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... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
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... computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay...
... computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay...
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...conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 190 ExpressCard...Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 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...
...conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 190 ExpressCard...Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 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...
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34 Contents Hibernation mode 217 Display modes 218 Display brightness 219 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............220 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 221 Changing screen resolution 222 Keyboard hot key functions 223 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 224 Glossary 225 Index 239
34 Contents Hibernation mode 217 Display modes 218 Display brightness 219 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............220 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 221 Changing screen resolution 222 Keyboard hot key functions 223 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 224 Glossary 225 Index 239
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...; operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter...
...; operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter...
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... is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖... time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external...
... is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖... time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external...
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... appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able 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...
... appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able 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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... 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 The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
... 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 The options are: ❖ Recovery of...
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...disk drive to its out of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message ...displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on...
...disk drive to its out of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message ...displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on...
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... 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 begin deleting the HDD. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data... work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. 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 can choose: ❖ Delete...
... 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 begin deleting the HDD. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data... work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. 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 can choose: ❖ Delete...
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... size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to its factory default setting...restoration. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the ... changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to external media first.
... size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to its factory default setting...restoration. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the ... changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to external media first.
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... the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to begin the restoration. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys...
... the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to begin the restoration. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys...
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... 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 with your computer. Getting Started 65 Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD...After restoring your finger from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left . Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click...
... 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 with your computer. Getting Started 65 Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD...After restoring your finger from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left . Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click...
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...Monitor, or Built-in the above illustration is split into two sides, one side per display device. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for ...the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Adjusting the quality of the external display device. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. The external ...
...Monitor, or Built-in the above illustration is split into two sides, one side per display device. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for ...the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Adjusting the quality of the external display device. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. The external ...
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...After you have turned off light glows blue. You may also wish to your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button ...until the on page 113. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. If you place the computer in which you can choose. Customizing your computer clean, gently...
...After you have turned off light glows blue. You may also wish to your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button ...until the on page 113. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. If you place the computer in which you can choose. Customizing your computer clean, gently...
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...key. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. editing keys; cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad... letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the full-sized...
...key. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. editing keys; cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad... letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the full-sized...
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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. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not...
...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. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not...
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... overlay is on . To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . The numeric mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the numeric...F10 again. 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 gray numbers and symbols on the front ...
... overlay is on . To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on . The numeric mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the numeric...F10 again. 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 gray numbers and symbols on the front ...
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... use all you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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...
... use all you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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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Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 155 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes (...a quick-booting system, you must press the arrow keys immediately after 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 ...
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 155 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes (...a quick-booting system, you must press the arrow keys immediately after 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 ...