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...Moving the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen... media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86
...Moving the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen... media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86
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... eco Utility 115 Password Utility 116 Using a supervisor password 116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on...
... eco Utility 115 Password Utility 116 Using a supervisor password 116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on...
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... 144 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 145 If you need further assistance 149 Contacting Toshiba 150 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 150 Toshiba's worldwide offices 150 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media...
... 144 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 145 If you need further assistance 149 Contacting Toshiba 150 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 150 Toshiba's worldwide offices 150 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media...
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...see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may be equipped with a 10-key keyboard, depending on page 145. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ...space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be...
...see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may be equipped with a 10-key keyboard, depending on page 145. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ...space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be...
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... touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Used 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard...
... touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Used 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard...
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.... ❖ Always travel with the computer in "Selecting a place to pass your computer has wireless LAN capability. Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for the computer. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. Mobile Computing 99 Traveling tips Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in a carrying case.
.... ❖ Always travel with the computer in "Selecting a place to pass your computer has wireless LAN capability. Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for the computer. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. Mobile Computing 99 Traveling tips Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in a carrying case.
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...or touch the Wi-Fi ( ) icon. Your computer should then be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 142. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to the network, consult your network administrator. ... information see "Wireless networking problems" on page 152. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality. NOTE When Airplane mode is OFF, the wireless indicator light will be connected. Follow the steps below to set up for...
...or touch the Wi-Fi ( ) icon. Your computer should then be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 142. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to the network, consult your network administrator. ... information see "Wireless networking problems" on page 152. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality. NOTE When Airplane mode is OFF, the wireless indicator light will be connected. Follow the steps below to set up for...
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... to help you to best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Function Key ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer 110
... to help you to best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Function Key ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer 110
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Tools & Utilities tab Utilities Desktop Assist Tools & Utilities The features that may be available in this category are: ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Password Utility ❖ System Settings ❖ Function Key 113 (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window -
Tools & Utilities tab Utilities Desktop Assist Tools & Utilities The features that may be available in this category are: ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Password Utility ❖ System Settings ❖ Function Key 113 (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window -
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Utilities System Settings 121 ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
Utilities System Settings 121 ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
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122 Utilities Function Key Function Key Turns notifications for the touch pad status ON/OFF. (Sample Image) Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by default.
122 Utilities Function Key Function Key Turns notifications for the touch pad status ON/OFF. (Sample Image) Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by default.
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... or touch Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. 142 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information see...your pointer to the upper-right corner of networks, and may be very helpful if you should confer with the terminology, please see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is OFF (the wireless indicator light will ...
... or touch Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. 142 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more information see...your pointer to the upper-right corner of networks, and may be very helpful if you should confer with the terminology, please see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is OFF (the wireless indicator light will ...
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Functions TOSHIBA Function keys are used to launch applications. Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys TOSHIBA Function keys provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Help file ❖ Brightness control ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Touch pad ❖ Mute ❖ Wireless 152
Functions TOSHIBA Function keys are used to launch applications. Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys TOSHIBA Function keys provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Help file ❖ Brightness control ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Touch pad ❖ Mute ❖ Wireless 152
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This TOSHIBA Function key increases the screen brightness. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the screen brightness. Help file TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 153 This TOSHIBA Function key displays the help file.
This TOSHIBA Function key increases the screen brightness. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the screen brightness. Help file TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 153 This TOSHIBA Function key displays the help file.
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154 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Function key cycles through the display options and highlights the available options. (Only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached.) ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display mode options window NOTE All of the above modes are always displayed on the screen, however only the available modes for your system are functional, depending on the attached external display(s).
154 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Function key cycles through the display options and highlights the available options. (Only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached.) ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display mode options window NOTE All of the above modes are always displayed on the screen, however only the available modes for your system are functional, depending on the attached external display(s).
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... playing the current track or go to the next track. This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the volume. This TOSHIBA Function key increases the volume. This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to go to start playing or pause the media currently playing. TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 155 Disabling or enabling the touch pad This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the touch pad. To enable/disable the touch...
... playing the current track or go to the next track. This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the volume. This TOSHIBA Function key increases the volume. This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to go to start playing or pause the media currently playing. TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 155 Disabling or enabling the touch pad This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the touch pad. To enable/disable the touch...
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... TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. When volume mute is OFF). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key...
... TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. When volume mute is OFF). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key...
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See also document. Also called directory. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on screen by a graphical image (icon)... bus-The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. See also bus. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are used by the operating system and/or individual programs. G...saved to which all components of an electric circuit are connected. Function key-(1) A feature in which certain keys in a computer is determined by a program, or a document. See also file name.
See also document. Also called directory. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on screen by a graphical image (icon)... bus-The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. See also bus. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are used by the operating system and/or individual programs. G...saved to which all components of an electric circuit are connected. Function key-(1) A feature in which certain keys in a computer is determined by a program, or a document. See also file name.
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...port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 122 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume mute 156 Zoom (Display...memory module 45 installing a charged battery 95 memory modules 44 internal storage drive recovery 53 K keyboard function keys 74 special Windows® keys 75 troubleshooting 135 using 73 keys function keys 74 L LEDs system indicator lights 89 AC adaptor light 88 AC power light 37, 39 battery...
...port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 122 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume mute 156 Zoom (Display...memory module 45 installing a charged battery 95 memory modules 44 internal storage drive recovery 53 K keyboard function keys 74 special Windows® keys 75 troubleshooting 135 using 73 keys function keys 74 L LEDs system indicator lights 89 AC adaptor light 88 AC power light 37, 39 battery...
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... taskbar 103 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 72 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 41 worldwide offices 150 Toshiba accessories memory 44 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 156 zooming out 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 63 touch screen navigation 75 traveling tips 99 troubleshooting...
... taskbar 103 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 72 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 41 worldwide offices 150 Toshiba accessories memory 44 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 156 zooming out 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 63 touch screen navigation 75 traveling tips 99 troubleshooting...
