Satellite A40/A45 Series User’s Guide
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 Contents
 Contents
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 Exploring Your Options 163
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 Appendix C Using ConfigFreeTM
 Introduction
 This guide
Introduction
 Safety icons
 Other documentation
Other icons used
 Service options
 Selecting a place to work
Creating a computer-friendly environment
 Important information about your CPU cooling fan
 Seating and posture
Placement of the computer
Keeping yourself comfortable
 Correct posture and positioning of the computer
 Work habits
Lighting
Arms and wrists
 Precautions
 Setting up your computer
 Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
 Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to
Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on
Adding external devices
 Connecting to a power source
Sample power cable and sample AC adapter
 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN
Connecting the power cable to the sample AC adapter
Connecting the AC adapter to the computer
 Charging the main battery
 Opening the display panel
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
 Turning on the power
Pressing the power button
 Activating the power-on password
Click Security Click User password
 Using the TouchPad
 Click Start, Control Panel
Control buttons
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
Click Printers and Other Hardware
 Sample Mouse Properties window
 Using Toshiba Touch and Launch
Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch window
 Parts of the Toshiba Touch and Launch window
 Settings
Disable/Enable Help About
 Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings
Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings window
 Setting up a printer
Disabling or enabling Toshiba Touch and Launch
 Sample Control Panel
Using the Add Printer Wizard
Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appears
 Add Printer Wizard window appears
Sample Printers and Faxes window
Click Add a printer
Sample Add Printer Wizard
 Installing additional memory optional
Follow the on-screen instructions
 Phillips no zero screwdriver that is in good condition
 Using a flat-head screwdriver to pry off the panel
 Removing the panel above the keyboard
Removing a keyboard screw
 Lifting the keyboard
Locating the covered memory module slots
 Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots
Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging
 Inserting the memory module
 Removing a memory module
Press Any Key To Continue
 Pulling the clips away from the memory module
Carefully remove the module from the slot
 Checking total memory
Removing the memory module
 Connecting a USB printer
Connecting a mouse
Connecting a printer
Connecting a parallel printer
 Using external display devices
Connecting an external monitor
 Adjusting the quality of the external display
Display limitations
 Connecting an optional external diskette drive
Sample external USB diskette drive
 Sample diskette drive
Using an external keyboard
Powering off the computer
 Caring for your computer
 Moving the computer
Cleaning the computer
Using a computer lock
 PORT-Noteworthycomputer lock cable
Locking the computer
 Learning the Basics
Computing tips
 Using the keyboard
Sample keyboard
 Function keys
Character keys
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys
 Windows special keys
Windows special keys
Overlay keys
Keyboard overlay keys
 Using the numeric keypad overlay
Using the cursor control overlay
 Emulating a full-size keyboard
Starting a program
 Saving your work
 Printing your work
Backing up your files
 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive
 Sample DVD-ROM drive
DVD-ROM drive components
Your DVD-ROM drive may look like this
 CD/DVD control buttons
CD/DVD control buttons
 CD/DVD and Digital audio modes
Stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing
 Inserting a disc
 Inserting a disc
Positioning the disc on the spindle
 Playing an audio CD
Sample Audio CD window
 Windows MediaTM Player window appears
Sample Windows MediaTM Player window
 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
Removing a disc with the computer on
 Removing a disc with the computer off
Setting up for communications
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Caring for CDs and DVDs
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Connecting the modem to a phone line
Connecting your computer to a network
 Powering down the computer
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Turn Off or Shut down command
Restart command
Each option has its advantages
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Hibernation command
Standby command
 Click Start, Turn off computer
Using Turn Off or Shut down
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Turn off computer window appears
 Click Turn Off
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Sample Turn off computer window
Sample Shut down computer window
 Click OK Computer turns itself off
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Turning off or shutting down more quickly
 When I close the lid
Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window
When I press the power button
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 Going into Hibernation mode
Using Hibernation
Enabling the Hibernation command
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 Click Start, Shut Down
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
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Sample Hibernate computer window
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Select Hibernation for the options you want
 Using Standby
Using Standby
Starting again from Hibernation mode
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 Sample Stand by window
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Click Stand By
Select Stand by from the drop-down list of options Click OK
 Going into Standby mode more quickly
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Select Standby for the options you want
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Starting again from Standby
 Mobile Computing
Toshiba’s energy-saver design
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Battery Notice
Power management
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Using additional batteries
Charging the main battery
Charging the batteries
 Charging the RTC battery
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 Monitoring battery power
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 Determining remaining battery power
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 Conserving battery power
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What to do when the battery runs low
Setting battery alarms
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Changing the main battery
Removing the battery from the computer
 Releasing the battery
Releasing the battery lock
Slide the battery release latch to the right
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Inserting the battery in the computer
Removing the battery
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Taking care of your battery
Safety precautions
 Maximizing battery life
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 Traveling tips
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Disposing of used batteries safely
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Traveling tips
 Getting to Know Windows XP Operating System
 Finding your way around the desktop
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Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop
Icons
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Start button
 System tray
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Taskbar
Windows XP file system
 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together
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 Sample My Computer window
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Sample desktop shortcut menu
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Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right
 Opening a Web page from a window
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Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet
Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet
 Lesson 4 Creating a new document
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Lesson 4 Creating a new document
 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder
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Lesson 5 Creating a new folder
 Lesson 6 Starting programs
Click Accessories
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Lesson 6 Starting programs
 Click Windows Explorer
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Sample Paint window
 Sample Windows Explorer window
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Lesson 7 Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows
 Minimizing and maximizing windows
Using the taskbar
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Resizing and moving windows
 Lesson 8 Closing programs
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Lesson 8 Closing programs
Sample Windows Explorer windows
 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator
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Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts
Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts
 Sample Create Shortcut dialog box
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Creating a shortcut to the Character Map
 Click All Files and Folders
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Sample Search options on the Start menu
Operating system displays the Search Results dialog box
 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver
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Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver
Click Create Shortcut here
 Operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box
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Click Properties
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Sample Display Properties dialog box
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Lesson 11 Setting the date and time
Lesson 11 Setting the date and time
Click the Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options icon
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Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box
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Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop
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Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop
 Sample System Restore Welcome screen
Lesson 13 Using System Restore
Lesson 13 Using System Restore
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 Windows XP Help and Support Center
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Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do?
Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do?
 Help and Support Center Index window pane appears
Double-clickCreating pictures using Paint
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Sample Help and Support Center Index
 Sample Drawing help window
Using the online tours and tutorials
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Click Start, then Help and Support
 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer
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Lesson 15 Turning off your computer
Click What’s new for Help and support
 Windows XP special features
Exploring Your Options
 Customizing the taskbar
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Personalizing your desktop
 Bringing the world to your desktop
Turning on the Web content interface
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Click the Customize Desktop button
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Changing desktop and browsing style
 Personalizing individual windows
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Choosing a style
Sample Folder Options dialog box
 Sample toolbar locations
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Customizing window toolbars
 Displaying information about each folder
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Displaying a toolbar in a window
Elements you can add to the top of the window are
 Open the folder you want to view as a Web
Using your computer at the office
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Tools menu, select Folder Options
 Determining the COM port
Setting up for communications
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Phone and Modem options window appears
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Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Setting up a dial-up connection
 Getting help transferring files
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Getting started
Click the Index button
 Setting up a wireless connection
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Connecting to the Internet
Using a modem
 Internet
An overview of using the Internet
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World Wide Web
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Internet Service Providers
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
Surfing the Internet
 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet
Internet features
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Exploring video features
Changing the display properties setting
Toshiba’s online resources
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Playing DVDs
 Using a microphone
Exploring audio features
Display settings hot key
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 Sample Sound Recorder screen
Adjusting recording settings
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 Using PC Cards
Using PC Cards
Using external speakers or headphones
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 PC Card supporting software
Inserting PC Cards
 Inserting a PC Card
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Removing PC Cards
Removing a PC Card
 Hot swapping
Using SD Cards
Hot swapping precautions
Inserting an SD card
 Inserting an SD card
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Removing an SD card
Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray
 Toshiba Accessibility
Toshiba Utilities
 Sample Toshiba Accessibility window
Select Toshiba, Utilities, Accessibility
Toshiba Accessibility window appears
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 Sample Fn-esse keyboard
Fn-esse
Starting Fn-esse
 Assigning a key to a program or document
Using the Fn-esse drag-and-drop
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Fn-esse
 Using the keyboard
 Viewing existing key assignments
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Hotkey utility
Changing or removing existing key assignments
 Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window
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Toshiba Console
 Customize Your Computer
Features available in this category are Power Management
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Sample Toshiba Console window
 Security
ConfigFree
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Hotkey assignment
 Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window
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 Toshiba Hardware Setup
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 Sample Toshiba HWSetup window
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 Problems that are easy to fix
Your program stops responding
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Your program performs an illegal operation
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Computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens
These problems may occur when you turn on the power
Computer will not start
 Windows operating system is not working
Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message
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Operating system takes a long time to start
 Using Startup options to fix problems
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 Windows XP operating system can help you
Internet problems
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 Resolving a hardware conflict
Click the Fixing a hardware problem
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Plan of action
 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
Direct Memory Access
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Interrupt Request Channel
 Resolving conflicts
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Plug and Play
 Disabling a device
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
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Checking device properties
 To check a device’s properties
Click Troubleshooting
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 Memory module problems
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Power and the batteries
Here are some typical problems and how to solve them
 Keyboard produces unexpected characters
Keyboard problems
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Display problems
Here are some typical display problems and their solutions
Display is blank
 Built-in screen flickers
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Screen does not look right
 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality Click OK
Disk drive problems
Error-checking
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 Your data files are damaged or corrupted
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Your hard disk seems very slow
Some programs run correctly but others do not
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DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems
You cannot access a disc in the drive
Message
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Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting
To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting
Some discs run correctly, but others do not
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Sound system problems
Click the Advanced Settings tab
You do not hear any sound from the computer
 Card Information Structure
PC Card problems
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Computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise
 Here are some common problems and their solutions
PC Card checklist
Resolving PC Card problems
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Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card
Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card
System does not recognize your PC Card
 This section lists some of the most common printer problems
Printer problems
PC Card error occurs
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Modem problems
This section lists common modem problems
Printer will not print what you see on the screen
 Save your work frequently
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Develop good computing habits
Read the user’s guides
 Before you call
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If you need further assistance
 Toshiba voice contact
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Contacting Toshiba
 Toshiba’s worldwide offices
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Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
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Toshiba’s worldwide offices
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 This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your
Volume Mute
Instant password security
Computer
 Click the On resume, password protected check box
Without a password
With a password
Click Start, Control Panel Click Appearances and Themes
 Click Start, Help and Support
Press Enter
 Sample power usage modes
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 Sample Standby confirmation box
Standby mode
This hot key puts the computer into Standby mode
 Mode
Hibernation mode
This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation
Sample Hibernation confirmation box
 Display brightness
This hot key cycles through the power-on display
Display modes
Options
 Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off
Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows
Keyboard hot keys
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 Appendix C
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ConfigFree Main Screen
ConfigFree main screen
Getting Started
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Starting ConfigFree
Configuring ConfigFree
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ConfigFree Utilities
ConfigFree Utilities
Connectivity Doctor
 Connectivity Doctor
Device Settings
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 Viewing the device settings
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 Viewing registered profiles
Profile Settings
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 Add, Modify, and Delete a Profile
Switch Profiles
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Quick Connect
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Using Auto Switch
Using Auto Switch
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Auto Switch Cable Disconnect
Auto Switch Ssid
 Acronyms
Following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide
 Glossary
 Terms
Following terms may appear in this user’s guide
 Basic input/output system Bios See Bios
 CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory a form of high
 CPU See central processing unit CPU
 Directory See folder
 DVD-ROM digital versatile or video disc read-only memory
 Standby, Suspend
 Internal device See device
 Local area network See LAN
 MS-DOS prompt See system prompt
 Random access memory See RAM
 Read-only memory See ROM. reboot See boot, restart
 TFT display See active-matrix display
 Web See World Wide Web
 Index
Light 53
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DVD-ROM
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 Help 159
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