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... display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette...
... display devices 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a local printer 69 Connecting a USB printer 69 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette...
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30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ... work 95 Restoring your work 96 Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshiba's online resources 103
30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 78 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 79 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ... work 95 Restoring your work 96 Powering down the computer 96 Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down ...........97 Using Hibernation 99 Using Standby 101 Toshiba's online resources 103
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... memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........144 Connecting to a phone line 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 Fn-esse 148 Starting Fn-esse 148 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 150 Viewing existing key assignments 151 Changing or removing existing key assignments 151...
... memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Connecting your modem to a telephone line.........144 Connecting to a phone line 145 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 147 Fn-esse 148 Starting Fn-esse 148 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 150 Viewing existing key assignments 151 Changing or removing existing key assignments 151...
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... conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With...
... conflicts on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 ... Data and system configuration backup in Windows® XP 202 If you need further assistance 208 Before you contact Toshiba 208 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 210 Appendix A: Hot Keys 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Without a password 213 With...
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35 Contents Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Zooming applications in/out 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for Wireless Devices 227 Profile Settings 232 ConfigFree SUMMIT 236 Quick Connect 240 Using the Automatic Switch 243 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 243 Glossary 245 Index 260
35 Contents Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 218 Keyboard hot keys 219 Zooming applications in/out 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 221 Getting Started 222 Starting ConfigFree 222 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Search for Wireless Devices 227 Profile Settings 232 ConfigFree SUMMIT 236 Quick Connect 240 Using the Automatic Switch 243 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 243 Glossary 245 Index 260
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... fan is blocked, it . Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... fan is blocked, it . Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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... of a finger. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 63 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout 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 up or down along the...
... of a finger. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 63 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout 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 up or down along the...
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...device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To... the Display Properties Box. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you may need to your television (or other video display device), you prefer to use one to adjust the video settings. The...
...device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. TECHNICAL NOTE: To... the Display Properties Box. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you may need to your television (or other video display device), you prefer to use one to adjust the video settings. The...
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... keep your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer... by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Doing so could damage the system. 74 Getting Started Caring for...
... keep your desk. Moving the computer Before moving your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer... by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Doing so could damage the system. 74 Getting Started Caring for...
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...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with one Ctrl key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space... passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all...
...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with one Ctrl key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space... passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all...
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... function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 148, or "Hot Keys" on the full-sized keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on page 212. Used in combination with the Fn key, function...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 simulate the Enter key on the computer. Using the Fn key, you are called function keys because ...
... function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 148, or "Hot Keys" on the full-sized keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on page 212. Used in combination with the Fn key, function...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 simulate the Enter key on the computer. Using the Fn key, you are called function keys because ...
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... button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows 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...
... button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. Sample numeric and cursor control overlay 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows 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...
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...the Fn key and press F11 again. To turn the numeric overlay on . The cursor control mode light on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on their right front are... the cursor control overlay keys. Using the overlay for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. If you prefer to open the...
...the Fn key and press F11 again. To turn the numeric overlay on . The cursor control mode light on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on their right front are... the cursor control overlay keys. Using the overlay for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. If you prefer to open the...
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... refuse to handle your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to 255 characters and can include spaces. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Creating your file correctly. For example, Microsoft Word saves files with a particular format. Any file name with an extension of ".doc...
... refuse to handle your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to 255 characters and can include spaces. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Creating your file correctly. For example, Microsoft Word saves files with a particular format. Any file name with an extension of ".doc...
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... and DVDs while running the computer on the right side of the computer. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in the format of the keyboard and can be "locked in." That is counted as two changes. On the fourth change regions four times. Note that changing from region 1 to region...
... and DVDs while running the computer on the right side of the computer. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in the format of the keyboard and can be "locked in." That is counted as two changes. On the fourth change regions four times. Note that changing from region 1 to region...
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90 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you press the CD/DVD button If a CD is in the drive, the system operates as a stand-alone DVD movie player Operating system is ...
90 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons located to the left of the keyboard let you press the CD/DVD button If a CD is in the drive, the system operates as a stand-alone DVD movie player Operating system is ...
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... open . You can eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on, by pressing either the E key on the keyboard or the eject button on . 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact...
... open . You can eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on, by pressing either the E key on the keyboard or the eject button on . 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact...
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... computer's hard disk. Backing up all the files on page 204. Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you create in case something happens to your computer. Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office 95 ❖ Do not remove...
... computer's hard disk. Backing up all the files on page 204. Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you create in case something happens to your computer. Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office 95 ❖ Do not remove...
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When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (above the keyboard). NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into the computer or ...
When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (above the keyboard). NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into the computer or ...
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Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. For more information on page 212. With Fn-esse, you can assign any Windows® program without using the Start menu. Starting Fn-esse... any key that is not associated with your programs and files. Sample Fn-esse window 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on creating desktop ...
Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. For more information on page 212. With Fn-esse, you can assign any Windows® program without using the Start menu. Starting Fn-esse... any key that is not associated with your programs and files. Sample Fn-esse window 148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Fn-esse. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on creating desktop ...