from the batter y cover . 127 Inserting a charged battery ............................ 128 Disposing of used bat[...]

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    18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Using the Windows ® XP tour ......................... 160 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer ................. 161 Chapter 6: Exploring Y our Op tions........... ............... 162 Windows ® XP special features ............................. 162 Personalizing your desktop .................................. [...]

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    19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Recording sounds .......................................... 179 Using a microphone ....................................... 179 Adjusting recording quality ............................ 180 Using external speakers or headphones......... 181 Using PC Cards .................................................... 182 PC[...]

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    20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Using playlists ..................................................... 209 Creating a Playlist .......................................... 210 Playing a Playlist ............................................ 211 Getting Help ......................................................... 213 Exiting WinDVD ..............[...]

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    21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Appendix A: Hot Keys ......... ....................... .............. 244 V olume Mute........................................................ 244 Instant password security .................................... 245 Without a password ....................................... 245 With a password ....................[...]

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    22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! W ith your new T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accompany you where ver you go. Y ou will find that your Microsoft ® W indows ® XP Home or XP Professional operating system is already installed on your compute[...]

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    23 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Safety icons This manual contains safety instru ctions that must be observed in order to av oid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and the icons[...]

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    24 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highl ights technical information about the computer . HINT : This i con denotes helpfu l hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates th e defini tion of a term used in the[...]

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    25 Introductio n Ser vice options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ ® warranty programs. For mo re information, visit T oshiba's W eb site at toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 214 .[...]

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    26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer . It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer . Making sure you have ever ything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you rec[...]

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    27 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Front with the display closed The lights on the system indicator panel prov ide information about v arious system functions. For a description, see “System indicator panel” on page 34 . The volume contr ol dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers[...]

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    28 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Back The DC-IN is where you plug in the A C adapter . The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using an Ethernet link. The USB (Univ e rsal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer . DEFINITION: USB is a peripher al expansion standard t[...]

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    29 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Right side The diskette dri ve LED (light-emitting diode) flashes when the diskette dri ve is in use. The diskette dri ve allows disk ettes to be accessed. The wireless antenna LED glows when the wireless antenna is in use. The diskette dri ve eject button enables yo u to remo ve disket[...]

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    30 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The manual eject b utton enables you to open the driv e tray when the computer is of f. CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip. The security [...]

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    31 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The battery r elease latch secures the battery cov er to the computer , preventing the battery from dislodgin g from the computer case. Front with the display open This section describes features that are rev ealed whe n you open the display pa nel. For features that [...]

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    32 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The stereo sp eak ers let you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with your software, and music from D VD - R OMs and audio CDs. The function keys , when used with the Fn ke y , acti v ate se veral dif ferent system functio ns. For more in formation, see “[...]

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    33 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The front panel p rovides a palm r est to assist you in maintaining proper post ure while using the computer . The 85-key keyb oa rd provides all the functionality of a full- size keyboard. F or mo re information, see “Using the ke yboard” on page 76 . The keyboar[...]

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    34 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 types the number printed on the front of the k ey instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the ke y . The caps lock light glows when the caps lock function is on. For more information, see “Overlay k eys” on page 78 . System indicator panel The AC p o w [...]

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    35 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The disk/disc activity light flashes g reen when the disk ette driv e, the D VD-R OM or the multi-function dri ve is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. CD/DVD[...]

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    36 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The next track b utton causes the disc player to skip to the follo wing track on the disc. NOTE: If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD. Underside The W i-Fi Mini-PCI cover sec[...]

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    37 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The battery r elease latch secures the battery cov er to the computer , preventing the battery from dislodgin g from the computer case. The battery cov e r provides access to the battery module, w h i c h lets you use your computer when a standard electrical o ut le t i s n ot a v ai l a[...]

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    38 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w o rking 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. Creatin[...]

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    39 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ 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 vents or heate[...]

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    40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye lev el. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer , maintain good posture with your body [...]

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    41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your sp ine. If necess ary , use a cush ion to provide e xtra back support. Lo wer -back-support cushions are a vailab le at many of fi ce supply stores. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your knees, [...]

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    42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury fro m strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day . Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve your ef ficiency . ❖ T ake frequent breaks to ch[...]

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    43 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Some PC Cards can become ho t with prolonged u se. If two cards are installed, both can become hot e ven if only one is being use d. Overheating of a PC Card ca n result in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remov e a PC Card that has been used for a lo[...]

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    44 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o use external power or to char ge the battery , you must attach the A C adapter . See “Connecting to a po we r source” on page 58 . Setting up your software NOTE: The names of windows displa yed and the order in which windows appear may var y depending on your softwa re setu[...]

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    45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Click Ye s to register , or No to exit the process. NOTE: If you click No , you may re gister with T oshiba by clicking the Register with T oshiba icon on the des ktop. 6 Enter your personal inform ation in the re gistration windo w . 7 Click Finish to complete the process. Y our[...]

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    46 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see “Using an external ke yboard” on page 57 ) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see “Using e xternal display de vices” on page 54 ) ❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 53 ) ❖ Install PC Cards[...]

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    47 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CAUTION: Do not try to install a memory module under the following conditions. Y ou can damage th e computer and the module. 1. The computer is turned on. 2. The computer was shut down using Standby mode . 3. Power to the DVD-ROM or multi-functio n drive has been tu[...]

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    48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Underside of the co mputer NOTE: Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver . 4 Locate the e xpansion memory slot cov er and remov e the screw that secures the co ver . Removing the e xpansion memory slot cover scr ew Expansion memor y slot cov er[...]

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    49 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Using your finger or a narro w object, lift off the co ver . 6 Put the screw and the cov er in a sa fe place so that you can retrie ve them later . CAUTION: Static electricity ca n damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal su r[...]

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    50 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connec tors may cause memor y access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cov e r . 11 Replace the scre w and tighten it. 12 T urn the c[...]

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    51 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing a memor y module CAUTION: If you use the computer for a long time , the memor y modules will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace th em. 1 Follo w steps 1 through 6 in “Installing additional memory (opti[...]

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    52 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the module out. CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connec tors may cause memor y access problems. 4 Complete the procedure b y follo wing steps 10 through 12 [...]

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    53 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 properly , as described in steps 8 and 9 of “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 46 . Connecting a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the T ouchPad, the computer’ s b uilt-in pointing de vice. T o connect a mous e, plug the mouse cable into one of the comput[...]

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    54 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connect a parallel printer before you turn on the comput er . NOTE: Foll ow the manu facturer’ s instructions for connecting a parallel printer to your computer . Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can easily attach an[...]

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    55 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you’ ve connected an e xternal display de vice, you can choose to use the internal disp lay only , the external de vice only , or both simultaneously . The quick est way to change the display output settings i[...]

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    56 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 documentation supplied with the de vice for additional confi guration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use the simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the in ternal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The external dis play device[...]

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    57 Getting Started Connecting an external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting an external diskette drive Although your computer has an in ternal diskett e dri ve, you can attach an external USB diskette dri ve to use diskettes with your computer . These dri ves hold 3.5-inch di skettes. Sample e xternal USB diskette drive T o connect[...]

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    58 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the power cable and A C adapter to conn ect the computer to a liv e electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . P ower cable and A C adapter CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter supplied w[...]

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    59 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting the power cable to the A C adapter 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Connecting the AC adap ter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is li ve, the system indicator panel?[...]

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    60 Getting Started Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 DANGER: Damaged power cab les can cause fire o r electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damag ed or the plug overheats, discontinue use. There is a risk of electric shock. Never remove t[...]

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    61 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never [...]

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    62 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Pr essing the power button NOTE: When you turn on the comp uter for the first time, don’t turn off the power again until the operating sy stem has loaded completely . The A C power light on your computer will glo w when the computer is connected to an external po we[...]

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    63 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Activating the power -on password When you f irst turn on your computer , no passwo rd is required. But you can set up your compu ter so that a password is required to comple te the powering up process in the future. T o activ ate the power -on password: 1 Press the T[...]

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    64 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Important information on your computer’ s built-in LCD sensor Y our computer has a built-in LCD (liquid crystal display) sensor located near the left-hand corner of the palm rest. When the computer is on, the LCD sensor detects when the display panel is closed. Y ou[...]

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    65 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 your computer to go into Hi bernation mode ev en if your display panel is open. NOTE: T o start the computer ag ain from Hibernation mode, move the magnetic object away from the computer , then see “Starting again from Hibernation” on page 111 . If your computer i[...]

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    66 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Once you’ ve positioned your curs or , you can select an object on the display screen by double-tapping the T ouch Pad or clicking the control b uttons. For more on the T ouchPad, see “Lesson 2: Using the T ouchPad and control buttons together” on page 135 . Y o[...]

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    67 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Mouse Pr operties window 5 Select Disable or Enable , whiche ver is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P roperties windo w closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w . 9 Close the Control Panel windo w . Y ou can also use a hot k [...]

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    68 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Setting up a printer NOTE: Foll ow the manu facturer’ s instructions for connecting a printer to your computer . If your printer has not been detected automatically when connected to the computer , you must install the printer driv er for the model of printer that i[...]

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    69 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Contr ol P anel 2 Click Printers and Other Hard ware . 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and F axes wind ow[...]

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    70 Getting Started Setting up the fax function 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Click Add a printer . The Add Printer W izard window appears. Sample Add Printer W izard 5 Follo w the on-screen instructions. HINT : If you are using more than one printer , make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference. Setting up the fax function [...]

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    71 Getting Started Setting up the fax function 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Click the Set up faxing option. 3 Follo w the on-screen instructions. The fax function def ault setting is enabled. If it is disabled, enable the fax function b y doing the following: 1 Click Start , Printers and F axes . 2 Right-click the fax icon. 3 Click Properties from the[...]

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    72 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Powering off the computer It’ s a good idea to po wer of f your computer when yo u are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (e ven though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main batter[...]

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    73 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Cleaning the computer T o keep your comp uter clean, gently wipe the d isplay panel and exterior case wit h a lightly dampened cloth. Ask yo ur T oshiba dealer or network admi nistrator for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. CAUTION: Keep liquid , including cleaning flu[...]

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    74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 PORT -Noteworthy computer loc k cable T o s ecure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part o f a heav y object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the obje ct. 2 Pass the locking en d through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s lo[...]

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    75 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 3 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 stays in the computer’ s temporary 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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    76 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other remov able storage media) on a re gular 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 Disk De[...]

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    77 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Character keys T yping with the characte r 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 interchangeable. ❖ The upperca[...]

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    78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special keys The keyboard provides two ke y s that ha ve special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application k ey has the same function as the secondary (or right mouse) control b utt[...]

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    79 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on the numeric k eypad ov erlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode keyboard indicator light glo ws when the numeric o verlay is on. Y ou can still use the ov erlay ke ys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric ov er[...]

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    80 Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Emulating a full-size keyboard Although the co mputer’ s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyb oard, it has fe wer ke ys. Pressing the Fn ke y simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked ke ys allows you to emulate a full-size [...]

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    81 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 For information on ho w to program the button, see “TOSHIB A Console” on pa ge 192 . Starting a program The easiest way to start a progra m is to click the name of the file that contains the informa tion you want to work on. T o f ind the file, use My Co mputer or W indo ws ® E[...]

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    82 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 th[...]

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    83 Learning the Basics Using diskettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Print window 3 Click OK or Print to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch internal or extern al diskette dri ve lets you use high-density (1.44 MB) disk e ttes for data transfer and storag e. Sample diskette drive The diskette dri ve LED flashes while the dri ve is being accessed. [...]

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    84 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arro w on its upper surface points to ward the driv e. 2 Push the diskette gently into the dri ve slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject b utton pops out. T o release a diskette from the dri ve, push the eject but[...]

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    85 Learning the Basics Bac k ing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Ne ver eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign particles can damage the diskette’ s surface. ❖ K e ep your diskettes a way from sources of magnetism, such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data. Backing up your files Backing up your files m[...]

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    86 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Click the icon for the disk ette dri ve (3 1/2 floppy [A: ]). HINT : Y ou can a lso back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file (or files) you want to backup with the secondar y button, then pointing to Send T o and clic king 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) . Playing a CD or DVD Y our co[...]

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    87 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Drive components and control buttons The CD/D VD control buttons are located at the front edge of the computer and can be accessed when the display panel is closed or open. Components Sample D VD-R OM or multi-function drive Use the eject b utton to open the disc tray . This button[...]

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    88 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The manual eject b utton allo ws you to manually open the disc tray when po wer to the computer and the dri ve is of f. CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such as a [...]

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    89 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The next track b utton skips to the following track on the disc. Y ou can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject b utton twice. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned of f and the sound su bsystem is turned on. NOTE: If you have set a password for logging onto[...]

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    90 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CAUTION: Do not install or re move a memory module while th e DVD-ROM or multi-fun ction driv e power is on. Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or a DVD, tu rn the volume down. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage y our ears. T o turn the volume down, u[...]

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    91 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. CAUTION: Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge . If you handle the disc incorrectly , you could lose data. 4 Carefully place the disc in th e em[...]

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    92 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. P ositioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION: Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly , it can jam the disc tray . 6 Close the disc tray by press[...]

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    93 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer automatically detects a disc in the dri ve and opens the Audio CD window . T o play an audio CD select the Play A udio CD using W indows Media Player o ption and click OK . Sample A udio CD window The W indo ws Media Player windo w appears.[...]

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    94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just like disk ettes and the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store f iles that require a lot of space, such as photographs and large presentation f iles. Y o[...]

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    95 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION: Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive. Wait for the disk/disc activity light on the system indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray . 1 Locate and press the eject button. The disc tray pa[...]

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    96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-ROM or mult i-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Caring for CDs and DVDs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Ne ver be nd a disc or place hea vy objects on top of it. ❖ Hold a disc by its outsid e edge. Fingerprints o n the surface of [...]

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    97 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Setting up for communications T o communicat e across the te lephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ The computer’ s modem ❖ A telephone line ❖ A communications prog ram T o connect to the Internet, you need a W eb brows er , such as Microsoft ® Internet[...]

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    98 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting to the modem port 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard v oice-grade telephone line. Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely . ❖ Locally , using the b[...]

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    99 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Powering down the computer When you po wer down the computer , you ha ve a nu mber of options to choose from: ❖ T urn Off or Shut do wn, which po wer off the computer ❖ Hibernation, which sa ves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers of f the computer ?[...]

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    100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and f i les you were pre viously using. Restart command Restart is the same as T urn Of f or Shut down b ut automatically po wers up the co mputer . Use it when you need to reload the operating [...]

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    101 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Standby command The Standb y command puts the computer into a po wer- saving mode. Standb y stores the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can continue working from where you left of f. Factors to consider when choosing Stan[...]

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    102 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut do wn 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample T urn off computer window 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer turns itself of f. If you are using the W indows ® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, po wer off the computer as follo ws: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down . The Shut Do wn wi[...]

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    103 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T urning off or shutting down more quickly In addition to th e method described abo ve, you can turn of f or shut do wn the computer b y pressing the po wer button. T o do so, you must preset the mode. 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel. The Control P anel window appears. 2 Cl[...]

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    104 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut do wn 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Select the listed po wer option you desire—for ex ample, Normal in the “Runni ng on batteries” section. 5 Click Details in the same section as the po wer option you selected. If you selected Normal , you would click Details in the “Runni ng on batteries” secti[...]

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    105 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Power Of f if you want the computer to turn off when you c lose the display pa nel. 8 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 9 Do one of the follo wi[...]

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    106 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enable d is a default setting. If it should become disabled, you can enable it as follows: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . The Control P anel window appears. 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r[...]

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    107 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Click the Hibernate tab, then click the Enable hibernate suppo rt check box. 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel. Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W in[...]

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    108 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Hibernate computer window 2 Select Hiber nate from the drop-do wn list of options. 3 Click OK . The compute r sa ves the state o f the syst em, includi ng all open programs and files, to the hard disk. Then the computer turns itself off. Going into Hibernation mode more quickl[...]

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    109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties window appears. Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver Propert ies windo w by usin g the TOSHIB A Console button. See “TOSHIB A Console” on pa ge 192 or “Po wer Management”[...]

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    110 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Normal P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Hiber nation for the options you want. ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Hiberna tion so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to[...]

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    111 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only if you w ant the settings to apply only when you are using battery p o wer . ❖ Click All for the setting[...]

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    112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using Standby If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W indows ® XP Pro op erating system and are not a member of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer . The T urn off computer windo[...]

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    113 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Stand by compute r window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-do wn list of options. 3 Click OK . The computer sav es the state of all open programs and files to memory , turns off the di splay , and goes into a low-po wer mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is[...]

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    114 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties window appears. Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver Propert ies windo w by usin g the TOSHIB A Console button. See “TOSHIB A Console” on p[...]

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    115 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Normal P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you p ress the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that t[...]

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    116 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only for the set tings to apply only when you are using battery po wer . ❖ Click All for the settings to apply wh[...]

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    117 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspec t s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba's energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving e nergy and sa v ing money in the process. It has a number of o ther features that enhance its en[...]

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    118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 ttery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity an d will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batterie s. T o purc[...]

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    119 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Do not ov ercharge or re verse charge a battery . Overchar ging will shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat[...]

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    120 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery has at least f ive minutes of operating time, continue op erating unt il the battery is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a lo w batter[...]

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    121 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Charging batteries The main battery needs to be char ged before you can use it to po wer the computer . Y ou can charge the battery using your computer , or you can use an optional b attery charger . CAUTION: Never leave batteries in the batter y charger for more than a week at a time[...]

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    122 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides po wer for the real-time clock (R TC) and calendar . During normal use, the main battery keeps the R TC battery adequately charged. Occasiona lly , the R TC battery may lose its charge completely , e[...]

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    123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Determining remaining batter y power NOTE: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining batter y power . The computer needs this tim e to check the batter y’ s remaining cap acity and perform its calculatio ns. 1 Click Start , th[...]

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    124 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Conser ving batter y power Ho w long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ Ho w the computer is configured ❖ Ho w much you use the display panel in stead of an external monitor ❖ Ho w much you use the hard d[...]

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    125 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 you turn on the po wer again, you can continue where you left off. The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of po wer . If you hav e Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and file[...]

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    126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing the main batter y When your battery p o wer is running lo w , you hav e two options: connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . NOTE: If your battery discharges fu lly , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work often. CAUT[...]

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    127 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sliding the battery r elease latch 5 Slide the battery release latch to ward the front of the computer . Slide the battery cover to ward the edge of the computer until it won’ t go any further . 6 Lift the cov er straight up from the slot. WARNING: If the battery is leaking or[...]

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    128 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing the battery fr om the battery cover 3 Lift the battery from the battery co ver . Inserting a charged battery 1 T urn of f the computer . See “T urn Of f or Shut do wn command” on page 99 . 2 Remov e the battery . See “Removing the battery from the computer” on p[...]

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    129 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 recessed areas, the battery co ver will slip comfortably into the battery slot. 8 Once the battery cov er has been inserted, slide the battery cov er until the side of the ba ttery release latch matches the side of the computer . 9 Slide the battery release latch to war[...]

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    130 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. CAUTION: The computer’ s main battery is a lithium ion (Li-ion) battery , which can explode if not properly replaced, used , handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batt eries in t he trash is not on ly irresponsible, it may be illegal. [...]

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    131 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indo ws ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. Whether you ha ve used a W indo ws ® operating system o r not, the skill and confi d ence you will gain from this chapter wil l more than of fset the shor [...]

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    132 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad fo r e verything you can do in the operating system. Y ou use its features to start programs, f ind documents, set up system components, an d perform most other computing [...]

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    133 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that can be quickly acti vated by double-clicking the icon. Y ou can create a ne w desktop ic on for an y folder , file, or program by draggi ng the element’ s icon from its location[...]

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    134 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Search for files ❖ Access W indows ® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system acti vity and turn of f the computer For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 14[...]

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    135 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr o l buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 the files and folders reside in your co mputer on a storage device , such as a disk dri ve. Y ou can think of your computer storage system in terms of off ice equipment. Y ou hav e a file cabinet (de v ice),[...]

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    136 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 left button) of the adj oining control buttons to open the Start menu. NOTE: In this guide, th e term “click” refers to the primary button, which is usually the left one. Instru ctions requiring the second[...]

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    137 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr o l buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample My Computer wind ow open 6 No w click the Close b utton in the upper -right corner of this windo w . The My Computer windo w is closed. 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen[...]

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    138 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample desktop with th e taskbar on the right HINT : Y o u can move the taskbar to any of the desktop’ s four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop. If you can?[...]

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    139 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about th e Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 To u n l o c k i t : 1 Right-click the taskbar . A menu appea rs. If the Lock the taskbar option h as a check mark, then the feature is in use. 2 Click Lock the taskbar . 3 Call up the menu again. The check mark should be gone, ind[...]

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    140 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click Address Bar . The operating system displays the address bar . It indicates that you are in “My Computer .” Sample My Computer wind ow Lesson 4: Creating a new document This[...]

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    141 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr ea ting a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Double-click the My New Doc icon. The operating system open s the ne w document in Notepad—the text editor b uilt into the operating system. Sample Notepad window Notice that when the docume nt opens, th ere is a ne w bu tton on t[...]

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    142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is anal ogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file ca[...]

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    143 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Close the windo w by clicking its Close butt on and continue with the next lesson to learn ho w to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually , you will kno w which program you want to use for a particular task. This lesson teache[...]

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    144 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 T o open the second program: ❖ Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . ❖ Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ow s Ex p l ore r . The operating system open s W indows ® Explore r , which provides access to all your computer’ s[...]

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    145 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you ha ve follo wed the lessons in this chapter , you now hav e a sc reen with several program windo ws open. Y ou can organize these windo ws by resizing an[...]

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    146 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the taskbar If you ha ve applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the applications’ button on the taskbar through use of th e T ouchPad and clicking the secondary button. Y ou [...]

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    147 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The P aint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e verything e xcept the taskbar . Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It is now called the Restore Do wn button. HINT : Maximizing a program is a good[...]

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    148 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closi ng pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 No w that the windo ws are side by side, you can see ho w you could refer to one windo w while working in the other . Resizing and mo ving windo ws allows yo u to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs. Ex periment with dif ferent sizes a[...]

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    149 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. Y ou will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently . This lesson explains ho w to[...]

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    150 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Ty p e Calculator and click Finish . The operating system displa ys the new shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’ t kno w the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Star[...]

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    151 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Searc h Results window HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 2 Click All files and folders . 3 Ty p e char in the text box labeled: In all or part of the f ile name. The operating system display s a list [...]

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    152 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 A shortcut to the Ch aracter Map appears o n your desktop. NOTE: Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in the lo wer - left corner . Deleting or changing the shortcut icons will not affect the program to which they refer . Cl[...]

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    153 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Click Properties . The operating system displa ys the Display Properties windo w . Sample Display Pr o perties window 3 Click the Screen Sa ver tab . 4 Click the arro w beside the current option—probably “(None)” —to open [...]

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    154 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Y ou can view an y object’ s properties b y clicking the object with the secondary b u tton, then choosing Pr oper ties from the shortcut menu that appears. The nex t lesson explai ns how to set two ot her properties—the date an[...]

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    155 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties window HINT : T o open the Date and Time Properties window more quickly , either click the time display on the tas kbar with the secondar y button, then click Adjust Date /Time , or double-c[...]

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    156 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1 Click the New Folder icon you created, drag it until it is ov er the Recycle Bin icon an d it changes color , then release the primary b utton. The icon disappears, b ut it has not really gone. It is merely set aside in th[...]

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    157 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial—you will use the Rec ycle Bin to delete othe r object s such as folders, documents, and some times ev en programs. Still, the process is the same. Just drag an obj ect’ s icon to the[...]

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    158 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample System Restor e welcome screen The W indows ® XP operating syst em guides you through the process of storing your system se ttings for future use. It also guides you through restori ng your system to the selected date or t[...]

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    159 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 If you do not see the inde x, click index . Help and Support displays the Ind ex. Sample Help and Support In de x The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, wh ere the cursor is flashing, le t[...]

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    160 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample help wind ow for drawings Notice that under the cate gory drawing s, there is a subcategory: creating using Paint . 4 Highlight creating using Paint, then c lick Display . Help opens a topic screen that, in the windo w’ s[...]

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    161 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o start the tour: 1 Click Start , then click T our W indows XP The W indows XP T our window appears. 2 Follo w the instructions. Sample W indows XP T our window Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you [...]

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    162 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d o w s ® XP operating system of fers you se veral ne w features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing yo[...]

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    163 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work. Y ou can customize the follo wing aspects of the desktop: ❖ T askbar — which resources to display for quick access[...]

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    164 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you vie w your desktop and browse the f iles and folders on your local computer or netw ork file serv er . Y ou can arrange that: ❖ Items that normally require a double-click wil[...]

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    165 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample W eb-styl e option 3 Select the preferred options. 4 Click A pply , then click OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a W eb page on your desktop, yo u can also display a W eb page in an indi vidual window . If you subscribe to the W eb pag[...]

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    166 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Click the Add W eb content to y our desktop link. 4 Follo w the on-screen instructions. Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cu stomizable toolbars at the top of a windo w . As you browse, the operating sy stem detects the kind of information prese[...]

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    167 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he window are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the V iew menu, point to T o ol bars, then clic k the name of the toolbar you w ant to display . The [...]

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    168 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The My Computer window appears. 2 Double-click the folder you want to open. 3 In the To o l s menu, s elect Folder Options. The Folders Options box appears. 4 In the T asks section, click the button for Show common tasks in f olders . 5 Click Ap pl y , t h en click OK .[...]

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    169 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor , external full-size ke yboard and an external mouse, you ca n work with your notebook as if it were a standard of fice computer . An external monitor connect s to the RGB (monitor) port. An exte[...]

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    170 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Click Next . 6 Select Connect directly to another computer . 7 Choose the ap propriate ro le for your computer: ❖ Guest ❖ Host 8 Follo w the on-screen instructions. Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service,[...]

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    171 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The follo wing procedure is intended to support you if yo u need to either upgrade y our modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you’ re having trouble connectin g through the modem, you may need to dete rmine the current COM port name and possib[...]

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    172 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality . Accessing a network T o access: ❖ A wired network at t he of f ice, connect an Ethern et cable to th[...]

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    173 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray This information applies to sy stems with the optional W i-Fi Mini PCI modul e. NOTE: T o install the Wi-Fi option at a later time, contact your T oshiba Authorized Service Provider . When using you r W i-Fi Mi[...]

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    174 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading and do wnloadi ng files from the Internet For more information ab out the Internet, see “Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet” on page 139 . The Internet The Internet is an associ ation of thousands of network s and million[...]

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    175 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem ❖ A W eb browser ❖ A telephone line ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you ha ve established an ISP account, you can access the Internet. 1 Co[...]

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    176 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Internet features The Internet of fers many type s of communication tools to help you perform man y tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and receiv e email of your own, you need a mailbox on the W e b, or an email address. If you hav e an account with an ISP , you c[...]

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    177 Exploring Y our Options T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T oshiba’ s online resources T oshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about T oshiba products, gi ve help with technical questions, and keep yo u up to date with future upgrades . For more information, [...]

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    178 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 page 27 . Connect the red and white RCA-type connectors of the audio cable’ s “Y” end to the corresponding ja cks on the tele vision. 3 Press Fn and F5 repeatedly to select the TV -only display option. Sample display options wi ndow The picture will automatically [...]

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    179 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, headphones or e xternal speakers. Recording sounds Y ou can make audio recordings and sav e them as .wav f iles by connect ing an e xternal microphone or other sound source to the microphone in jack and using the Sound Recorder feature i[...]

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    180 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. NOTE: Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click the Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. 6 T[...]

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    181 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 In the Audio Properties windo w , adjust the Sound Playback quality and v olume , and the Sound Recording vol u m e. 4 Click OK . Y our new settings tak e effe ct the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full st[...]

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    182 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Adjust the v o lume: ❖ For e xternal speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker . ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s volume control dial. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y ou can purchase additional PC Cards from your[...]

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    183 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Car d 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping , sav e your data and turn of f the co mputer before inserting the PC Card. For more i nformation, see “Hot swapping” on page 184 . 2 Hold the PC Card with the arro w or main label side up a[...]

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    184 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . 2 Click Safely remove xxxx , wher e xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system advise s yo u that you may safely remov e the card. 3 Press the PC Card eject button ne xt to the PC Car[...]

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    185 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Ne ver remo ve a network card while you are connected to a network. ❖ Ne ver remo ve a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Sy stems Interface. A sin gle SCSI PC Card enab les you to c onnect [...]

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    186 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 7 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to conf igure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether, these allo w you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ [...]

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    187 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn k ey a stic ky key , meaning you can press it once , release it and then press a function ke y to activ ate the hot ke y function. T o open Accessibility: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . 2 Select T oshiba Utilities , then select Accessib[...]

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    188 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 and folders from within any program without using the Start menu. This section describes ho w to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your prog rams and f iles. For in formation on creating operating system short cuts, see “Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts” on page 149 . W ith Fn-esse, you[...]

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    189 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Assigned ke ys and keys associated wit h a popup list are sho wn on the F n-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color . ❖ Una v ailable ke ys are dark gray . Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a k ey to open a program or document: ❖ Drag-and-drop ❖ Use t[...]

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    190 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the keyboard or T ouchPad T o assign a key to open a program or docu ment: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the follo wing: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key , th en press the desired assign ment key . ❖ Using the T ouchPad, mov e the cursor ov er the desired key and pr[...]

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    191 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 do this, refer to your operating system documentation. ❖ Click OK to associate the folder with the k ey you just selected. ❖ T o open a popup list showing the items in that folder , press Fn plus the appropriate key . Viewing existing key assignments T o view the e xisting key assig[...]

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    192 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample T oshiba Hotke y utility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 5 Click OK . TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIB A Console provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of co mputer settings. Y ou can normally access the TOSHIB A Console [...]

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    193 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A Cons ole window The T OSHIB A Console offers tw o categories of features: ❖ Customize Y our Computer ❖ Security Customize Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management (See “Po wer Management” on page 194 .) ❖ TOSHIB[...]

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    194 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Security The fea tures av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password Power Management The Po wer Management feature enables you to con trol your computer’ s power usage, reg ardle ss of the source, and use the many preset po w er modes, or create one your[...]

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    195 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties window The Po wer Sav e Modes tab show s the po wer usage modes for both A C power (“Plugged in”) and batte ry power (Running on batteries”). Y ou can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode. Th[...]

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    196 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The windo ws and settings for creating and customizing battery power modes are described in the following sections. Running on batteries section The preset modes are: ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Po wer ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation Although you can change the p roperties for[...]

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    197 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 This tab enables you to choose an icon for your po wer usage mode, describe the mo de’ s characteristics and, op tionally , associate it with a program. The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Po wer Sav er Properties window . Y ou can change the name here[...]

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    198 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A Contr ols Pr operties window 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Check the boxes for the T OSHIBA Console b utton and/ or the Internet button. 4 Under Select a Program, ma ke the desired selections. 5 Click A pply , then click OK . T oshiba Hardware Setup T oshiba Hardware Setup [...]

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    199 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A HWSe tup window The TOSHIB A HWSetup window appears with tabs for the follo wing: ❖ Display — Allo ws you to select the b uilt-in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on. ❖ Boot Priority — Allo ws you to change the sequenc e in which your [...]

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    200 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ K eyboard — Allows you to enable or disable the “wak e- up on ke yboard” feature. The feature allo ws you to “wake” the machine from Standby mode by pressing a key . ❖ USB — Allo ws you to enable or disable USB Le gacy Emulation. ❖ LAN — Lets you enable or disable[...]

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    201 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Chapter 8 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Wi n DV D ™ is a software program for playin g D VDs. This chapter explains how to use this progra m. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power . For systems with a D VD -R OM driv e, you ca n use W inD [...]

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    202 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Insert a D VD into the driv e. The computer automatically detects the disc in the dri ve an d will prompt you what to do. Sample D VD Drive W indow NOTE: If you wish to ha ve WinDVD run automatically , select Play DVD movie using WinDVD , then select the Always do the sel[...]

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    203 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample W inD VD video window with the contr ol pa nel Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the D VD content. Move the slider bar to the l eft to go backward or mo ve it to the right to go[...]

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    204 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample W inD VD contr ol panel Y ou can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor o ver the W inD VD window (other than o ver the control panel), then clicking the secondary b u tton. The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control pan[...]

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    205 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample W inD VD contr ol panel with expanded vie w for showing advanced featur e s Clic k this T o do this Or use keyboa rd shortcut Play — s t a r t s d i s c playback. [spacebar] Step fo r w a r d — steps forward in the playback one frame at a ti[...]

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    206 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Speed Ring — enables you to control the speed at which the D VD plays. Mov e the slider upward to play the movie in fa st forward. Mo ve it further upward to increase forward speed. Mov e the slider do wnward to play the movie in f ast re verse. Mov [...]

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    207 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Pr eviou s Chapter — skip to the pre vious chapter in the movie. PgUp Next Chapter — skip to the next chapter in the movie. PgDn Title Menu — opens the title menu of the inserted DV D . T Mute — click to mute movie sou nd. Click again to restor[...]

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    208 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Maximizing the video window T o cl ose the W inDVD control panel and expand the video windo w to fi ll the screen, click the Maximize b utton. T o display the control panel agai n, double-click anywhere in the video window . Bookmarks — opens the Boo[...]

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    209 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using W inD VD advanced featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Using WinDVD advanced features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’ s hardware configuration, s ome of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DV[...]

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    210 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The playlist selection options are accessed by selecting the Expand subpanel b utton and the Navigation submenu. The playlist options are found within the Na vigation menu. Options to use and create playlis ts allow you to open f iles, open existing playlists, create n[...]

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    211 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 2 Select New Playlist from the menu. The Playlist window opens. Sample W inD VD Playlist window 3 Select File to enable selection of a file, or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc. 4 Locate each file (you may sele ct multiple f iles) for your playlist using the[...]

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    212 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Playing a Playlist After creating a ne w playlist, you can open it with W inD VD. The playlist k eeps your selections org anized so that yo u can play your fav orites at any time. T o play a playlist: 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button. See “Usi[...]

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    213 Using WinDVD TM with Y our Computer Getting Help 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 4 Click Load Li st to open the sa ved playlists. 5 Bro wse to the playlist you w ant to open then click Open and W inD VD displays the playlist. Getting Help Click the Help button to open the W inD VD Help system. Exiting WinDVD Click the Close button, to e xit W inDVD.[...]

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    214 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 9 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 help from your dealer , your network administrator or the manuf acturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e many problems by yours[...]

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    215 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. 3 Select the program you wa[...]

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    216 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 yo u turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cab[...]

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    217 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 disket te dri ve, press th e left or right arro w ke y and choose your boot-up d e vice. HINT : Press F12 as you power on the compute r to access the menu. The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer wa s placed in Standb[...]

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    218 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W i ndows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, probl ems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience an y of these problems, use the option [...]

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    219 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) See your W indo ws ® documentation for fu rther expl anation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet con[...]

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    220 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Help and Support Center window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follo w the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would lik e help with from the lis[...]

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    221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 you add each device, test it to make sure it and all pre viously connected devices work. The device most recently connec ted to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conf lict. Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re [...]

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    222 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. For an older de vice, remov e it from the computer . ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the new de vice, see “Fixing a problem[...]

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    223 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 6 Click the icon. Y ou are giv en the option of disabling the de vice. 7 Click yes or no , whichev er is appropriate. 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 [...]

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    224 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Memory module problems CAUTION: Static electricity ca n damage the memory module. Before you han dle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. T o avoid damaging the memor y module , be careful not to tou[...]

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    225 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Power and the batteries Y our computer receiv es its po wer through the A C adapter and po wer cable or from the sy stem batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For e xample, a fau lty A C adapter or power cable w[...]

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    226 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently rechar ge a pa rtially charged battery , it may not charge full y . Let the batte ry discharg e completely , then try charging it again. Check the po wer options using [...]

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    227 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 vated the instant password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simult[...]

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    228 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Make sure the display choice is not set f or the b uilt-in screen only . The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties. This di splays th[...]

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    229 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . De v ices that do not support this resolution will on ly work on your computer d[...]

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    230 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Scan for and attempt recov e ry of bad sectors 6 Click Start . Error- checking runs the test. Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you hav e b een using your computer for so me time, your files may have beco me fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter . T o do this, c[...]

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    231 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk err or message . If you are starting the computer from a disk ette, the diskette in the dri ve does not ha ve the fi les necessary to start the computer . Replace it with a bootable diskette. The driv e cannot rea d a[...]

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    232 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 manual eject butt on. This b utton is in the small hole ne xt to the disc eject b utton on the right side of th e computer . Some discs run correctly , but others do not. If the problem is with an app lication CD-R OM, refer to the software’ s documentation an d [...]

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    233 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 these de vices to work together , several sections in thi s chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware con flict” on page 220 . Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the com[...]

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    234 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 a v ailable, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defecti ve. 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[...]

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    235 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Click Saf ely remove xxxx , where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system display s a message that y ou may safely remov e the card. 3 Remov e the card from the slot. The system does not recognize y our PC Card . Refer to the PC Card documenta[...]

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    236 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Y ou may hav e connected the prin ter while the computer is on. Disable Standby mode, turn of f the computer , and turn off the printer . T u rn the printer back on , make sure it is on line, then turn the computer back on. T ry prin ting another file. For e x ampl[...]

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    237 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 higher . Refer to the program’ s documentation and the modem guide for information on ho w to change these settings. TECHNICAL NOTE: Disable Call W aiting before you connect through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission. The modem is on, set up pr ope[...]

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    238 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Some people use a combination of these methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and co pying critical f iles to diskette on a daily basis. If you ha ve installed your o wn programs, you should back up these programs as well as your data files. If something goes[...]

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    239 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ If the problem occurs wh ile you are running a program, consult the program’ s docume ntation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the soft ware co mpany’ s technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult your netw ork administrator . ❖ Consul[...]

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    240 If Someth ing Goes W rong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Information about what yo u were doing when the problem occurred. ❖ Exact error mes sages and wh en the y occurred. For technical support, call the T oshiba InT ouch Center: ❖ W ithin the United States at (8 00) 457-7777 ❖ Outside the United States at[...]

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    241 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Au s t r i a T oshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 W i en, Austria Belgium T oshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V [...]

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    242 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Luxembourg T oshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V . Riv ium Boulev ard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel The Netherlands Mexico and all of Latin America T oshiba de México S.A. de C.V . Sierra Candela No .111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico,[...]

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    243 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbyber gsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid A G Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerlan d United Kingdom T oshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. T oshiba Court W eybridge Business P ark Addlestone Road W eybridge KT15 2[...]

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    244 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys tha t, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys h av e a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mu[...]

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    245 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Instant password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing de vice or any key will make the display’ s content reapp ear, if no passw ord is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F[...]

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    246 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 6 Click OK . Maintaining security when t he batter y isn’t fully charged When the battery is not fully ch arged (e ven if t he computer is operating on A C power) your display ma y reappear automatically after a short time. T o protect your desktop, yo u must set up a screen sa ver w[...]

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    247 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Power usage mode Fn + This hot ke y displays the power usage pop- up win- do w and cycles through the battery sa ve mo des. The po wer usage modes in the operating system under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Po wer; D VD Play- back and Presentation Sample power usage mo[...]

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    248 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Standb y mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. Click the check box to pre vent the message box appearing in future. Sample standby conf irmation box ❖ For more information abo[...]

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    249 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. Click the check box to pre vent the message box appearing in future. Sample[...]

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    250 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Display modes Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. While hold ing down Fn , press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes ef fect. Then release the Fn key . NOTE: This hot key does not function while WinDVD is playing. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display p[...]

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    251 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Display brightness Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + The Fn + F6 hot ke y decreases the screen brightness. Fn + The Fn + F7 hot ke y increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot ke y disables or enables the T ouc hPad. T o use the T ouchPad, see “U sing the T ouchP[...]

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    252 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 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 cable connectors for v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap pr oved CS A a p pr oved United Kingdom BS ap pr ove d Australia AS ap pr ov[...]

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    253 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features de fined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo w ing 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 O M compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact d[...]

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    254 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 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 memo[...]

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    255 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 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 adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial bus URL unifo[...]

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    256 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applicatio ns include word processors, spreadsheets, and database ma nagement systems. See also pr ogram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic i[...]

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    257 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 bus — A n electrical circuit that co nnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk drives, and ports. It is the pathw ay through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus speed — The speed at which [...]

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    258 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 color palette — A set of speci fied colors that establishes the color s that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or devices can w ork to gether harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her . configuration [...]

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    259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 direct memor y access (DMA) — A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder . disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also en able . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by opti[...]

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    260 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 DV D — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (d igital ver satile disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage 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 te[...]

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    261 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 fo l d e r — Also called directory . A container for organizing f i les sav ed to a disk. A folder is sym bolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a f ile folder . A folder can contain files and other folders. fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating syst[...]

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    262 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 high-density di skette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. hot key — (1) A feature in w hich certain keys in combin ation with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery sav e mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that acti vates a m[...]

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    263 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two tran sparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pa ttern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter ov er the electrodes p[...]

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    264 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 MS-DOS pr ompt — See system pr ompt. multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a co mputer program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network — A collection of computers and associated de vices that are connected by communic[...]

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    265 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of no tebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard di sk driv e, network adapter , sound card, or SCSI adapter . peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the [...]

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    266 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 rem ovabl e disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk driv e. A diskette is one e xample of a remov able disk. res o lu t io n — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a scre[...]

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    267 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Standby — A feature of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the com puter without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some W ind ows ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the[...]

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    268 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i — A trademarked term by the W ireless Capabil ity Ethernet Alliance which stan ds for W ireless Fidel ity . W i-Fi is another term for the IEEE 2.11b communi cation protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless commun ication components. W orld Wide W e b [...]

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    269 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Index A A C adapter 5 8 A C power light 3 4 , 6 2 Accessories programs 1 5 7 adding memory 4 6 alarms low battery 1 2 5 audio CDs playing 8 6 audio features 1 7 8 , 1 7 9 av oidi ng injury 3 9 B battery alarms 1 2 5 changing 1 2 6 charge not lasting 2 2 6 charging 60 , 1 2 1 conserving power 1 2 4 disposal 1 2 9 inserti[...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 270 Index previous track 3 5 primary control 3 2 , 6 6 secondary control 32 , 6 6 S ta rt 13 3 stop 3 5 TOSHIB A C onsole 3 3 , 8 0 C calculator 1 4 9 CD control buttons 8 8 CD Player control panel 9 2 CD/D VD contr ol buttons 27 , 3 2 , 3 5 , 87, 88 CD/D VD s caring for 9 6 inserting 9 0 , 9 1 playing 8 6 removing 9 5 view[...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 271 Index external speak ers 1 8 1 headphones 1 8 1 modem 9 7 po wer cable 5 9 television 54 to a network 9 8 USB-compatible keyboard 57 mouse 5 3 conserving battery power 1 2 4 cooling vents CPU 3 0 copying files to another computer 1 6 9 cursor control mode light 3 3 customizing taskbar 1 6 3 window toolbars 1 6 6 D date [...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 272 Index problems 2 3 1 removing a disc 9 5 troubleshooting 2 2 3 D VD s 27, 32, 86 p la yi ng 17 8 E email 1 7 6 emulating a full-size ke yboard 8 0 en vironmental considerations 3 8 , 3 9 , 40 ergonomics lighting 4 1 posture 4 0 seating guidelines 4 0 work habits 4 2 error messages device dri ver conflict 2 2 0 general h[...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 273 Index headphones connecting 1 8 1 Help 1 5 8 W indows XP 2 1 9 Hibernation low battery 1 2 5 Hibernatio n command 1 0 0 enabling 1 0 6 Hibernatio n mode 1 0 0 m et h od s 107, 108, 249 hiding windows 1 4 5 hot key disabling/enabling T ouchPad 2 5 1 display modes 2 5 0 display output settings 5 5 keyboard 25 1 keyboard o[...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 274 Index lights A C po we r 34, 62 b at te ry 34, 62, 122 cursor control mode 3 3 disk/disc acti vity 3 5 diskette acti v ity 8 3 diskette dri ve 3 5 hard disk driv e 3 4 , 6 2 keyboard 33 multi-function drive 3 5 numeric mode 3 4 on/off 34 system 3 2 lock slot 3 0 M main battery changing 1 2 6 recharging 12 1 removing 1 2[...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 275 Index parallel port 2 8 password power -on 6 3 PC Card checklist 2 3 3 CIS (Card Inform ation Structur e) 233 computer stops working 2 3 4 eject button 3 0 e r ro rs 235 hot swapping fails 2 3 4 inserting 1 8 3 modem default 1 7 0 not recognized 2 3 5 problem solving 23 2 , 2 3 4 removing 1 8 4 replacing 1 8 4 slots 30 [...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 276 Index external display not work ing 2 2 9 external keyboard not working 226 external monitor 2 2 7 fault y memory 2 2 4 h ar dw ar e c on f l i ct 220, 221 high-pitched noise 2 3 2 illegal operation 2 1 5 Internet bookmarked site n ot found 2 1 9 Internet connection is slo w 2 1 9 keyboard not responding 2 1 6 keyboard [...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 277 Index screen 3 3 blank 2 2 7 doesn’t look normal/flickers 2 2 8 Screen Saver tab 1 5 3 SCSI (Small Computer System s Interface) 18 5 Search Engine 1 7 5 secondary control button 3 2 , 6 6 security fitting a computer lock cable 7 3 lock slot 3 0 SelectServ 25 setting battery alarms 1 2 5 setting up communications 9 7 c[...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 278 Index disabling or enabling 6 6 , 2 5 1 u si n g 65, 135 trav elling ti ps 1 3 0 Tu r n O ff using 1 0 1 T ur n O f f c om ma nd 99, 10 3 T urn Off methods 1 0 3 turning computer on/off 3 1 , 6 1 turning off the computer 7 2 tutorials 1 6 0 U Uniform Resource Locator (URL) 163, 175 uploading 1 7 6 URL (Uniform Resource [...]

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    5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 279 Index tours and tutorials 1 6 0 W inDVD 17 8 adv anced features 2 0 9 control panel 2 0 3 help 2 1 3 playback buttons 2 0 4 playing D VDs 2 0 2 playlists 2 0 9 slider bar 2 0 3 s t ar ti ng 20 2 video window , maximizing 2 0 8 wireless features antenna 2 9 W i- Fi 173 wireless networkin g 1 7 2 , 1 7 3 W izards Add Prin[...]