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... display devices 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........76 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
... display devices 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........76 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
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... computer 88 Moving the computer 88 Using a computer lock 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 90 Computing tips 90 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 93 Overlay keys 94 Using the overlay... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
... computer 88 Moving the computer 88 Using a computer lock 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 90 Computing tips 90 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 93 Overlay keys 94 Using the overlay... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 161 Fingerprint utility limitations 161 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....161 Fingerprint Logon 162 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint...help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........181 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems 184 Printer...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 161 Fingerprint utility limitations 161 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....161 Fingerprint Logon 162 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint...help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........181 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems 184 Printer...
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... in the Windows® operating system 192 If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 197 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 198 Toshiba's worldwide offices 198 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 200 Hot Key Cards 200 Using the Hot Key Cards 201 Application Cards 202 Using the... (Display switch 209 Display brightness 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 212 Zoom (Display resolution 213 Keyboard hot key functions 214 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 215 Glossary 216 Index 230
... in the Windows® operating system 192 If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 197 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 198 Toshiba's worldwide offices 198 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 200 Hot Key Cards 200 Using the Hot Key Cards 201 Application Cards 202 Using the... (Display switch 209 Display brightness 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 212 Zoom (Display resolution 213 Keyboard hot key functions 214 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 215 Glossary 216 Index 230
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..., but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. NOTE The cooling...
..., but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. NOTE The cooling...
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... online, you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. See "Setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. After starting your software" on page 136) Failure to : ❖ Add more... memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 74) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...
... online, you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. See "Setting up your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. After starting your software" on page 136) Failure to : ❖ Add more... memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 74) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...
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... point where it . 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...
... point where it . 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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... example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the... . The options are: ❖ Recovery of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time.
... example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the... . The options are: ❖ Recovery of recovering your system using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to step 4. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays, select one at this time.
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..., a message displays that all data including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVD's and back up 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...Select Recover to out-of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to external media before erasing the hard disk. A confirmation message displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all data, then overwrites Erasing ...
..., a message displays that all data including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery DVD's and back up 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...Select Recover to out-of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to external media before erasing the hard disk. A confirmation message displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all data, then overwrites Erasing ...
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... changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. If you ... click Next. 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities the entire HDD for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any information ...
... changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. If you ... click Next. 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities the entire HDD for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any information ...
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...Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the C: drive will be deleted during the recovery process. ...the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the progress bar as you have saved 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...
...Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the C: drive will be deleted during the recovery process. ...the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the progress bar as you have saved 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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...Computer. 3 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 to move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to...you to move the cursor: ❖ 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 would like to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of...
...Computer. 3 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 to move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to...you to move the cursor: ❖ 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 would like to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of...
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...Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The right-most USBcompatible keyboards. This mode is available only if the current setting is split into two sides, one to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the ... is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in Display and TV). 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can...
...Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The right-most USBcompatible keyboards. This mode is available only if the current setting is split into two sides, one to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the ... is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in Display and TV). 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can...
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.... Doing so could damage the system. 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 or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display.
.... Doing so could damage the system. 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 or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display.
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... passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously... the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special...
... passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously... the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special...
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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. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖...
..., 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. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖...
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...when the numeric overlay is on. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. 94 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. 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...
...when the numeric overlay is on. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. 94 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. 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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If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a ...
If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a ...
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... Basics Using the optical drive 103 Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on the disc. The Stop button stops a disc that can...
... Basics Using the optical drive 103 Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on the disc. The Stop button stops a disc that can...
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... battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. When the on the computer before trying to monitor the...
... battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. When the on the computer before trying to monitor the...