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... the computer 98 Using a computer lock 98 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 99 Computing tips 99 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 101 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 102 Starting a program 102 Starting a program from the Start menu.........103 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 103 Starting a program...
... the computer 98 Using a computer lock 98 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 99 Computing tips 99 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 101 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 102 Starting a program 102 Starting a program from the Start menu.........103 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 103 Starting a program...
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... you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the Application Cards 213 Card Case 213 Hot key functions 214 Volume Mute 214 Lock (Instant security...
... you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the Application Cards 213 Card Case 213 Hot key functions 214 Volume Mute 214 Lock (Instant security...
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36 Contents Sleep mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 225 Glossary 226 Index 241
36 Contents Sleep mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 225 Glossary 226 Index 241
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... Fn + F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI™ or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI™-CEC function on the computer. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. For instructions, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on... your television. 82 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer). Refer to your computer. ❖ Turn on page 155. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external ...
... Fn + F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI™ or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI™-CEC function on the computer. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. For instructions, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on... your television. 82 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to be installed via the Toshiba Application Installer). Refer to your computer. ❖ Turn on page 155. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external ...
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... copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. NOTE The Windows® operating system records...
... copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. NOTE The Windows® operating system records...
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...Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys... letter O and the number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys
...Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys... letter O and the number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys
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..., Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 icons execute specific functions on page 214. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows®...
..., Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 icons execute specific functions on page 214. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows®...
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...a dial-up connection. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of the network. Setting up the connection To set up an office connection, consult your wireless communication, press the Wireless ... device documentation or your computer has Wi-Fi®, ask them for help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the system indicator panel. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Connect to the Internet wizard: 1 Click ...
...a dial-up connection. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of the network. Setting up the connection To set up an office connection, consult your wireless communication, press the Wireless ... device documentation or your computer has Wi-Fi®, ask them for help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the system indicator panel. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Connect to the Internet wizard: 1 Click ...
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Using an instant password An instant password secures your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. To use an instant password. ❖ A power-on password-Prevents unauthorized users ...: ❖ An instant password-Secures your system, press any . 156 Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. When you set a password, you must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be set . NOTE You...
Using an instant password An instant password secures your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. To use an instant password. ❖ A power-on password-Prevents unauthorized users ...: ❖ An instant password-Secures your system, press any . 156 Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup. When you set a password, you must enter the password before the user password, or the user password must be set . NOTE You...
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...Button Setting-Allows you to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you ...TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - NOTE Since the system is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the function keys...
...Button Setting-Allows you to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you ...TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - NOTE Since the system is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in which your computer searches the drives for the function keys...
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... Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. 172 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 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. 172 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 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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... and provide a notification of system conditions that may affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. Subject to the use restrictions...specified here. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date ...
... and provide a notification of system conditions that may affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. Subject to the use restrictions...specified here. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date ...
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... Certain interactive features may not operate smoothly. Occasional renewal is required and will provide AACS key renewals pursuant to its then current terms and conditions. Please use the "TOSHIBA DVD Player" for copy protection purposes. Blu-ray Discs™ with high definition content is... required for viewing BD content. Otherwise, the BD will not play functions are possible. If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc...
... Certain interactive features may not operate smoothly. Occasional renewal is required and will provide AACS key renewals pursuant to its then current terms and conditions. Please use the "TOSHIBA DVD Player" for copy protection purposes. Blu-ray Discs™ with high definition content is... required for viewing BD content. Otherwise, the BD will not play functions are possible. If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc...
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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 set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless ❖ TouchPad™ ❖ Zoom (Display resolution) 210 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 set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless ❖ TouchPad™ ❖ Zoom (Display resolution) 210 Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards.
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... Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen with the desired function. All other Cards are normally hidden from view. To use the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold down Fn and press the hot key repeatedly. Release the Fn key when ...functions on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. The selected Card is selected. The associated hot key card appears at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Select the desired option. Hot keys have a legend on and off. The Cards appear when you press the Fn key. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA...
... Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen with the desired function. All other Cards are normally hidden from view. To use the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold down Fn and press the hot key repeatedly. Release the Fn key when ...functions on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. The selected Card is selected. The associated hot key card appears at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Select the desired option. Hot keys have a legend on and off. The Cards appear when you press the Fn key. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA...
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.... Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. 212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards Application Cards The Application Cards are supported on all functions are used to launch these applications: TOSHIBA Assist For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 171. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to...
.... Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. 212 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards Application Cards The Application Cards are supported on all functions are used to launch these applications: TOSHIBA Assist For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 171. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to...
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... enable mute, select . ❖ To disable mute, select . NOTE Hot keys are keys that appear solid (not transparent) in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. 214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Hot key functions Hot key functions are displayed. Cards that , when pressed in the bottom row...
... enable mute, select . ❖ To disable mute, select . NOTE Hot keys are keys that appear solid (not transparent) in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. 214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Hot key functions Hot key functions are displayed. Cards that , when pressed in the bottom row...
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..."dot") at the end of a computer system. See also file name. folder - Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. See also bus. function keys - The physical components of a file name. Compare software. A file may be magnetically coded with data. file name - The extension indicates the ...type of reference for voltages in a computer is the point of file. Also called directory. Their function is symbolized on disk with the computer's operating system. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to which all components...
..."dot") at the end of a computer system. See also file name. folder - Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. See also bus. function keys - The physical components of a file name. Compare software. A file may be magnetically coded with data. file name - The extension indicates the ...type of reference for voltages in a computer is the point of file. Also called directory. Their function is symbolized on disk with the computer's operating system. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to which all components...
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..., 107 file names 106 printing 106 restore 108 saving 105 using a file extension 106 fingerprint authentication 173 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 173 function keys 101 H headphones using 143 Help and Support Windows® operating system 184 Hibernation mode 87 configuring 91 configuring options 92 hot...mode 217 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 214 Zoom (Display resolution) 223 zooming in 224 zooming out 224 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions 214 I icon desktop 137 moving to desktop 137 recycle bin 137 safety 40 inserting CDs and DVDs 112 ExpressCard® 144 installation ...
..., 107 file names 106 printing 106 restore 108 saving 105 using a file extension 106 fingerprint authentication 173 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 173 function keys 101 H headphones using 143 Help and Support Windows® operating system 184 Hibernation mode 87 configuring 91 configuring options 92 hot...mode 217 using to set a power plan 127 volume mute 214 Zoom (Display resolution) 223 zooming in 224 zooming out 224 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions 214 I icon desktop 137 moving to desktop 137 recycle bin 137 safety 40 inserting CDs and DVDs 112 ExpressCard® 144 installation ...
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Index 245 not working 180 special Windows® keys 102 troubleshooting 188 using 100 keyboard, external 84 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 101 function keys 101 L LEDs system indicator lights 123 AC adaptor light 122 AC power light 46, 47 battery light 47, 48 drive in-use indicator light... network accessing 140 Connect to the Internet 140 connecting your computer 140 networking wireless 139 notification area 139 O ON/OFF indicator light 123 online resources Toshiba 117 optical disc Auto-Run feature 115 caring for 117 handling 112, 114 inserting 113 inserting (slot-type drive) 112 inserting (tray-type drive)...
Index 245 not working 180 special Windows® keys 102 troubleshooting 188 using 100 keyboard, external 84 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 101 function keys 101 L LEDs system indicator lights 123 AC adaptor light 122 AC power light 46, 47 battery light 47, 48 drive in-use indicator light... network accessing 140 Connect to the Internet 140 connecting your computer 140 networking wireless 139 notification area 139 O ON/OFF indicator light 123 online resources Toshiba 117 optical disc Auto-Run feature 115 caring for 117 handling 112, 114 inserting 113 inserting (slot-type drive) 112 inserting (tray-type drive)...