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... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for... the computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........78 Using and configuring Sleep mode 80 Closing the display panel 83 Customizing your computer's settings 83 Caring for your computer 83 Cleaning the computer...
... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for... the computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........78 Using and configuring Sleep mode 80 Closing the display panel 83 Customizing your computer's settings 83 Caring for your computer 83 Cleaning the computer...
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Contents 29 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
Contents 29 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the... switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
... in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the... switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. To use it.
... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. To use it.
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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 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ 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 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
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... the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest 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 careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
... the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest 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 careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
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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 When the computer powers on the...
... 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 When the computer powers on the...
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... on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. 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...
... on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. 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...
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...depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option ...deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next 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 the HDD has...
...depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option ...deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next 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 the HDD has...
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...Resizing and recovering your C: drive 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 to a custom ... sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. To recover only your work to begin the restoration....it will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments.
...Resizing and recovering your C: drive 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 to a custom ... sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. To recover only your work to begin the restoration....it will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments.
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... hard disk drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your selections. 4 Click Next to explain the available... Recovery Utility screen Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to begin the restoration. The system will display on the ...
... hard disk drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your selections. 4 Click Next to explain the available... Recovery Utility screen Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to begin the restoration. The system will display on the ...
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... Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.... Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a ...
... Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.... Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a ...
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...a USB cable was not included with your printer, you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Refer to use . Using an external keyboard If you can purchase one to your computer. If you need to adjust the video settings. To make the connection, you do not ...printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. To connect a printer to your computer: You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation...
...a USB cable was not included with your printer, you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Refer to use . Using an external keyboard If you can purchase one to your computer. If you need to adjust the video settings. To make the connection, you do not ...printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. To connect a printer to your computer: You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation...
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... on page 112. For information about taking care of your battery" on your model. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows white or green, depending on page 117. NOTE...There are additional custom settings you can choose. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Getting Started 83 Customizing your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the...
... on page 112. For information about taking care of your battery" on your model. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows white or green, depending on page 117. NOTE...There are additional custom settings you can choose. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Getting Started 83 Customizing your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the...
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... letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the full-sized...and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously ...
... letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the full-sized...and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously ...
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...+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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... using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending...
...+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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... using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending...
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...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 their left front are...out. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys...
...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 their left front are...out. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys...
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... you created a new document, your file 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 currently working with a document that can include spaces. You may use all you want your program displays a Save...
... you created a new document, your file 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 currently working with a document that can include spaces. You may use all you want your program displays a Save...
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... out of the drive (about 1 inch). Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to the preceding track on the disc. The Media button activates a media playing application that is off inside the computer and damage it...
... out of the drive (about 1 inch). Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to the preceding track on the disc. The Media button activates a media playing application that is off inside the computer and damage it...