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...Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing ...the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 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 Charging the main...
...Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing ...the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 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 Charging the main...
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... USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128...
... USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128...
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... 148 Data and system configuration backup in he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media...
... 148 Data and system configuration backup in he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media...
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... frequent breaks to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for viruses. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back...
... frequent breaks to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for viruses. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back...
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... keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. (This only applies to models with a 10-key keypad). For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused ...with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see "Functions" on your model, your system...
... keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. (This only applies to models with a 10-key keypad). For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused ...with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see "Functions" on your model, your system...
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...carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information and for details regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to pass your computer on a sunny ...using your computer has wireless LAN capability. They all provide plenty of extra space for the computer. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 30, also apply while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer through airport security equipment. Mobile Computing 99 ...
...carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information and for details regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to pass your computer on a sunny ...using your computer has wireless LAN capability. They all provide plenty of extra space for the computer. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 30, also apply while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer through airport security equipment. Mobile Computing 99 ...
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... be limited. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect many different kinds of its capabilities and functionality using one of electronic devices without the need for communications Using Wireless LAN connectivity... features may be lit. For information on page 145. Your system comes with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your network administrator. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may require you to the Network port (RJ45) on page...
... be limited. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect many different kinds of its capabilities and functionality using one of electronic devices without the need for communications Using Wireless LAN connectivity... features may be lit. For information on page 145. Your system comes with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your network administrator. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may require you to the Network port (RJ45) on page...
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... best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep and Charge ❖ Function Key ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator 110
... best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep and Charge ❖ Function Key ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator 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® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ System Settings ❖ Function Key ❖ User password 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® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ System Settings ❖ Function Key ❖ User password 113 (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window -
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... 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 ❖ LAN-Allows you to set conditions for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge... function (hereinafter called "compatible port"). You can supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to charge the device. This function can only be used for SATA ❖ Sleep and Charge-See "...
... 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 ❖ LAN-Allows you to set conditions for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge... function (hereinafter called "compatible port"). You can supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to charge the device. This function can only be used for SATA ❖ Sleep and Charge-See "...
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Utilities Function Key Function Key Turns notifications for touch pad status ON/OFF. 123 (Sample Image) Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by default.
Utilities Function Key Function Key Turns notifications for touch pad status ON/OFF. 123 (Sample Image) Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by default.
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... [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Problems with a support technician at a later time. i.e., that the driver is correct - Click Control Panel, System and Security, and then ...;. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to connect through. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Computer, or if ...
... [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Problems with a support technician at a later time. i.e., that the driver is correct - Click Control Panel, System and Security, and then ...;. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to connect through. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Computer, or if ...
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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 ❖ Media buttons ❖ Mute ❖ Wireless 156
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 ❖ Media buttons ❖ Mute ❖ Wireless 156
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This TOSHIBA Function key increases the screen brightness. Help file TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 157 This TOSHIBA Function key displays the help file. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the screen brightness.
This TOSHIBA Function key increases the screen brightness. Help file TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 157 This TOSHIBA Function key displays the help file. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the screen brightness.
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158 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.) NOTE All modes are always displayed on the screen, however only the available modes for your system are functional. ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display mode options window
158 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.) NOTE All modes are always displayed on the screen, however only the available modes for your system are functional. ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display mode options window
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...the sound coming from the computer. This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to start playing the disc, or pause it if currently playing. This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the volume of the sound coming from the computer. This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to skip to the preceding track... pad" on the disc. To enable/disable the touch pad press F5. Media buttons This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to return to the following track on the disc. TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 159 Disabling or enabling the touch pad This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the touch pad.
...the sound coming from the computer. This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to start playing the disc, or pause it if currently playing. This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the volume of the sound coming from the computer. This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to skip to the preceding track... pad" on the disc. To enable/disable the touch pad press F5. Media buttons This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to return to the following track on the disc. TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 159 Disabling or enabling the touch pad This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the touch pad.
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The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. When volume mute is OFF). 160 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in your computer.
The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. When volume mute is OFF). 160 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in your computer.
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TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 161 Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in.
TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 161 Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in.
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..."dot") at the end of characters that activates a memory resident program. Function key-(1) A feature in which all components of an electric circuit are used by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. Their function is symbolized on the disk so the operating system can be a program,...format-(verb) To prepare a blank disk for organizing files saved to the disk or read information from it. See also file extension. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on disk with the computer's operating system. It has a potential of stored files. See also ...
..."dot") at the end of characters that activates a memory resident program. Function key-(1) A feature in which all components of an electric circuit are used by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. Their function is symbolized on the disk so the operating system can be a program,...format-(verb) To prepare a blank disk for organizing files saved to the disk or read information from it. See also file extension. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on disk with the computer's operating system. It has a potential of stored files. See also ...
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... port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume mute 160 Zoom (Display resolution...45 installing a charged battery 95 battery 94 memory modules 45 internal storage drive recovery 54 K keyboard function keys 75 special Windows® keys 76 troubleshooting 138 using 74 keys function keys 75 L LEDs system indicator lights 89 AC adaptor light 88 AC power light 38, 40 battery ...
... port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume mute 160 Zoom (Display resolution...45 installing a charged battery 95 battery 94 memory modules 45 internal storage drive recovery 54 K keyboard function keys 75 special Windows® keys 76 troubleshooting 138 using 74 keys function keys 75 L LEDs system indicator lights 89 AC adaptor light 88 AC power light 38, 40 battery ...