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... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
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Contents 31 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
Contents 31 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 189 If you need further assistance 193 Before you contact Toshiba 193 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the... (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Zoom (Display resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
... in the Windows® operating system 189 If you need further assistance 193 Before you contact Toshiba 193 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the... (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Zoom (Display resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
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... the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is...
... the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is...
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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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 70) ❖ 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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
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... push on the display panel and be able to accommodate all optical drives are designed to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and ... on your screen display when you may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any pens or other objects from the...
... push on the display panel and be able to accommodate all optical drives are designed to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and ... on your screen display when you may not have selected all the features and icons described in this guide. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any pens or other objects from the...
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... partition to the factory-set 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
... partition to the factory-set 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
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... key on the hard disk drive and your work to restart the computer. 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 Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost...
... key on the hard disk drive and your work to restart the computer. 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 Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost...
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This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes ... disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data will be lost. 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 have saved your HDD. (Sample...
This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes ... disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data will be lost. 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 have saved your HDD. (Sample...
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... on them will not be lost during the recovery process) and your work to external media first. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your information... a user specified size 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 increase/decrease the C: drive size in ...
... on them will not be lost during the recovery process) and your work to external media first. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your information... a user specified size 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 increase/decrease the C: drive size in ...
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Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press ... selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 67 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 62, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...
Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press ... selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 67 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 62, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...
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... TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the...To move the cursor with your computer. 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 ... display its status in the lower portion of a finger. 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 ...
... TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the...To move the cursor with your computer. 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 ... display its status in the lower portion of a finger. 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 ...
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...Display. 2 Release the Fn key. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard NOTE The right-most icon in the above illustration is for additional configuration steps. You can attach one to your computer. Follow the ...when connecting a printer. In extended desktop mode, the image is split into two sides, one from your printer. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you to install the printer software ...
...Display. 2 Release the Fn key. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard NOTE The right-most icon in the above illustration is for additional configuration steps. You can attach one to your computer. Follow the ...when connecting a printer. In extended desktop mode, the image is split into two sides, one from your printer. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you to install the printer software ...
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... for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator ...light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Never use harsh or caustic chemical...
... for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator ...light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Never use harsh or caustic chemical...
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...number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to..., 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. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very...
...number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to..., 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. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very...
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... Fn+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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions...
... Fn+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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions...
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... form the numeric and cursor overlay. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. ... 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 numbers on their left front are the...
... form the numeric and cursor overlay. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. ... 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 numbers on their left front are the...
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... to 260 characters and can contain up to no more than eight characters. 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...
... to 260 characters and can contain up to no more than eight characters. 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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... to touch the lens or the area around it pause if currently playing. When the disc tray is on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the computer and...
... to touch the lens or the area around it pause if currently playing. When the disc tray is on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the computer and...