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... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
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Contents 31 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
Contents 31 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 189 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the... (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Zoom (Display resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
... in the Windows® operating system 189 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the... (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Zoom (Display resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
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... must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your...
... must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your...
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...start up process of your computer. See "Setting up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 132) After starting your computer for the first time you may want to the... registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect...
...start up process of your computer. See "Setting up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 132) After starting your computer for the first time you may want to the... registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 50 Getting Started Using...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 50 Getting Started Using...
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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) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
... 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) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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... during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. 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 . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the hard disk drive...
... during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. 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 . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the hard disk drive...
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... informing you that 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, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete... and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data...
... informing you that 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, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete... and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data...
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... media first. Be sure you make your information on the C: drive will be lost . To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size ... Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have saved your keyboard to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. Be sure to restart the computer. To recover only your ...
... media first. Be sure you make your information on the C: drive will be lost . To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size ... Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have saved your keyboard to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. Be sure to restart the computer. To recover only your ...
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...Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 62, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can ...rebuild the system using the Recovery media If you need to recover your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your...
...Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 62, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can ...rebuild the system using the Recovery media If you need to recover your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your...
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...double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, 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 the cursor to the top of the... Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to display its status in the lower portion of a finger.
...double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, 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 the cursor to the top of the... Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to display its status in the lower portion of a finger.
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...: To determine if your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. If you need to your printer. Read the documentation that came with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. You... connect a USB-compatible printer to use . Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 73. If your computer through the USB ports...
...: To determine if your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. If you need to your printer. Read the documentation that came with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. You... connect a USB-compatible printer to use . Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 73. If your computer through the USB ports...
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... battery" on page 136. To keep your computer. You may also wish to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Refer to your power usage settings.
... battery" on page 136. To keep your computer. You may also wish to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Refer to your power usage settings.
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... compatible with one Enter key. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number... of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. and a numeric...
... compatible with one Enter key. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Your computer's keyboard has only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number... of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. and a numeric...
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... have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 90 Learning the Basics Using the... keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program ...
... have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 90 Learning the Basics Using the... keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program ...
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...The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 ...and cursor overlay. 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 gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and...
...The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 ...and cursor overlay. 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 gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and...
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... File, and then Save. 2 Click Browse folders. If 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 contain up to no more than eight characters. File names The Windows®...
... File, and then Save. 2 Click Browse folders. If 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 contain up to no more than eight characters. File names The Windows®...
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Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to the following track on . Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 99 Never use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject ...
Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to the following track on . Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 99 Never use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject ...