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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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... the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn...
... the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on the computer for the first time, do not turn...
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...to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, 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...the first time you can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. See...
...to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, 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...the first time you can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. See...
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... contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you 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 palm rest to turn on your screen display when you turn it on the...
... contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you 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 palm rest to turn on your screen display when you turn it on the...
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.... 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. The options are: ❖ Recovery of 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. When the computer powers on the computer. To...
.... 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. The options are: ❖ Recovery of 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. When the computer powers on the computer. To...
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Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Getting Started Hard Drive ... lost . The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process...
Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Getting Started Hard Drive ... lost . The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process...
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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 ... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD.
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 ... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD.
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...for example, if you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on the C: drive ... of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save 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...
...for example, if you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on the recovered drive will be lost. Be sure to save your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on the C: drive ... of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save 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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... into your optical drive and power on page 57, to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the..., press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using 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 begin the restoration.
... into your optical drive and power on page 57, to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the..., press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using 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 begin the restoration.
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... square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models)... from right to left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with your computer. 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 would like to move the cursor: ❖...
... square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models)... from right to left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with your computer. 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 would like to move the cursor: ❖...
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...per display device. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to your television (or other external video device) only ...right-most icon in Display and TV). Adjusting the quality of 800 x 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. See the video device documentation ...
...per display device. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to your television (or other external video device) only ...right-most icon in Display and TV). Adjusting the quality of 800 x 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. See the video device documentation ...
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...to keep your power usage settings. You may also wish to suit your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (...the on page 138. Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. There are additional custom settings you were using. Cleaning the...
...to keep your power usage settings. You may also wish to suit your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (...the on page 138. Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. There are additional custom settings you were using. Cleaning the...
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... keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the enhanced keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase...
... keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the enhanced keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase...
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..."Hot key functions" on the computer. 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 program you are... programmed functions when pressed. 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...
..."Hot key functions" on the computer. 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 program you are... programmed functions when pressed. 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...
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... the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The...overlay keys. 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 gray arrows and symbols on . ...
... the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The...overlay keys. 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 gray arrows and symbols on . ...
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... more than eight characters. You may use all you are not case-sensitive. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. If you need to give the new file a different name...
... more than eight characters. You may use all you are not case-sensitive. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. If you need to give the new file a different name...
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Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Never use indicator light is open, be ...
Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Never use indicator light is open, be ...