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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......69 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
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28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
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... 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 drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems 186 Wireless...
... 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 drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems 186 Wireless...
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...backup in the Windows® operating system 191 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 196 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 197 Toshiba's worldwide offices 197 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 199 Hot Key Cards 199 Using the Hot Key Cards 200 Application Cards 201 Using the ... 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 212 Zooming applications in/out 213 Keyboard hot key functions 213 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 214 Glossary 215 Index 229
...backup in the Windows® operating system 191 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 196 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 197 Toshiba's worldwide offices 197 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 199 Hot Key Cards 199 Using the Hot Key Cards 200 Application Cards 201 Using the ... 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 212 Zooming applications in/out 213 Keyboard hot key functions 213 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 214 Glossary 215 Index 229
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... on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then restarts your software When you...
... on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then restarts your software When you...
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...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖...
...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖...
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Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to ...
Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to ...
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... Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery 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 computer. Getting...
... Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery 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 computer. Getting...
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... the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory...
... the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory...
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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 delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been ...to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you to restart the computer.
...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 delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been ...to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you to restart the computer.
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To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory Default Software, ... created a D: drive, it will be lost . Click the up/down arrow buttons to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover only your information will be deleted during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the...
To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of Factory Default Software, ... created a D: drive, it will be lost . Click the up/down arrow buttons to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover only your information will be deleted during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the...
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... CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 63 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 58...
... CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 63 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 58...
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... of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications ...that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop...
... of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications ...that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop...
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.... Read the documentation that came with your computer. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. The ...computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. To make the connection, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the ...
.... Read the documentation that came with your computer. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. The ...computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. To make the connection, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the ...
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... on your model). For information about taking care of your battery" on page 116. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are disconnected. The computer returns to clean the computer. Never use harsh or ...caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. Refer to customize your power usage settings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops...
... on your model). For information about taking care of your battery" on page 116. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are disconnected. The computer returns to clean the computer. Never use harsh or ...caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. Refer to customize your power usage settings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops...
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... Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖... receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full...
... Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖... receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full...
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... two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. editing keys; Most of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to ...simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase ...
... two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. editing keys; Most of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to ...simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase ...
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...execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 199. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl..., see your program documentation. 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...
...execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 199. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl..., see your program documentation. 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...
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... front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using... the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn...
... front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using... the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn...
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... name, then click Save. Some applications do . If you are not case-sensitive. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces.
... name, then click Save. Some applications do . If you are not case-sensitive. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces.