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...the Control buttons 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Installing additional memory (optional 55 Removing a memory module 59 Using an external keyboard 61 Using a mouse 61 Connecting a local printer 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........62 Connecting external speakers or headphones.........63... quality of the external display......69 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 70 Computing tips 70 Using the keyboard 72 Character keys 72 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 72 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 73 Function keys 73 Windows® special keys 74 Overlay...
...the Control buttons 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Installing additional memory (optional 55 Removing a memory module 59 Using an external keyboard 61 Using a mouse 61 Connecting a local printer 61 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........62 Connecting external speakers or headphones.........63... quality of the external display......69 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 70 Computing tips 70 Using the keyboard 72 Character keys 72 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 72 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 73 Function keys 73 Windows® special keys 74 Overlay...
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... Disposing of used batteries 119 Traveling tips 120 Chapter 4: Expansion Options 121 Devices for office computing 121 Connecting external (optional) devices ...........122 Using an external keyboard 122 Using a mouse 122 Connecting a USB mouse 122 Using a printer 122 Setting up your printer 123 Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity 127 Exploring the desktop 127 Finding...
... Disposing of used batteries 119 Traveling tips 120 Chapter 4: Expansion Options 121 Devices for office computing 121 Connecting external (optional) devices ...........122 Using an external keyboard 122 Using a mouse 122 Connecting a USB mouse 122 Using a printer 122 Setting up your printer 123 Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity 127 Exploring the desktop 127 Finding...
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... 149 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........150 Connecting to a phone line 150 Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module ..152 Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities 153 Fn-esse 154 Starting Fn-esse 154 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 156 Viewing existing key assignments 157
... 149 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........150 Connecting to a phone line 150 Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module ..152 Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities 153 Fn-esse 154 Starting Fn-esse 154 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 156 Viewing existing key assignments 157
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... By mode 202 Hibernation mode 203 Display modes 204 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Keyboard hot keys 205 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 206 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 207 Getting Started 208 ConfigFree Main Screen 208 Starting ConfigFree 209 Configuring ConfigFree 209 ConfigFree Utilities 210...
... By mode 202 Hibernation mode 203 Display modes 204 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Keyboard hot keys 205 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 206 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 207 Getting Started 208 ConfigFree Main Screen 208 Starting ConfigFree 209 Configuring ConfigFree 209 ConfigFree Utilities 210...
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... the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use an external monitor...
... the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that the keyboard is a primary factor in reducing work twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use an external monitor...
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... panel or external monitor so that your back straight so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in front of tasks If your hands, wrists and arms to improve circulation. Lower-back-support cushions are available at many office...
... panel or external monitor so that your back straight so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in front of tasks If your hands, wrists and arms to improve circulation. Lower-back-support cushions are available at many office...
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.... Getting Started Other precautions 43 Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for files you receive via email or download from objects that generate strong...
.... Getting Started Other precautions 43 Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for files you receive via email or download from objects that generate strong...
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..., or to sign up your computer, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor ❖ Connect a local printer ❖ Install PC Cards After setting up for an Internet account, you must attach the ...to complete "Setting up your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...
..., or to sign up your computer, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor ❖ Connect a local printer ❖ Install PC Cards After setting up for an Internet account, you must attach the ...to complete "Setting up your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...
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Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is in the direction you'd like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward ...
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is in the direction you'd like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward ...
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... software before physically connecting the printer to your system, the mouse cursor may not function correctly. The computer's USB port supports any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may damage the printer, the computer, or both. Never connect the printer cable while the computer's power is...with your computer. Doing so may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 61 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the screen. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows...
... software before physically connecting the printer to your system, the mouse cursor may not function correctly. The computer's USB port supports any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may damage the printer, the computer, or both. Never connect the printer cable while the computer's power is...with your computer. Doing so may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 61 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the screen. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows...
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...keypad. However, some Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the character keys is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 ... area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Most of a full-size keyboard. 72 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® ...
...keypad. However, some Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the character keys is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 ... area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Most of a full-size keyboard. 72 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® ...
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... can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the enhanced... keyboard. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 73 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or...
... can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the enhanced... keyboard. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 73 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or...
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...® special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows® special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you ... the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys Sample numeric and cursor control overlay The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay.
...® special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows® special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Start key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as you ... the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys Sample numeric and cursor control overlay The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay.
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...type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down Shift while you use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down Shift while you type the letters. ❖ To use the cursor...on . To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. To use...
...type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down Shift while you use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down Shift while you type the letters. ❖ To use the cursor...on . To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. To use...
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... down the Fn key and press F10 again. To start a program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2. 2 Point to work on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program from the Start menu, Explorer, and the Run dialog box. The cursor control mode light on . Starting a program The...
... down the Fn key and press F10 again. To start a program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2. 2 Point to work on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program from the Start menu, Explorer, and the Run dialog box. The cursor control mode light on . Starting a program The...
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... name. Any file name with an extension of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Typically the file name also has an extension, consisting of a period and up to 255 characters; MS-DOS® file names...
... name. Any file name with an extension of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Typically the file name also has an extension, consisting of a period and up to 255 characters; MS-DOS® file names...
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...) port. 101 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your notebook as if it . Any USB device can work with...
...) port. 101 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your notebook as if it . Any USB device can work with...
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Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer... cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 102 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer Sample locking the computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products.
Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Running the computer... cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 102 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer Sample locking the computer Caring for appropriate cleaning products.
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...notebook can provide all the convenience of these devices listed are Toshiba devices, others are standard computer components. 121 Devices for office computing By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor, a full-size keyboard and a mouse, you can connect any of these optional ...devices: ❖ Expansion memory modules ❖ Standard 101-key keyboard ❖ Mouse or trackball ❖ Printer ❖ PC Cards Some of a...
...notebook can provide all the convenience of these devices listed are Toshiba devices, others are standard computer components. 121 Devices for office computing By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor, a full-size keyboard and a mouse, you can connect any of these optional ...devices: ❖ Expansion memory modules ❖ Standard 101-key keyboard ❖ Mouse or trackball ❖ Printer ❖ PC Cards Some of a...
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... you prefer to your computer. Using a mouse If you prefer, you can attach one to use a full-size keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in pointing device-the TouchPad. Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse, ...have been provided with your computer. The computer's USB ports supports any USB-compatible keyboard. You can use . 122 Expansion Options Using an external keyboard The devices manufactured by Toshiba can be purchased through Toshiba's Web site: accessories.toshiba.com, or through the Video-out port on the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: With a...
... you prefer to your computer. Using a mouse If you prefer, you can attach one to use a full-size keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in pointing device-the TouchPad. Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse, ...have been provided with your computer. The computer's USB ports supports any USB-compatible keyboard. You can use . 122 Expansion Options Using an external keyboard The devices manufactured by Toshiba can be purchased through Toshiba's Web site: accessories.toshiba.com, or through the Video-out port on the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: With a...