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...with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Using external display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 61 Adjusting the quality of the external display......62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 ...computer 65 Using the Shut Down command 68 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........70 Using and configuring Sleep mode 73 Closing the display panel 75 Customizing your computer's settings 76 Caring for your computer 76 Cleaning the computer 76 Moving the computer 76 Using a ...
...with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Using external display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 61 Adjusting the quality of the external display......62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 ...computer 65 Using the Shut Down command 68 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........70 Using and configuring Sleep mode 73 Closing the display panel 75 Customizing your computer's settings 76 Caring for your computer 76 Cleaning the computer 76 Moving the computer 76 Using a ...
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...plan of action 153 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........154 Memory problems 155 Power and the batteries 156 Keyboard problems 157 Display problems 158 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........160 Optical drive problems 161 Sound system problems 162 ExpressCard® problems 163 ...174; operating system 171 If you need further assistance 175 Before you contact Toshiba 175 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 176 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 178 Hot Key Cards 178 Using the Hot Key Cards 179 Application ...
...plan of action 153 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........154 Memory problems 155 Power and the batteries 156 Keyboard problems 157 Display problems 158 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........160 Optical drive problems 161 Sound system problems 162 ExpressCard® problems 163 ...174; operating system 171 If you need further assistance 175 Before you contact Toshiba 175 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 176 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 178 Hot Key Cards 178 Using the Hot Key Cards 179 Application ...
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34 Contents Sleep mode 185 Hibernation mode 186 Output (Display switch 187 Display brightness 188 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............189 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 190 Zoom (Display resolution 191 Keyboard hot key functions 192 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 193 Glossary 194 Index 208
34 Contents Sleep mode 185 Hibernation mode 186 Output (Display switch 187 Display brightness 188 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............189 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 190 Zoom (Display resolution 191 Keyboard hot key functions 192 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 193 Glossary 194 Index 208
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..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the ... ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the ... ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
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... damaging the surface. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices.
... damaging the surface. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices.
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... ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 63) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 61) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 63) ❖ Connect an optional external disk ... visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on page 44. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you...
... ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 63) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 61) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 63) ❖ Connect an optional external disk ... visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on page 44. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you...
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... and be careful to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first... may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
... and be careful to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first... may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
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...the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you ...the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology....
...the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you ...the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology....
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... of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears.
... of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears.
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...click Continue; To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is a security feature to continue." ...to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory ...
...click Continue; To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is a security feature to continue." ...to prevent programs or people from doing things on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). otherwise, click Cancel. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory ...
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... the TouchPad™ Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to the item, then...
... the TouchPad™ Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to the item, then...
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...the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on page 190. The quickest way to change the display output settings is enabled by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if... you can change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see if you...
...the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on page 190. The quickest way to change the display output settings is enabled by configuring the display properties settings. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if... you can change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. 5 Select the settings you first need a larger screen. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see if you...
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... if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-Internal display and external monitor, with one acting as an extended desktop ...❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. 62 Getting Started Using external display devices 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly ...
... if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-Internal display and external monitor, with one acting as an extended desktop ...❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. 62 Getting Started Using external display devices 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly ...
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.... The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC... power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you click the power button...
.... The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC... power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you click the power button...
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... saves the state of the Start menu. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can start the computer up again, press the power button until the on the options set. If you turn off the computer ...by closing the display panel, depending on /off light glows green. The Shut Down menu appears. Restarting your computer To start it off the computer using the Hibernation command...
... saves the state of the Start menu. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can start the computer up again, press the power button until the on the options set. If you turn off the computer ...by closing the display panel, depending on /off light glows green. The Shut Down menu appears. Restarting your computer To start it off the computer using the Hibernation command...
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... can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any of Power Options screen You can place the computer into Hibernation mode.
... can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any of Power Options screen You can place the computer into Hibernation mode.
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...if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can be set . If you ...put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you were using. Once the computer is running on /off the computer 4 Click...
...if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can be set . If you ...put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you were using. Once the computer is running on /off the computer 4 Click...
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... computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the ... Shut Down menu appears. The Power Options window appears. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. The on/off light blinks...
... computer saves the status of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the ... Shut Down menu appears. The Power Options window appears. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. The on/off light blinks...
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... Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Closing the display panel After you were using. Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by either pressing the power... button or closing the display panel, you can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode when you click ...
... Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Closing the display panel After you were using. Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by either pressing the power... button or closing the display panel, you can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode when you click ...
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...information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure ...'s settings There are disconnected. There are additional custom settings you can choose. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or...
...information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure ...'s settings There are disconnected. There are additional custom settings you can choose. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Doing so could damage the system. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or...