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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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... setup choices. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable...
... setup choices. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable...
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...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first 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 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first 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 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
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... it. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... it. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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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. To recover your hard disk drive using the...
... 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. To recover your hard disk drive using the...
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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. A confirmation message displays reminding ... hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Recovering the original factory image...
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. A confirmation message displays reminding ... hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 59 Recovering the original factory image...
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..., then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the ...To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. Be sure you to delete all 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 all sectors on...
..., then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the ...To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. Be sure you to delete all 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 all sectors on...
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... a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. Click the up/down arrows to external media first. To recover only your keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any... default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on 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 hard drive partitions. Be sure to ...
... a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. Click the up/down arrows to external media first. To recover only your keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any... default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on 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 hard drive partitions. Be sure to ...
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...rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 57, to "Creating Recovery CDs/... has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to begin the restoration. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to restart the computer.
...rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 57, to "Creating Recovery CDs/... has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to begin the restoration. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to restart the computer.
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...the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the... prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. 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 ...
...the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the... prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. 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 ...
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...extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in Display and TV). The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. In ... Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for the Swap Image Display mode. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. This mode is available only if the ...
...extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in Display and TV). The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. In ... Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for the Swap Image Display mode. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. This mode is available only if the ...
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...You may also wish to your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to ...mode by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 82 Getting Started Customizing your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your ...
...You may also wish to your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on /off the computer, close the display panel to ...mode by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 82 Getting Started Customizing your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your ...
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.... Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad ...
.... Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad ...
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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...the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 page 211. Used ...
..., 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...the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 page 211. Used ...
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... panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To disable the numeric overlay, ... mode light 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 simultaneously...
... panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To disable the numeric overlay, ... mode light 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 simultaneously...
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..., then click Save. If you want your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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...
..., then click Save. If you want your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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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... hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is powered on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is off. Pencil lead can play audio CDs or DVD movies. The Media button activates a media playing...
... hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is powered on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is off. Pencil lead can play audio CDs or DVD movies. The Media button activates a media playing...