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Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 79 Computing tips 79 Using the keyboard 81 Character keys 81 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 81 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 82 Function keys 82 Special Windows® keys 82 Overlay keys 83 Using the overlay to type numeric data 83 Starting a program 84 Starting a program from the.../DVD/HD DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 102
Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 79 Computing tips 79 Using the keyboard 81 Character keys 81 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 81 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 82 Function keys 82 Special Windows® keys 82 Overlay keys 83 Using the overlay to type numeric data 83 Starting a program 84 Starting a program from the.../DVD/HD DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 102
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... you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210 Using the Application Cards 211 Card Case 211 Hot key functions 212 Volume Mute 213 Password security 214...
... you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Application Cards 210 Using the Application Cards 211 Card Case 211 Hot key functions 212 Volume Mute 213 Password security 214...
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... of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on page 221. Check your program's documentation to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). The function of system HDMI Out port You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to S-video Out. It usually corresponds...at the same time. The primary button usually corresponds to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. The system display default is enabled by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in rapid...
... of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on page 221. Check your program's documentation to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). The function of system HDMI Out port You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to S-video Out. It usually corresponds...at the same time. The primary button usually corresponds to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. The system display default is enabled by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in rapid...
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... keyboard 81 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with one Enter key. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer...
... keyboard 81 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with one Enter key. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer...
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... mouse button 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...
... mouse button 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...
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... optical drive Qosmio® AV controller The Qosmio® AV controller, located to ) Keyboard Enter Keyboard up Keyboard right Keyboard down Keyboard left Keyboard application key Keyboard browser back Navigate up/down Navigate left/right Button Name 1 OK 2 Up 3 Right 4 Down 5 Left 6 More Info 7 Back 8-11 Vertical navigation 12-15 Horizontal navigation Function (Equivalent...
... optical drive Qosmio® AV controller The Qosmio® AV controller, located to ) Keyboard Enter Keyboard up Keyboard right Keyboard down Keyboard left Keyboard application key Keyboard browser back Navigate up/down Navigate left/right Button Name 1 OK 2 Up 3 Right 4 Down 5 Left 6 More Info 7 Back 8-11 Vertical navigation 12-15 Horizontal navigation Function (Equivalent...
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.... ❖ While you are at home or traveling, you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to a key telephone system for the telephone number of its communication ports. If your computer has Wi-Fi®, ask them for communications 2 Connect the other.... Never connect the built-in modem to a digital private branch exchange (PBX). For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of the network. Never connect the built-in modem only to a network You can connect your network administrator for residences or offices...
.... ❖ While you are at home or traveling, you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to a key telephone system for the telephone number of its communication ports. If your computer has Wi-Fi®, ask them for communications 2 Connect the other.... Never connect the built-in modem to a digital private branch exchange (PBX). For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of the network. Never connect the built-in modem only to a network You can connect your network administrator for residences or offices...
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... from your computer, providing additional protection for your Windows® account to turn off the computer. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your system, press any . Using an instant password An instant password...and enter your desk for your files. Use this feature when you leave your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. When setting up ...Fn + F1. To unlock your computer again. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from accessing certain...
... from your computer, providing additional protection for your Windows® account to turn off the computer. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your system, press any . Using an instant password An instant password...and enter your desk for your files. Use this feature when you leave your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. When setting up ...Fn + F1. To unlock your computer again. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from accessing certain...
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... pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is running on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN-Allows you to set...the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you want to use the fast resume option, be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer. Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 155 ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for...
... pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is running on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN-Allows you to set...the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you want to use the fast resume option, be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer. Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 155 ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for...
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... Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of...
... Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of...
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There are used to launch applications. Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Password security ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Display switch ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless communication switch ❖ TouchPad switch ❖ Display resolution switch 208 Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards.
There are used to launch applications. Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Password security ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Display switch ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless communication switch ❖ TouchPad switch ❖ Display resolution switch 208 Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards.
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... displayed full-size with the desired function. Release the Fn key when the desired option is moved to be displayed by pressing the associated hot key. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view. 3 Click the desired option. Hot keys have a legend on and off...
... displayed full-size with the desired function. Release the Fn key when the desired option is moved to be displayed by pressing the associated hot key. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view. 3 Click the desired option. Hot keys have a legend on and off...
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... the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 154. NOTE Not all functions are used to launch these applications: TOSHIBA Assist For more information, refer to "Toshiba Hardware Setup" on page 157. TOSHIBA Button Support..., refer to "TOSHIBA Assist" on all models. ConfigFree utility For more information, refer to "ConfigFree™" on page 150. PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility" on page 170. 210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards...
... the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. Toshiba Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 154. NOTE Not all functions are used to launch these applications: TOSHIBA Assist For more information, refer to "Toshiba Hardware Setup" on page 157. TOSHIBA Button Support..., refer to "TOSHIBA Assist" on all models. ConfigFree utility For more information, refer to "ConfigFree™" on page 150. PC Diagnostic Tool utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility" on page 170. 210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards...
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... a legend on and off. To disable a card, drag it from the top row to the top row. Hot key functions Hot key functions are displayed. 212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 3 The Card Case displays two rows of the disabled cards. (Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 4 To enable a card, drag it from the bottom...
... a legend on and off. To disable a card, drag it from the top row to the top row. Hot key functions Hot key functions are displayed. 212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 3 The Card Case displays two rows of the disabled cards. (Sample Image) Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 4 To enable a card, drag it from the bottom...
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When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Volume Mute options ❖ To enable mute, select . ❖ To disable mute, select . Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 213 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer.
When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Volume Mute options ❖ To enable mute, select . ❖ To disable mute, select . Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 213 Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer.
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Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable security, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer. The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. 214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Password security This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display.
Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable security, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The user logon screen will appear and a user with a valid account will need to log back on to gain access to the computer. The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. 214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Password security This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display.
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Power plan or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 215 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans, then select the desired power plan. Selecting this function, are displayed by this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans: (Sample Image) Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are set in the Power Options window.
Power plan or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 215 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans, then select the desired power plan. Selecting this function, are displayed by this Card or pressing the hot key displays the currently selectable power plans: (Sample Image) Power Plan options Cycle through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are set in the Power Options window.
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216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 73. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Sleep options ❖ To enable Sleep mode, select . ❖ To cancel, select .
216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Sleep mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 73. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Sleep options ❖ To enable Sleep mode, select . ❖ To cancel, select .
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...) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that can be magnetically coded with the computer's operating system. A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to the earth... folders. See also file name. See also Sleep, Suspend. A 3.5-inch diskette that are used for long-term storage of a file folder. 232 Glossary file extension - function keys - Their function is the point of a file name. folder -
...) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the hard disk the current state of many Toshiba notebook computers that can be magnetically coded with the computer's operating system. A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to the earth... folders. See also file name. See also Sleep, Suspend. A 3.5-inch diskette that are used for long-term storage of a file folder. 232 Glossary file extension - function keys - Their function is the point of a file name. folder -
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... Table) 187 file extensions 88 file, backing up 80 files backing up 89 printing 88 restoring 89 saving 86 fingerprint authentication 160 enrollment 160 Fn keys 82 function keys 82 H hardware conflicts 180 resolving 181 headphones using 131 Help and Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 67 configuring 71 starting again... not found 179 using 127 Internet Explorer icon 121 Internet Service Providers 128 ISPs 128 J jack headphones 60 RJ-11 125 S/PDIF 60 K keyboard character keys 81 function keys 82
... Table) 187 file extensions 88 file, backing up 80 files backing up 89 printing 88 restoring 89 saving 86 fingerprint authentication 160 enrollment 160 Fn keys 82 function keys 82 H hardware conflicts 180 resolving 181 headphones using 131 Help and Support Windows® operating system 180 Hibernation mode 67 configuring 71 starting again... not found 179 using 127 Internet Explorer icon 121 Internet Service Providers 128 ISPs 128 J jack headphones 60 RJ-11 125 S/PDIF 60 K keyboard character keys 81 function keys 82
