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... 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 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........64 Turning off the computer 65 Options for...
... 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 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........64 Turning off the computer 65 Options for...
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30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 78 Computing tips 78 Using the keyboard 80 Character keys 80 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 80 Function keys 81 Special Windows® keys 81 Starting a program 81 Starting a program from the ... media 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging...
30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 78 Computing tips 78 Using the keyboard 80 Character keys 80 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 80 Function keys 81 Special Windows® keys 81 Starting a program 81 Starting a program from the ... media 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging...
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...conflict 153 A 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®...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 ...
...conflict 153 A 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®...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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... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 43...
... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 43...
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... send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to your product. Product registration can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding... memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ 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...
... send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to your product. Product registration can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding... memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ 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...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you 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...
... not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you 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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... dialog box. 60 Getting Started Using 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...
... dialog box. 60 Getting Started Using 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...
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...when connecting a printer. Read the documentation that came with your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. To connect a printer to your printer documentation for use a mouse instead of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's ...not function correctly. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Getting Started 63 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use a USB-compatible mouse. You can attach one from a computer or electronics store...
...when connecting a printer. Read the documentation that came with your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. To connect a printer to your printer documentation for use a mouse instead of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's ...not function correctly. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Getting Started 63 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use a USB-compatible mouse. You can attach one from a computer or electronics store...
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... computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. There are disconnected. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 125. You may...
... computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. There are disconnected. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 125. You may...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ...
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..., see "Hot key functions" on page 182. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu...the computer. Used in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options.
..., see "Hot key functions" on page 182. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu...the computer. Used in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options.
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... names and require file names limited to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can contain up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see...
... names and require file names limited to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can contain up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see...
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... Basics 89 Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound. The Stop button stops a disc that can play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is currently playing...
... Basics 89 Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound. The Stop button stops a disc that can play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is currently playing...
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... you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ LED-Turns the panel LED lights... a user password ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation By changing any of your system. Any options that function. 138 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you restart your battery.
... you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ LED-Turns the panel LED lights... a user password ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation By changing any of your system. Any options that function. 138 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you restart your battery.
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... To zoom in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in , hold down the Fn key and press 2; TOSHIBA Button Support (Available on the system control panel directly above the keyboard. These buttons are located on certain models) TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to use the...
... To zoom in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in , hold down the Fn key and press 2; TOSHIBA Button Support (Available on the system control panel directly above the keyboard. These buttons are located on certain models) TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to use the...
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...period of the Start menu. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as it again. Was the battery fully charged to the keyboard itself. You may be defective or incompatible with your computer, and for all batteries. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging...ExpressCard® or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on the external keyboard. Try using the internal storage drive more keyboard error messages. If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the...
...period of the Start menu. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as it again. Was the battery fully charged to the keyboard itself. You may be defective or incompatible with your computer, and for all batteries. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging...ExpressCard® or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Is your Power Plans (see "Charging batteries" on the external keyboard. Try using the internal storage drive more keyboard error messages. If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the...
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Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. 192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off .
Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. 192 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off .
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...the pointing device. compatibility - configuration - (1) The collection of components that make up (that is, configured). For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. See central processing unit (CPU). A section of the system are doing. cursor - The shape of the ...as the "brain" of the cursor varies, depending on the program you are using the same commands, formats, or language as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another . A symbol that uses the information. character - controller - CPU cache ...
...the pointing device. compatibility - configuration - (1) The collection of components that make up (that is, configured). For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. See central processing unit (CPU). A section of the system are doing. cursor - The shape of the ...as the "brain" of the cursor varies, depending on the program you are using the same commands, formats, or language as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another . A symbol that uses the information. character - controller - CPU cache ...
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... called "system bus." A container for use with the computer's operating system. A folder can be a program, information used for help files. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. frontside bus - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. See also bus. The physical components of related information, saved on...
... called "system bus." A container for use with the computer's operating system. A folder can be a program, information used for help files. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. frontside bus - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. See also bus. The physical components of related information, saved on...