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... display devices 55 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 56 Adjusting the quality of the external display......57 Using an external keyboard 57 Using a mouse 57 Connecting a printer 57 Setting up a printer 58 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........59 Turning off the computer 59 Options for... your computer 69 Cleaning the computer 69 Moving the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 71 Computing tips 71 Using the keyboard 73 Character keys 73
... display devices 55 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 56 Adjusting the quality of the external display......57 Using an external keyboard 57 Using a mouse 57 Connecting a printer 57 Setting up a printer 58 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........59 Turning off the computer 59 Options for... your computer 69 Cleaning the computer 69 Moving the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 71 Computing tips 71 Using the keyboard 73 Character keys 73
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28 Contents Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 73 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 74 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 74 Overlay keys 75 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging...
28 Contents Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 73 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 74 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 74 Overlay keys 75 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 87 Caring for CD or DVD discs 87 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Using additional batteries 90 Charging...
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...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic... Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something...a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
...Media Adapter Slot 120 Inserting memory media 120 Removing memory media 121 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 122 TOSHIBA Assist 123 Connect 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........126 Mouse Utility 127 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic... Silencer 128 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 ConfigFree 130 Getting Started 130 ConfigFree Utilities 131 Chapter 6: If Something...a problem with Device Manager ...........140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144
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...the Windows® operating system 160 If you need further assistance 164 Before you contact Toshiba 164 Contacting Toshiba 164 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 165 Toshiba's worldwide offices 166 Appendix A: Hot Keys 168 Hot Keys 168 Hot key functions 169... Volume Mute 169 Password security 170 Power plan 170 Sleep mode 171 Hibernation mode 171 Display modes 171 Display brightness 172 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............173 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 173 Keyboard...
...the Windows® operating system 160 If you need further assistance 164 Before you contact Toshiba 164 Contacting Toshiba 164 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 165 Toshiba's worldwide offices 166 Appendix A: Hot Keys 168 Hot Keys 168 Hot key functions 169... Volume Mute 169 Password security 170 Power plan 170 Sleep mode 171 Hibernation mode 171 Display modes 171 Display brightness 172 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............173 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 173 Keyboard...
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... computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you...
... computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 39 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you...
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...46) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 57) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 55) ...10070; Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 57) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on your product. 40 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba...
...46) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 57) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 57) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 55) ...10070; Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 57) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional external diskette drive" on your product. 40 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba...
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... point where it . Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer...
... point where it . Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. 44 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer...
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... your finger across the TouchPad in the direction you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. otherwise, click Cancel. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad...
... your finger across the TouchPad in the direction you were trying to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the stroke of the keyboard, is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. otherwise, click Cancel. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad...
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...or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Getting Started 57 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using a mouse You may...connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you need to your printer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can purchase one to use a USB-compatible mouse. Read the ...
...or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Getting Started 57 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using a mouse You may...connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you need to your printer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can purchase one to use a USB-compatible mouse. Read the ...
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... more information, see "Taking care of your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 96. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. You may also wish to your power usage settings. Customizing your battery...
... more information, see "Taking care of your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 96. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. You may also wish to your power usage settings. Customizing your battery...
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... key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously...number 0 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 73 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one ...
... key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously...number 0 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 73 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one ...
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...key functions" on the computer. 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 ...Enter key on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 169. For example, Fn+F9 turns...
...key functions" on the computer. 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 ...Enter key on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 169. For example, Fn+F9 turns...
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The numeric mode light on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Learning the Basics 75 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. ...cursor overlay. 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 , press ...
The numeric mode light on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Learning the Basics 75 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. ...cursor overlay. 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 , press ...
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... box. If you want your file to give the new file a different name. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. If you are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it...
... box. If you want your file to give the new file a different name. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. If you are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it...
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Is the display power set to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to power the computer for all batteries. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts.... battery fully charged to any of time, the battery will lose its useful life. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on . The keyboard produces unexpected characters. The battery appears not to be defective or incompatible with ? Check the power options via your Power Plans (see your software using...
Is the display power set to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to power the computer for all batteries. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts.... battery fully charged to any of time, the battery will lose its useful life. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on . The keyboard produces unexpected characters. The battery appears not to be defective or incompatible with ? Check the power options via your Power Plans (see your software using...
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... HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. You may have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is ...firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on . ...
... HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. You may have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of the Start menu. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is ...firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external keyboard. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on . ...
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Fn + This hot hey decreases the audio volume. Fn + This hot key increases the audio volume. 174 Hot Keys Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions 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 hey decreases the audio volume. Fn + This hot key increases the audio volume. 174 Hot Keys Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off .
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... a computer to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. The shape of components that make up (that functions as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to the pointing device's left button, unless otherwise stated. 180 Glossary central processing unit (CPU) - The ...central processing unit (CPU). controller - The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. character - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU cache -
... a computer to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. The shape of components that make up (that functions as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to the pointing device's left button, unless otherwise stated. 180 Glossary central processing unit (CPU) - The ...central processing unit (CPU). controller - The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. character - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU cache -
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...by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground - When you turn on the computer again, your work is symbolized on the keyboard. See also diskette. Examples are connected. A folder can write information to as drive C. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and... folder is returned to the earth, and is determined by a graphical image (icon) of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that are used for voltages in a computer is referred to the disk or read information from it was when the computer was...
...by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground - When you turn on the computer again, your work is symbolized on the keyboard. See also diskette. Examples are connected. A folder can write information to as drive C. Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and... folder is returned to the earth, and is determined by a graphical image (icon) of your work , including all components of many Toshiba notebook computers that are used for voltages in a computer is referred to the disk or read information from it was when the computer was...
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... from a storage device (such as a mouse. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that represents a function, file, or program. liquid crystal display (LCD) - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. The...
... from a storage device (such as a mouse. internal device - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that represents a function, file, or program. liquid crystal display (LCD) - K keyboard shortcut - LAN (local area network) - To move information from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. The...