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... Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output ...when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a...
... Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output ...when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a...
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... computer 82 Moving the computer 82 Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 86 Character keys 86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay... Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
... computer 82 Moving the computer 82 Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 86 Character keys 86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay... Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
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... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 PC Card problems 188
... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ... help you 178 Resolving a hardware conflict 178 A plan of action 178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 PC Card problems 188
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... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards 207 Application Cards 208 Using the Application... 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 219 Changing screen resolution 220 Keyboard hot key functions 221
... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards 207 Application Cards 208 Using the Application... 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 219 Changing screen resolution 220 Keyboard hot key functions 221
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... click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your...
... click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set up your...
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...memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer ... "Setting up your software" on certain models) Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Internet. ...
...memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer ... "Setting up your software" on certain models) Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the Internet. ...
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... you may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic...
... you may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic...
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... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
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... a hard disk drive to its out of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any... key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to restart the computer. Be sure to save...
... a hard disk drive to its out of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any... key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to restart the computer. Be sure to save...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data ... your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all...
A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data ... your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all...
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...those partitions and any key on your information will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select ...Recover to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering...
...those partitions and any key on your information will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select ...Recover to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering...
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...the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. ...your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on page 57, to begin ...
...the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. ...your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on page 57, to begin ...
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...on -screen prompts to display its status in the Volume list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 ...Follow the on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click...
...on -screen prompts to display its status in the Volume list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 ...Follow the on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click...
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...Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in ...the above illustration is split into two sides, one of 800 x 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖...
...Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in ...the above illustration is split into two sides, one of 800 x 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖...
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... dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your computer clean, gently...
... dust and dirt out of your battery" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can choose. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your computer clean, gently...
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... assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; cursor positioning keys; editing keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate...Enter keys on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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...
... assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; cursor positioning keys; editing keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate...Enter keys on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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...
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..., see your program documentation. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ...
..., see your program documentation. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ...
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...Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 ...overlay is on . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on , press Fn and F10 ...
...Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 ...overlay is on . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on , press Fn and F10 ...
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... names and require file names limited to give the new file a different name. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. Some applications do . File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that...
... names and require file names limited to give the new file a different name. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. Some applications do . File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that...
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... activates a media playing application that can break off inside the hole. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you need to release the disc tray when the power is off the computer while the drive in-use a pencil to press the manual...
... activates a media playing application that can break off inside the hole. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you need to release the disc tray when the power is off the computer while the drive in-use a pencil to press the manual...