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... display devices 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display......60 Using an external keyboard 60 Using a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........62 Turning off the computer 63 Options for...
... display devices 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display......60 Using an external keyboard 60 Using a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........62 Turning off the computer 63 Options for...
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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 75 Computing tips 75 Using the keyboard 76 Character keys 77 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 77 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 78 Function keys 78 Special Windows® keys 78 Overlay keys 79 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 75 Computing tips 75 Using the keyboard 76 Character keys 77 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 77 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 78 Function keys 78 Special Windows® keys 78 Overlay keys 79 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 91 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for CD or DVD discs 92 Toshiba's online resources 92
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... help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems 176 Wireless...
... help you 164 Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems 176 Wireless...
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32 Contents If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188 Appendix A: Hot Keys 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 192 ... Display brightness 201 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............202 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 203 Zooming applications in/out 204 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 220
32 Contents If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188 Appendix A: Hot Keys 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 192 ... Display brightness 201 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............202 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 203 Zooming applications in/out 204 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 220
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See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a ...
See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a ...
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... memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 60) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 60) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 59) ❖ Connect a local printer (... you decide not to register at a later time. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you can be connected to your product. Product registration can either double-click...
... memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 60) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 60) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 59) ❖ Connect a local printer (... you decide not to register at a later time. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you can be connected to your product. Product registration can either double-click...
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... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
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...-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is a security feature to prevent programs or people from right to left. otherwise, click Cancel. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...
...-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is a security feature to prevent programs or people from right to left. otherwise, click Cancel. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...
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...a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. 60 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor ...display and TV ❖ TV only (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a mouse instead of the internal display panel to use a USB...
...a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. 60 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor ...display and TV ❖ TV only (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a mouse instead of the internal display panel to use a USB...
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To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on your model). Closing the ...
To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on your model). Closing the ...
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...space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Turning off the computer while it is active. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys,...If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 70 to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off computer ...
...space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Turning off the computer while it is active. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys,...If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 70 to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off computer ...
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...follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the right side of the enhanced...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and ...
...follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the right side of the enhanced...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and ...
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...same function as the secondary mouse button Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys 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. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ...
...same function as the secondary mouse button Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys 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. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ...
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...) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold... down the Fn key and press F10 again. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on ,...
...) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold... down the Fn key and press F10 again. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on ,...
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... files 1 In your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. 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...
... files 1 In your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. 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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... light is glowing. Manual eject hole-Use if you access the Internet when the computer is on certain models) located to the left of the keyboard let you need to touch the lens or the area around it. The Stop button stops a disc that can play CDs and DVDs when the...
... light is glowing. Manual eject hole-Use if you access the Internet when the computer is on certain models) located to the left of the keyboard let you need to touch the lens or the area around it. The Stop button stops a disc that can play CDs and DVDs when the...
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... See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button light (at the top-left side of the keyboard). When the on replacing the main battery. 98 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either...
... See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button light (at the top-left side of the keyboard). When the on replacing the main battery. 98 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either...
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...from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. When you set a password, you must be set . To unlock your...in mind: ❖ The user password can access your computer again. Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 133 Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from changing hardware configuration options. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password...
...from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. When you set a password, you must be set . To unlock your...in mind: ❖ The user password can access your computer again. Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 133 Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from changing hardware configuration options. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password...
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...battery or the AC adaptor ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will become default settings when you restart your battery. 140 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting...the CPU frequency mode is a quick-booting system, you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the right or left arrow keys. Select the boot device icon by pressing...
...battery or the AC adaptor ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will become default settings when you restart your battery. 140 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting...the CPU frequency mode is a quick-booting system, you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the right or left arrow keys. Select the boot device icon by pressing...
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...Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then Control Center. 2 Click the Fingerprints topic in the Control Center. 144 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models) can also... be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The user's fingerprint is automatically logged on the reader two more...
...Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then Control Center. 2 Click the Fingerprints topic in the Control Center. 144 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models) can also... be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The user's fingerprint is automatically logged on the reader two more...