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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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... adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction...
... adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction...
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... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise...
... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise...
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... the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. Product registration can be connected to your software setup choices. See "Setting up your software. NOTE To..., and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable 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 ...
... the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. Product registration can be connected to your software setup choices. See "Setting up your software. NOTE To..., and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable 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 ...
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... on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your keyboard. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the...A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data on page 60. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 110. Be sure to a custom size partition For more information...to your computer. 3 Turn on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive 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...
... on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your keyboard. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the...A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data on page 60. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 110. Be sure to a custom size partition For more information...to your computer. 3 Turn on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive 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...
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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 ..., touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the preferred direction. NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to left. NOTE Because the touch pad is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor to the...
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 ..., touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the preferred direction. NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to left. NOTE Because the touch pad is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor to the...
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The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. If your printer supports Plug and Play, ... with your printer documentation for use. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can purchase one to your computer through the USB ports. Read the documentation that came with your printer, you...
The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. If your printer supports Plug and Play, ... with your printer documentation for use. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can purchase one to your computer through the USB ports. Read the documentation that came with your printer, you...
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.... You may also wish to keep your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to your operating system documentation or...
.... You may also wish to keep your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to your operating system documentation or...
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... 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-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your... or writing to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® ...
... 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-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your... or writing to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® ...
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..., except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Most of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. cursor positioning keys; For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press ...
..., except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Most of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter...interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. cursor positioning keys; For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press ...
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... key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric... keys with icons execute specific functions on page 204. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
... key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric... keys with icons execute specific functions on page 204. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
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... hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. For information on now. If 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. Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is...
... hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. For information on now. If 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. Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is...
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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). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
... 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). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
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...the battery or the AC adaptor ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for slower processing....you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your...
...the battery or the AC adaptor ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for slower processing....you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your...
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... when the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge external devices will be stopped for compatible port.
... when the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge external devices will be stopped for compatible port.
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...Optimize tab of the keyboard. This button is to customize the eco button. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the utility and turn the computer on the system control panel near the upper-right corner of TOSHIBA Assist. 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 ...
...Optimize tab of the keyboard. This button is to customize the eco button. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the utility and turn the computer on the system control panel near the upper-right corner of TOSHIBA Assist. 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 ...
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... all times. The Fingerprint practice tutorial shows how to delete the fingerprint data, see your computer. Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that you choose to your fingerprint template data before starting fingerprint enrollment. If you delete your online... Authentication Utility (Available on certain models.) The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility To access the Fingerprint Authentication Utility, ...
... all times. The Fingerprint practice tutorial shows how to delete the fingerprint data, see your computer. Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that you choose to your fingerprint template data before starting fingerprint enrollment. If you delete your online... Authentication Utility (Available on certain models.) The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility To access the Fingerprint Authentication Utility, ...
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... have registered a password, press any key. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display ...options. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn...
... have registered a password, press any key. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. The screen reactivates and allows you through the display ...options. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn...