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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 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
... 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 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
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28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 87 Starting a program 87 Starting a program from the ... 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 102
28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 87 Starting a program 87 Starting a program from the ... 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 102
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... help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems 187 Modem...
... help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems 187 Modem...
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32 Contents If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 199 Appendix A: Hot Keys 201 Hot Key Cards 201 Using the Hot Key Cards 202 Application Cards 203 Using the Application Cards 203 ... Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 214 Zooming applications in/out 215 Keyboard hot key functions 215 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 216 Glossary 217 Index 231
32 Contents If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 199 Appendix A: Hot Keys 201 Hot Key Cards 201 Using the Hot Key Cards 202 Application Cards 203 Using the Application Cards 203 ... Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 214 Zooming applications in/out 215 Keyboard hot key functions 215 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 216 Glossary 217 Index 231
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These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 42. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on ...
These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 42. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on ...
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... (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ 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... diskette drive" on page 71) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 130) Failure to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed...
... (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ 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... diskette drive" on page 71) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 130) Failure to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. See "Setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed...
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Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to ...
Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to ...
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... partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image...
... partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image...
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... method) Recovering a hard disk drive to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the...
... method) Recovering a hard disk drive to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the...
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...you to delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that all data will be ...lost. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired ...
...you to delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that all data will be ...lost. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired ...
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... displays that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on the C: drive will not be lost . To recover only your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the HDD (for example, if you that all partitions on the recovered... partitions. If you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive...
... displays that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on the C: drive will not be lost . To recover only your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the HDD (for example, if you that all partitions on the recovered... partitions. If you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive...
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...CDs/DVDs" on page 56): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page ...57, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on ...
...CDs/DVDs" on page 56): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page ...57, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on ...
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...and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad in front of the screen. Simply move your finger on certain models) allows you to display its status in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you..., drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow ...
...and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad in front of the screen. Simply move your finger on certain models) allows you to display its status in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you..., drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow ...
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...to match the resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you can use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer.... Using an external keyboard If you prefer to the DVI video port (available on certain models) (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The ...
...to match the resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you can use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer.... Using an external keyboard If you prefer to the DVI video port (available on certain models) (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The ...
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... are disconnected. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 109. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to suit your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Caring for...
... are disconnected. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 109. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to suit your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. Caring for...
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...drive is reading from or writing to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is especially important for viruses. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode... system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. NOTE The Windows® operating system records...
...drive is reading from or writing to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is especially important for viruses. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode... system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. NOTE The Windows® operating system records...
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... depending on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Function keys The function keys ...(not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 215. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. For more information, see your...
... depending on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Function keys The function keys ...(not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 215. 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. For more information, see your...
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... Programs menu. Learning the Basics 87 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have four options. Starting a program from the Start menu, Microsoft® Explorer and the Run dialog box. To start a program that...
... Programs menu. Learning the Basics 87 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have four options. Starting a program from the Start menu, Microsoft® Explorer and the Run dialog box. To start a program that...
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... specify where to store the document and to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As...
... specify where to store the document and to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As...
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... to the preceding track on the disc. 94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on The Media button activates a media playing application that is currently playing. You can play...
... to the preceding track on the disc. 94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on The Media button activates a media playing application that is currently playing. You can play...