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... display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Connecting external speakers or headphones.........72 Connecting...
... display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Connecting external speakers or headphones.........72 Connecting...
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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 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ...
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 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ...
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... Fn-esse 161 Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something ... 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
... Fn-esse 161 Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something ... 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
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... computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining ...mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zooming applications in/out 222 Keyboard hot keys 223 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 224
... computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining ...mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zooming applications in/out 222 Keyboard hot keys 223 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 224
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... CPU by the cooling fan. Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before...
... CPU by the cooling fan. Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 46 before...
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...: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer...
...: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer...
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...be lost. See "Setting up your software" on page 46. Installing a memory module with your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. otherwise, skip to step 3. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in ... or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver for this procedure. The other memory module slot is under the keyboard and should only be accessed by removing and replacing the memory module in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module,...
...be lost. See "Setting up your software" on page 46. Installing a memory module with your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. otherwise, skip to step 3. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in ... or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver for this procedure. The other memory module slot is under the keyboard and should only be accessed by removing and replacing the memory module in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module,...
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... click it to the left side, slide your finger several times across the TouchPad from left to move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger from right to left. Once...
... click it to the left side, slide your finger several times across the TouchPad from left to move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger from right to left. Once...
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... upper-right side of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to ...to your system, the mouse cursor may need to match the resolution of the external display device. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one to its original position. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it...
... upper-right side of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to ...to your system, the mouse cursor may need to match the resolution of the external display device. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one to its original position. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it...
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.... 74 Getting Started Using a computer lock Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with...
.... 74 Getting Started Using a computer lock Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with...
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... a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of 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 the functionality of the page. ❖...
... a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of 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 the functionality of the page. ❖...
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... and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt Sample Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn... simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the time, this does not matter. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; editing keys; For more information, see your computer...
... and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt Sample Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn... simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the time, this does not matter. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; editing keys; For more information, see your computer...
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... enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 161, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. Windows special keys Start key Application... in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on page 216. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed...
... enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 161, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. Windows special keys Start key Application... in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on page 216. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed...
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... while the numeric overlay is on . To turn the numeric overlay on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously... return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on: ❖ Press and hold down Shift while you type the letters.
... while the numeric overlay is on . To turn the numeric overlay on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously... return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on: ❖ Press and hold down Shift while you type the letters.
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... mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on . Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. If you prefer to work on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu Using the overlay for the program on . To... the file, use the numeric overlay keys. ❖ To return to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to open...
... mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on . Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. If you prefer to work on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu Using the overlay for the program on . To... the file, use the numeric overlay keys. ❖ To return to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to open...
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... characters. the names can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with , choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different...
... characters. the names can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with , choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different...
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On the fourth change, the region will allow you to change to play in the format of the keyboard and can be "locked in use. The Media control buttons are located along the right side of the other region. The drive will be accessed ...
On the fourth change, the region will allow you to change to play in the format of the keyboard and can be "locked in use. The Media control buttons are located along the right side of the other region. The drive will be accessed ...
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... disc tray is off. Power button Internet Explorer button* CD/DVD* Play/Pause* Stop* Next track* Previous track* *Available on the right side of the keyboard let you need to press the manual eject button. Never use a pencil to release the disc tray when the power is glowing. Learning the Basics...
... disc tray is off. Power button Internet Explorer button* CD/DVD* Play/Pause* Stop* Next track* Previous track* *Available on the right side of the keyboard let you need to press the manual eject button. Never use a pencil to release the disc tray when the power is glowing. Learning the Basics...
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... CDs/DVDs. Backing up all the files you can be backed up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you create in case something happens to CDs with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. You can connect to the...
... CDs/DVDs. Backing up all the files you can be backed up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you create in case something happens to CDs with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. You can connect to the...
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... power and battery light locations power button light battery light on / off light ( ), and the power button light (near the top right corner of the keyboard). HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on /off light and power button light flash amber, it indicates that the computer is...
... power and battery light locations power button light battery light on / off light ( ), and the power button light (near the top right corner of the keyboard). HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on /off light and power button light flash amber, it indicates that the computer is...