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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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..." on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click...
..." on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click...
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...toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding 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...
...toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding 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...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn on your computer.
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn on your computer.
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... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive...
... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive...
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... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost .
... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost .
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... 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 that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed...
... 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 that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed...
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... recovered. 4 Press any information on them will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. If you make your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you have saved your information ...in 1 GB increments. NOTE The size of the C: drive. Be sure to external media first. To recover only 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 the C: drive ...
... recovered. 4 Press any information on them will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. If you make your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you have saved your information ...in 1 GB increments. NOTE The size of the C: drive. Be sure to external media first. To recover only 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 the C: drive ...
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... any key on your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 56): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your... keyboard to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select ...
... any key on your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 56): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your... keyboard to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select ...
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...2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to left side, slide your computer. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, ... square cutout located in the direction you to move the cursor to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move ...
...2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to left side, slide your computer. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, ... square cutout located in the direction you to move the cursor to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move ...
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...use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key.... Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the external ...
...use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key.... Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the external ...
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...to customize your power usage settings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. You may also wish to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This ... Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on page 138. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Refer to keep your computer's settings There are disconnected. Customizing your computer clean, gently ...
...to customize your power usage settings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. You may also wish to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This ... Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on page 138. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Refer to keep your computer's settings There are disconnected. Customizing your computer clean, gently ...
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... the time, this does not matter. and a numeric keypad. 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 ...and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a ...
... the time, this does not matter. and a numeric keypad. 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 ...and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a ...
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... 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. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Used in Windows®: ❖...a similar function as the secondary mouse button For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 87 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. For more ...
... 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. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Used in Windows®: ❖...a similar function as the secondary mouse button For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 87 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. For more ...
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... press F11 again. 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 the... numeric overlay keys. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn...
... press F11 again. 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 the... numeric overlay keys. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn...
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Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As ...
Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As ...
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... makes it . Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on . Play/Pause button* Media button* Internet browser button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next track...
... makes it . Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on . Play/Pause button* Media button* Internet browser button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next track...