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... display devices 56 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 57 Adjusting the quality of the external display......58 Using an external keyboard 58 Using a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 60 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........60 Turning off the computer 61 Options for...
... display devices 56 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 57 Adjusting the quality of the external display......58 Using an external keyboard 58 Using a mouse 58 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 60 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........60 Turning off the computer 61 Options for...
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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 75 Character keys 75 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 Function keys 76 Special Windows® keys 76 Overlay keys 77 Using the overlay to type numeric ... a CD/DVD 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Removing a disc with the computer off 89 Caring for CD or DVD discs 89 Toshiba's online resources 90 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 91 Toshiba's energy-saver design 91 Running the computer on battery power 91 Battery Notice 92 Power management 93
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 75 Character keys 75 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 75 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 76 Function keys 76 Special Windows® keys 76 Overlay keys 77 Using the overlay to type numeric ... a CD/DVD 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Removing a disc with the computer off 89 Caring for CD or DVD discs 89 Toshiba's online resources 90 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 91 Toshiba's energy-saver design 91 Running the computer on battery power 91 Battery Notice 92 Power management 93
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Contents 31 TOSHIBA Accessibility 147 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 147 Fingerprint utility limitations 148 Fingerprint Enrollment 148 Fingerprint Logon 149 Power-on Security 150 Control Center 151 Password Bank ... help you 168 Resolving a hardware conflict 168 A plan of action 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 173 Disk drive problems 175 Optical drive problems 177 Sound system problems 178 PC Card/Express CardTM problems 178 Printer problems...
Contents 31 TOSHIBA Accessibility 147 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 147 Fingerprint utility limitations 148 Fingerprint Enrollment 148 Fingerprint Logon 149 Power-on Security 150 Control Center 151 Password Bank ... help you 168 Resolving a hardware conflict 168 A plan of action 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 173 Disk drive problems 175 Optical drive problems 177 Sound system problems 178 PC Card/Express CardTM problems 178 Printer problems...
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... in the Windows® operating system 187 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the... Display modes 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Changing screen resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
... in the Windows® operating system 187 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the... Display modes 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Changing screen resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
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... before adding external or internal components to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... before adding external or internal components to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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... Toshiba Registration icon on your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 58) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard"...time, you can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software" on page...
... Toshiba Registration icon on your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 58) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard"...time, you can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software" on page...
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... on and begin using highprecision technology. This is now ready for you may not 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...
... on and begin using highprecision technology. This is now ready for you may not 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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... were trying to perform the action, click Continue; Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is a security feature to prevent programs or people from right to left side, slide your finger from doing things on your computer without your permission...
... were trying to perform the action, click Continue; Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is a security feature to prevent programs or people from right to left side, slide your finger from doing things on your computer without your permission...
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... one to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 58 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn... configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you must support a resolution of the external display device. Using a mouse You may want to use a full-size...
... one to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 58 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn... configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you must support a resolution of the external display device. Using a mouse You may want to use a full-size...
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...start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Caring for details. Getting Started 71 Customizing your computer's settings...screen(s) you can customize your computer to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to suit your power usage settings.
...start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Caring for details. Getting Started 71 Customizing your computer's settings...screen(s) you can customize your computer to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on /off the computer, close the display panel to suit your power usage settings.
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.... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 75 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 a full-size...; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the right side of the time...
.... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 75 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 a full-size...; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the right side of the time...
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...special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the computer. Used in ..."Hot key functions" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the numeric pad of the...
...special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the computer. Used in ..."Hot key functions" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the numeric pad of the...
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... cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on . Learning the Basics 77 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The cursor control mode light... goes out. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their left front are the...
... cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on . Learning the Basics 77 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The cursor control mode light... goes out. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their left front are the...
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... more than eight characters. You may use all you are not case-sensitive. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names...
... more than eight characters. You may use all you are not case-sensitive. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names...
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... if currently playing. Learning the Basics 85 Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on. Play/Pause button* Media button* Internet browser button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...
... if currently playing. Learning the Basics 85 Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on. Play/Pause button* Media button* Internet browser button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...
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...system, you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN... that you change the sequence in /out hot keys (see "Changing screen resolution" on page 208). Any options that function. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to set networking functions By changing any subset of the options that appear in ...
...system, you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN... that you change the sequence in /out hot keys (see "Changing screen resolution" on page 208). Any options that function. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 143 ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to set networking functions By changing any subset of the options that appear in ...
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This button is to the left of TOSHIBA Assist. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab 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 to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 145 TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the Internet button.
This button is to the left of TOSHIBA Assist. To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab 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 to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support 145 TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the Internet button.
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... . The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in...
... . The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in...
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...your computer, and for other product information. For more information on page 99). A keypad overlay may become inaccurate. You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Try using a different make sure the software you are off automatically? Was the battery fully ...not to power the computer for as long as a PC Card, ExpressCard or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The keyboard you added a device, such as it again. Refer to this site often to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn ...
...your computer, and for other product information. For more information on page 99). A keypad overlay may become inaccurate. You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Try using a different make sure the software you are off automatically? Was the battery fully ...not to power the computer for as long as a PC Card, ExpressCard or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The keyboard you added a device, such as it again. Refer to this site often to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn ...
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...computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . The computer will advance you press the keys on the external keyboard. Press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an ... turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external keyboard in screen. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 173 Nothing happens when you through the display options.
...computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . The computer will advance you press the keys on the external keyboard. Press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an ... turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external keyboard in screen. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 173 Nothing happens when you through the display options.