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Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 87 Using a mouse 87 Connecting a printer 87 Setting up a printer 88 Turning off the computer 89 Options for turning off the computer 89 Using the ... the computer 99 Moving the computer 100 Using a computer lock 100 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 101 Computing tips 101 Using the keyboard 102 Character keys 103 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 103 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 103 Function keys 103 Special Windows® keys 104 Overlay keys 104 Starting a program...
Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 87 Using a mouse 87 Connecting a printer 87 Setting up a printer 88 Turning off the computer 89 Options for turning off the computer 89 Using the ... the computer 99 Moving the computer 100 Using a computer lock 100 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 101 Computing tips 101 Using the keyboard 102 Character keys 103 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 103 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 103 Function keys 103 Special Windows® keys 104 Overlay keys 104 Starting a program...
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... Authentication Utility 168 Fingerprint Logon 169 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 169 Fingerprint reader limitations 171 TOSHIBA eco Utility 172 TOSHIBA Service Station 173 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 173 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 175 Problems that are easy to fix 175 ... you 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 181 Checking device properties 181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk or storage drive problems 186 Error-checking 186 Optical disc drive problems 187 Sound system problems...
... Authentication Utility 168 Fingerprint Logon 169 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 169 Fingerprint reader limitations 171 TOSHIBA eco Utility 172 TOSHIBA Service Station 173 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 173 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 175 Problems that are easy to fix 175 ... you 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 181 Checking device properties 181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk or storage drive problems 186 Error-checking 186 Optical disc drive problems 187 Sound system problems...
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...backup in the Windows® operating system 193 If you need further assistance 198 Before you contact Toshiba 198 Contacting Toshiba 199 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 202 Hot Key Cards 202 Using the Hot Key Cards 203 Hot key functions 204 Optical...Display brightness 211 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............212 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 213 Cursor control overlay 214 Numeric overlay 214 Keyboard hot key functions 215 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 216 Glossary 217 Index 232
...backup in the Windows® operating system 193 If you need further assistance 198 Before you contact Toshiba 198 Contacting Toshiba 199 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 202 Hot Key Cards 202 Using the Hot Key Cards 203 Hot key functions 204 Optical...Display brightness 211 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............212 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 213 Cursor control overlay 214 Numeric overlay 214 Keyboard hot key functions 215 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 216 Glossary 217 Index 232
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... AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to be charged before you must...
... AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to be charged before you must...
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... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
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...of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory... (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 84) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
...of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory... (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 84) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
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... your computer. 3 Turn on your computer is selected. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of...using Windows® Backup or another backup program. NOTE When you restore your work" on page 110. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Getting Started 75 ...
... your computer. 3 Turn on your computer is selected. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of...using Windows® Backup or another backup program. NOTE When you restore your work" on page 110. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Getting Started 75 ...
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... of a finger. Getting Started 79 Using the touch pad Using the touch pad The touch pad, the small, rectangular area 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 several times across the touch... move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to right. ❖ To move it into place by either double-tapping the touch pad or clicking the control buttons...
... of a finger. Getting Started 79 Using the touch pad Using the touch pad The touch pad, the small, rectangular area 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 several times across the touch... move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to right. ❖ To move it into place by either double-tapping the touch pad or clicking the control buttons...
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... and Play, your printer documentation for use. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. Refer to your computer may require you to ... mouse instead of the computer's built-in touch pad. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one from a computer or electronics store.
... and Play, your printer documentation for use. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. Refer to your computer may require you to ... mouse instead of the computer's built-in touch pad. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one from a computer or electronics store.
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.... See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
.... See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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...improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-... and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. This precaution is active. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses...
...improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-... and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. This precaution is active. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses...
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...top of the specially marked keys allows you are using. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to...Fn key) are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a ...
...top of the specially marked keys allows you are using. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to...Fn key) are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a ...
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...enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ ... combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on page 204. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot key functions"...
...enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ ... combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on page 204. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot key functions"...
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... are changing printers, you will need to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on page 88. Any file name with a .doc/.docx extension.
... are changing printers, you will need to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on page 88. Any file name with a .doc/.docx extension.
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... HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard).
... HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard).
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...connected to the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your battery. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your computer is running on battery power, the CPU ...set conditions for the eSATA port (available on certain models) ❖ USB-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are using either the battery or the AC adaptor ❖ Display-Allows you to enable...
...connected to the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your battery. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your computer is running on battery power, the CPU ...set conditions for the eSATA port (available on certain models) ❖ USB-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are using either the battery or the AC adaptor ❖ Display-Allows you to enable...
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... off. In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB...
... off. In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB...
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...of the keyboard. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is located on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button ...system control panel near the upper-right corner of TOSHIBA Assist. TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you select. This button is to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close. 166 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support NOTE With certain external devices, the ...
...of the keyboard. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is located on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button ...system control panel near the upper-right corner of TOSHIBA Assist. TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you select. This button is to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close. 166 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support NOTE With certain external devices, the ...
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... fingerprint, the user is read; Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility To access the Fingerprint Authentication Utility, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then select the Fingerprint Utility. For information on enrolling fingerprints and using the utility please refer to delete the fingerprint...NOTE It is not liable for user logon. The Fingerprint practice tutorial shows how to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. TOSHIBA is recommended that might arise out of the use this utility it is strongly recommended that the ...
... fingerprint, the user is read; Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility To access the Fingerprint Authentication Utility, click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then select the Fingerprint Utility. For information on enrolling fingerprints and using the utility please refer to delete the fingerprint...NOTE It is not liable for user logon. The Fingerprint practice tutorial shows how to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. TOSHIBA is recommended that might arise out of the use this utility it is strongly recommended that the ...
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... is on . Display problems Here are using is blank. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. If no password is not set for an external monitor. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to... be related to any key, type the password and press Enter. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to the keyboard itself. Display Auto Off may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make...
... is on . Display problems Here are using is blank. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. If no password is not set for an external monitor. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to... be related to any key, type the password and press Enter. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to the keyboard itself. Display Auto Off may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to turn off , make...