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Radica Games Pro Bass Fishin' 8003 User Manual

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    Pmad00056010 08/05 satellite ® l20/l25 series user’s guide if you need assistance, use one of the following: ❖ toshiba’s support website pcsupport.Toshiba.Com ❖ toshiba global support centre calling within the united states (800) 457-7777 calling from outside the united states (949) 859-4273 for mor...

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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 ® l20/l25 series recordable and/or rewritable drive(s) and associated softwar...

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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 support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems ...

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    4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ this device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact ...

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    5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.G., 03 is a ren of 0.3). For earlier products, the ren is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for informa...

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    6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) in order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Alarm equipment if y...

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    7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 notice: the ringer equivalence number (ren) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to t...

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    8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 wireless lan and your health wireless lan products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by wireless lan devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example...

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    9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement...

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    10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 finnish: valmistaja toshiba corp. Digital media network company vakuuttaa täten että radio lan device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/ey oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch: hierbij verklaart toshiba corp. Digital media ...

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    11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 usa – federal communications commission (fcc) this device complies with part 15 of fcc rules. Operation of the devices in a wireless lan system is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ this device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ this device must accept any interfe...

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    12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 radio frequency interference requirements this device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 ghz to 5.25 ghz frequency range. Fcc requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 ghz to 5.25 ghz to reduce the potential for harmful inter...

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    13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using this equipment in japan in japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 mhz to 2,483.5 mhz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power...

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    14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 device authorization this device obtains the technical regulation conformity certification and the technical conditions compliance approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the radio law...

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    15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11b (2.4 ghz) europe - restrictions for use of 2.4 ghz frequencies in european community countries australia austria belgium canada denmark finland france germany greece ireland italy liechtenstein luxembourg netherlands new zealand norway portugal sweden switzerland uk ...

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    16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 ghz) turbo mode (5 ghz) europe - restrictions for use of 5 ghz frequencies in european community countries o: allowed ×: forbidden e’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. Nederland: li...

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    17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ to remain in conformance with european spectrum usage laws for wireless lan operation, the above 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz channel limitations apply. The user should use the wireless lan utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the al...

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    18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 ghz) turbo mode (5 ghz) approved countries/regions for use for the intel ® pro/ wireless lan 2100 3b mini pci adapter this equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countrie...

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    19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 approved countries/regions for use for the toshiba mini pci wireless lan card this equipment is approved 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 countrie...

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    20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ bluetooth specification as defined and approved by the bluetooth special interest group. ❖ logo certification with bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the bluetooth special interest group. Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and toshiba ha...

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    21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 these standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of b...

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    22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fcc interference statement this device complies with part15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference, and • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may caus...

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    23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial,...

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    24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 the interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 this equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 mhz to 2,483.5 mhz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. Toshiba direct pc monday – friday: 10:00 – 17:00 toll free t...

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    25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 location of the required label (sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) this appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a class 1 laser product. To use this model properly, read the user’s guide carefully and keep it for...

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    26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 notice the information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. Toshiba corporation and toshiba america information systems, inc. (toshiba) provides no warranty with regard to this manual or any o...

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    27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer disposal information this product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the electronic industries alliance at www.Eiae.O...

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    28 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 contents introduction................................................................................ 35 this guide ...............................................................36 safety icons ............................................................37 other icons used....

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    29 contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using the computer for the first time ......................52 opening the display panel .................................52 your computer’s features and specifications ....53 turning on the power .......................................53 adding memory (optional) .....

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    30 contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 function keys....................................................77 windows special keys.......................................78 overlay keys .....................................................78 using the overlay to type numeric data.............79 starting a pr...

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    31 contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 battery notice .................................................107 power management ........................................108 using additional batteries ...............................109 charging batteries.................................................109 char...

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    32 contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 uploading to, and downloading files from, the internet ..............................................137 exploring audio features .......................................137 recording sounds...........................................137 using external speakers or hea...

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    33 contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the windows ® xp operating system can help you ....................................................162 resolving a hardware conflict ...............................163 a plan of action ...............................................164 resolving hardware conflicts o...

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    34 contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 standby mode.......................................................204 hibernation mode ................................................205 display modes ......................................................206 display brightness ......................................

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    35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 introduction welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. You will find your operating system, microsoft ® windows ® xp home or microsoft ® windows ® xp p...

  • Page 36: This Guide

    36 introduction this guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specificatio...

  • Page 37: Safety Icons

    37 introduction safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 safety icons this manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the ser...

  • Page 38: Other Documentation

    38 introduction other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 other icons used additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: technical note: this icon indicates technical information about the computer. Hint: this icon indicates helpful hints and tips. Definition: this icon indica...

  • Page 39: Service Options

    39 introduction service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 service options toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty. Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www.Warranty.Toshiba.Com...

  • Page 40: Chapter

    40 chapter 1 getting started this chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and ...

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    41 getting started selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are ...

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    42 getting started selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious inju...

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    43 getting started selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 some pc cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a pc card can result in errors or instability in its operation. Before you remove a pc card, always wait for it to cool. You could get burned removing a hot pc card. Nev...

  • Page 44: Setting Up Your Computer

    44 getting started setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 special program to check for viruses. Ask your dealer to help you. Important information on your computer’s cooling fan your computer may have a cpu cooling fan that cools the cpu by drawing outside air into the computer. The cooling ...

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    45 getting started setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to use external power or to charge the main battery you must attach the ac adapter. See “connecting to a power source” on page 47 . To register your computer online or to sign up for an internet account, you must either connect the bu...

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    46 getting started registering your computer with toshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 if you are connecting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings. 6 follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once you...

  • Page 47: Connecting to A Power Source

    47 getting started connecting to a power source 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 setting up other devices you may want to take this time to set up your printer. For more information, see “connecting a printer” on page 69 . Connecting to a power source your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord...

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    48 getting started connecting to a power source 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample power cord/cable and ac adapter to connect ac power to the computer: 1 connect the power cord/cable to the ac adapter. Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the ac adapter handling the cord on this product will expose y...

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    49 getting started connecting to a power source 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 plug the ac adapter cord into the dc-in on the back of the computer. Sample connecting the ac adapter cord to the computer 3 connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. When an ac adapter is connected to the unit, ...

  • Page 50: Charging The Main Battery

    50 getting started charging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge: ❖ glows amber while the main battery is being charged (ac adapter connected) ❖ glows green when the main battery is fully charged (ac ada...

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    51 getting started charging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 turned off. After that, the main battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a ...

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    52 getting started using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using the computer for the first time the computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 slide the display latch to the right. 2 lift the display panel. Sample opening the disp...

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    53 getting started using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 your computer’s features and specifications certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series. Your selected model may not have all the features and specificatio...

  • Page 54: Adding Memory (Optional)

    54 getting started adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample turning on the power the preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory (...

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    55 getting started adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your computer, or visit accessories.Toshiba.Com . Before adding external devices or memory, toshiba recommends setting up your software. See “set...

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    56 getting started adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the computer has two memory module slots — slot a and slot b. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the start menu. If you install or remove a memory modul...

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    57 getting started adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 using a standard phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two outer screws that secure the memory module slot cover. Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 remove the memory slot cover. 8 place the screws and the cover in a...

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    58 getting started adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 10 insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the computer. Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to ...

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    59 getting started adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample aligning the module into the socket 13 gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample pressing down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place do not force the memor...

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    60 getting started adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 17 reconnect the cables. 18 restart the computer. Technical note: you must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can...

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    61 getting started adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 pull the clips away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 gently lift the memory module to a 45 degree angle and slide it out of the slot. Sample removing the memory module 4 replace the memory module slot co...

  • Page 62: Using The Touchpad

    62 getting started using the touchpad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 as described in step 12 of “installing a memory module” on page 55 . Hint: to purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.Toshiba.Com . Using the touchpad ™ the touchpa...

  • Page 63

    63 getting started using the touchpad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 scrolling with the touchpad ™ there are two active regions on the touchpad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball. To scroll vertically, run your finger up or down along the right edge of the to...

  • Page 64

    64 getting started using the touchpad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample touchpad on/off screen 5 select disable or enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 click apply. 7 click ok. The mouse properties window closes. 8 close the printers and other hardware window. 9 close the control panel window. The fn + f...

  • Page 65: Turning Off The Computer

    65 getting started turning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 turning off the computer it is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is ...

  • Page 66

    66 getting started using optional external display devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 closing the display panel when you are finished, shut the computer down and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer. If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ ...

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    67 getting started using optional external display devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 turn on the external device. 4 set the display mode by pressing fn + f5 , or by configuring the display properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer once you have connected an extern...

  • Page 68: Using An External Keyboard

    68 getting started using an external keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 adjusting the quality of the external display to 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 conf...

  • Page 69: Connecting A Printer

    69 getting started connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 connecting a printer your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the p...

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    70 getting started connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to connect a usb printer to your computer: 1 connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’s usb ports. 2 plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet. Setting up a printer ...

  • Page 71: Caring For Your Computer

    71 getting started connecting an optional external diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use ...

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    72 getting started caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cleaning the computer keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the compu...

  • Page 73

    73 getting started caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample computer lock cable to secure the computer: 1 loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 pass the locking end through the lo...

  • Page 74: Chapter 2

    74 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 chapter 2 learning the basics this chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are ...

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    75 learning the basics computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It’s easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, y...

  • Page 76: Using The Keyboard

    76 learning the basics using the keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using the keyboard your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special windows ® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample keyboard character keys typing with the charac...

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    77 learning the basics using the keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 your computer’s keyboard has only one enter and one ctrl key. Most of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left ctrl and alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad enter keys...

  • Page 78

    78 learning the basics using the keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 windows special keys sample windows special keys your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in windows: ❖ start key—opens the start menu ❖ application key—has the same function as the secondary mouse button overla...

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    79 learning the basics using the keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample numeric overlay using the overlay to type numeric data the keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press fn and f11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the ke...

  • Page 80: Starting A Program

    80 learning the basics starting a program 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 starting a program the easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use my computer or windows ® explorer. If you prefer to open the program ...

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    81 learning the basics starting a program 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 starting a program from windows ® explorer if a program is not listed in the programs menu, you can start it from windows ® explorer. Windows ® explorer gives you a view of your computer’s contents as a hierarchy or “tree.” you can easi...

  • Page 82

    82 learning the basics starting a program 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 starting a program from the run dialog box this example uses the run command to start wordpad: 1 click start, then click run. The run dialog box appears. Sample run dialog box 2 in the run dialog box: ❖ if you know the program’s locatio...

  • Page 83: Saving Your Work

    83 learning the basics saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 saving your work before you turn off the computer, save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/cd. This is one of the most important rules of computing. Technical note: save your data even when you are using the standby command, in ...

  • Page 84

    84 learning the basics saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample save as dialog box 2 choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 3 type a file name, then click save. Hint: to make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose save as from the file menu a...

  • Page 85: Printing Your Work

    85 learning the basics printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using a file extension most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, microsoft word saves files with a .Doc extension. Any file name wi...

  • Page 86: Backing Up Your Work

    86 learning the basics backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the program displays a print dialog box. Sample print dialog box 3 specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 click print. Backing up your work back up all the files you create in ca...

  • Page 87

    87 learning the basics using the dvd-rom or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Restoring your work to restore information from your backup media to your hard disk, use the restore page in the backu...

  • Page 88

    88 learning the basics using the dvd-rom or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 technical note: your dvd-rom or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (north america) dvd-roms. If you play a dvd disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the o...

  • Page 89

    89 learning the basics using the dvd-rom or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 drive in-use indicator light—indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button—press to release the disc tray. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in-use indicator light is glowin...

  • Page 90: Cd/dvd Control Buttons

    90 learning the basics using the dvd-rom or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cd/dvd control buttons the control buttons located above the keyboard let you play audio cds when the computer is off. You can also use them to play cds and dvds when the computer is on. Sample media control butto...

  • Page 91

    91 learning the basics using the dvd-rom or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Hint: the drive will not open if the computer’s power is off. 4 grasp the tray and pull it fully open. 5 hold the disc by its edges and check that it...

  • Page 92

    92 learning the basics using the dvd-rom or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact toshiba support for assistance. 9 push the disc t...

  • Page 93

    93 learning the basics using the dvd-rom or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 gently push the tray in to close it. Playing an audio cd insert an audio cd and close the disc tray. If t...

  • Page 94

    94 learning the basics using the dvd-rom or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the cd player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ to play the cd or to pause, click the play/pause button on the cd player control panel. ❖ to stop the cd, click the stop button. Befor...

  • Page 95

    95 learning the basics using the dvd-rom or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ read and write data (depending on your system configuration) and music files to cd-recordable (cd-r) and cd-rewritable (cd-rw) discs; and dvd ± r/ ± rw or dvd ram discs. Copy protection technology included in ce...

  • Page 96: Powering Down The Computer

    96 learning the basics powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 powering down the computer pushing the power button before shutting down the windows ® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’s disk light and the drive-in- use light are off. If...

  • Page 97

    97 learning the basics powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 click turn off. The computer shuts down completely. For the windows ® xp professional operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 click the start button, then shut down. The shut down windows dialog box a...

  • Page 98

    98 learning the basics powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 set this option to shutdown to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel on your computer. ❖ when i press the power button on my computer set this option to shutdown to have the computer shut down when you pre...

  • Page 99

    99 learning the basics powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to the hard disk. Since hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memor...

  • Page 100

    100 learning the basics powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 set this option to hibernate to have the computer go into hibernation mode when you close the display panel on your computer. ❖ when i press the power button on my computer set this option to hibernate to have the computer go i...

  • Page 101

    101 learning the basics powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample turn off computer dialog box 3 click hibernate. The computer saves the mode of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down completely. Starting again from hibernation mode us...

  • Page 102

    102 learning the basics powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 will be lost if you do not save your work before entering standby mode. ❖ restarting from standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from turn off or hibernation mode. ❖ when starting up again, the computer r...

  • Page 103

    103 learning the basics powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using standby follow these steps to power down the computer using stand by: 1 click start, select turn off computer. The turn off computer box appears. 2 click stand by. Sample turn off computer dialog box the computer saves th...

  • Page 104

    104 learning the basics powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 click start, control panel. 2 double-click the power options icon. The power options properties dialog box appears. 3 click the advanced tab. 4 select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ when i close the lid on m...

  • Page 105: Toshiba’S Online Resources

    105 learning the basics toshiba’s online resources 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 toshiba’s online resources toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgr...

  • Page 106: Chapter 3

    106 chapter 3 mobile computing this chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba’s energy-saver design your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features t...

  • Page 107

    107 mobile computing running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 running the computer on battery power the computer contains a removable lithium-ion (li-ion) battery pack that provides power when you are away from an ac outlet. You can recharge it many times. Battery notice battery l...

  • Page 108

    108 mobile computing running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for optimum dvd performance, toshiba recommends that you play dvds while running on ac power rather than on battery power. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (rtc) battery. The rtc battery powers the rtc ...

  • Page 109: Charging Batteries

    109 mobile computing charging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using additional batteries in addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional second battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work for many hours without an ac power source, you may purchase a batte...

  • Page 110

    110 mobile computing charging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 technical note: when your computer is using all of the power provided by the ac adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's power saver utility can be used to select a po...

  • Page 111

    111 mobile computing charging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 charging the rtc battery your computer has an internal real-time clock (rtc) battery. The rtc battery powers the system time clock and bios memory used to store your computer’s configuration settings. When fully charged, it maintains this...

  • Page 112

    112 mobile computing monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the computer can be used while the rtc battery is being charged, although the charging status of the rtc battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring main battery power the computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of th...

  • Page 113

    113 mobile computing monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hint: be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using windows ® xp standby command). Sample power and battery ligh...

  • Page 114

    114 mobile computing monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 click start, control panel. 2 double-click the power options icon. The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery. The value displays as a percentage of remaining...

  • Page 115

    115 mobile computing monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 what to do when the main battery runs low when the main battery runs low you can : ❖ plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ place the computer into hibernation mode and replace the main ...

  • Page 116

    116 mobile computing monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to set an alarm: 1 click start, control panel. 2 double-click the power options icon. 3 click the alarms tab and set the alarm, as desired. Sample power options alarms tab conserving battery power how long a fully charged batte...

  • Page 117

    117 mobile computing monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 these power-saving options control the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery. Toshiba has combined t...

  • Page 118: Changing The Main Battery

    118 mobile computing changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 changing the main battery never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could als...

  • Page 119

    119 mobile computing changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 slide the battery release lock to unlock the battery. 6 slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 pull the discharged battery out of the computer. Sample removing the battery from the computer if the batt...

  • Page 120: Taking Care of Your Battery

    120 mobile computing taking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the ba...

  • Page 121

    121 mobile computing taking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ if a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ to replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the toshiba web site at ac...

  • Page 122: Disposing of Used Batteries

    122 mobile computing disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 main battery is fully charged. If the battery indicator light does not glow with a working battery, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the ac adapter and power cord/cable. 5 charge the battery pack until the b...

  • Page 123

    123 mobile computing disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.G., microwave oven). Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious inju...

  • Page 124: Traveling Tips

    124 mobile computing traveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 traveling tips the environmental precautions listed in “selecting a place to work” on page 40 , also apply while traveling. ❖ never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. ❖ always travel ...

  • Page 125: Chapter 4

    125 chapter 4 exploring your computer’s features in this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your satellite ® l20/l25 notebook computer. Exploring the desktop the desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the windows ® xp professional operating system. You use i...

  • Page 126

    126 exploring your computer’s features exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 finding your way around the desktop your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons, start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. Sample windows ® xp operating system desktop icons an ...

  • Page 127

    127 exploring your computer’s features exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 recycle bin — holds files you have deleted. You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the recycle bin. Technical note: if you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the recycle bin. For more ...

  • Page 128

    128 exploring your computer’s features setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 taskbar each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these b...

  • Page 129

    129 exploring your computer’s features setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 determining the com port your modem is connected to one of the computer’s com (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is com3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need t...

  • Page 130

    130 exploring your computer’s features setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 click ok to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 9 click ok to close the modem properties dialog box. 10 close the control panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line before you can c...

  • Page 131

    131 exploring your computer’s features setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem...

  • Page 132

    132 exploring your computer’s features setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number. The computer connects to the network. Using the ethernet lan port when your computer starts, windows attempts to contact...

  • Page 133

    133 exploring your computer’s features an overview of using the internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using wireless lan connectivity wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless lan access points may...

  • Page 134

    134 exploring your computer’s features an overview of using the internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ surfing the internet ❖ internet features ❖ uploading to, and downloading files from, the internet the internet the internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the...

  • Page 135

    135 exploring your computer’s features an overview of using the internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 connecting to the internet to connect to the internet, you need: ❖ a modem and telephone line, or a lan connection ❖ a web browser ❖ an internet service provider (isp) account the microsoft ® web browser i...

  • Page 136

    136 exploring your computer’s features an overview of using the internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 you can also use a search engine, a web site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features the internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. ...

  • Page 137: Exploring Audio Features

    137 exploring your computer’s features exploring audio features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 uploading to, and downloading files from, the internet transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the web), or downloading (transferring d...

  • Page 138

    138 exploring your computer’s features exploring audio features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample sound recorder screen 3 click the record button. 4 speak normally into the microphone. 5 when you have finished recording, click the stop button. The sound recorder window displays the new sound file as a wa...

  • Page 139

    139 exploring your computer’s features exploring audio features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using external speakers or headphones your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stere...

  • Page 140

    140 exploring your computer’s features inserting and removing pc cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 inserting and removing pc cards your satellite ® l20/l25 computer comes with one pc card slot and supports two types of pc cards: ❖ type i cards—you can install one of these cards. ❖ type ii cards—you can in...

  • Page 141: Using Pc Cards

    141 exploring your computer’s features using pc cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using pc cards technical note: for pcmcia-compatible pc cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the pcmcia 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more diffic...

  • Page 142: Chapter 5

    142 chapter 5 toshiba utilities your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the ut...

  • Page 143: Toshiba Assist

    143 toshiba utilities toshiba assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 toshiba assist the toshiba assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access the control panel: 1 click start, all programs, toshiba, utilities, then click toshiba assist. ...

  • Page 144

    144 toshiba utilities toshiba assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 customizing your computer the features available in this category are: ❖ mouse ❖ configfree ❖ cd/dvd drive acoustic silencer ❖ toshiba hwsetup network ❖ connectivity doctor ❖ wi-fi client security ❖ supervisor password ❖ user password mouse ...

  • Page 145

    145 toshiba utilities toshiba assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample toshiba hotkey utility window 2 select the desired option. 3 click ok. Toshiba hw setup toshiba hw setup is the toshiba configuration management tool available through windows. To access it, open the start menu, click control panel, t...

  • Page 146: Setting User Passwords

    146 toshiba utilities setting user passwords 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ general—allows you to view current bios settings or to change certain settings back to their default values. ❖ password—allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on ...

  • Page 147

    147 toshiba utilities setting user passwords 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hardware setup. This is useful if more than one person uses the computer. A single user password supports the instant and power-on password functions. When setting up the various passwords, keep the following in mind: ❖ the user pass...

  • Page 148

    148 toshiba utilities setting user passwords 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 setting a user password to register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 click start, all programs, toshiba, utilities, then click toshiba assist. The toshiba assist window appears. 2 on the left side, select security. 3...

  • Page 149: Using A Supervisor Password

    149 toshiba utilities using a supervisor password 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using a supervisor password a supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password if you choose to set a supervisor or user password, toshiba strongly recommends t...

  • Page 150

    150 toshiba utilities using the toshiba zooming utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 select the supervisor password icon. 4 click registered. 5 type your password in the supervisor password box. 6 retype your password in the supervisor password again box. 7 click ok. Deleting a supervisor password to can...

  • Page 151

    151 toshiba utilities using the toshiba touch and launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to configure the toshiba zooming utility, double-click the toshiba zooming utility on the task bar. The toshiba zooming utility screen appears. Sample toshiba zooming utility properties screen to zoom in, hold dow...

  • Page 152

    152 toshiba utilities using the toshiba touch and launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 toshiba touch and launch is like a miniature windows ® desktop. You can personalize toshiba touch and launch to help you work more efficiently. To activate toshiba touch and launch, touch and hold your finger on a...

  • Page 153

    153 toshiba utilities using the toshiba touch and launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the toshiba touch and launch window has the following features: sample features of the toshiba touch and launch window a short description of the currently selected corner icon appears below the toshiba touch and ...

  • Page 154

    154 toshiba utilities using the toshiba touch and launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to open the toshiba touch and launch settings window. Right-click the icon to see the following shortcuts: ❖ settings the settings function allows you to define the functions/ features you can access in toshiba to...

  • Page 155

    155 toshiba utilities using the toshiba touch and launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 are referred to as tables in the toshiba touch and launch settings dialog box. The touchpad settings button allows you to define how sensitive the touchpad will be to your finger on the touchpad before it activate...

  • Page 156: Chapter 6

    156 chapter 6 if something goes wrong some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. ...

  • Page 157

    157 if something goes wrong problems that are easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the windows task manager window appears. 2 click the applications 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 clic...

  • Page 158

    158 if something goes wrong problems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 click the details button and select the text the operating system displays. The details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 press ctrl and c simul...

  • Page 159

    159 if something goes wrong problems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. Verify that the active program accepts text input. Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text, and try typing again. Your computer ma...

  • Page 160: The Windows

    160 if something goes wrong the windows® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 if you are running on battery power, it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in standby mode for long periods of time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet...

  • Page 161

    161 if something goes wrong the windows® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 if you experience any of these problems, use the options in the startup menu to fix the problem. Using startup options to fix problems if the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to chang...

  • Page 162

    162 if something goes wrong the windows® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 see your windows ® documentation for further explanation. If your computer is connected to a network, the startup menu may display different versions of safe mode. Internet problems my internet connection ...

  • Page 163

    163 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 then do one or both of the following: ❖ in the search field, type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the ...

  • Page 164

    164 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 a plan of action the smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached devices is not working, resolving the problem can be time-consum...

  • Page 165

    165 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 plug and play with plug and play and the operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy. Plug and play is a computer standard that helps the system bios (basic input/output system) and the operating system to auto...

  • Page 166

    166 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fixing a problem with device manager device manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. Changing the default settings using device manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more dev...

  • Page 167

    167 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to check a device’s properties: 1 open the start menu, and click control panel, then click performance and maintenance. 2 clickthe administrative tools icon. 3 double-click computer management, then click device manager....

  • Page 168

    168 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 memory problems incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 click start, turn off computer. 2 click turn off. The operating...

  • Page 169

    169 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 here are some typical problems and how to solve them: the battery indicator light does not come on when you plug in the ac adapter and power cord/cable. Make sure the ac adapter and power cord/cable are firmly plugged in...

  • Page 170

    170 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn o...

  • Page 171

    171 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 keyboard problems if, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock li...

  • Page 172

    172 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 display problems here are some typical display problems and their solutions: the screen is blank. Display auto off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant passw...

  • Page 173

    173 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking properties. This opens the display properties dialog box. The a...

  • Page 174

    174 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the display mode is set to simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resol...

  • Page 175

    175 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to run error-checking: 1 click start, then click my computer. 2 right-click the drive you want to check. 3 on the pop-up menu, click properties. The drive’s properties box appears. This feature is not available for cd/dv...

  • Page 176

    176 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 some programs run correctly but others do not. This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly, refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. A diskett...

  • Page 177

    177 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 make sure the tray that holds the cd-rom or dvd-rom is closed properly. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is clean. Any dirt or foreign object can interfere wi...

  • Page 178

    178 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 if the problem is with a data cd or dvd, refer to the software’s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’s needs. The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button ...

  • Page 179

    179 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 card information structure when you insert a pc card into a slot, the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its card information structure (cis). Sometimes the cis conta...

  • Page 180

    180 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 resolving pc card problems here are some common problems and their solutions: the slot appears to be dead. Pc cards that used to work no longer work. Check the pc card status: 1 click start. 2 click my computer icon with...

  • Page 181

    181 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 click safely remove xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier for your pc card. The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card. 3 remove the card from the slot. Never swap modules when the compute...

  • Page 182

    182 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer. Run the printer’s self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in...

  • Page 183

    183 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in the communications program. It should be set up to transmit at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits pe...

  • Page 184

    184 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to determine if your computer has an internal wi-fi adapter, check the device list in device manager (part of the windows control panel). Some toshiba models may have a wi-fi antenna indicator light even though they do n...

  • Page 185

    185 if something goes wrong resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 click ok, then click close. ❖ use ipconfig to verify that the computer has a useful ip address—one other than the private address of 169.254.Xxx.Xxx assigned by windows. ❖ click start, then click run... ❖ enter cmd and...

  • Page 186: Dvd Operating Problems

    186 if something goes wrong dvd operating problems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 special considerations for windows xp wired equivalent privacy (wep) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point device, windows xp checks whether wep encryption is enabled o...

  • Page 187

    187 if something goes wrong dvd operating problems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 if the dvd-rom or multi-function drive is an external drive, make sure that the drive’s cable is properly connected to the computer. 2 verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 3 ensure that the disc is pro...

  • Page 188

    188 if something goes wrong dvd operating problems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop. 2 click properties. 3 click the screen saver tab. 4 deselect shut off monitor. Jumping video lines appear around the dvd-rom video window. To change the screen’...

  • Page 189

    189 if something goes wrong develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 click disable display stretch feature. 5 click ok. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. To disable the sc...

  • Page 190

    190 if something goes wrong develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 on a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ copy files to diskette. ❖ connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on ...

  • Page 191

    191 if something goes wrong develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 data and system configuration backup in windows xp windows xp offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your windows settings and your data – documents and other important files. Take advantage of these features to...

  • Page 192

    192 if something goes wrong develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 then, at a later time, you can re-establish your windows configuration using the saved restore point. To do this: 1 click start. 2 click help and support. 3 under pick a task, click undo changes to your computer with sys...

  • Page 193

    193 if something goes wrong develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fortunately, windows xp offers a convenient way to back up your important data files to cds, a relatively high-capacity storage media. No additional software is required. Most of the cd and dvd drives built into recent t...

  • Page 194

    194 if something goes wrong develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 documents and other data files that you create as you work are typically stored in the my documents folder. You may also wish to back up other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖...

  • Page 195

    195 if something goes wrong develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 favorites (bookmarks) for internet explorer and other web browsers follow these steps to back up your favorites for internet explorer (ver 5.0 or newer): 1 in internet explorer, click file, import and export. 2 the impor...

  • Page 196

    196 if something goes wrong develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 general tips for installing hardware and software here are a few tips to help insure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, dvd writers, scanners, etc.) and software...

  • Page 197

    197 if something goes wrong if you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 back up critical data. 2 create a restore point. 3 install one item of hardware or software. 4 restart windows. 5 use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical app...

  • Page 198

    198 if something goes wrong if you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 detailed system specifications are available at www.Ts.Toshiba.Com by selecting your particular product and model number, clicking go, and then clicking the detailed specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer t...

  • Page 199

    199 if something goes wrong other toshiba internet web sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 within the united states at (800) 457-7777 outside the united states at (949) 859-4273 other toshiba internet web sites toshiba’s worldwide offices toshiba.Com worldwide toshiba corporate site computers.Toshiba.Com ma...

  • Page 200

    200 if something goes wrong toshiba’s worldwide offices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for more information on additional toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.Toshiba.Co.Jp/index.Htm . Italy centro direzionale colleoni palazzo perseo via paracelso 10 20041, agrate brianza milano, italy japan toshib...

  • Page 201: Appendix A

    201 appendix a hot keys hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume mute password security fn + this hot key enables/disables volume mute on your com...

  • Page 202

    202 hot keys password security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 without a password the fn + f1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any key will make the display’s content reappear, if no password is set for the current user. With a password the fn ...

  • Page 203

    203 hot keys password security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged when the main battery is not fully charged (even if the computer is operating on ac power) your display may reappear automatically after a short time. To protect your desktop, you must set...

  • Page 204: Standby Mode

    204 hot keys standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 standby mode fn + this hot key places the computer into standby mode. ❖ a message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering standby mode. You can choose not to display this message box. Sample standby confirmation box ❖ for more ...

  • Page 205: Hibernation Mode

    205 hot keys hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hibernation mode fn + this hot key places the computer into hibernation mode. ❖ if hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this ...

  • Page 206: Display Modes

    206 hot keys display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 display modes display brightness fn + f8 does not perform any function. Fn + this hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ built-in display only ❖ built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ external mon...

  • Page 207: Zooming Applications In/out

    207 hot keys disabling or enabling the touchpad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disabling or enabling the touchpad zooming applications in/out fn + this hot key enables/disables the touchpad. For more information on using the touchpad, see “disabling or enabling the touchpad” on page 63 . Sample disable and e...

  • Page 208: Keyboard Hot Keys

    208 hot keys keyboard hot keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 keyboard hot keys when overlay keys are enabled, the home and end keys will not function without using them in conjunction with the fn key. For information about overlay keys, see “overlay keys” on page 78 . Fn + this hot key turns the numeric ove...

  • Page 209: Appendix B

    209 appendix b power cord/cable connectors the computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical ac power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. Usa and canada ul approved csa approved united kingdom bs approved australia a...

  • Page 210: Appendix C

    210 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 appendix c using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree™ is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. Configfree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between loc...

  • Page 211: Getting Started

    211 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ profile settings—the profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “profile settings” on page 221 . ❖ configfree summit—the configfree summit utility is used to conne...

  • Page 212

    212 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer getting started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 if your computer is not connected to a network, the configfree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “x.” when you start a search for wireless devices, configfree launcher displays on your computer desktop. You...

  • Page 213: Configfree Utilities

    213 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample configfree launcher coming back into view configfree utilities connectivity doctor the connectivity doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using connectiv...

  • Page 214

    214 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ status of wireless communication switch (on or off) sample connectivity doctor screen moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wi...

  • Page 215

    215 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 if a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an exclamation point also appea...

  • Page 216

    216 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 search for wireless devices the search for wireless devices utility searches for wireless lan and bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays information about them on a virtual map. To...

  • Page 217

    217 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample viewing wi-fi devices creating a new wireless connection this feature is only supported on systems running windows xp sp2. To add a new wireless connection to an access point: 1 open the search for wir...

  • Page 218

    218 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample dragging a device to the access point sample wireless settings screen 3 enter the ssid/wep information and connect to the device. After the access point is set up and added to the connection list, the ...

  • Page 219

    219 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 creating a detected device wireless connection the following screen shows an example of bluetooth devices that are detected using the search for wireless devices option. Moving the mouse cursor over a device ...

  • Page 220

    220 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample dragging the file to the bluetooth device icon to be prompted for the device: 1 drag and drop the file to the bluetooth radar icon on the configfree launcher. Sample dragging the file to the bluetooth ...

  • Page 221

    221 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample selecting send to bluetooth devices option 2 choose a file recipient. 3 click send. During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically. Disconnecting f...

  • Page 222

    222 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. ...

  • Page 223

    223 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 click the icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options. 9 under captured items, select the items you want to capture for this profile. 10 if connecting with a wireless network, select th...

  • Page 224

    224 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample expanded add profile screen the online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their setting...

  • Page 225

    225 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 configfree summit the configfree summit utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work. This utility is faster and more dependable...

  • Page 226

    226 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample of users attending summit meeting (user icons appear on summit table) files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting. ❖ to share a file with one user, drag and drop the file on th...

  • Page 227

    227 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sample of sharing a file with one user ❖ to share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the summit table where users can access it as desired. If you are the host of the summit, and drag a fil...

  • Page 228

    228 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 participating users must be connected by lan, wireless lan, or bluetooth (pan). Firewall software may prevent configfree summit from working. Using configfree summit to host a configfree summit: 1 click the i...

  • Page 229

    229 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 drag and drop the file to the wireless radar icon on the configfree launcher. 2 right click on the file and choose a file recipient. 3 click send. An access point may not always be available. To find out ho...

  • Page 230

    230 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to review the current toshiba wireless projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 click the icon in the system tray. 2 move the mouse pointer to toshiba wireless projector (dpj), then click settings. ...

  • Page 231

    231 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer configfree utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the wireless lan configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the quick connect function was started: ❖ if the toshiba wireless projector utility is closed. ❖ if you select toshiba wireles...

  • Page 232: Using The Automatic Switch

    232 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer using the automatic switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using the automatic switch the automatic switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on. This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer...

  • Page 233

    233 using configfree™ with your toshiba computer semi-automatic switch feature 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 to use the semi-automatic switch feature: 1 right-click the icon in the system tray. 2 click auto switch. The auto switch dialog box appears. 3 select the auto switch (ssid) tab. 4 select the profile...

  • Page 234: Acronyms

    234 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 glossary technical note: some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms these acronyms may appear in this user’s guide. Ac alternating current bios basic input/output system bps bits per second cd compact disc cd-rom compact ...

  • Page 235

    235 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 eprom erasable programmable read-only memory fat file allocation table fcc federal communications commission gb gigabyte hdd hard disk drive html hypertext markup language ieee institute of electrical and electronics engineers i/o input/output irq interrupt request...

  • Page 236: Terms

    236 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 usb universal serial bus url uniform resource locator wan wide area network www world wide web terms these terms may appear in this user’s guide. A active-matrix display — a liquid crystal display (lcd) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix...

  • Page 237

    237 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 bios (basic input/output system) — basic instructions, stored in read- only memory (rom), containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer. Bit: — short for “binary digit.” a bit i...

  • Page 238

    238 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 central processing unit (cpu) — the chip that functions as the “brain” of the computer. It takes information from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. Charac...

  • Page 239

    239 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 cursor — a symbol that indicates the current position on the screen. The shape of the cursor varies, depending on the program you are using and what you are doing. D default — the setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. ...

  • Page 240

    240 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 diskette — a thin, flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. See also double-density diskette, high-de...

  • Page 241

    241 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 expansion device — a device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities. Other names for an expansion device are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. Extension — see file extension. External device — see device. F file — a...

  • Page 242

    242 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 g gigabyte (gb) — a unit of data equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes). 1 gigabyte (gb) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the d...

  • Page 243

    243 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 i icon — a small image displayed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced — a method of refreshing a computer screen, in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete scree...

  • Page 244

    244 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 logical drive — a section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system’s logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives. M megab...

  • Page 245

    245 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 non-interlaced — a method of refreshing a computer screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. Non-system disk — a disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start ...

  • Page 246

    246 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 pointing device — any device, such as the touchpad or a mouse, that enables you to move the cursor on the screen. Port — a socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. Processor — see central processing unit (...

  • Page 247

    247 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 rom (read-only memory) — non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in rom remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer’s bios, which is essential ...

  • Page 248

    248 glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 u universal serial bus (usb) — a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 mbps (480 million bits per second). Usb can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all-purpose usb port. Usb allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus,...

  • Page 249

    249 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 index numerics 101-key keyboard 76 a ac adapter 47 ac power cord/cable connectors 209 accessories carrying cases 72 memory 54 , 62 adding memory 54 adjusting recording quality 138 alt keys 77 audio .Wav files 137 audio features 137 auto-run 94 b backing up files 75 battery ...

  • Page 250

    250 index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 irq 164 character keys 76 charging the battery 50 checking device properties 166 click 63 commands powering down 96 communications network connection 131 system resources 164 compact disc positioning 91 compact discs handling 91 inserting 90 removing 92 computer custo...

  • Page 251

    251 index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 problems 176 troubleshooting 176 dvd-rom/multi-function drive problems 176 e energy saving features 106 environment computer-friendly 40 error messages device driver conflict 163 general hardware problem 163 non-system disk or disk error 160 , 176 problem with display...

  • Page 252

    252 index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 recycle bin 127 safety 37 industry canada requirement 4 installation memory module 55 installing memory modules 54 mouse 68 instant passwords, using 147 internet bookmarked site not found 162 connecting to 135 features 136 slow connection 162 surfing 135 uploading and...

  • Page 253

    253 index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 o opening the display panel 52 other documentation 38 overlay keys 78 p password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 148 supervisor set up 149 passwords instant, using 147 setting user 146 pc card checklist 179 cis (card information structure) 179 computer stop...

  • Page 254

    254 index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 faulty memory 168 hardware conflict 163 , 164 high-pitched noise 178 illegal operation 157 internet bookmarked site not found 162 internet connection is slow 162 keyboard not responding 159 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 174 modem not receiving or transmitting...

  • Page 255

    255 index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 sound problem solving 178 sounds recording 137 speakers using external 139 standby 96 using 103 standby mode going into more quickly 103 hot key 204 starting again from 104 start button 127 starting a program 80 run dialog box 82 windows explorer 81 windows start menu...

  • Page 256

    256 index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 windows xp professional desktop 125 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 131 wizards dial-up networking wizard 131.