Toshiba P205 инструкция обслуживания

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Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации Toshiba P205. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции Toshiba P205 или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.

Что такое руководство?

Слово происходит от латинского "instructio", тоесть привести в порядок. Следовательно в инструкции Toshiba P205 можно найти описание этапов поведения. Цель инструкции заключается в облегчении запуска, использования оборудования либо выполнения определенной деятельности. Инструкция является набором информации о предмете/услуге, подсказкой.

К сожалению немного пользователей находит время для чтения инструкций Toshiba P205, и хорошая инструкция позволяет не только узнать ряд дополнительных функций приобретенного устройства, но и позволяет избежать возникновения большинства поломок.

Из чего должно состоять идеальное руководство по эксплуатации?

Прежде всего в инструкции Toshiba P205 должна находится:
- информация относительно технических данных устройства Toshiba P205
- название производителя и год производства оборудования Toshiba P205
- правила обслуживания, настройки и ухода за оборудованием Toshiba P205
- знаки безопасности и сертификаты, подтверждающие соответствие стандартам

Почему мы не читаем инструкций?

Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск Toshiba P205 это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок Toshiba P205 и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта Toshiba, в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания Toshiba P205, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.

Почему стоит читать инструкции?

Прежде всего здесь мы найдем ответы касательно конструкции, возможностей устройства Toshiba P205, использования отдельных аксессуаров и ряд информации, позволяющей вполне использовать все функции и упрощения.

После удачной покупки оборудования/устройства стоит посвятить несколько минут для ознакомления с каждой частью инструкции Toshiba P205. Сейчас их старательно готовят или переводят, чтобы они были не только понятными для пользователя, но и чтобы выполняли свою основную информационно-поддерживающую функцию.

Содержание руководства

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    G M A D0 0116010 02/07 If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457 -7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859 -4273 For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 169 in this gui de. Satellite ® P200/P20[...]

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    2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Model: Satellite ® P200/P205 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased m[...]

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    3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal de vi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pr[...]

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    4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb si[...]

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    5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occas[...]

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    6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer . Instructions for IC CS[...]

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    7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on W ireless LANs (Rev ision A/B/G), as defined and approv ed [...]

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    8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsible representativ es of the organization. These situatio ns may for e xample include: ❖ Using the W ireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of inter[...]

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    9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The term “IC” before the equipment certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. T o prev ent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors an d away from windo ws to pr ovide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit ante[...]

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    10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem W arning Notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [C ommission Deci sion “CTR-21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). Howe ver , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countries/re gions the appro va[...]

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    11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the following stick er on devices incorpora ting this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this e[...]

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    12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITU TE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz [...]

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    13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside b uildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special reg istration with IB PT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside b uildings across p[...]

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    14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the [...]

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    15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W irel ess LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that have emplo yed and activ ated a radar detecti[...]

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    16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Aust[...]

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    17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless [...]

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    18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel ® Wireless Wi-Fi ® Link 4965AGN This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. An adhoc mode is available in Ch1- Ch11(802.11b/g),[...]

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    19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnolo gy Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIB A are designed to be interoperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as def ined and approv ed b[...]

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    20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use ( Bluetooth ® wireless technology) Bluetooth ® Card from T oshiba equipment is ap proved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the follo wing table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our H[...]

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    21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on bo ard airplanes, or ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of interferen ce to other devices or services is perceiv ed or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific or ganization or [...]

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    22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientific and medical radio emission electri[...]

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    23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4 850 Fax: 0 3-3457-4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu lation Conformity Certification, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radi[...]

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    24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below . Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may va ry.) This appliance contains a laser syst em and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properl y , read th e user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your fut ure reference. Never attempt[...]

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    25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

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    26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, W indows and W indows V ista are either re gistered trademarks or trademarks of Microsof t Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow , and [...]

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    27 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 34 This guide ...............................................................35 Safety icons ............................................................36 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

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    28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer fo r the first time ......................46 Opening the display panel ................................. 46 Your computer’s features and specifications ....47 Turning on the power ........................................47 Adding memory (optional) ......................................48 Insta[...]

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    29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Caring for your computer ........................................82 Cleaning the computer ......................................82 Moving the computer ........................................82 Using a computer lock ......................................83 Chapter 2: Learning the Ba sics ..........................[...]

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    30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Comput ing................................................. 101 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................101 Running the computer on battery power ..............101 Battery Notice ................................................. 102 Power management ..........................[...]

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    31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Surfing the Internet .........................................128 Internet features ..............................................128 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet ......................................129 Exploring audio features .......................................129 Recording sounds[...]

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    32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...........................154 Fingerprint utility limitations ...........................155 Fingerprint Enrollment .................................... 155 Fingerprint Logon ...........................................156 Power-on Security .......................................[...]

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    33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 DVD operating problems .......................................191 Develop good computing habits ...........................192 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...............193 If you need further assistance ............................... 197 Before you contact Toshiba ...[...]

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    34 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T osh iba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. This notebook is compatible with European Union Dire ctive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic eq[...]

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    35 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration i nformation are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrat ed. For more detailed information about the features and spec ifications on your particular model, please visit T os[...]

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    36 Introd uction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that co uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight th[...]

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    37 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other documentation Y our computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user’ s guide (this docum ent) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at accessori[...]

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    38 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , summ arizes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer -friendly env[...]

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    39 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ❖ Liquids and corrosi ve chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The T oshiba Instruction Manual for Safet y and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working co mfortably throughout[...]

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    40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Nev er turn off the computer if a dr i ve light indicates a driv e is activ e. T urning off the computer while i t is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or fl ash media, the dri ve, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks aw ay from objects that generate s[...]

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    41 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 41 before a dding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , memory , and PC Cards.[...]

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    42 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strongly recommended , and allo ws T oshiba to send you periodic updates, announcement s, and special of fers applicable to your p roduct. Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your compu[...]

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    43 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a liv e electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug dire[...]

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    44 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other[...]

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    45 Getting Started Char ging the main battery ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully char ged ❖ Is unlit when t he main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the A C adaptor is not plugged into the computer or A C outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery char ge is lo w and it is time to recharge the main battery or[...]

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    46 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right . 2 Lift the display p anel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel When opening or closing the display panel, [...]

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    47 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are desi gned to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci fications correspond ing to all of the icons or switches shown on the no[...]

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    48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o u r c o m pu t e r comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the comput er’ s [...]

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    49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip t o step 3 . 1 Click Start , and then click the arrow ne xt to the lock button in the lower -right corner of the Start men u. The Shut Down menu appears. (Sample Image) Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut Down . The operating system turns off the computer .[...]

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    50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cov er . 8 Place the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static[...]

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    51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by performing steps 2 - 3 of “Removing a memory module” on page 53 . If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 11 Pick up the memory m[...]

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    52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with the co rresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches[...]

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    53 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Inserting a char ged battery” on page 114 . 16 T urn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have at least one memory module installed for the com[...]

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    54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen appears when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter . If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows ® should boot back up[...]

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    55 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the me m o ry module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and secure it using the screw . 5 Re-insert the main battery . For mo re information on inserting the main battery , see “Insert[...]

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    56 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities From time to time, Windows ® will display a pop-up that says, “Windows ® needs your permission to continue.” This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. If you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise,[...]

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    57 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Depending on your system con f iguration, you may be able to copy the Hard Driv e Recov ery Utilities to CD or DVD which gi ves you the ability to recov er your hard di sk driv e and recov er your system if the hard driv e recovery partition has been deleted or t he hard d[...]

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    58 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item’ s Name—recov ery files, applications (original bundled dri vers and applications), or both the recov ery files and applications. 4 Click Cre ate . 5 Insert the first blank CD or D VD into your writable optical dri ve[...]

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    59 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recover y partition Y ou hav e the options of recov ering your system using the Hard Driv e Recov ery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: dri ve) intact, or changing the size of your[...]

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    60 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitio ns on the hard disk drive and you r information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, se[...]

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    61 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recov ery W izard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard di sk. T o delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the T oshiba Recovery W izard screen, select Erase the hard disk , and then click Next . 2 The next screen lists the two methods [...]

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    62 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. If you have created other partit[...]

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    63 Getting Started Har d Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recov ered. 5 Press any ke y on your keyboard to restart the computer . Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recover y media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you can rebuild[...]

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    64 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk driv e, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start . 2 Right-click Computer . 3 Select Manage . 4 Click Disk Manageme nt . 5 Highlight the hard disk dri ve in the V olume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. [...]

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    65 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor acros s the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you hav e positioned your cursor , you can click it into place b y either double-tapping the T ouch[...]

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    66 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad Using the Dual Mode Pad (A vailable on certain models) Using Dual Mode The Dual Mode feature allows you to switch between Cursor Mode (the default mode) and Button Mode. In Button Mode, y ou can use the virtual buttons on t he Dual Mode Pad which provide con venient shortcuts to frequently used applicatio[...]

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    67 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad In order to use the virtual buttons you must f irst enable Dual Mode in the Mouse Properties dialog box. After that, yo u can use the virtual buttons as follows: 1 T a p the mode switch button to enable the virtual b uttons. 2 T ap the virtual button assigned to the application you wish to launch, or slid[...]

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    68 Getting Started Using external display de vices Configuring virtual buttons The virtual b uttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad are pre- configured for the Email, Conf ig Free, and Print functions. Y ou can assign different functions to these b uttons if you wish. The virtual buttons on the bottom of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in th[...]

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    69 Getting Started Using external display de vices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte rnal displa y devi ce, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external device only , or both simultaneously . The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use t he display hot[...]

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    70 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o use one of the simultaneous mod[...]

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    71 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer sup ports Plug and Play , your computer may automatically reco gnize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer docum entation for further inst ructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o determine if your printer supports Plug and Play , check its documentation. If your printer d[...]

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    72 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xternal diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creati ng a password service diskette, require a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive T o connect an optional e xternal USB disket[...]

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    73 Getting Started T urning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating sy stem installed, you have more than one option av ailable for turning off the computer: Shut Do wn, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for [...]

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    74 Getting Started T urning off the computer For information on ho w to use and configure Hibernation mode see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 77 . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the comput er into a po wer-saving mode. Sleep sa ves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the comp uter , you c[...]

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    75 Getting Started T urning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut do wn command complet ely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the cu rrent state of th e computer . This command closes all open program s, shuts down the operating system, and then turns of f your computer . Use the following steps to turn of f your c[...]

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    76 Getting Started T urning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ L[...]

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    77 Getting Started T urning off the computer Restarting your computer T o start the computer up again, press the po wer b utton unt il the on/off light glows blue. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by open i ng the display panel . Using and configuring Hibernation mode T o turn off the com puter using[...]

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    78 Getting Started T urning off the computer 2 Click Change pl an settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settin gs window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid [...]

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    79 Getting Started T urning off the computer 7 Click OK . Once the computer is conf igured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button u[...]

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    80 Getting Started T urning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Y ou can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power b utton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer au tomatically g oes into Sleep mode. T o use an y of these methods, you first need to enable them[...]

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    81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. ❖ Lid close actio[...]

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    82 Getting Started Customizing your comp uter’ s settings Starting again from Sleep mode T o start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power b utton until the on/off light glo ws blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the comput er in Sleep mode b y closing the display panel, you can start it again by open[...]

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    83 Getting Started Caring for your computer Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your comput er to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing[...]

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    84 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your compu ter to reconn[...]

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    85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Ho wev er , if your hard disk suddenly fails, you w ill lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy . For more information, see “Data and system configurat ion backup in the W indo ws® operating system” on page 193 . ❖ Use [...]

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    86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Character keys T y ping with the character ke ys is very much like typing on a typewriter , e xcept that: ❖ The space bar creates a space char acter instead of just passing ov er an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O an[...]

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    87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Special Windows ® keys (Sample Illustration) Special W indows ® keys Y our computer’ s k eyboard has one ke y and one button that hav e special functions in W indows ® : ❖ Win d ow s ® bu tt o n —O pens the Start menu ❖ Application k ey —Has a similar functio n as the secondary mouse button [...]

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    88 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up . Y ou may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list. 2 Click the program group, in this example, Accessories . The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the pr ogram, in this e xample, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the p[...]

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    89 Learning the Basics Saving your work 8 In the left part of the window , double-click Accessories . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the windo w . 9 In the right part of the window , double-click wordpad . The operating sy stem opens W ordPad. T o close the program, click the Close button in t[...]

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    90 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windo ws ® -based application, click File , and then Sav e . 2 Click Browse f olders . If you are working with a docum ent that already has a f ile name, this i s all you need to do. If you created a ne w document, your program displays a Sav e As dialog box. Use this dialog box to spe[...]

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    91 Learning the Basics Printing your work File names The W indo ws ® operating system supp orts long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more th an eight characters. Y ou may use all t he letters, numb ers, and other character[...]

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    92 Learning the Basics Backing up your work T o print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now . 2 In your Windo ws ® -based application, click File , and then Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e xample, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4[...]

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    93 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the Restore page in the back up program. Look in the online Help or your operating syst em documentation for informati on on restoring files. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if[...]

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    94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Optical drive components The optical dri ve is located on the right side of the computer . Y our optical drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the driv e is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray . Do not press the e[...]

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    95 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (A vailable on certain models) The media control buttons (av ailable on certain models) located abov e the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on and play audio CDs or D VD movies when the computer is off. Y ou can also use them to play CD s and DVDs when the[...]

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    96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or D VD discs” on page 99 . 6 Place the disc carefully in th e disc tray , label si[...]

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    97 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. Y ou are ready to use the disc. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc[...]

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    98 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. Playing optical media If you insert a CD/D VD into the optical dri ve and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically star t your [...]

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    99 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive For details on ho w to use the software, please refer to the respecti ve Online Help menus. Removing a disc with the computer on T o remov e a disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject bu tton on the dri ve. Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing[...]

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    100 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces ❖ Do not e xpose discs t o direct su nlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , w i pe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most eff icient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outw ard edge (not in a circle). If necessary , moi[...]

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    101 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your com puter while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energy ef ficiency .[...]

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    102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as th e natural performance variations produced by the design of indi vidual components. Published battery [...]

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    103 Mobile Computing Char ging ba tteries Power management Y our computer ships with t he po wer management options preset to a configuration that will prov ide the most stable opera ting en vironment and optimum system performan ce for both A C po wer and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues[...]

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    104 Mobile Computing Char gi ng batteries Charging the main battery T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a li ve electrical ou tlet. The battery char ges whether the computer is on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the batter y cann ot occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided [...]

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    105 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is ch arging the computer . The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the R TC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may displ[...]

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    106 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correc t input from the AC power supply . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the ba tter y pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 112 for information on replaci[...]

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    107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 se conds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power . The computer needs this time to check the battery’ s remaining capac ity and perform its calculations. 1 Highlight the power icon in the Notification [...]

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    108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If you hav e Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open pr ograms and files to the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see “Hibernation mode” on page 73. Setting batter y notifications Y ou can set two notification[...]

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    109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving batter y power How long a fully char ged battery pack last s when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ Ho w the computer is configured ❖ How much you us[...]

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    110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power Plans Y ou can choo se a predefined Po wer Plan or select your o wn combination of power options. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Mobile PC , and th en Po wer Options . The W indo ws ® Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) W indows ® P ower Option s window 2 Select an [...]

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    111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power By default the three po wer plans Balanced, Po wer Sa ver , and High Performance are satisfactory for mo st people and do not need to be edited. The Power Sa ve r plan is th e best used for maximum battery time. The High Performance plan wi ll giv e you the sho rtest battery time, but the highest p[...]

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    112 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has run out of power , you hav e two options: plug in the A C adaptor or install a char ged main battery . Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive obj[...]

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    113 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlo cked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery r elease lock 6 Slide and hold the battery releas e latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery[...]

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    114 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoi[...]

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    115 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery r elease lock 4 T urn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were remov ed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 112 . 6 Restart the computer . T aking ca[...]

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    116 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery ❖ If a battery is leaking or dama ged, replace it immediately . Use protectiv e glov es when handling a damaged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , use an identical battery that you can purchase through the T oshiba W eb site at accessories.toshiba.com . ❖ A rev erse polarity condi tio[...]

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    117 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one m onth, re mov e the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adaptor . ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of [...]

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    118 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T o shiba is dedicated to preservi ng the en vironment by sponsoring Call2Recycle, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Rec ycling Cor pora tio n. For more information and for drop-of f locations, visit www .rbrc.org or call 1-800-822- 8837. Notice regarding CR coin ce ll batter ies, applicable to California, U[...]

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    119 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® operating system. Y ou use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, an[...]

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    120 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, T askb ar , Notif ication Area, and back ground pattern. (Sample Image) W indows ® oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program[...]

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    121 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop If you place the cursor over a n icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Y our desktop may contain other icons depe nding on your configuration. See W indo ws ® online Help for more specific information on each icon and ho w to use it. Start button Y ou use the Start [...]

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    122 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A modem (av ailable on certain models) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet[...]

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    123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 8 Click OK to close the Phone and Modem Options di alog box. 9 Close the Control P anel. Connecting a modem to a telephone line (A vailable on certain models) Y our computer may come with a built-in modem t[...]

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    124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack. (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines. Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN). Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector [...]

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    125 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Setting up the connection T o set up an of fice connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and ad dition al considerations. T o set up a dial-up connection, us e the Connect to the Internet W izard: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , Network and Int erne[...]

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    126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Using Wireless LAN connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availa bility of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Y our system may come with an optional wireless LAN mo[...]

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    127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet The Wo rld Wide Web The W o rld W ide W eb (or “W eb”) is a subset of the Internet—a collection of interlinked docum ents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that w ork together using a specific Internet protocol called Hyp ertext T ransfer Protocol (HTT[...]

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    128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, th e W eb browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP’ s ho me page on the Internet or your company’ s W eb site hom e page. T o visit a desired W eb site, type in the W eb address. The W e b address, or Unif[...]

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    129 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio featur es Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files from one co mputer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W eb), or downloading (transferring data from a site on the W eb to your computer). There are sev er[...]

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    130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features We b C a m e r a Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of usin g the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external ste reo speakers. Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down.[...]

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    131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using an Expr essCar d™ Using an ExpressCard ™ (A vailable on certain models) The ExpressCard ™ slot (av ailable on certain models) supports the use of ExpressCard media. The sl ot also supports hot swapping, which allo ws you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Insertin[...]

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    132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 3 Press the ExpressCard eject butto n once to pop it out slightly , and push it in to remove the ExpressCard. The ExpressCard ejects sl ightly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the ExpressCar d and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing an Expr essCar[...]

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    133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas ) are face do wn. 2 Push the media into the ad apter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory med[...]

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    134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows ® message “copying...” disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. W ait for the indicator light to go out. Using the i.LINK ® port (A vaila[...]

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    135 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help yo u to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allo w you to ascerta in certain sys tem details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . ❖ TOSHIB A Assi st[...]

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    136 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist pro vides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of com puter settings. T o access TOSHIB A Assist, do one of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIB A Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Uti[...]

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    137 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connecti vity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth ® Settings ❖ Bluetooth ® Local COM Setting s (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Connect tab[...]

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    138 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Secure The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Secur e tab[...]

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    139 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window – Pr otect & Fi x tab[...]

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    140 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A SD™ Memor y Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ T o shiba Hardw are Setup ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utilit y ❖ CD/D VD Dri ve Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A Button Su pport (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Assist window [...]

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    141 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Applicati on Installer T oshiba Application Installer (A vailable on certain models) The T osh iba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the driv ers and applications that were original ly b undled with you r computer . T o reinstall dri vers and applications: 1 Double-click the T oshiba Application Installer[...]

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    142 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer , providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. T oshiba supports se ve ral types of passwords on you r computer: ❖ An instant pass[...]

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    143 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds Using a supervisor password A supervisor password pre vents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should [...]

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    144 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 6 Click OK . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the user password allo ws the user to change the hardware configuration: ❖ Able to run HwSetup —User can change the hardware configuration ❖ Unable to run HwSetup — User cannot change the hardware conf iguratio[...]

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    145 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds T o re gister a password for the power -on password functions: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. The Password tab of the T oshi ba Hardware Setup[...]

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    146 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A PC Dia gnostic T ool Utility 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 5 Enter the user password, then click OK . TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose problems with devices in your computer . Refer to the online Help documentatio n within the application fo[...]

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    147 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A SD™ Memory Car d F ormat Utility TOSHIBA SD ™ Memor y Card Format Utility This utility is used to for mat SD ™ cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter slot. T o format an SD memory card using this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then SD Memory Card F ormat . The TOSHIB A [...]

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    148 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , and then Mouse under Hardwa re and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOS HI BA As si st . The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample I[...]

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    149 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p T oshiba Hardware Setup T o shiba Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool av ailable through the Windo ws ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then HWSetup , or clic k the T o shiba Hardwar e Setup icon in[...]

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    150 T oshiba Utilities T o s h i b a H a rd w a re S e t u p ❖ CPU —Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes (av ailable on certain m odels) Dynamically Swit chable —This mode is the default setting fo r your computer , and automatica lly changes the processing frequency and decreases v oltage depending on the power sourc[...]

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    151 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot ke ys (see “Changing screen resoluti on” on page 215 ). Y ou may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® ❖ Microsoft ® Of f ice ?[...]

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    152 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support allows you to customize the Internet browser b utton and the Media butto n. These b uttons are located abov e the keyboard. T o access TOSHIB A Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIB A Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIB A Assist . The TOSHIB A B[...]

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    153 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acousti c Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of your optical driv e to make it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to m ake listening to music CDs more enjoyable. When you change the optical drive to “Quiet” mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows[...]

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    154 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination wit h one of the function ke ys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sti cky key , meaning you can press i[...]

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    155 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations T o shiba does not guarantee that th e f ingerprint ut ility technology will be completely secure or erro r -free. T oshiba do es not guarantee that the fingerprint u tility will accurately sc reen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshiba is not liable[...]

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    156 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility If you do not use a Windows ® password, you will be prompted to define a new (non-empty) one. This is not necessa r y , but a password improves the security of your software. If your system supports power -on security , a Power -on button is also displayed abov e each enrolled fi ngerpri[...]

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    157 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility The Fast User Switching feature of the W indo ws ® operating sy stem is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utilit y verif ies the fingerprint of user B (who is already enrolled), the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches th e users. If your system suppor[...]

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    158 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility T o enable po wer-on security single logon: 1 Open the Contro l Center an d go to Settings - Syst em Settings . 2 Check the Allow power -on security single sign-on check box. (Logon support must be enabled for this option to be accessible.) Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored i[...]

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    159 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Fingerprints ❖ Enroll or edit current user’ s fingerprint templates—Runs the fingerprint enrollment wizard. Y ou can enroll, edit, or delete fingerprints for the current user and, if po wer-on security is implemented, control whether they are stored in the fi ngerprint device memory[...]

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    160 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Elevate Administrative Privileges for User ❖ Elev ate administrati ve pri vileg es for user .—By def ault, the operating system assumes you are a user and not an administrator, and renders most of the system settings in the Control Center gray and una vai lable. T o access these syste[...]

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    161 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility Registering a new Web page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to register a new W eb page. T o create a new re gistration: 1 Display a W eb page you want to register . 2 Fill in the data you want to re play the next time you access this W eb page. 3 Use the reader to di[...]

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    162 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility ❖ If the page has multiple registered forms, but there is no acti ve form, all existing registered forms for th e page are displayed. Y ou then select the one to be replayed. Replaying a registered dialog Y ou are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered dialog. T o rep[...]

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    163 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authent ication Utility 3 Select Registrations . 4 Select a registration. 5 Click Delete . How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint data is stored in the non-volatile memory . If the computer changes ownership, T o shiba recommends the f ollowing procedure: 1 Click Start , All Programs , P rotector Sui te [...]

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    164 T oshiba Utilities F ing erprint Authenticati on Utility Observe the follo wing before you swipe your finger on the reader , whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recogni tion. ❖ W ash and dry y our hands thoroughly . ❖ Remov e static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface. Static electricity is a common ca[...]

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    165 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree™ Fingerprint reader limitations ❖ The fingerprint reader compar es and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. Ho wev er , there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insuff iciently u nique characteristics in their fi ngerprints. ❖ A warning mess[...]

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    166 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF r ee™ Getting Started This section contains informat ion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and set up ConfigFree. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the appli cation. Starting ConfigFree T o start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wir[...]

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    167 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF ree™ ❖ Status of W ireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connect ivity Doctor scr een Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles . ” ConfigFree prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices.Y ou can switch network settings simply by se[...]

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    168 T oshiba Utilities ConfigF r ee™ T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notif ication Area. 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile . 3 Click Open Settings . The ConfigFree Prof ile Settings windo w appears. (Sample Image) ConfigF ree Pr ofile Settings windo w 4 Click Add to start the Creat e Profile W i zard.[...]

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    169 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r ong Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help fro m your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems you are most lik[...]

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    170 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the A pplications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, c[...]

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    171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are using an A C adaptor , v e rify that the computer is recei ving power from the external po wer source by looking at the A C power light. If the indicator is glo wing, th e computer is connected to a liv e external po wer source. The computer starts but when y ou pr ess a[...]

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    172 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer If you are running on battery power , it is recommended that you do not leav e the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time. T o char ge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged into a liv e wall outlet for sev eral hours. For more information see “Charging batteries” o[...]

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    173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working 5 V erify that the AC adaptor is th e correct unit for your computer model. The computer may not be abl e to start from an A C adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the computer requires, e ven if the rated v oltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly [...]

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    174 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not working ❖ Safe Mode with Command Pr ompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Kno wn Good Conf iguration (adv anced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Deb uggin g Mode ❖ Disable automatic restar t on system failure ❖ Disable Driv e[...]

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    175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict The Windows ® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly b ut you still have a problem using your co mputer , the online H elp can assist you in troubleshooting the pro blem. T o access the W indo ws ® operating system Help an d Support: 1 Click Start , th[...]

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    176 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The device most recently connected to the system is th e one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are sev eral things you can do to resolve hardw are conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent dri vers from the manuf acturer . ❖ Disable the device. For an ol der de vice[...]

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    177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional external opti cal dri ve, optional external diskette dri ve, and other power -using functions. Thi s tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers bein[...]

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    178 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its po wer through the AC ada ptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery , optional secondary battery , and real-t ime clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For exam ple, a fa ulty A C adaptor or power c[...]

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    179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer Plans (see “Power Plans” on page 110 ). Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its po wer from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn of f autom atically? W as t[...]

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    180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Y ou may have acti v ated the instan t password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously . If you ha ve re gistered a password, press any ke y , type the password and press Enter . If no password is registered, press an y ke y . The s cr een reactiv ates and allo ws you to continue work[...]

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    181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict A message displays saying that ther e is a problem with y our display settings and tha t the adap ter type is incorrect or the curren t settings do not work with y our hardwar e. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer’ s internal display . T o chang[...]

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    182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, fi les and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it fi nds. T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , and then Comput er . 2 Right-click the driv e you want to check. 3 On the pop-up menu, click Pr[...]

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    183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict A diskette will not go into the op tional external diskette dri ve. Y ou may already hav e a diskette in the driv e. Make sure the dri ve is empty . Y ou may be inserting the diskette incorrectly . Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that the metal head window[...]

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    184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is comple tely discharged), use a narro w object, such as a straightened pape r clip, to press the manual eject button. This b utton is in the small hole next to the opti cal driv e eject button on the[...]

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    185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) in clude many types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work tog[...]

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    186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card . The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) con flict between the PCMCIA socket and another de vice in the system. Use Device Manager to mak e sure each device has its o wn I/O base address. See “Fixing a problem with [...]

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    187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Printer problems This sectio n lists some of t he most common pr inter problems . The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will not start printing wh[...]

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    188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict Check the port settings to make sure the hardw are and software are referring to the same COM port. See “Determining the C OM port” on page 122 . Check the communications paramete rs (baud rate, parity , data length and stop b its) specified in the communications p rogram. It should be [...]

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    189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict ❖ If another computer is on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If, for example, the other computer can not browse to a public W eb site, the ISP’ s (Internet Serv ice Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ V erify that the Service Set[...]

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    190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e conflict ❖ Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default gatew ay for most wireless routers). 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 T y pe Cmd in the search field. 3 At the top-left of the Start menu, click cmd.exe . 4 Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command[...]

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    191 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems The Windows ® operating system wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an ext ern al Wi-F i ® adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows ® operatin[...]

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    192 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits The screen sa ver runs while y ou ar e watching a movie or title. If the screen sav er is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. T o disable the screen sa ver: 1 Right-click on the desktop and click Personalize in the menu. 2 Select None for the screen sav er . 3 Cli[...]

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    193 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Read the user’ s guides. It is very dif ficult to provide a f ail-safe set of steps you can follow ev ery time you experience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about ho w the computer and its software work together . Get familiar with a[...]

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    194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily understood in the future, such as “Before inst alling Brand X Accounting app. ” Then click Create . 5 The W indo ws ® operating system creates the Restore Point, automatically stamps it with the current date and[...]

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    195 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its hard dr ive. Since problems with either hardware or software can mak e the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the[...]

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    196 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a fe w tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, pointing devices, e xternal hard drives, D VD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft ® Of fice and Adobe ® Photoshop ® ,[...]

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    197 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5 Use the new hardw are or software for a while, noting any new problems. Mak e sure that your critical applications (e- mail, business applications, etc.) are w ork ing correctly , and verify that important de vices are still functioning. 6 For each additional hardware or software item, re[...]

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    198 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent softw are and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the T o shiba W eb site at pcsupport.toshiba.com . T oshiba voice contac[...]

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    199 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) P ty . Limited 84-92 T alav era Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T o shiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P . 131 928[...]

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    200 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T oshiba world wide locations, please visit: www .t oshiba.co.jp/index.htm . United States T o shiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulev ard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe T oshiba Europe (I .E.) GmbH Hammfeld[...]

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    201 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and TO SHIB A Cards provi de a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of T OSHIB A Cards: Hot Ke y Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot K ey Cards are used to modify the foll o wing system functions: ❖ Mute ?[...]

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    202 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot K e y Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear only when the pointing device is mo ved to the top center edge of the screen. In addition, a Hot Ke y Card can be displayed by pr essing the associated hot key . Hot keys are keys that, when p[...]

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    203 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Application Cards The Application Cards are used to launch these applications: Not all functions are supported on all models. TOSHIB A Assist For more infor mation, refer to “TOSHIB A Assist” on page 136 . PC Diagnostic T ool utility For more inform ation, refer to “TOSHIB A [...]

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    204 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Application Cards T o launch an application using the Application Card s: 1 Mov e the cursor to the top center edge of the screen. The TOSHIB A Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) T OSHIBA Car d display 2 Click the “stack ed” card on the far right o[...]

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    205 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The Card Case displays tw o rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the top ro w are enabled and can be selected wh en the Application Cards are displayed. The bottom row contains all of the disabled cards. (Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling Application Car[...]

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    206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot key functions Hot key functions are perform ed using either the Hot Ke y Cards or by pressing the as sociated hot key . This section lists the av ailable Hot key functions. Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combina tion with the Fn key , turn system functions on and off. [...]

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    207 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Password security The Fn + F1 hot key function acti v ates instant security . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer . or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y blanks the display . Selecting this Card[...]

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    208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each po wer plan, and the po wer plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot[...]

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    209 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see “Using and configuring Sleep m ode” on page 79 . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Imag [...]

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    210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot k e y places the computer into Hibernatio n mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 77 . Selecting thi[...]

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    211 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y cycles through the power - on display options . The displa y modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external [...]

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    212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness This TOSHIB A Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key de creases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot k ey increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) [...]

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    213 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disables th e optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the W i-Fi ® module. ❖ Bluetooth ® enabled—Enables just t[...]

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    214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad ™ or Dual Mode Pad or Fn + This TOSHIB A Card or hot ke y enables/disabl es either the T o uchPad or the Dual Mode P ad. For more information on using the T o uchPad or Dual Mode Pad, see “Using the T ouchPad™” on page 64 or “Using the [...]

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    215 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing screen resolution or Fn + [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot ke y displays the following options: (Sample Image) Scr een r esolution options Cycle through the screen resolu tions, then select the[...]

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    216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot ke y tu rns the Z oo m in g utilit y to zoom-out. Fn + This hot ke y turns the Zooming uti lity to zoom-in.[...]

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    217 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a universal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap prove d CS A ap pr oved United Kingdom BS ap prove d Australia [...]

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    218 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc rewrite memory CMOS com[...]

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    Glossary 219 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-on ly memory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT f ile allocation table FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte HDD [...]

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    220 Glossary SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial b us URL uniform resource lo cator WA N wide area netw ork www W orld W ide W eb Te r m s The following terms may appear in this user’ s guide. A active-matrix display — A [...]

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    Glossary 221 baud rate — The speed at which a comm unication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits info rmation. Baud rate i s the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily th e same as bits per second). See also bits per second . BIOS (basic input/ output system ) — Basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (R OM), c[...]

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    222 Glossary central processing unit (CPU) — The chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer . It takes informa tion from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character — Any letter , number , or symbol you can use on the compu[...]

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    Glossary 223 device — A component attached to the computer . Devices may be external (outside the computer’ s case) or internal (inside the computer’ s case). Printers, disk dr iv es, and modems are examples of devices. device dri ver — A program (called a “dri ve r”) that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box — [...]

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    224 Glossary double-density d iskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information (half the capac ity of a high-density diskette). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download — (1) In communications, to recei ve a f ile from another computer through a modem or network. (2) T o send font data from the computer to a pri[...]

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    Glossary 225 f ile extension — The three characters foll o wing the period (prono unced “dot”) at the end of a f ile name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .ex e for program files and .hlp for help files . See also file name . fo ld e r — Also called directory . A container for organizing files sa ved to a disk. A fold[...]

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    226 Glossary hot key — (1) A feature in which cert ain ke ys in combination with the Fn key can s et system options or control system parameters, such as the batter y sav e mode. (2 ) A ke y or combina tion of k eys that acti vates a memory resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remov e devices from a computer while the computer[...]

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    Glossary 227 local area network — See LAN. logical drive — A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical dri ves may dif fer from its physical driv es. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned in to two or more logical drives. M memory — T ypically refers to the[...]

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    228 Glossary non-system disk — A disk for storin g programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online — A vailable through the computer . Online may refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online Help, or to inform ation coming from another [...]

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    Glossary 229 port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a netw ork or a peripheral de vice. processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of i nstructions t hat can be e xecuted by a comput er . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d ut[...]

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    230 Glossary S select — T o hig hlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it. serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly ov er a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interf ace[...]

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    Glossary 231 W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® — A re gistered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (w ww) — The worldwide network of W eb sites linked [...]

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    232 Index A A C adaptor 43 AC p ow e r connecting adaptor 44 accessories memory 48 adding memory 48 Alt keys 86 audio fil e s 129 audio features 129 B backing up files 84 battery changing 112 charge indicator light 44 , 105 charge not lasting 178 charging 43 , 45 conserving po wer 109 disposal 117 lo w charge 107 monitoring power 44 , 105 not charg[...]

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    233 Index compact disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 96 inserting 95 removing 99 compact disk dri ve using 93 computer caring for 82 cleaning 82 moving 82 non-system disk or disk error message 172 not accessing disk driv es 171 running on battery power 101 setting up 41 , 49 warning resume failure messag e 171 computer lock 83 computing tip[...]

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    234 Index ext er n al monitor not working 181 mouse 70 external diskette driv e connecting 72 external display , adj usting 70 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 182 file e xtensions 91 file, backing up 84 fil e s backing up 92 printing 92 restoring 93 saving 89 fi ngerprint authentication 154 enrollment 155 Fn keys 86 function keys 86 H hardware con[...]

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    235 Index troubleshooting 179 using 85 keyboard, e xternal 70 L lock computer , using 83 M main battery removing 112 memory adding 48 problem solving 177 removing expansion slot cov er 50 memory module inserting 51 installation 48 removing 55 microphone 129 modem connecting to telephone line 123 determining COM port 122 problem solving 187 , 188 re[...]

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    236 Index connecting 44 powering do wn using Hibernation 77 using Shut Dow n 75 using Sleep 79 precautions 39 primary button 65 printer connecting 70 problem solving 187 printing a file 92 problem solving AC p o w e r 178 accessing disk dri ves 171 battery charge does not last 178 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot [...]

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    237 Index icons 36 precautions 39 saving f iles 89 screen blank 179 does not look norm al/flickers 180 secondary button 65 set up communications 122 setting up adding memory 48 computer 41 , 49 setting up a connection 125 Sleep mode 74 hot key 209 starting again from 82 sound problem solving 184 sounds recording 129 speakers using external 130 star[...]

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    238 Index W orld W ide W eb 127 www 127[...]